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said. “Our walkie-talkies, which we call our handhelds, they’re basically use-
cers were involved in a police chase
But those problems may soon come cies are testing digital radio systems and the 800 megahertz radio systems used in Calhoun County to see if they can solve the communication
shootout in Oxford. behind the suspect, who had already shot at them, their radio couldn’t reach Oxford’s dispatch to tell the department “He had to use his cell phone to notiCommunication issues have plagued Cleburne County law enforcement plied with a Federal Communications Commission mandate to narrow-band tor Michael Gore. “Communications was cut in half and that in theory is what it’s designed to do,” Gore said. But since the change, much of the southern and northern parts of the county are dead spots where the radios can be four miles apart from each other but can’t communicate with each other, he added.
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already tested both and they were a huge improvement, he said. The county has searched for a solution to the communication problems for at least 18 months, said County Administrator Steve Swafford. At alog system the county has used for ference, Swafford said. Eventually, Swafford said, the county found the interference was coming through the uplink, the ground to the tower. To cut down on the interference the county from its Borden Springs tower, which county, to the Turkey Heaven tower which serves the entire county. Then it moved the Turkey Heaven uplink tower, Swafford said. “That cut out all of the interference,” Swafford said. But it didn’t cut out the coverage
County reviews proposed budget
cit budget, but the county administrator said Thursday that is a good thing. County Administrator Steve Swafford said
county has planned for next year and will be paid for with money the county has set aside this year.
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Tower at Turkey Heaven Mountain problem, he added. David Butts, sales manager for McCord Communications, one of the companies vying for Cleburne County’s business, said that public safety orga-
bad thing,” Swafford said. “To me it means a lot more work going on.” The county is predicting a slight increase in revenue up to $6.8 million. However, under the proposed budget it will spend about $7.7 million. That is slightly more — $37,283 more — than the $7.6 million budget the county is operating under this year. The increase is the product of a 2.5 percent across-the-board raise for county employees and $400,000 set aside for
million in Rural Assistance Match Program and Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program grants. The grants were awarded to replace up to 12 bridges in the county. But the county will have to come up with some money to create plans and do preparatory work for the new bridges. Swafford said the county set aside a one-time payment from the state Capital Improvement
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a good portion of that expense. So although the
already in the bank and ready to use, he added. “We have always tried as much as possible to pay as you go,” Swafford said.
come up, that can make the budget look as if the county is spending more than it takes in, he said. But it actually is using money it has already received, Swafford said. The other option
the much-needed bridge work, he added. The commissioners are scheduled to discuss the proposed budget at their next work session on Tuesday. Commissioner Bobby Brooks said he would prefer to wait until the meeting to talk about the budget. Commissioner Emmett Owen said he had raises? But Owen said he thought the budget looked swered in the meeting. Owen didn’t think any
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he said. “We’ll get it all ironed out,” Owen said. Commissioner Laura Cobb said she thought the budget was “a little too high.” “I’m really concerned about the costs,” Cobb said.
going through the county budget process and she was learning.
Before Friday nights Cleburne County Weaver football game. Tracey Ervin was honored with a plaque given to his brother Frank Ervin by Coach Ron Ervin. Tracey Ervin was Cleburne County’s long time stadium announcer and sports columnist for The Cleburne News. Tracy passed away earlier this year.
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CHURCHES by: Bruce Wright This Sunday at 9:00am is a BIG breakfast for everyone! We will also have a Sunday School kickoff for adults and kids to meet the teachers and pick a class to try out. If you have never connected via class, it is great! Class begins weekly at 10am. AWANA kicked off yesterday with start of our meals each week. $3.00 each or max $10 families. The youth had a great time at the Braves game this past Sunday so if you know a youth, Bro. Tim does an excellent job with them called One80 on Wed at 6:15pm. There will be a special prove the tithe Sunday on the 15th for over an above day. Brotherhood meets that same morning at 745am for breakfast on 15th. Today we welcomed our new associate pastor, Jason Stewart, to bring the message to us from John 6:25-40, “People chase the Manna”. What are your motives to be here in church? What were the peoples motives were Jesus was feeding them bread by the thousands? They wanted food to be filled. Most were unwilling to accept Him as Lord. They wanted the bread without dedication. So many today are trying to find their own way to heaven with the Lord. Most only want the bread but not the true Word. They had rather be consumed by other things than a relationship with Christ. Most fail to realize God loves us all the time! He loves us!! Too often people come up with their religion and ways of what is right or wrong and how they think they will get to heaven – on their own works. Wrong! Only Christ can be your standard. When Christ comes into your life, a true change takes place. The need for the bread is filled. Do know if you were to die tonight that you would go to heaven? It takes giving your life to Christ. True repentance leads you to the light!
