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The front doors of all the Cleburne County School facilities display new stickers banning guns from all school property, including buildings, parking lots and athletic fields, said school administrators.

The stickers, picturing a red gun with a line through it, were put up Monday. Metal signs have been ordered and will be posted at all the school system’s athletic fields before any athletic events take place in the system, Superintendent Claire Dryden said. The ban applies to openly carried weapons and concealed weapons, she added.

The signs were a $7,000 expense, but became necessary after a new state law went into effect this month declaring, among other things, that openly carrying a gun is not disorderly conduct, she said.

According to the state law the only places carrying a gun is prohibited are law enforcement offices, prisons, jails or detention facilities, facilities caring for mental, emotional or psychiatric patients, a courthouse or courthouse annex, a building containing a district attorney’s office or in which a city council or county commission is meeting. n See Gun page 10

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The Cleburne County Commission on Monday voted unanimously to extend emergency funding to Cleburne Search and Rescue and to make arrangements for permanent funding.

The commission passed without discussion two measures – one that would allocate $5,000 to the group and one that would form a committee to write legislation to call a referendum on an additional property tax to support local emergency services.

Representatives from the county’s search and rescue ser-

vice requested emergency funding at the commission’s work session a week ago. Its insurance payment was due Aug. 14 and the team’s vehicles needed some upgrades, but the team didn’t have the money, the representatives said.

The group’s chief, Kyle Yancy, said Monday that the money would allow the team to pay its insurance for the upcoming year, a $2,800 expense, repair a vehicle that had broken down last week and pay for upkeep on the team’s other vehicles.

Fundraising, the group’s only means of support, isn’t keeping up in these tough economic times, Yancy said.

Clint Cochran, captain of the 20-volunteer team, said it’s the only emergency service in the county that doesn’t receive any tax dollars. The volunteer fire departments receive money from a 2-mill property tax and the Cleburne County Hospital Board disburses a 4-mill property tax to the Cleburne County Nursing Home and Emergency Medical Service.

Some public funding could allow the service to grow and to improve, Cochran said.

Yancy agreed. He said the money would allow the members to get extra training that is currently out of reach.

“We just don’t have the money

to send people now,” Yancy said.

The resolution passed by the commission members would create an eight-member committee including one representative from fire departments in each district recommended by the commission members. Sheriff Joe Jacks would recommend three representatives, one each from the Sheriff’s Office, the Police Department and Search and Rescue. Hospital Board Chairman William Cleino would recommend one representative of Cleburne County EMS. County Administrator Steve Swafford

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The Heflin City Council appointed the interim police chief, Capt.

A. J. Benefield, as permanent police chief at the meeting on Benefield Tuesday.

“I feel like he’s done a good job,” said Mayor Rudy Rooks.

“I feel like he is the obvious choice.”

Benefield has been serving as interim police chief since Nov. 6 when the council voted not to reappoint Robert Pittman to the position, the vote occurring at the council’s first meeting immediately after being sworn into office. At that meeting, council members Rhonda Green, Elvin Henson, Travis Crowe and Rooks all voted not to reappoint Pittman. Councilman Shannon Roberts abstained and Councilman Jerry Gaines did not oppose the reappointment.

At Tuesday’s meeting, the council voted unanimously to appoint Benefield to the position permanently with Gaines abstaining from the vote.

Immediately after the vote, Rooks recognized Heath Jones, a former Heflin police officer, who had requested to speak at the meeting earlier in the day.

Jones was fired from the department by the council on March 19 for allegedly violating police policy regarding friends and acquaintances employees n See Benefield page 7

n See Commission page 8

Whole lot of fun-in-one ERIN WILLIAMS

Special to the News

When it came time for Tanya Morrison Maloney to plan the Cleburne County Chamber of Commerce annual fundraiser, some might expect the new executive director to stick with the safe bet, the annual golf tournament.

Think again, Maloney says.

“I love golf tournaments, don’t get me wrong,” she says. “But as far as a fundraiser goes, I think they’re very boring.”

The former Capitol Hill lobbyist and Cleburne County native moved back to Alabama in 2011. When she accepted the job of chamber director five months ago, her idea, she says, was to “step it up a notch.”

For this year’s fundraiser, Maloney decided to capitalize on the county’s rural identity and create something fun and interactive the whole town could enjoy —

something a little more stimulating than golf.

“It’s hard to go to somebody and ask them to sponsor a hole, because there’s just not a whole lot of gusto that comes with it,” she explained.

Her original plan was a golf-ball drop from a hot-air balloon, and before she knew it, that idea had led to the planning of Cleburne County’s inaugural fair, which takes place Saturday at Ross Mountain Adventures campgrounds.

“I thought, well wouldn’t it be great if we took this and had this as a way to showcase our county? That’s what the chamber is meant to do,” said Maloney. “We’re

supposed to lobby on behalf of our county, our resources and our businesses.”

Maloney decided to reach out to the county’s biggest nonprofit sector, area churches, to host traditional carnival games. The churches will get to keep their profits while adding to the community fun.

Maloney’s father will be among them, she said, frying fish on behalf of Liberty Hill Congregational Methodist Church.

“His catfish is “amazing”, she promises.

There will also be fresh produce available from area farmers, a livestock show from 4-H, and a “Best In Taste” contest sponsored by the Fruithurst Elementary PTO.

“We’re just doing sheep this year, but we hope to do this county fair every year,” says Maloney. “With that we hope that the livestock show grows with it.”

Other entertainment will include a mechanical bull, kid-friendly rides, a dunking booth and halftime preview shows from both Cleburne County and Ranburne high schools. Area artists will be selling their work, including The Dirt Dauber jeweler Minnette Partin-Laws, who makes jewelry out of chainmail metal.

Fair-goers looking for a challenge can look no further than the greased pig contest sponsored by First United Methodist Church. If you thought holding on to a bar of soap was hard, try catching a slippery, squealing animal.

“We do have very strict rules ... to ensure that the pig does not get hurt,” Malon See Fair page 7

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A tribute to Cora Lea Gaines Beason Betty Jones

Special to the News

Cora Beason’s long, creative life on earth ended on August 2, 2013. But vivid reminders of her will remain. She was born in 1918 in the small Cleburne County settlement of AI, near Hopewell, Alabama.

At that time, Woodrow Wilson was U.S. President and World War I was just winding down. It is amazing to consider the number of people whose lives she touched in the 95 years that she lived, or imagine the wealth of memories she left behind!

She was an exceptional person who was successful and influential in her chosen career. She loved her family and supported her friends, while being active in church as well as school and community projects.

Most of all, she was considerate and generous with all the people with whom she worked, especially the young women she inspired to follow her in the “hair dressing business.”

She was, above all, a faithful follower of the Christ who sustained her throughout her long productive life. At her funeral, Rev. Phillip Morris told the over-flow crowd attending that God was ready and waiting to welcome Cora Beason into Heaven that fateful afternoon! And by means of that sudden accident, he quickly received her into his kingdom!

Cora Beason might be best described as “a people person.” Her constant cheerfulness, her agreeable disposition and generous spirit made her “good company.” She enjoyed being with people and others found it pleasant to be with her. She loved to talk and she liked hearing what her friends (or whoever she might be with at any given time) had to say! One of her favorite places to eat was Jack’s Restaurant, with friends after church on Sundays or week-days for breakfast. She seldom missed being with her morning “coffee club” there!

A young nephew, (who recently enrolled as a freshman at University of Alabama) told his mother when she asked him what he ate for breakfast, “I have an “Aunt Cora” at Jack’s every morning on the way to class.” He added, “She has always done that so it must be healthy. And she has lived 95 years!”

Cora and her twin sister, Ora, were 18 years old when they moved to Heflin in 1936, with older brother Clarence and their parents, Grady and Myrtle Gaines.

Our country was in the midst of the Great Depression! President Franklin Roosevelt had just put men back to work building public buildings through the Works Progress Administration (WPA). One such project was Heflin’s new brick school building on Willoughby Street. The following year Cora and Ora finished 12th grade

there and graduated from high school.

Opportunities were limited for young ladies in 1937, so Cora decided to become a “Beautician”.

She received her training at the Vernon Roberts School of Cosmetology in Gadsden and started her career at Dryden’s Barber & Beauty Shop on the west side of Ross Street in Heflin, sharing space with another hair dresser. The beauty shop was located behind the barber shop with its entrance in the rear, facing the courthouse.

Cora enjoyed her work from the beginning. Soon there were other young ladies wanting to follow in her footsteps and she encouraged them by letting them sweep up, wash brushes, straighten up supplies and watch her work on customers.

Quickly they began doing manicures, shampoos and cuts.

She enjoyed her work and became a master at customer relations. She was also very active in church and communities activities as she continued to advance in her profession.

By 1940, World War II was looming on the horizon. Soon, current news and preparations for war were on everybody’s mind.

But, as always, there continued to be a need for hair-dressers and beauticians. She worked long hours and found success and satisfaction in her work. Before long, wedding bells were ringing for her and Maurice Beason.

Like many other “war brides” Cora was soon left “to carry on” as her husband answered the call to defend our country. The bus station (next to J. A. Owens Hardware) became the busiest place in town, with Greyhound Buses full of service men traveling on Highway 78 stopping frequently to eat. The old train depot at the north end of Ross Street was also busy, with troop trains passing constantly.

After his WWII service, Maurice was discharged from the Army. He returned to join Cora in establishing their permanent home in Heflin and soon their first child, Eddie, was born. When his Army Reserve Unit was activated during the Korean War in 1950, Maurice again answered the call to duty and served as a mess sergeant for 2 years in Japan.

After serving in Japan, Maurice was stationed in Germany where Cora and Eddie were able to join him. While living there, their new baby girl, Susan, was born to make their family complete.

Their stay in Germany was one of the happiest periods of Cora’s life. They traveled to scenic areas in Europe, though evidence of recent wartime destruction was all around them.

She always cherished fond memories of those family times and the friends she made while living there. She also cultivated some lasting friendships among the German people – One particular

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needle crafting friend who taught her the European style of knitting was never forgotten! But as Cora once said, “All good things must come to an end!

They came back to Heflin when Maurice’s enlistment ended and returned to their former lifestyle.

Cora picked up where she left off, gladly serving her old customers and welcoming new ones, “Almost as if I’d never gone,” she was fond of saying!

In her shop she worked quickly and efficiently to get every job done and take care of her child care and housekeeping obligations! But she also realized the value of plenty of rest, proper diet and “moderation” in all things.

Some of her co-workers have said: “She worked circles around everyone else.” And, “She didn’t do it for show or try to draw attention to herself, that’s just the way she was”. . .

“Most of the time she got up and got her housework done and then walked around the lake before the rest of us even had breakfast,” one said! And another said, “Cora always did things in a hurry and she could really turn out the work.”

She also dazzled her friends with the variety and amount of needle work she did. She especially enjoyed knitting sweaters, scarves and other pieces by the European method she learned from her German friend. It became her favorite way of knitting.

Her daughter, Susan, said, “Mother tried to show me how to do that but I never learned. It seemed backward to me,” Cora was no ordinary needle crafter. She made beautiful crochet and knitted garments and unique items for the home. And she especially enjoyed stitching clothing for children. One of her nieces still owns two exquisite hand-crocheted dresses Cora made for her and her sister more than 65 years ago. Often she did her hand-work while watching TV or between hair appointments. And she turned out a remarkable number of hand-made items.

She never talked about the good things she did for others. She believed in the old adage, “Never let the left hand know what the right hand is doing.” Over the years, she did a lot of work for people without charging them whenev-

er she felt they c o u l d n ’t afford it.

She often provided food if a family didn’t h a v e enough to eat! And she assisted needy students anony-

mously.

When Cleburne County Nursing Home opened, Cora was the first local beautician to volunteer to assist with elderly patient’s hair-care needs, and she encouraged others to follow.

She had a special affinity for elderly customers. She had the rare combination of patience and understanding of their needs, long before she attained that distinction herself!

And she always gave them respect and made them feel comfortable in her shop.

Another little-known service that she provided was “fixing hair” for deceased women. Frequently she would be called upon for this service by the funeral home or a grieving family in preparation for their “viewing.”

When she retired in 1994, she joined the RMC Volunteers program (Pink Ladies) and began driving to Anniston 2 days a week and working 4 hrs. a day.

She took pride in being the oldest “Pink Lady” on staff and holder of the “most hours worked” award. A co-worker said she seldom missed her assigned days.

The one exception was the Friday she took off to drive herself to her daughter-inlaw Sharon’s estate sale in Randolph County, the day of her fatal accident!

She loved to dress up and wear pretty clothes.

And she loved the “high heeled” shoes which she wore on Sundays and every other dress-occasion! She continued to wear them until well into her eighties, when her doctor told her to give them up because of a circulatory problem. But she wore sturdy support shoes while working and encouraged others to do so as well.

Cora advised her co-workers to “Eat healthy and walk a lot so your legs will look nice,”- “Put on make-up each morning” and “Wear good shoes.”

She also told them, “If you

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Diamond Set (for church women) which - with her help - accomplished so much! She was a “mainstay in the Church choir and taught a womens’ Bible class.

Recently she had been helping Pharmacist Gary Wright prepare an illustrated history of all the tenants in Heflin’s early business district (and she could clearly name and describe them all.)

She was never just a small town beautician who lived most of her life here.

She was so much more!

And that colorful, attractive exterior we always saw on her, and the calm, cheerful disposition that was her trademark, sometimes effectively disguised her innermost feelings!

Cora outlived her parents, her twin sister, her only brother, her husband, her only son, and other close family members. She could vividly understand and sympathize with others experiencing personal loss because she was no stranger to heartache, disappointment, and sadness.

She, too, had experienced more than her share of all of these. She was a giver, not a taker! She knew how to sympathize and console those around her, and she did.

The day of her accident was an ordinary day for Cora, except that she had notified the RMC Volunteer coordinator that she would not come to work as usual that Friday.

Instead, she drove herself to an estate sale her daughter-in-law Sharon was having (in rural Randolph County.)

In late afternoon, as she was leaving, she told Sharon, “I’ve had a good time today. I’ll see you tomorrow.”

Just minutes after saying “Goodbye,” Cora’s life ended quickly at the busy highway intersection nearby! She was instantly transported to her heavenly home, to be reunited with family members and friends.

And thus began the continuation of her life.

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One friend analyzed Cora as being a cross between “Wonder Woman,” “Mother Theresa” and “The Energizer Bunny!”

She was strong, compassionate, and durable (she just kept on going and going!) She was also wise and gave good advice when asked. She not only read her Bible, she followed its instructions. One of her favorite passages was: “Trust The Lord with all your heart; and lean not upon your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 She also loved football and Braves baseball! Almost every night during baseball season she could be found glued to her TV screen, cheering for her team! Chances were that she would also have a half-finished piece of needlework in her lap, with her knitting needles clicking furiously or a crochet needle in her hand.

After school starts in the fall, she has always been found sitting with friends in CCHS stadium during a regular home game.

Before the new stadium was constructed, the old “football field” was just a block down the street from her house. Every year since her children were in school she has bought season reserve seats for home football games. Usually, on game night - if it is a home game - she grabs her stadium cushion and flashlight and heads out to the field, then yells as loud as anyone during the game!

Indeed there she will be missed!

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Everyone should visit New York City I have a friend whose wife schedules two visits a year to New York City, specifically the borough of Manhattan, for her family. She tells them that she will live there someday.

I used to wonder how anyone could feel so strongly about moving away from one of our towns in Calhoun County.

After all, it is inexpensive to live here and convenient to traverse, as opposed to New York City where moving around town is pricey and sometimes nerve-wracking.

However, I have visited there three times in the last two years, and my affection for New York City is growing.

Here are reasons why, for those who have never visited there: New York City feels familiar.

No matter where I go when I am there, I see things that I recognize from television, the movies, and print media.

Outdoor flowers shops? They can be found every four to five blocks. Remember from

Sherry Kughn Sherry-Go-Round “Seinfeld” the episodes about the “Soup Nazi,” the bakery that sells chocolate babka, and the vegetables stands that sell Mackinaw peaches?

You’ll walk right by these or similar places. Even better, go in and buy yourself some soup, pastries, or fruit. We see Times Square on television at Christmastime and on morning news shows. The subways are just like we imagine they would be, and the yellow taxicabs are everywhere. It is fun to raise your hand in the air and have a cab pull up to the curb -- a familiar feeling, although it never happens

around here.

The food in New York City is great and less expensive than I expected. It abounds there.

Even the tiniest buildings house great places to eat. Also, food is sold on the streets by dozens of vendors who have grills full of aromatic meats and vegetables. With that much competition, every food place has reasonably priced and tasty meals and treats.

A family member and I ate at one such place called One Thai Chef. Thanks to Groupon. com, we had two appetizers and entrees for $27. We bought pastries from French and Italian bakeries. We could not pronounce the names of the delicacies we tried, but we surely savored them. Another delightful place was Lily’s Victorian Restaurant in Union Square where we met a fellow Southerner who served us food. Amy’s Bakery in Chelsea was aromatic and was recently featured on a cooking show.

New York is actually a series

of neighborhoods, each with its own identity. You’ve heard of them, too – Rockfeller Center, Midtown, Flatiron District, Little Italy, Chinatown, Soho, Harlem, Greenwich Village, Wall Street, Upper East Side, and many more. Each neighborhood appears to have a park of its own, and each has museums, art galleries, and shops of all descriptions.

We even found a thrift store in Chelsea and bought an eclectic mix of things.

Broadway, where the bigname plays are housed in various theaters, is one of the most famous streets. We had not planned to go there because the tickets for the plays we wanted to see cost about $250 each. However, there are ways to get around paying those high prices, and we took advantage of one.

If you go to Times Square in the afternoon, there are discount ticket offices that sell reasonably priced tickets for leftover seats. We saw

“Let it Be,” a celebration of Beatles’ music. Also, tickets for the longest running plays now cost between $40-60. We could have seen “Phantom of the Opera” for around $50, but it was not playing the night we were there. There are also several theaters that are located on “Off Broadway.” Their prices are lower.

Subway costs run up quickly: $2.50 for a single ride and about $30 for a card that lasts seven days. The cabs are more reasonable than I thought.

A 20-block ride only costs about $11. The ferry over from Hoboken to Manhattan costs about $9 a person, but parking the car in Hoboken costs about $10 a day or $28 for overnight.

I would advise taking a bus tour for a first visit to New York City; but, after that, get a map and go on your own.

You’ll be amazed at what all you’ll discover in this familiar fantasyland.

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Bentley is selling Alabama across the world When Robert Bentley ran for Governor in 2010, he made a campaign promise that resonated with voters. He declared that he would not take a salary as governor until the state’s unemployment level reached a certain low bar.