by: Veneta McKinney Greetings from New Hope Ministries. Friday night, September 6, we will have a ladies meeting entitled “The Queen’s Refreshing”. Guest speaker will be Missionary Janice Watkins from El Salvador. Come ladies for a time of ministry and refreshing. She will also be our guest speaker on Sunday September 8 if you miss Friday night. Come and hear what God is doing in other parts of the world. Through the end of October, every Sunday night we will be having “Fireside Devotionals” at Pastor Jerry and Vickey’s home from 5 to 7 p.m. We will be have games and activities for the children and adults, then will have a devotional about 6:00. Registration continues for the home-school covering program. We have also started offering tutoring for anyone interested. For more information call 256-926-9440 or email NewHopeChristianAcademy34@yahoo.com. Remember the TV program “New Hope Arising” which airs on Channel 24 on Monday evenings at 5:30 pm, Wednesday morning at 9 am, and Friday afternoon at 2 p.m.. This past Sunday morning Pastor Vickey preached on “The Time of the Open Door”. We have entered the last trimester of the year and the time to deliver has come. Its time for the dreams and visions He has placed inside of you to be birthed. This is the time to stand still and see the salvation of the Lord. Don’t become weak and give up. Eat the “Bread of Life” and gain strength. You need to PUSH – Pray Until Something Happens.
September 2 Revival in the Valley at Trickum Community Center will be held Sept. 2-6 at 6:30 p.m. with Evangelist Barry Nolen and Clint Alewine. For more info call 256.310.0411 September 8 Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University” classes beginning Sept 8. For more information and registration go to and individuals have take FPU. This is a fun, practical, and entertaining class that has something for everyone.
by: Mary Alvarado Remember to keep those who are sick and the bereaved in your thoughts and prayers. Kelsie Arnold, Mary Campbell, Rita Cofield, Lilian Johnson, Dorothy Junior, Linda Moore, Violet Morrow, Virginia Nelson, Nysa Nelson, Gerald and Barbara Perkins, Charlotte Reaves, Ron Reager, Andrea Smith, Louise Smith, Wanda Smith, Geneva Sutton, Danny Sprayberry, Joann Snow and the Worthams. Stay safe and have a blessed week from all of us at Pinetucky.
by: Richard Jackson Brother Spencer Kilgore brought the message today from 1 John, chapter 3. Satan is real. He was cast out of heaven, but he isn’t through with his rebellion. He will continue to the very end. Just as he tempted Jesus at His weakest, so will he attack and tempt us when we are at our weakest. Jesus resisted Satan’s temptations. We should follow the example of Jesus and look to Him to help us resist Satan’s tricks. God is in control. Don’t let Satan have his way with you. Look to God and the devil Brother Spencer’s evening message was from Matthew, chapter 9. The blind men could not see Jesus, but they knew He was there. They had faith that Jesus would be there for them. Our faith lets us know that Jesus is always around. We have proof of God’s presence in our lives through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Without faith it is impossible to please God. Our faith grows as we fellowship and become closer to God. Where is your faith today? Examine yourself, and see if your faith may need to be strengthened. Today we welcomed Brandon Chambers to our church family. Keep him in your prayers as he continues his walk in Christ. Please keep in your prayers: Robert and Gladys the David Derusha family, our church, its members, and anyone else God wants you to pray for.
by: Dorcas Toney Queen of HEARTS Pageant will be held Sept 7 at 1 p.m. at CCHS. September 11 is Senior Celebration beginning at 10:30. Worship, lunch and great fellowship. September 14 is a Carnival for Liam at property beside our parsonage in Ranburne. Many need prayer: Lula Mae Camp, Bea Crawford, Rider Bearden, Ken Sanders, Kit Carson and his brother, Grayson Smith, Hunter Rowland, Andea Smith, John Cook, Ruth Daniel, Ozell Benefield, Ronald Edwards, MIke Vice, Liam, Tommy and Gay Ledbetter, McKenzie, Bobbye Williamson, Mary Truett, Gladys McElroy, our troops, nation and national leaders, and our missionaries on the field of Africa, Lee McDaniel and family. May God bless you soon. Our scripture was Acts 10:1-22. In life we tend to hand with “our friends” and people we like. We even put up invisible walls to separate us from people that are not of our group and someone we don’t like. While the walls go up we are no different from the people to which we want to separate from . God wants all to be friends and treatment of all the same, as Jesus would.