Bentley inherited a ship of state that was sinking. He rolled up his sleeves and went to work to bring jobs to Alabama. He has done a reasonably good job. We have led our sister states in job creations over the past two years and Alabama currently has the lowest unemployment rate in the region. However, Bentley is still refusing to take a salary.

Thus far, Bentley’s crowning economic development coup is the landing of the Airbus facility for the Mobile area. It will mean 1,000 jobs when it comes to fruition in two years.

The Airbus project will be the first production site on U.S. soil for the European aircraft construction company. Alabama enticed Airbus with a package of cash, tax breaks and other

laugh. The Mercedes deal has paid enormous dividends and has proven to be worth a great deal more than what we paid. Airbus Steve has the same potential.

Flowers During the two-week announcement and follow up trip to Europe it looked not only like the state had paid a big price but it appeared that our good doctor Inside The Statehouse governor had also.

As he left London after a incentives worth about $158 grueling nonstop eight-day million. excursion Bentley looked tired This Airbus triumph is and haggard. unique because it introduced His voice was raspy and his a new industry to Alabama. conservative suits were rumpled.

The opportunity to build the In the last two days of the world’s elite jets will broaden mission, he met with 24 different the state’s economy the same companies, conducted a dozen way that Mercedes Benz did interviews and delivered six when it established the first auto speeches. assembly plant in 1997.

Bentley, who had already There are striking comparisons retired from his Tuscaloosa to the Airbus and Mercedes deals dermatology practice when and they both cost the state a lot. he ran for governor in 2010, We were criticized and ridiculed told one reporter, “I feel like a by every business publication first-year resident back in med for what we gave away to school.” lure Mercedes 15 years ago.

However, Bentley is not However, we are having the last complaining. The 70-year-old

doctor/governor plans to run for reelection in 2014. He will be 71 at the time of the next election and, if elected, he will be 76 when he leaves office. In bygone years that seemed really old. Given today’s advanced lifespan, that is not too old. Our Senior Senator Richard Shelby, who is also from Tuscaloosa, is currently 76 and he definitely plans on running for reelection in 2016.

Our two most prominent constitutional officeholders after Bentley are Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey and Attorney General Luther Strange. They have opted to run for reelection to their current posts since Bentley is running for reelection. Ivey and Strange are not spring chickens either. Ms. Ivey is approaching 70 and Big Luther is staring 60 in the face. We used to elect boy governors. Both John Patterson and George Wallace were in their 30’s when they took the reigns of state government. Times have changed.

The Governor’s Race in 2014

will probably be decided in the June Republican Primary.

However, hope springs eternal in the Democratic ranks. Several potential Democrats may make the race. They do not believe that the GOP nominee will simply be coronated. There are three names that seem to crop up as potential Democratic horses. House Minority Leader Craig Ford of Gadsden has been mentioned often. Also mentioned are former Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb and retired Jefferson County Judge Pete Johnson.

Bentley’s reelection numbers are currently very favorable. The polling on his trust factor is off the charts.

Believe it or not, we are less than 10 months away from the primaries. Politics never seems to end in Alabama.

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

Obamacare means more government control

Why have Republicans in the U.S. House voted 40 or more times to repeal or defund the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare?

Even Senator Max Baucus (D-MT), co-author of the bill called it “a train wreck” after he realized what was in the bill.

Obamacare will be a huge front page story in September as Republicans in the House probably vote again not to fund the bill when Congress and the White House wrestle over the budget, continuing resolution, and debt ceiling.

Who would have thought a 2,700 page bill written largely by special interest groups and lobbyists, passed in the dead of night solely by Democrats who had not even read the law, enforced by the IRS, a bill which has generated more than 16,000 pages of regulations in at least seven federal agencies each of which will have access to all of your private information including income, medical records, phone records, Internet usage…. Well, it

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What could possibly go wrong with a bill like that?

Now that we’ve Daniel had three years to Gardner read the bill, many former advocates want out from under it including labor unions and Congress My Thoughts itself!

That’s right!

Congress doesn’t want any part of the bill it passed because it will cost them and their staff money, and may cause a “brain drain” from congressional staffers leaving the Hill for more lucrative jobs.

A “brain drain” from political offices in Washington?

Please! That train left the station a long time ago!

We all know the primary job of anyone in political office is to stay in office. That’s a recipe for fraud, waste, and abuse if there ever was one. Obamacare is just one example of politicians growing government programs in exchange for getting reelected. What began as an exercise of providing health insurance for the 10 – 15 percent of us who didn’t have insurance became a monstrosity that adversely affects all of us.

Obamacare requires taxpayers and most businesses to purchase health insurance or pay a fine to Uncle Sam.

When you pay income tax in January, you’ll have to prove you have federally-defined adequate health insurance or pay a fine, and the fine escalates every year from a minimum of $95 per person in a household in 2014, to $325 in 2015, and $695 in 2016, with a cap of $2,250 per family.

Those who already have health insurance through their employers may have to pay taxes on their health insurance, i.e. your taxes are likely to go up next year as well as your health insurance.

Why didn’t Congress tweak Medicaid and Medicare to provide health insurance for those who didn’t have it and leave the rest of us alone?

Because Obamacare has never been about health insurance or healthcare. Obamacare has always been about the government gaining more control over individuals and businesses.

Make no mistake: when the government controls your healthcare and forces you either to buy or pay a fine for anything the government says you need, you know the government owns you.

Do you really want the government involved in every aspect of your life?

Daniel L. Gardner is a syndicated columnist who lives in Starkville, MS. You may contact him at Daniel@ DanLGardner.com, or visit his website at http://www. danlgardner.com Feel free to interact with him on the Clarion-Ledger feature blog site blogs.clarionledger. com/dgardner/

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Shortt is upbeat about this year's team RIP DONOVAN

News Sports Correspondent

There’ll be a lot at stake when the Cleburne County Tigers hold their full-scale intra-squad scrimmage Friday. Coach Michael Shortt said the scrimmage, slated to start about 6:30 p.m., is open to the public and will include both five-man and seven-man officiating crews. The Tigers have conducted 25-play to 30-play scrimmages within their regular practice sessions but not on the scale Shortt expects Friday.

“We’re going to work on all phases of the game. We’re going to have a kicking game scrimmage, overtime, anything that may happen in a game we’re going to

work on it with our officials,” Shortt said.

“We’ll do the best on the best the best we can.”

Friday’s scrimmage action should go a long way toward determining the playing rotations on both offense and defense for the coming season. Projected starters and the No. 2 players at each position will begin to get the bulk of the practice work.

“Everybody’s competing for a job but once Friday gets here we’ve got to start getting those No. 1s and No. 2s more reps,” Shortt said.

Rain has shortened several practices and made for muddy days at other times.

Lightning has once again played havoc with L.E. Bell Field’s lights and score-

Ranburne moves players into critical positions RIP DONOVAN

News Sports Correspondent

The loss of preseason practice time is never good but its particularly difficult on teams that are changing philosophies or moving new players into critical starting roles. Ranburne is doing both for the 2013 football season. The Bulldogs look to fully implement the new offense brought last season by offensive coordinator Stephen Bailey with sophomore quarterback Dylan Wiggins starting for the first year.

Head coach Chad Young said Wednesday that the summer’s continuing rains have slowed progress at Ranburne.

“We had a good day on Thursday, that first day in pads.

Friday was kind of sloppy,” Young said. “This week, we’ve gotten rained out about half way through both Monday and Tuesday so we’ve only gotten to practice about an hour and 45 minutes the last two days.”

The Bulldogs have managed to work through one fullscale scrimmage.

“We did about 40 plays Friday and we may do it again this Friday. We’re just going to have to wait and see how much work we get in,” Young said.

The Bulldogs are working toward a jamboree date on Friday, August 23, prior to their season-opening contest at home on August 30 against Mount Zion, Georgia, The jamboree will also be played at Ranburne. The Bulldogs will play Bowdon, Georgia, for one half beginning at 7 p.m. then tangle with the Cleburne County Tigers for another half.

board. Injuries have cut into practice time, too.

“I do know I’ve got to get some people healthy,” Shortt said prior to Wednesday’s practice. “Some of them have been injured since the Piedmont camp. “ Shortt said Jeremiah McLeroy, a twoyear starter at safety who is also projected to start at wide receiver, hasn‘t been on the field for even a single snap of practice time due to injury. Two linemen and two linebackers, one of whom is also a potential offensive lineman, are also nursing injuries.

“Right now, we’re really swapping some people around,” Shortt said. “They’re giving effort. It’s just that they’ve got to learn

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their positions. … I guess the silver lining in that is it’s really forcing us to work on some younger kids. Maybe when they get back we’ll have more depth. I guess it’s kind of made us have to work on some depth.”

Despite the rash of injuries, Shortt remains upbeat about his team’s prospects.

“It’s going to be all right eventually,” he said. “It’s just frustrating right now, knowing that you’ve got several linemen who aren’t getting any reps at all. They’re just sitting over there watching, wanting to be out there but they can’t right now. I think once we get all those guys out there we’ll be okay but we’ve got to get them out there.”

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Heflin Highlights by: Suzanne Payne

First Things First I want to encourage EVERYONE to take part in the County Fair this Saturday at Ross Mountain. It will be an amazing event for the whole family. The fun and activities start at 12:00 noon and will continue until 8:00. Churches and organizations throughout the county will have booths, games and food concessions that will aim to please us all. Chances on a golf ball drop from a hot air balloon will be one of the event highlights! Bring your folding chair and enjoy the great music!

Barry and Paris will headline the music stage. The County Fair is sponsored by the Cleburne County Chamber of Commerce.

Put It In Perspective Age is not important unless you are cheese or a bottle of wine. I don’t know the ages of these friends, but I do know they are spectacular individuals and I hope they all have a great birthday!

Aug.15-Jake Mathews, Pete Wright, Les Cunningham, Tasha Ervin, Jewel Pate, Richard Green, Jo Ann Bryant, LeAnn Gann, Edna Prichard, and Michael Burke. Aug.16-Sarah Harlan, Brittany Clarke, Jerry Shealey, Dora Ervin, Zella Day, Lacey Taylor, Stanley Clay and Matt Bryant. Aug.17-Sylvia Lipscomb, Carolyn Jarrell, Jean White and Annice Brown. Aug.18-Josh Beason, Bill Canady, Vertie Walker, and Hollis Allred.

Aug.19-Shirley Prater, Lex Brown, Eric Lee, Glenn Conner, Cody Laminack, and Jazmyne Hudgins. Aug.20-Wilma Brown, Ryan Templeton, Wallace Higgins, Evan Field, Louvoyde Ty Nolen and Kelly Morris. Aug.21-Jenny Adams, Charlotte Hy-

att, Margaret Charles, Sara Noland, Carl Willis and Beth Daugherty.

It’s Like This True love is like drinking hot chocolate before it has cooled off. It takes you by surprise, but it is so good and keeps you warm for a very long time. The anniversary couples listed below know what I mean…including myself!

August 15-Barry and Jackie Howle.

August 16-Gene and Martha Brown…

Rudy and Suzanne Payne.

August 20-Roger and Shirley Prater…Randall and Susan Jackson.

Sunshine List Jimmy Burrows, Terry Benefield, Jim Smallwood, Libby Owen, Erin Ventress, Ed Cleveland, Hal Wilson, Kerry Smith, Chip Rollins, Andrea Wise Smith, Jimmie Nell Vise, Sherry Brown, Sara Noland, Rider Bearden, Malene Bowen, Jackie Stovall, Ken Sanders, Gearld Brown and Merrill Hayes.

A Reminder The CCHS class of 1989 will celebrating their 25th class reunion this fall. If you were a member of this class and want to be in on this occasion, please get in touch with Beverly Skinner Casey or Carrie Brown McWhorter at 89grad@CCHS@ gmail.com for updated information.

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Glenn Glenn Shortt was a “go to man”. When Glenn and my Dad (Tom Owens) were friends many years ago, Dad would say, “Glenn knows everything about everything”. Glenn used to tell me the same thing about my father. I do think that between the two of them, they could fix anything…or at least make you think they could. Glenn was a server as well. He honorably served his family, his church, his community and was the biggest Heflin Tiger fan ever. I like to think that Glenn and Tom are now having a grand conversation about one of their many funny fishing trips and “the one that got away”.

Glenn, I love and miss your commanding personality.

Cora Many years ago, I was in the hospital at RMC. One morning I was awakened from a deep medical sleep to a sweet voice calling me Suzanne Owens. It scared me for a moment. I thought my life as a wife and mother had only been a dream. As I began to focus, this angel in a pink jacket took my hand and said, “Good morning!

How are you? Do you want an Anniston Star? It’s me…Cora Beason. I know you are a Payne, but you will always be an Owens to me. ” She stayed with me for a while and calmed my soul and promised she would be back later and she was…just to talk and comfort. She also is a person who touched many lives and in numerous

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ways…unselfish ways. Whether it was playing bingo, volunteering or going on outings with her friends, Cora went at it in a 100% fashion. I liked to call her the Energizer Bunny. That is one of the many reasons I loved and admired her! She will continue to be an angel…an angel in a pink jacket.

Charles Ed When you begin the first grade and go all the way through high school with someone, you really get to know them.

When I was in the first grade, Charles Ed White loaned me 6 cents one day so that I could buy an RC Cola from Mr. Street when the “buy-bell” rang. (You had to be there to know what I am talking about.)

I had lost my nickel and penny during play period near the coal pile and I really wanted that RC. Charlie willingly made the loan and even said that I did not have to pay him back, but I did! That was just the first of many favors that he did for me over the years. We became fast friends for life. His generosity continued until the very end. The greatest thing about his acts of kindness is that he wanted no credit or fanfare for what he did. Charlie was an adamantly loyal friend and his heart was made of gold. You also knew exactly where you stood with him and how he felt about any issue. These are just a few of the numerous reasons that we love Charles Ed White! We will miss you, Number 80!

You are a Prince Among Men! Bye! Until next week…remember…Contentment is not the fulfillment of what you want but the realization of what you already have.

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East Heflin by: Bruce Wright

Pinetucky by: Mary Alvarado

Brotherhood is this Sunday morning at 745am. We were happy to have Bro. George back from Nicaragua.

Mark your calendars as we will host two Sunday nights with missionaries in our church at 5pm.

Rev. Robinson opened to Luke 16:19-31, “Seven Things in Hell that East Heflin Needs”. To start, we need to know that hell is real. Some think it’s not but it is. When we read of the rich man and Lazarus, we learn facts. When Lazarus died, he was carried by angels to heavenly bliss. When the rich man died, he lay in hell to feel, think, and reason. Two destinies that separated them. No in-between. We need to have compassion for lost souls and it requires confession for mercy of Jesus Christ. Once the gulf is fixed, there is no crossing it. No praying one over. That is it and the ones in hell will be tormented forever.

It takes commitment for us. There is no escape from hell.

We see it in print!!! God’s Holy Word!! Communication from the Father and with the Father alone. The rich man prayed to Abraham, a saint. He is just a great person, he cannot save you. God saved him! Useless prayers to a saint. You must have Useful prayers to the Savior! The rich man had concern for his loved ones to send the dead to speak. Did not Jesus raise a man from the grave named Lazarus and no one listened to him?! Nothing else is written of him is there?

We must consent to be a witness now! Give your time or talent or just come and support. If you love God, you have a testimony. You cannot mock or fool God. Get your heart right today.

“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:5.

This week we ask you as we pray for: Brother Benny Abney, Kelsia Arnold, Dennis Austin, Carl Ayers, Rubie Cavender, Rita Cofield, WE Gray, Lillian Johnson, Dorothy Junior, Violet Morrow, Nysa Nelson, the Perkins, Ron Reager, Andrea, Louise and Wanda Smith, Danny Sprayberry, Laudene Powell, the Worthams, anyone we missed as well as myself, really need your prayers my breathing is getting worse it seems.

Thanks and have a blessed week from everyone at Pinetucky.

Father, give me the attitude and mind of Christ in all things.

Verdon Chapel by: Richard Jackson

We had another Spirit-filled day at Verdon Chapel.

Nothing but good happens when you obey God. We were glad to see all our visitors and invite them to come back.

Brother Ray Camp brought the message today from 1 Kings, chapter 13. Elijah showed the prophets of Baal the real power of the one true living God. Afterwards, they knew who the real God was. Today, the world tries to lead us away from the one true God by attempting to get us to follow false gods. We need to experience the true power of God in order to reject the false gods of the world.

Sometimes we get caught up in religious traditions and forget to include God. We don’t need a form of religion; we need the real power of God. Are you missing the power of God in your life? When you accept Jesus Christ as your Savior, you can tap in to the power that the one true God Happy Hill has waiting for you. Don’t miss out. Eternal life is waiting by: Debra Jackson for you.

Please pray for: Gary McCormick, Robert and Gladys Hello from Happy Hill. Hope you all are doing good. Baughn, Johnny Williams, Janet Nolen, Jessie Harlan, Summer break is coming to a close for the school folks. Jamie Benefield, Linda Sue Noles, our church, its members, Praying the students and faculty have a blessed school and anyone else God wants you to pray for.

We invite you to visit with us at Verdon Chapel Baptist year.

It was a beautiful day and two awesome services at Church.

Happy Hill. We enjoyed a lot of good singing, praying Wise Chapel and preaching. by: Dorcas Toney Join us in praying for Irmalene and Robert Norton, Joyce Austin, Betty Hayes, Roger Ledbetter, Elizabeth Next Saturday from 8-noon the youth will have a car White, Rider Bearden, Penny Strickland, Ken Sanders, wash for Kids Helping Kids. No fees will be charged but Alice Pair, Butch Pair, Frank Hagan, Terry Benefield, Kerry Smith, Malene Bowen, Andrea Wise Smith, Edna donations will be accepted. Come help a worthy cause.

Also Saturday evening the ladies will host a reunion.

Hubbard, Janet Nolen, Nicky Jenkins family and Charles Food needs to be at the church by 4:30. Next Sunday is Ed White family.

Quarterly Conference at Pell City First at 4 p.m.

Until next time, God Bless!

Many need prayer we lift: Lula Mae Camp, Kate SENTENCE SERMON Ethridge, Bea Crawford, Rider Bearden, David Cox, Try one of our Sundays....They are better than Tasty Frank Hagan, Ken Sanders, Grayson Smith, Hunter RowDips. land, Kerry Smith, Andrea Wise Smith, John Cook, LynTHE LIGHTER SIDE On a special Teacher’s Day, a kindergarten teacher wood Williamson, Isaac Pentecost, Nell Fordham, Ruth was receiving teacher appreciation gifts from her pupils. Daniel, Ozell Benefield, Bobbye Williamson, Brenda The florist’s son handed her a gift. She shook it, held it Durham, Tom Smith, Joyce Green, Kit Carson, Johnny over her head, and said, “I bet I know what it is....some Wise, Abbigail, Ronald Edwards, Mary Truett, Gladys flowers.” “That’s right!” said the boy. “But how did you McElroy, our nation, national leaders and our troops, know?” “Just a wild guess,” she said. The next pupil students starting school or college, and the teachers and was the candy store owner’s daughter. The teacher held staff. May God fill your needs real soon.