10:30 a.m. with Pastor Benny Abney. Revival will also start that eveing at 5 p.m. through September 20 at 6:30 p.m. with Barry Nolen, Rodger Nolen, Randy Taylor and Clint Aleywine. Revival at Cedar Creek Baptist Church September 15 - 18 Pastor David Phillips of Amazing Grace Baptist Church will bring the message each night. Sunday night services begin at 6:00PM CST Monday - Wednesday night services begin at 6:30PM CST The church is located on County Road 19 in
September 14 Outreach Gospel Park will present The East Central Gospel Music Associations Convention 2013 on September 14. Talent search registration at 9 a.m. and Hall of Fame inductions at 7 p.m. Camp meeting will be Sept. 15-21. There will be two services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. For more info call 770.712.1032, 256.463.2520 or 256.463.5438. September 15 Hurricane UMC will have homcoming on Sept. 15 at
September 29 Fall Camp Meeting at Gray Hill Church of God will be Sept. 29 - Oct. 13. Sis. Linda Baughtman Sept 29 - Oct. 2, Bro. J.J. White Oct. 3-4, Bro. Leon Beasley Oct. 6-8, Bro. J.J. WHite Oct. 9-11 October 6 Old Fashion Day at Gray Hill Church of God will be held Oct. 6 (lunch following service)
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Obituaries Ralph Bentley
Mr. Ralph Bentley, age 87, of Tallapoosa, GA, passed away August 31, 2013. Mr. Bentley was born September 15, 1925 in Muscadine, AL to the late Martin and Maudie Hart Bentley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Bentley; son Byron Bentley;
Mr. Bentley was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and attended Riverside Baptist Church for many years. He was a renowned fox hunter, lawn mower repairman and farmer. He is survived by his son and daughters in law, Dennis and Wanda Bentley of Ellenwood, GA and Naomi Bentley Wells of Tallapoosa; stepdaughters, Barbara and Galen Miller of Austell, GA and Frances and Tom Watson of Carrollton, GA; mother of his children, Lucille Laminack Bentley of Tallapoosa; grandchildren, Bryan and Donna Bentley, Cody Bentley, Brandon and Ashley Bentley, Shae and Devette Bentley, Kelley Nix, Darrell Nix, Michelle Nix and Toby Miller; and 13 great-grand children. Funeral services were held September 2, 2013 at 2:00 PM EST from Bethel United Methodist Church with Rev. old McWhorter. Pallbearers serving were Ronnie Deese, Tom Watson, Brandon Bentley, Shae Bentley, Jason Shell, -
Singleton, Carrie Mosley, Larry Harris and Bill Deese. Interment followed in Bethel Church Cemetery. Sympathies may be sent to the family at www.miller-funeralhome.com
Alvin Lee Capps
Alvin Lee “Tutlum” Capps, 70, died Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at the VA Hospital. Funeral services were held August 30, 2013, at Dryden -
Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include: Daughter - Ann (Jesse) Morris, An-
lin, AL Brother - Roy Lee (Joyce) Capps, Mullins, SC Sig-
(Laura) Cowin Step-Daughter - Stephanie (William) Wilburn Step-Daughter - Georgianna Harrison Grandchildren - 14 Great Grandchildren - 4 Pallbearers: Tyler Southworth, Taylor Southworth, Billy Holley, D. J. Brown, Tre` Wilburn Mr. Capps was a native and life long resident of Cleburne County and a Brick Mason by trade. He was preceded in death his father, Grady A. Capps, grandparents, Albert and Fannie Norton and infant daughter, Connie Lynn Capps.
Virginia Marie Van Orman
Virginia Marie Van Orman was called home suddenly to be with her Savior, Christ Jesus on August 15, 2013. She had been residing at The Palms Memory Clinic in Ft. Myers, FL. Virginia passed away as a result of a side effect of Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on the family farm in Atmore, Alabama, April 29, 1943 to C. Douglas and Bertha (Rogers) Carden. Her father was a builder and also pastored several Baptist churches. The family even-
ia was married to Jimmy Allen of Tallapoosa, GA. That marriage ended in divorce. On September 24, 1996 she married Miles Van Orman of Athens, MI. For the last ten years they wintered in Florida and summered in Athens. Prior to moving to Michigan, she was employed by Hubbard and Swell Manufacturing Companies and Sony Music Corporation. Virginia was an accomplished pianist, able to play by note and ear. She played piano for several churches in the Bremen, GA area and preludes at Factoryville Bible Church in Athens, MI where she was a member. For a time, she also played piano and sang with a Southern Gospel group in Georgia. Virginia loved her Lord, her church, her husband and her children. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents and brother Ramon. Virginia is survived by her husband of 16 years, Miles, and by one brother Roscoe (Kathleen) Carden of Marietta, GA, daughters Cheryl (Chuck) Smith of Tallapoosa, GA and Keri Allen of Bremen, GA, stepson Dougchildren, Daniel, Aislinn and Nathan Garner and Austin and Audrey Van Orman. Virginia will be greatly missed by her friends and family. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service was held August 31, 2013 at the Factoryville Bible Church near Athens, MI. Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens. www.spencerfamilyfuneralhome.com
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OPINION/EDITORIAL We teachers never know the impact we have on our students. Recently, I was reminded of that when one of my students, a sixyear-old I tutored last week, told me she loved me. She also told me she would miss me if I died. Most of us teachers strive to impact students in a positive way, but we can never know for sure what the results of our efforts will be – either positive or negative. A few years back, I met a 30-year-old man I had taught when he was a first grader. I am always glad to see my former students all grown up; but this young man, who was about 30 years old, was not excited to see me. His comment was telling: “You changed your hairdo in the middle of the year,” he said without a smile. “I never liked it.” I enjoy teaching but also I enjoy writing, another endeavor that has great potential for impacting the lives of others. One thing we writers learn: the same words that affect one
Sherry Kughn Sherry-Go-Round person in a certain way might have the opposite effect on another person. When tattoos first became popular during the late 1990s, I wrote an editorial stating how much I disliked them. That column evoked more responses than I ever had from any other column. They were both negative and positive. One reader, in particular, communicated harshly to me in an email, and she used exceptionally poor grammar. I refused to dignify her message with a response; but, oh, how I wanted to reply, “I may be all
of those things you called me, but at least I can write a proper sentence.” While preparing my literature students to spend nine weeks studying “To Kill a Mockingbird,” I recently read a book that made me realize how surprising the results of our human efforts can be. “I Am Scout” by Charles Shields is a biography published in 2008 about the author of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Alabama’s Harper Lee. Earlier, he also wrote “Mockingbird,” which I have not read. Of course, I, like most people, knew that “To Kill a Mockingbird” was written in 1960 at a time when racism against blacks and segregation was the norm in America, particularly in the South. The plot is about a young girl named Scout who witnessed her lawyer father’s courtroom defense of an innocent black man accused of rape. Shields’ book reminded me
of many things about “To Kill a Mockingbird”: • It made the “New York Times’ ” and the “Chicago Tribune’s” top-10 bestseller lists within weeks of publication. • In 1961, Lee won a Pulitzer Prize for her book. • In its first year, the book sold two-and-a-half million copies. • In 1962, the movie rights were sold, which led to a highly influential and popular movie of the same name. • In 1990, the town of Monroeville began staging a play entitled “To Kill a Mockingbird.” (The performance continues to be an annual event there. • Also, in an article that ran on Sept. 1, 2013, in the “New York Times,” I read that “To Kill a Mockingbird’s” sales are more than 30 million. The phenomenal impact of “To Kill a Mockingbird cannot be measured.” Not even its author could have envisioned such. It seems logical that, with
this level of success, Lee would have allowed the two books she subsequently wrote to be published. However, for reasons no one is sure of, she did not. Many scholars believe she fears her other books will never achieve the same level of success as her first book. That is sad to me. I think the world would like to read other books by such an astute thinker, even if they did not achieve the same fame. Lee’s story reminds me that life’s successes or failures have a large impact, on not only others, but also the person who has succeeded or failed. With its universal themes of how wrong racism is and how unfair life sometimes is, Lee’s story inspired the hearts and minds of millions of people. Wouldn’t it be nice if she allows her books to be published someday, even after her death? Who knows? Maybe she will. Email Sherry at sherrykug@ hotmail.com
‘Newspaper’ Adams is an Alabama legend The advent and proliferation of internet communication has caused newspaper readership to decline over recent years. It has hit close to home with the demise of the urban daily papers in Alabama. The Birmingham News, Huntsville Times and Mobile Press Register are no longer dailies. However, our middle-sized and small town papers in Alabama are surviving. This is welcome news to me because my column appears in most of these papers throughout the state. Home folks subscribe to and read their local paper to find out what is going on in their community as well as to learn who got married, who died and who won local sporting events. This is especially true when the paper mentions their grandchild’s home run or touchdown in the victory over their neighboring rival. Hopefully, they also read my take on Alabama politics. Over the years I have gotten to know and become friends with many of the editors, publishers