Dwayne spoke and the scripture was Hebrews 11:1-16. her gift overhead, shook it, and said, “I bet I can guess what it is...a box of candy.” “That’s right! But how did Have faith in our country. While everything is not just as you know?” asked the girl. “Just a lucky guess,” said the we would wish it, we have blessings abundant here. Have teacher. The next gift was from the liquor store owner’s faith. In our churches even all will not be as we wish it, son. The teacher held it over her head but it was leaking. have faith in our God that He is in charge. Have faith in She touched a drop of the leakage with her finger and tast- things hoped for and trust our wishes are in the caring ed it. “Is it wine?” she asked. “No,” the boy replied. The hands doing the most for us.

You know God needs us to consider working for Him, teacher repeated the process, touching another drop of we may not agree with everything, but a do nothing will the leakage to her tongue. “Is it champagne?” she asked.

“No,” the boy replied. The teacher then said, “I give up, accomplish the same, nothing. what is it?” The boy replied, “A puppy!”

Heflin First United Methodist by: Lexi Bennett

Local Church & Community

August 16 New Harmony Baptist Church will be sponsoring a Back to School Bash at the church on August 16 starting at 9 Talking Donkeys! A story from the bible that I was not p.m. There will be lots of music, testimonies and preaching. familiar with but I really enjoyed the message. The story All teens are encouraged to attend. from Numbers teaches us we must have humility to learn from our mistakes or we’ll keep making the same mistakes August 18 over and over. And even though we missed Pastor Michael in worship, many of our church members stepped out of Liberty Hill Congregational Methodist Church will be their comfort zone to make sure that everything ran as hosting a revival August 18th - August 21st. Sunday night usual. Just reminds me that there really is no I in team. We service will begin at 6:00pm and Monday - Wednesday’s have a great church family! And we have some super fun services will begin at 7:00pm. Please join us and prepare things coming up!

We are looking forward to the County Fair this Saturday to receive a wonderful blessing. Our revival messages will from 12:00-8:00 PM at Ross Mountain Adventures! Visit be brought by Pastor Larry Riddle. Church address: 77 the Heflin First United Methodist Church tent for your County Road 142, Heflin. chance to catch a greased pig!

Our Youth will be going to Six Flags this Saturday. In Liberty Hill Baptist Church will have a Men’s Fellowaddition to the rides, there will be concerts by some of ship Breakfast on August 18th at 7:30 am. Special guest today’s top Christian artist. If you are entering the 7th thru 12th grade, we would love for you to join this fun trip. If speaker will be Grant Nichols. you are interested, you can reach us at 256-463-2441 or August 24 heflinfirst@heflinfirstumc.org.

On August 25th, we will have special music in our Car Show/Swap Meet at Freedom Baptist Church, RanSunday Night Live @ 5:05 service. And a delicious BBQ burne, Al. August 24. 12-3 AL Free food, free school supmeal that night! Come out and join us! plies and school clothes, lots of blowups, fire trucks, face On August 28th at 5:45 PM, our Wednesday night painting and lots of other activities.

Children’s Program will begin! We have so much fun on Wednesday nights and would love for children ages 3 September 8 years to 6th grade to join us! Have a great week!

Heflin Baptist Church is registering now registering for New Hope Ministries Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University” classes beby: Veneta McKinney ginning Sept 8. For more information and registration go to daveramsey.com/findaclass More than 1.5 million famiGreetings from New Hope Ministries. We pray that the lies and individuals have take FPU. This is a fun, practical, Lord of all comfort will give you new hope for your life. and entertaining class that has something for everyone.

On August 25 we will be having a Back-to-School Bash / Greased Pig Chase. Everyone is invited. More details coming!

We have started a Latino service on Sunday afternoons 1. From this point forward in your article news from at 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Pass the word around if you know of anyone that needs an all Spanish service. any new participant on our your community.

3. Thank You's and The TV program “New Hope Arising” airs on Channel Church page must make 24 on Monday evenings at 5:30 pm, Wednesday morning their article submission Congratulations will NO at 9 am, and Friday evening at 2 p.m. Also, check out our via e-mail to: mpointer@ longer be used, they will be edited out and must be website: www.newhopemin.net for information about our cleburnnews.com Churches now submitting considered paid ads. church.

4. Deadlines remain the Registration continues for New Hope Christian Acad- material typed or handemy. The cost is $65 registration and $40 per quarter written will be grand- same 5 p.m. each Monday for first child and then $30 per child thereafter. Call the fathered but we would with NO exceptions.

Free announcements in school at 256-926-9440 or email NewHopeChristianAc- appreciate it if they also would make an attempt to the Community Calendar ademy34@yahoo.com if interested.

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2. Again due to space we do not include reunions, having Bull Dog Faith. A bulldog is trained to grab hold yard sales, of something and not let go. That’s how we as Christians are limiting each column personal must do with our trust in God. Mt. 9: 20. We have to to 250 words. Your article anniversaries, birthdays, refuse to be refused and deny to be denied. Keep asking, may include church news, thank yous, invitations keep pressing in to God. There are times you cry out to happenings, singing events, or events that charge God and you don’t hear a thing. He is there, just waiting title of pastor's sermon admission. If these are within your – seeing if you really want what you are crying out for. with a couple of lines included Like a bulldog, grab hold of what you are believing for description and if you like church news, they will be you may also now include edited. and don’t let go.

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Obituaries Luther Neal Beam

Mr. Luther Neal Beam, of Bowdon, Georgia passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013. He was 89.

Luther was born on September 13, 1923 to the late Joel and Frances Key Beam. He grew up in Cleburne County, Alabama and was baptized at an early age at Rock Springs Baptist Church. He was an active member of the Bowdon Baptist Church at his death where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher, and a member on countless committees throughout his life.

He served bravely in World War II in European Theater with the Ninth Infantry Division until he was severely injured at Elbe River in April 1945. He came back to Alabama, met and married the love of his life, Mary Ella Williams, in 1949. They raised two sons and lived in Bowdon, Georgia for 64 years.

He worked in both the clothing and poultry industry for more than 40 years. He loved to work and loved the people with whom he worked. He gave many people their first job and enjoyed watching and sharing their success.

Luther was well known for his love of family, friends, community, and country. He will be greatly missed by many. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Ray Beam, Cranston Beam, Fannie Parrish, and Lois Creel.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ella Beam; his sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Melinda Beam and Larry and Darlene Beam; his grandchildren and their spouses, Joel and Deven Beam, Betsi and Junior Strain, Anna Kathryn Beam, Jennifer and Jason Parker and Rebecca and Bryan Calvert; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held August 10, at Bowdon Baptist Church. Bro. Keith Rammage and Bro. Darryl Jones will officiate. Eulogies were offered by Luther’s sons, Jack and Larry. Bro. Benny Boggus provided the music.

Buddy Williams, Donnie Williams, Wayne Parrish, Tony Beam, Ted Beam, Joel Beam, Steve Beam and Chuck Huey will serve as pallbearers. Interment followed at the Bowdon City Cemetery. Messages of condolence can be sent to the family at www.rainwaterfuneralhome.com

Henry A. Colwell

Henry A. Colwell, 80, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Cleburne Co. Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 15, 2013, at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Hepsabah Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, August 15, 2013 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM. Dryden Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include: Wife - Imogene Colwell, Heflin; Daughter - LaFaye Harris, and Rita Harris, both of Sylacauga; Son - Tommy Colwell and Jerry Colwell, both of Sylacauga; Step-Daughter - Gail Hodges, Heflin; Step-Daughter - Shirley Jones, Powder Springs, GA., Carol Dingler, Anniston; Sister - Essie Thompson, Columbus, GA; Brother - Charlie Colwell, Columbus, GA; host of Grandchildren And Great Grandchildren Pallbearers will be ,Mike Ware, Frankie Upchurch, Richard Jones, Heath Hodges, Fred Smith and Jeffrey Smith.

Mr. Colwell was a native of Talladega County and a resident of Cleburne County for the past 36 years. He was an avid country music and guitar enthusiast. Mr. Colwell was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Florence Colwell, and a son Hank Colwell. In lieu of flower donations can be made to Cleburne County Nursing Home.

David Derick

David Derick, 73, died Friday, August 09, 2013 at his residence. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 11, 2013, at Mt. Paran Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Murphy officiating.Visitation will be Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM. at Dryden Funeral Home.

Survivors include: Wife - Mary Derick, Fruithurst; Son - Frankie L. Derick, Cartersville, Daniel (Sheila) Derick, Fruithurst; eight grandchildren and seven Great Grandchildren. Pallbearers: Davis Alred, Mike Sanfilippo, Jason Gunter, Doug Gunter, Bill Ash, and Shane Hulsey.

Mr. Derick a native of Georgia, was a resident of Fruithurst for the last 20 years.

Jessie C. Harlan Funeral Services for Jessie C. Harlan, 90, will be Thursday at 11 am at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 until 8 pm at the funeral home.