in every sport. Joe was always there. It is a treat to sit down with Joe and listen to his stories about Steve legendary football stars from Flowers south Alabama. His favorite story is about Troy’s famous Bobby Marlow. Marlow was a product of the Alabama Baptist Children’s Home, which was Inside The Statehouse located in Troy. Joe’s memory will drift back to a Friday night and writers for these local in Ozark in 1950. You can papers. It is very rewarding to almost see the scene when Joe get their calls and subsequently describes how Marlow ran over visit with them and talk politics. all 11 members of Ozark’s team as he rambled for one of his always enjoy visiting with is the many touchdowns. legendary Joe Adams of Ozark. The story of Joe Adams and Our relationship goes back the Ozark Southern Star is a lot further than the decade remarkable. His family has I have written this column. I owned the Southern Star since have known Joe since the late 1867. Joe’s great-grandfather, 1960’s. My hometown of Troy Joseph A. Adams, a confederate is next door to Joe’s beloved veteran with no journalism Ozark. Over the last 50 years, experience, started the paper. Joe has followed high school Today, the Southern Star is sports with a passion, especially the oldest newspaper owned throughout the Wiregrass. He continuously by one family in particularly loved the 1960’s. I Alabama. It is also one of the played football and basketball oldest newspapers with this during that era. We played Ozark distinction in the nation.
Joe is the fourth generation of his family to publish the paper. He is Alabama’s longest serving active editor. Joe celebrated his 50th year as editor of the paper in 2007. Earlier this year the Alabama Press Association bestowed their prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award on Joe. Over the past 55 years Joe has had a hand in getting over 2700 issues of the Southern Star to press. While in college at the University of Alabama, Joe was sports editor of the Crimson White. One of his fondest memories is his chance to follow Alabama’s legendary “Rocket 8” basketball team. In 1987, the University of Alabama School of Journalism named Joe the outstanding journalism alumnus. In recent years, Joe has slowed down some. His golf foursome buddies, Kells Carroll, Dr. Dudley Terrell and Jimmy Clouse have either passed away or given up golf. Mr. Jimmy’s son, Steve Clouse, has now represented Ozark and Dale County in the legislature for two
decades. Longtime Ozark folks used to refer to Joe as “Newspaper Joe,” because a prominent Ozark lawyer was also named Joe Adams. He was called, “Lawyer Joe.” In the landmark 1970 governor’s battle between Albert Brewer and George Wallace, people took sides and grudges still exist today. Newspaper Joe took the side of Brewer. He endorsed Brewer in the Southern Star. Lawyer Joe was kin to Wallace and backed his relative. Thereafter, old time Ozark folks called Newspaper Joe Adams, “Joe Brewer.” Joe Adams is an institution in Alabama newspaper lore. Those of us who know Joe well also know him as a sports and especially Alabama Crimson Tide aficionado.
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.
We must boot career politicians out of Washington With all the talk of going to war against Syria, especially in light of a host of other “battles” coming up in Washington, maybe we should step back and heed some counsel from some of our greatest leaders and thinkers before taking foolish steps. George Washington declared, “It is our true policy to steer clear of entangling alliances with any portion of the foreign world.” Dwight D. Eisenhower said, “Preventive war was an invention of Hitler. Frankly, I would not even listen to anyone seriously that came and talked about such a thing.” George Orwell warned, “Every war when it comes, or before it comes, is represented not as a war but as an act of self-defense against a homicidal maniac.” Ayn Rand wrote, “Do not ever say that the desire to
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‘do good’ by force is a good motive. Neither power-lust nor stupidity good motives.” Daniel areAnd Ronald Reagan Gardner said, “History teaches that war begins when governments believe the price of aggression is My Thoughts cheap.” Too many Americans have been lulled into believing the government can give us free stuff or at the very least do the work of government without affecting us personally. Think threatening Syria hasn’t cost us anything or had any consequences to us personally? Though we haven’t gone to war against Syria yet, President Obama’s own words complicated by his total lack of action after Benghazi have reduced America to a weak and cowardly nation in the eyes of the world. According to a recent article in the New York Times, Syrian state-run newspaper Al Thawra called Mr. action “the start of the historic American retreat,” and said Mr. Obama had hesitated because of a “sense of implicit defeat and the disappearance of his allies….” Faisal Mekdad, Syria’s deputy foreign minister characterized Mr. Obama’s speech as “clear there was a sense of confusion, as well.” The article also quotes Samir Nachar, a member of Syria’s opposition National Coalition, calling President Obama, “a weak president who cannot make the right
decision when it comes to such an urgent crisis.” In essence, President Obama has turned Syria’s civil war into an American foreign policy crisis, and has shamed America in front of some of our most vocal adversaries around the world, including Iran and Russia, while emboldening al Qaeda and other terrorist organizations against us. Meanwhile Congress and the White House are gearing
economy, and jobs for the middle class. Every decision and agreement our representatives make
working American for years to come. Working Americans are bearing the brunt of pure political shenanigans from the president on down. Can working Americans continue to survive while career politicians in Washington pander to the mainstream media and the ranks of Americans who have become totally dependent on the government for their livelihoods? Playing political games and creating crises in Washington has to stop. It’s time for citizen leaders to stand up against career politicians hell-bent on feathering their own nests without regard for consequences working Americans have to bear. 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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Tigers open the season with a win RIP DONOVAN
After a Bearcat touchdown, Jacks
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Seniors Trey Bolton and Christian Henson contributed big nights on offense and the Cleburne County Tigers defeated visiting Weaver 44-20 Friday night. The Tigers opened their season with a win for
40-yard run to the score.
Cleburne County looks to end another losing streak when the Tigers travel to Anniston Friday. The Bulldogs have won
second half to get as close as 24-20. The
“I felt like we controlled the line of
third quarter into the fourth quarter was
Cleburne County head coach Michael thing that I noticed. We blocked well. ‌ That’s one thing that we’ll have to do,
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quarterback when illness pushed regular quarterback Brady Padgett to the side-
An interception by Matthew Mortouchdown. Henson cappeda four-play,
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yards.
Senior Christian Henson looking down field for a open receiver.
passed for an additional 77. Blake had one for eight yards. Outside linebacker Geoffrey Teague led the defense with seven tackles. Alex
He didn’t get rattled. He ran the ball exwide receiver. Shortt said that Padgett has been taking snaps at quarterback this week and he hoped to be able to return Henson to receiver against Anniston.
Corkren each had six stops. Henson,
all its speed Anniston cannot be taken lightly. players, they’re very talented players. They’re very fast.
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have to play technically sound because we’re not real tall out there at the corner
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Brandon Horn running 79 yards for a kickoff return at the beginning of the game. Blocking is senior Cameron Kerr.
Ranburne looks for revenge against PV quarter, G.W. Caldwell’s
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and Howle’s second extra earned Ranburne the lead for good. Jake Howle’s burne’s third possession ended in an interception. Another long drive resulted in Mount Zion’s second touchdown then a bobbled
Mount Zion, Georgia, tucked safely into the record book, Ranburne looks for a little revenge against visiting Pleasant Valley Friday night in the opening Pleasant Valley edged the
drive by Mount Zion to start the second half ended when the Bulldogs held their visitors inside the red
“We’ve got to control the ball a little better and score when we get our chances. We had a couple (of touchdowns) called back on burne coach Chad Young
the third. Ranburne drove
Jonathan Fordham
Dylan Wiggins jumps to intercept the ball last Friday night against Mount Zion Mixing runs and passes, ended, Ranburne was on on its initial possession to seconds gone in the second
Ranburne’s Caldwell then intercepted a pass deep in Mount Zion territory and Ranburne took over at the Mount Zion
a power play. After a penfailed. Mount Zion answered with a drive of its own,
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Heflin Highlights by: Suzanne Payne
I hope that you all enjoyed your Labor Day week-end! It was a super way to end the summer. Mother Nature says that summer weather is going to be with us for quite awhile. The trusted Farmers’ Almanac says that we will be in for an extremely cold winter. (We will see!) My radar says that this will be a very short column. I am also enjoying my Labor Day weekend, but I will always recognize the birthdays and anniversaries of my friends and keep you updated on those who need our prayers and concerns. To add to or delete names from this list, send your info to rkpsop816@yahoo.com or mail to PO Box 924. No phone call, please.