Charles Edward White

Services for Charles Edward White, age 66, of Heflin, were August 14, 2013 at Heflin Baptist Church, Heflin Alabama. Reverend Phillip Morris and the Reverend Doctor Larry Riddle officiated. Internment followed the service at the Heflin City Cemetery.

Mr. White is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Camille Cobb White; his mother, Annie Laure White; sisters, Libby White Owen (Jerry Paul) and Laura Jane White Mayfield (Ronnie); sister-in-law, Denise Cobb Moore (Ronnie); a niece, Felicia Owen Wheat (Stephen); and great-nephews, Alex Holt, Porter Wheat, and Owen Wheat; an uncle, Harold O. White. Mr. White was preceded in death by his father, Henry Lowell White.

Born on February 21, 1947, in Anniston, Alabama, he attended Heflin High School where he played football and was a member of the undefeated 1963 Conference Champions. After he graduated from high school, he attended Samford University with an athletic scholarship.

He graduated in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education. He later attended Alabama A and M in Huntsville, Alabama and earned a Master’s degree in School Administration.

Following college graduation, Mr. White worked in a variety of diversified occupations. During his years of work in education, he worked as a coach, a teacher, and a principal. After leaving education, he worked for Maytag Coin Laundry in sales and then for Equitable Life Insurance Company. He served as Heflin City Clerk and later sold real estate. Recently, he worked as a real estate developer.

Charles Ed enjoyed snowmobiling in Wyoming and Montana, traveling throughout the United States, and one of his most memorable trips was with his Uncle Harold and Aunt Dot to Africa and Egypt.

He had a love for people, made friends easily and maintained those friendships throughout his lifetime.

As a member of Heflin Baptist Church, he served as a deacon, choir member, and a substitute Sunday School teacher. He was also a member of the Heflin Gideon Camp.

Pallbearers were Johnny Webb, Max Payne, David Knott, Alex Holt, Gerald Dial, Phillip Webb, Don Shellhorse, Rudy Robinson, Jack Wood, Jimmy Bragg Rudy Payne, Ross Wilkerson, Jr., Hubert Benefield, and Bruce Johnston.

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Heflin Baptist Church or to the Heflin Gideon Camp at P.O. Box 116, Heflin, AL 36264.

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CCHB to vote for director today LAURA CAMPER

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The Cleburne County Hospital Board interviewed the lone candidate for director of the county’s emergency medical service Thursday and is scheduled to vote on the applicant today.

That person, Tracy Lambert, a former board member who is currently serving as interim director of the service, was the only applicant for the job, said William Cleino, chairman of the board.

In January, the board had been considering hiring a private company to manage EMS, but Lambert, then on the board, took on the task of reorganizing the service in an effort to keep it locally managed. He promised to work on the project for six months, Lambert said. On Feb. 21, the former director, Keith Roberts, resigned and Lambert took over as interim director.

In July, Lambert resignedfrom the board and told them he couldn’t continue to volunteer as interim director because it was wearing him out. But, Lambert said he would continue until the members hired a new director.

He suggested the board members hire a part-time director and asked if he could apply for the job.

The board advertised for a part-time director for a week, said Cleino at the special meeting scheduled to interview applicants.

Although Lambert was the only applicant, the board members asked some tough questions.

Board member Clarence Duckworth asked if Lambert’s full-time employer, the City of Buchanan (Ga.) Police Department, where he serves as chief of police, is amenable to him working in Heflin part-time.

“They already know,” Lambert said. “I advised them back

in January when I got put on the board and I cleared it with them before I got put on the board.”

Board member Sandy Weston asked how he would continue to serve as part-time director when doing it for the last six months had been so difficult for him.

Lambert said he would continue the way he’s been working.

He may not work the same hours every week, but he will get the job done. He wouldn’t consider himself a part-time director, Lambert said.

“If y’all hire me, you hire me as the director,” he said.

Weston also asked what would happen in an emergency since Lambert and some other employees work at EMS part-time and work at other emergency agencies full-time.

“I just want to make sure that we’re covered in our county if we have a disaster,” Weston said.

Lambert said he would like to put into place policies and mu-

tual aid agreements that would guarantee that the county was protected in an emergency. It’s something he hasn’t had a chance to do yet during his time as interim director, Lambert said.

“I want to give the employees out there ownership,” Lambert said. “I want to let them know that this board supports them.

However, I want them to know that this board expects them to give 100 percent when they come to work for us.”

Lambert focused on his accomplishments at EMS so far.

Under his leadership the service increased its bank balance from $13,095 to $132,811. Before he took over the service was requiring an average of $30,000 a month in tax dollars to survive.

Since he took over, Lambert has cut the required tax subsidy to $17,625.

Lambert has worked as a police officer since 1989, first in Heflin, then in Carrollton, Ga., and now in Buchanan, Ga.

Lambert In his current job as chief of police, he is responsible for creating the department budget, recruiting, training and supervising officers, he said.

The board will vote on Lambert’s application at its next meeting on Aug. 15.

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

Queen of HEARTS pageant date announced

Benefield : “I feel like he’s done a good job,” said Mayor Rudy Rooks. “I

Charity event benefiting HEARTS of Cleburne County September 7, 2013 @ 1:00 pm CST Cleburne County High School Gym-Heflin Mail Application to: HEARTS PO Box 377, Ranburne, Al 36273 Or drop off at either HEARTS location.

Final deadline for entry is Thursday, September 5 which is the practice session beginning at 6:00pm.

Practice will be held at the CCHS Gym Formal wear, semi-natural pageant Age-appropriate attire and a “natural” look will be stressed. No glitz. Judges will score accordingly. Entry fee = $20 for one child, $35 for two, $45 for

feel like he is the obvious choice.”

three Photogenic Award in each division = $5.oo entry/provide photo Awards and prizes Winner, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Crowns and Trophies Participation Bags People’s Choice Award chosen the afternoon of the pageant through votes from the crowd. $1.00 earns one vote. An overall QUEEN of HEARTS will be crowned based on the girl who raises the most money for HEARTS prior to the pageant. This money must be turned in on the night of practice. Winner will receive a crown, trophy, and a sash. Winning this title in no way impacts the pageant scores. *make all check payable to HEARTS

Fair : “I thought, well wouldn’t it be great if we took this and had this as a way to showcase our county?

From page 1 said. “The pigs are usually around 10 pounds, and the first person who’s able to pick it up and put it inside the ring wins.”

And anyone missing the golf tournament, rest assured — golf balls are still a big part of the annual fundraiser.

The highlight of the fair is the hot-air balloon golf ball drop. For $10, participants can purchase balls, which will be numbered and dropped from a hot-air balloon at 5 p.m. The balls landing closest to one of 19 pins win a prize.

“I got to thinking we could promote this like a golf tournament and sell holes,” said Maloney. Plus, she was able to draft in additional sponsorship from area businesses. The hot-air balloon will do more than drop golf balls from the sky. Adults and kids can also take a ride for $20 and $15, respectively.

Maloney has high hopes for the activities taking place at Ross Mountain Adventures Saturday. “It’s a community coming together to have a good time and kick off the school year,” she said. “It’s everybody coming together to showcase what our county’s about.”

And although there won’t be a round of golf played, there should be enough fun to equal the pleasure of a hole-in-one.

Schedule of Events

12:00-12:30PM ~ Opening/Welcome/National Anthem Sarah Clardy 12:30-1:15PM ~ Ryan Robertson 1:30-1:45PM ~ Ranburne High School Band 2:00-2:15PM ~ Heflin Taekwondo 2:00 ~ Livestock Show Begins 2:30 ~ Hot Air Balloon Rides Begin (weather permitting) 2:45-3:30PM ~ Hope’s Journey 3:30-4:15PM ~ Bekah James 4:00 ~ Greased Pig Competitions Begin 4:30-4:45 ~ CCHS Marching Tiger Band 5:00PM ~ Balloon Drop 5:30-5:45PM ~ Heflin Taekwondo 6:30-8:00PM ~ Barry Waldrep & Paris Luna 8:00PM ~ Golf Ball Drop Winner & Closing of Event!

American Legion Post 19 open for membership Cleburne County American Legion Post 19 is now soliciting membership for the 2014 year. Annual dues are again offered to new members for only $15 compared to a minimum charge of $29 by the national headquarters. Post 19 pick up the difference. The American Legion is the largest organization of wartime veterans. Anyone

who has served since 1990 or in any other wartime era is now eligible including National Guard and Reserve veterans.

Annual dues also include a subscription to the monthly Legion magazine which is marketed at $2.50 per issue.

For more information call Lonnie Vaughn at 256.463.7375.

From page 1 ployees can have outside of working hours. Benefield brought the alleged violations to the council’s attention. Based on the termination Jones filed a retaliatory discrimination complaint against the city with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on April 29.

“I actually wanted to speak before you had your vote,” Jones said.

Jones asked if the position of chief of police had been advertised and asked if he could apply for the position.

“It’s an appointment,” Rooks said. “It’s not an application type thing.

The state law says that.”

After the meeting, Gaines said he abstained

from the vote because he knew that Jones wanted a chance to apply for the position.

In other business the council members: — Unanimously approved an alcohol permit for Smith Farms, which is building a store near the intersection of Interstate 20 and Alabama 46.

— Unanimously approved waiving the charge for a building permit for Buster Miles Auto Group for an expanded Chevrolet dealership on Almon Street next to Buster Miles Ford. The charge would be between $4,300 and $4,400, said Shane Smith, city clerk.

Scheduled a special

meeting to discuss proposed personnel policy changes on Thursday, Aug. 22, at 5:30 p.m.

— Created a committee to make recommendations about carrying firearms on city property. The city needs to create its own laws, said Tammy Perry, director of Parks and Recreation, stating her preference that the city ban all firearms, concealed or not, in the city’s parks and recreation facilities if possible. Councilman Gaines, Police Chief A. J. Benefield, city attorney Patrick Casey and Perry will serve on the committee.

Staff writer Laura Camper 256-463-2872.

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School Orientation August 15

RHS/RES Registration and Orientation will be held August 15 from 9:00-12:00 CST FES will be held Aug. 15 from 12:30-1:15 p.m. and 5:30-6:15 p.m.

PGES will have orientation on Aug. 15 for the following grades: first grade at 5 p.m., second and third grade at 6 p.m., fourth, fifth and sixth grade at 7 p.m.

Heflin First United Methodist Church Preschool will have Meet & Mingle tonight.

We hope you and your child can stop by anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 PM! If you have any questions about our Preschool, please call the church office at 256-463-2441 or heflinfirst@heflinfirstumc.org.

August 16

Cleburne County High School 8th Grade Registration and Orientation will be Friday, August 16th from 8- 9:30 in the CCHS Gym.

Noell, Norton to wed Veronica Noell and Tommy and Jan Noell all of Anniston announce the engagmenet of their daughter Miranda Noell to Hunter Norton of Heflin.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Alvin and Betty Lovell of Anniston and the late Alex and Ezell Noell of Anniston.

Miss Noell is a 2011 graduate of White Plains High School. She is employed by William Bruce

Young DMD in Jacksonville.

The prospective groom is the grandson of James and Laura Morrow of Heflin and the late Leamon and Maline Norton.

Mr. Norton is a 2011 graduate of Cleburne County High School. He is employed by Honda Mfg of Alabama in Lincoln.

The wedding will be September 14 at 6 p.m. at The Barn on Brookside in Oxford.

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EMS continues with makeover LAURA CAMPER

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An open work truck sat Friday, parked next to a Cleburne County ambulance. Behind it, drywall, taped and mudded with white plaster, rose to the ceiling of the garage.

The Cleburne County Emergency Medical Service building is getting a $64,000 makeover including four new bedrooms, a weight room, a new kitchen, a training room and lots of storage.

It’s being funded with “found money,” that turned up after a bookkeeping error was discovered, said Tracy Lambert, interim director of the service.

The renovation is a much-anticipated project in a building constructed several years with the intent that it be expanded. However, the money to accomplish the work hasn’t been available until now. In fact, say directors of local rural emergency medical service providers, money is tight at most rural services, a consequence of the widespread populations they serve.

“We’ll never make a profit,” Lambert said. “You just can’t in a rural area.”

The Jacksonville Ambulance Service, managed by that city’s Fire Department, covers an area of about 140 square miles, said Jacksonville Fire Chief Wade Buckner. Cleburne EMS covers 530 square miles, Lambert said. Phillip Winkles, director of Piedmont Rescue, the ambulance service and search and rescue agency in that city, said the

service covers about 400 square miles.

The wider coverage area means picking up a patient and taking them to the hospital takes longer – an average of two hours for Cleburne County EMS and an average of an hour and a half for Piedmont EMS. In contrast Jacksonville, which covers both urban and rural calls, averages 30 minutes for calls in town and an hour and a half for calls in rural areas.

In addition, although EMS stations in less-populated areas have to be staffed 24 hours a day just as those in urban areas, their service-call volume is lower, giving them fewer opportunities to fund their operations with fees, Winkles said. Rural counties like Cleburne also often have higher poverty rates and more uninsured people than urban areas, making it more likely the fees that are generated won’t be paid, Lambert said.

But funding is just one of the challenges that rural services face, said Severo Rodriguez, executive director of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

Rodriguez, a paramedic who spent a number of years teaching in rural southern Texas, said rural services often have a harder time recruiting and retaining certified personnel.

EMTs and paramedics often go to smaller communities for training and then relocate to other communities, Rodriguez said. That is a problem throughout healthcare as a whole; rural areas often have a hard time

recruiting doctors, dentists and nurses as well, he added.

The lower call volume in rural areas also creates a need for more skill maintenance, Rodriguez said. For instance, some calls can be simple to answer while others are more challenging. If the challenging calls are done less frequently, the skills needed to handle those calls can become rusty, Rodriguez said.

In addition, just the fact that transports can take longer means rural EMTs and paramedics often do more diverse treatments with their patients, Rodriguez said. A medical technician or a paramedic can brush up on the skills and pick up new ones with continuing education. But that handson training can be expensive, he said.

Emergency medical personnel are passionate about and committed to their profession, Rodriguez said.

“We look for educational opportunities,” he said.

“But at some point, the resources need to be provided.”

That can be a problem in rural areas where the smaller population base can have a harder time generating the amount of money needed to provide those resources, Rodriguez said.

But there are also rewards to working in more rural communities. In such places, paramedics and EMTs may be the only healthcare workers around for 30 or 40 miles, Rodriguez said. The people in those communities tend to view the EMS service differently than people in more urban areas.

In urban areas the perception of EMS may be “lights, sirens and dramatic rescues,” Rodriguez said. But in rural areas, EMS workers often provide much more routine care, such as blood-pressure checks and walk-in clients asking for help.

In Cleburne County, where there is no hospital, the EMS service has people walk in three or four times a week for blood pressure checks, said paramedic Heather Fink. But they also come for other reasons.

“We took a fish hook out of a kid two weeks ago,” Fink said.

Piedmont, which also has no hospital and no medical clinic nearby, sees the same type of requests, Winkle said.

“We have a huge amount of walk-ins,” Winkle said.

“About eight a week.”

The people come in for blood pressure checks, or to complain of chest pains, difficulty breathing, broken bones. The EMTs and paramedics treat them all whether or not they need to go to a hospital. Meanwhile, they only charge the clients if they take them to a hospital, Winkle and Lambert said.

Cleburne EMS is turning one of the old bedrooms being replaced in the renovation project into an exam room, Lambert said. It will be more private and more comfortable for the clients, he said.

“We see it as a community service, a way to give back to the community,” Winkle said.

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The committee is expected to draft sample legislation for the commission to present to local legislators for possible introduction in the upcoming legislative session.

In other business, the commission: - Approved $26,588 for the county’s public transportation program. The money will allow the program to continue operating next fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1.

- Approved a transfer of $20,000 from the county’s general fund to the county engineer’s budget for gravel.

- Approved a resolution stating that it had hired attorney April McKay to investigate a complaint of harassment and discrimination and authorizing her to advise commissioners on further action. Cleburne County Probate Judge Ryan Robertson said the attorney found no wrongdoing in her investigation.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF CLEBURNE COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JOHN WILSON SMITH, DECEASED CASE NO. 2013-069 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 25th day of July, 2013, by the Honorable RYAN ROBERTSON, Judge of Probate Court of CLEBURNE County, Alabama, 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.

MARVOLENE S. SMITH The Cleburne News Cleburne Co., AL August 1, 8, 15, 2013

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF CLEBURNE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF

GARLIN JAMES HORNSBY, DECEASED CASE NO. 2013-073 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 25th day of July, 2013, by the Honorable RYAN ROBERTSON, Judge of Probate Court of CLEBURNE County, Alabama, 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.

WILLIAM MARK HORNSBY BRIAN KEITH HORNSBY JEFFREY PHILLIP HORNSBY The Cleburne News Cleburne Co., AL August 1, 8, 15, 2013

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Terrence Allen Taylor, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Taylor, Bean and Whitaker Mortgage Corp., on the 6th day of July, 2009, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Cleburne County, Alabama, in Mortgage Book 2010, Page 3224; having been re-recorded in Mortgage Book 2010 Page 39621; said mortgage having subsequently been transferred and assigned to Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, by instrument recorded in Book 2012, Page 121, in the aforesaid Probate Office; the undersigned Bank of America, N.A., as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama, on September 23, 2013, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Cleburne County, Alabama, to-wit: Being a tract of land located in the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 25, Township 17 South, Range 10 East. Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 25, Township 17 South, Range 10 East; thence South 29 degrees 34 minutes 00 seconds West 187.85 feet to the true Point of Beginning, said point also being on County Road 19 (80’ right of way); thence, South 19 degrees 38 minutes 38 seconds East 31.98 feet; thence South 14 degrees 17 minutes 33 seconds East 31.02 feet; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds West 500.00 feet; thence South 01 degrees 58 minutes 46 seconds West 1158.68 feet to a point on the South line of Section 25; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds West 691.10 feet; thence North 01 degrees 58 minutes 46 seconds East 1218.90 feet to a point 1170.35 feet from the Point of Beginning; thence, North 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds East 1170.35 feet to said true Point of Beginning.

Property Street Address: 7151 County Road , Heflin, AL 36264 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.

The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate.