Happy Birthday Sept. 5-Carolyn Richards, Janice Owen, Jamie Bowen Bray and Houston Jones. Sept.6-Libby Owen, Rena Sears, Josh Gay, Rex Bentley and Chris Adams. Sept.7-Gracie Sanders and Jennifer Pierce. Sept.8-Jimmie Howle, Chris McKnight, Debbie Morris, Jerry Paul Owen, Zack Laminack, Connie Moore, Dorothy Jefferson and Kenda McGee. Sept. 9-Rodney Pope, G.K. Abner, Mallory Whiten and Dylan Jones. Sept.10-Debroah DuHon, Chad Robertson, Jimmy Bragg, Julie Cavender, Gary Harris, Charlene Payne, Marc Green, Morgan Davis, Jayda Hale, Christine Vaughan and Lane -
ard Easterwood, Grover Robinson, Jerry Fuller, Brittany Pierce, Page Jarrell, Kylee Prestridge and Ginger Roberts. Happy Anniversary September 5-Hobart and Annie Lou Harris…Terry and Debbie Johnson. September 7-Bobby and Rita Bailey. September 8-Tony and Kathy Hulsey. September 10-Steve and Tammy Perry…Mr. and Mrs. Martin Burson. September 11-Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Williams. Sunshine List Richard Smith, Danielle Weathers,
Erin Ventress, Ed Cleveland, Kerry Smith, Andrea Smith, Jimmie Nell Vise, Sara Noland, Rider Bearden, Malene Bowen, Jackie Stovall, Merrill Hayes and Ken Sanders. Rah Rah Rah
gers and the Ranburne Bulldogs for their season opener victories! Let’s hope that those victories are TO BE CONTINUED! Bye! Until next week…remember…A tongue has no bones, but it is strong enough to break a heart and ruin a friendship. Be careful what you say!
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HEFLIN CHURCH OF GOD 205 Willoughby St. Heflin, 463-2902
MUSCADINE BAPTIST County Rd. 49 Muscadine, 579-2112 NEW HARMONY 2359 Hwy. 9 Heflin, 463-5840
CANAAN BAPTIST 3808 County Rd. 11 Heflin, 253-2760
NEW HOPEWELL 11654 County Rd 49 Heflin
CEDAR CREEK BAPTIST 13019 Co Rd 19 Heflin, 463-4220
NEW ZION BAPTIST 217 Jefferson St. Heflin, 463-1099
CHULAFINNEE BAPTIST 6961 Hwy. 431 Heflin, 253-9077
OAK HILL BAPTIST 349 County Rd. 823 Heflin, 831-8467
CONCORD BAPTIST RR 1, Box 14 Muscadine, 748-4412
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EAST HEFLIN BAPTIST 189 Evans Bridge Rd. Heflin, 463-5650
PILGRIMS REST FIRST BAPTIST 2211 County Rd. 205 Fruithurst, 463-5636
EDWARDSVILLE BAPTIST 4062 Burton St. Edwardsville
PINE GROVE BAPTIST 921 Co. Rd. 62 Heflin 748-8701
FIVE POINTS BAPTIST 2535 County Rd.6 Heflin, 253-2155
PINETUCKY BAPTIST 2984 Co Rd 10
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MACEDONIA BAPTIST 123 County Rd. 927 Heflin, 253-2173
RHEMA CHRISTIAN CENTER 8386 Hwy. 431 Heflin, 253-2070 CHURCH OF GOD
MACEDONIA BAPTIST 3920 County Rd. 48 Ranburne, 748-4460 MARANATHA MISSIONARY BAPTIST 1379 Oxford St. Heflin, 463-2159
CRUMLEY’S CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 288 County Rd. 644 Heflin, 748-4044 EDWARDSVILLE CHURCH OF GOD PO Box 153 Edwardsville
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Crosson. Senior outside hitter Mariah Brad- 25, 25-15 and 26-24. In that match, ley and junior middle Alyssa Smith Peterson had six kills. Hiett recorded were unable to play against the Bob- seven assists. Bradley had eight aces
young volleyball season at a very opportune time Tuesday evening. The coach Kayla Shelton said she hoped the duo would be able to see action soon. Morgan led Ranburne against Bobcats won the initial set 25-11 then Ranburne claimed three straight sets Woodland with 14 kills, seven blocks and nine digs. Peterson recorded a The Bulldogs had 11 players in uni- dozen kills, three blocks and 13 digs. Hiett dished out 22 assists. Taylor had are setter Lacey Hiett, middle Indiana Morgan, outside hitter Erica Taylor, outside hitter Madison Wise and deheels a little bit. … They started playRight side hitter Brittney Langley, ing together better that second set,” Shelton said. “I got on them pretty specialist Lindsey Rhoden are juniors. weren’t playing to their potential.” Ranburne opened its season at Peterson, outside hitter Montana Mat-
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sets 25-19, 25-17 and 17-15 to win the match and improve to 3-3. The Tigers will play in a tournament in Lincoln on SatThe Cleburne County Tigers take a 3-3 record into tourday. All the students will have an opportunity to see
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CLEBURNE COUNTY, ALABAMA
JODIENE SPEARS, PLAINTIFF v. JAMES FRANKLIN SPEARS, DEFENDANT CASE NO., DR-13-61 NOTICE OF ACTION JAMES FRANKLIN SPEARS, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer the Complaint by the 12th day of October, 2013, or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case Number DR-13-61, Circuit Court of Cleburne County, Done this 16th day of August, 2013. JERRY PAUL OWEN, CLERK CIRCUIT COURT, CLEBURNE COUNTY PATRICK P. CASEY Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 249 Heflin, Alabama 36264 (256)463-2101 The Cleburne News Cleburne Co., AL August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 2013