This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

Bank of America, N.A., Mortgagee/Transferee Andy Saag SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. P. O. Box 55727 Birmingham, AL 35255-5727

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Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee www.sirote.com/foreclosures 270531

Case No. 2012-089 CONSERVATOR’S SETTLEMENT NOTICE TO: All interested Parties The Cleburne News Notice is hereby given that on Cleburne Co., AL this, the 15th day of July, 2013, August 8, 15, 22, 2013 came BRENDA CAMPBELL as Conservator of the Estate of NOTICE OF JAMES CAMPBELL, and filed her petition, account, and FORECLOSURE vouchers, for final settlement of Default having been made in said Estate. the payment of the indebted- It is ordered that the 26th day ness secured by that certain of August, 2013, be, and the mortgage dated March 29, same hereby is, appointed as 2002, executed by Michael Ed- the day for the hearing of the ward Walker and Amanda said petition and for the auditWalker, to Mortgage Electronic ing and stating of said account, Registration Systems, Inc. at which time all persons intersolely as nominee for Home- ested may appear and contest comings Financial Network, the same, if they desire to do Inc., which mortgage was re- so. corded on April 11, 2002, in Witness my hand the 29th day Mortgage Book 2002, Page of July, 2013 2455, of the mortgage records Gary G. Stanko in the Office of the Judge of Attorney for Petitioner Probate of Cleburne County, Isom Stanko & Senter, LLC Alabama, which mortgage was, P.O. Box 2066 duly transferred and assigned 1021 Noble Street, Suite 100 to The Bank of New York Mel- Anniston, AL 36202 lon Trust Company, National (256) 237-4641 Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, Cleburne News N.A. as successor to JPMor- Cleburne Co., AL gan Chase Bank, as Trustee August 1, 8, 15, 2013 for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Notice To Contractors Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass State Maintenance Through Certificates Series Project No. 2002-KS4, notice is hereby giv99-504-690-000-201 en that pursuant to law and the CLEBURNE, COOSA, RUSpower of sale contained in said SELL AND TALLAPOOSA mortgage, the undersigned will COUNTIES, Alabama sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front M a i n t e n a n c e of the Main entrance to the Sealed bids will be received by Cleburne County Courthouse the Director of Transportation at Heflin, Alabama, during the at the office of the Alabama legal hours of sale on Septem- Department of Transportation, ber 10, 2013, the following de- Montgomery, Alabama until 10 scribed real estate, situated in AM., August 30, 2013, and at Cleburne County, Alabama, to- that time publicly opened for wit: constructing the following: Beginning at the Southwest Corner of the Southeast Quar- BRIDGE PAINTING ON VARIter of the Southwest Quarter of OUS ROUTES AS INDICATED Section Seven, Township Thir- IN THE PLANS teen South, Range Eleven East; thence East along the The total amount of uncompletSouth line of said Quarter 615 ed work under contract to a feet to an iron stop being the contractor must not exceed the Southwest Corner of lands of amount of his or her qualificaGeorgia Kraft; thence North tion certificate. parallel to the West line of said Quarter 170 feet to a point; The Entire Project Shall Be thence West parallel to the Completed In One Hundred South line of said Quarter 198 Ten (110) Working Days. feet to a point; thence North parallel to the West line 210 A Bidding Proposal may be feet; thence West parallel to purchased for $5.00. the South line of said forty 264 Plans may be purchased for feet to a point on West side of $2.00 per set. the Old Borden Springs Road; thence in a Southwesterly di- Plans and Proposals are availrection along the side of said able at the Alabama Departroad 214 feet to a point on the ment of Transportation, West side of said road; thence 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, West 14 feet to the point of be- Room E-108, Montgomery, AL ginning, situated in Cleburne 36110.

Checks should be County, Alabama. made payable to the Alabama This sale is made for the pur- Department of Transportation. pose of paying the indebted- Plans and Proposals will be ness secured by said mortgage mailed only upon receipt of reas well as the expenses of mittance. No refunds will be foreclosure. made.

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Asso- Cashier’s check or bid bond for ciation fka The Bank of New 5% of bid (maximum York Trust Company, N.A. as $10,000.00) made payable to successor to JPMorgan Chase the Alabama Department of Bank, as Trustee for Residen- Transportation must accompatial Asset Securities Corpora- ny each bid as evidence of tion, Home Equity Mortgage good faith.

Asset-Backed Pass Through Certificates Series 2002-KS4 The bracket range is shown Transferee only to provide general finanRobert J. Wermuth/acl cial information to contractors Stephens, Millirons, P.C. and bonding companies conP.O. Box 307 cerning the project’s complexity Huntsville, Alabama 35804 and size.

Attorney for Mortgagee This Bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will The Cleburne News bearing on the decision to Cleburne Co., AL award this contract.

August 1, 8, 15, 2013 The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $523,778 To Notice of Publica- $640,174

tion of Petition for Final Settlement THE STATE OF ALABAMA CLEBURNE COUNTY PROBATE COURT

Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transportation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110.

In accordance with the rules and regulations of The Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be issued only to prequalified contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM., on the day previous to the day of opening of bids.

The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation.

Section 34-8-8. Code of Alabama 1975 as amended states in part as follows: “... it will be necessary for him or her to show evidence of license before his or her bid is considered,” Further, Section 34-8-8, Code of Alabama 1975 as amended also states in part as follows: “All Owners, Architects, and engineers receiving bids pursuant to this chapter shall require the person, firm, or corporation to include his or her current license number on the bid.”

The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.

JOHN R. COOPER Transportation Director The Cleburne News Aug. 15, 22, 29, 2013

STATE OF ALABAMA CLEBURNE COUNTY

PROBATE COURT CASE # 2013-076 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JIMMIE FRED WILLIAMSON DECEASED: NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters of Administration in the estate of JIMMIE FRED WILLIAMSON deceased having been granted to JANIE DIANE WILLIAMSON as Personal Representative on the 29th day of July, 2013, by the Honorable Ryan Robertson, Judge of Probate Court of Cleburne County, Alabama, 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.

JAMIE DIANE WILLIAMSON, Personal Representative Ryan Robertson Judge of Probate The Cleburne News Cleburne Co., AL August 1, 8, 15, 2013

STATE OF ALABAMA CLEBURNE COUNTY

PROBATE COURT CASE #2013-077 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA JEAN DUKE, DECEASED Letters of Administration of said deceased, LINDA JEAN DUKE, having been granted to CALVIN CASEY SMITH, as Personal Representative, on the 26th day of July, 2013, in the Probate Court of Cleburne County, Alabama, by the Honorable Ryan Robertson, 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.

Ryan Robertson Judge of Probate The Cleburne News Cleburne Co., AL August 1, 8, 15, 2013

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Gun: The ban applies to openly carried weapons and concealed weapons, she added.

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People are not allowed to openly carry a gun into school or professional athletic events but can carry a concealed weapon if they have a permit, the law states.

However, according to the law, property owners do have the option of placing signs alerting gun owners to the fact that they do not allow guns on their property. That means places like schools, municipalities, counties or private businesses can ban guns from their property through policy, said Heflin Police Chief A.J. Benefield.

That has left the city of Heflin wrestling with the question of whether it wants to create an ordinance banning guns from city property.

At the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Tammy Perry, director of the Parks and Recreation De-

partment, said she would like to ban all guns from the city’s recreation property, both those openly carried and concealed weapons.

Benefield said he was unsure if that was possible.

The City Council created a committee including the city attorney Patrick Casey to decide how to handle any new ordinance or policy or even if the city wants to have its own policy, Benefield said.

“There won’t be an ordinance in place that will supercede any state law,” Benefield said.

Cleburne County Administrator Steve Swafford said the County Commission hasn’t discussed the issue. The Mountain Center, which is jointly owned by Jacksonville State University, has stickers displayed on the front door banning firearms from the property

because JSU made that a policy for all its properties, Swafford said.

No other county properties have the stickers, he added.

Under the old state law, openly carrying a firearm provided police enough probable cause to question a person about their motives. Now, officers don’t have that probable cause, unless a notice banning guns from the property is posted on the door of a facility, Benefield said.

“Then they are in violation of the law and they’ll be asked to leave,” Benefield said. “If they refuse to leave, then they’ll be arrested for criminal trespassing.”

Even then, it is up to the owner or person in authority over the property to ask the gun owner to leave. The police enforce state and local laws, not business or

property owner’s policies, Benefield said.

The new state law also changes some of the approval process for concealed weapon permits, said Sheriff Joe Jacks. It adds a 30-day deadline to the approval process, Jacks said. That’s not a problem, Jacks said. The background check usually only takes a few minutes, he said.

The new law also creates an appeal process for someone who has been denied a gun permit by the sheriff of their county, Jacks said.

According to state law, a sheriff can deny a permit if he suspects it might be used unlawfully or put someone in danger. A person denied a permit can appeal to the district judge for a hearing.

The judge can uphold the denial or reverse it, Jacks said. That’s a change he welcomes, Jacks said.

“It puts it into two people’s hands,” Jacks said.

It ensures the standards a sheriff used to deny a license were reasonable, he added.

Usually, the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office sells 100 to 120 gun permits in a month, Jacks said.

But since the new law passed, applications for concealed pistol permits have increased about 10 percent, Jacks said. That’s not particularly surprising to him.

Whenever a new law concerning guns is enacted “people get on edge,” Jacks said. People think the government is trying to take away their right to carry a gun and get a license, he said.

He doesn’t think there will be any problems in Cleburne County if more people start openly carrying their guns, he said.

“People are used to seeing guns here,” Jacks said.

“So many people hunt.”

Dryden does think there may be some issues if more people start walking around with their guns openly displayed.

“It makes people nervous,” Dryden said.

She also thinks people might try to bring guns into athletic events or the schools not realizing that it’s still not allowed or forgetting they have it strapped to their waist.

“I don’t think anyone would do it purposely,” Dryden said.

None of the policies banning the openly carrying of weapons apply to law enforcement, said Assistant District Attorney Eric Snyder.

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