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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. Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee Ginny Rutledge SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. P. O. Box 55727 Birmingham, AL 35255-5727 Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee www.sirote.com/foreclosures 296313 The Cleburne News Cleburne Co., AL September 5, 12, 19, 2013
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STATE OF ALABAMA CLEBURNE COUNTY PROBATE COURT 2013-085 In the matter of the Estate of CLARENCE SOMERS, deceased, Letters Testamentary on the Estate of CLARENCE SOMERS, deceased, having been granted to HENRIETTA (BOOTSY) MORRISON on the 29th day of August, 2013 by the Honorable Ryan Robertson, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or th same will be barred. HENRIETTA (BOOTSY) MORRISON, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of CLARENCE SOMERS, deceased. The Cleburne News Cleburne Co., AL September 5, 12, 19, 2013
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print and (b) a right of way or easement for ingress and egress over said existing road extending from point of proposed connection with said access road to be constructed to point of connection with a public road. The minimum bid for the annual rental rate for this parcel is $7,000 per year. Any lease awarded as a result of this auction shall be on the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Communications Tower lease form (a copy of which is available by contacting the State Lands Division at 334-242-3484 or visiting the Department of Conservation website at http://outdooralabama.com/publiclands/stateLands/SLPublic-Notice/LSLA/), have a term of five (5) years and contain the following provisions including, but not limited to: 1) Lessee shall have the right, subject to prior approval of all plans by DCNR, to construct, install, operate and maintain such facilities upon said parcel of land as here leased as Lessee may elect in order to establish a microwave communication system; the tower height to be no higher than the highest tower on Mt. Cheaha (approximately 176 meters); 2) This lease shall be for a term of 5 years, and Lessee shall have the right to renew this agreement at its option for four (4) additional terms of 5 years after the expiration of the primary term under the same terms and conditions as herein recited and expressed provided that the annual rental payment shall adjust upward; 3) Each year’s rental will increase by 3% annually over the previous year’s rental. 4) Any assignment, leasing or subleasing of space on the tower to affiliates or third parties is prohibited unless approved by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; 5) All facilities that may be placed upon the premises shall be constructed and maintained at the expense of Lessee and shall not create objectionable noises, odors, etc. which would adversely affect the area for park visitors; 6) Lessee will pay all taxes which may be assessed or levied upon the facilities, property, fixtures or improvements placed or maintained by Lessee upon said leased premises; 7) Lessee understands and agrees that it will clear said leased premises of all wood, tree limbs, litter, or other debris and will at all times keep said premises in a clean and sanitary condition during the term of this lease agreement; 8) Either party shall have the right to terminate this agreement at the end of any 5 year term by serving upon the other party written notice of its election so to terminate at least 6 months prior to the end of the 5 year term; 9) This agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon the respective successors and assigns of the Lessee hereto; and 10) Lessee agrees that it will indemnify and save harmless the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, its agents and employees, from all suits, claims, demands and actions of any kind or nature relating to Lessee’s lease of the premises, or, by reason of any breach, violation or nonperformance of any condition of the lease; and from any loss, cost, damage, or expense caused by injuries to persons or damage to property while on the leased premises. The final auction bid submitted must be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check in the amount of $1,400.00 as an auction deposit made payable to the State Lands Division which will be forfeited if the bid is accepted and the Bidder does not complete the transaction. The successful bidder’s deposits, after deduction of costs of advertising the bid notice, will be applied to the lease rental of the successful bid. Rental payments shall be made in annual installments each year the lease is in effect. The successful bidder must complete the transaction within 30 days of award or forfeit the bid deposit. Specification of a minimum bid amount to be considered does not suggest acceptance of any bid which may equal or exceed that amount. The State does not warrant nor guarantee title to the lands herein advertised or otherwise warrant or guarantee the condition of the land herein advertised. This lease is conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Alabama Land Sales and Leasing Act (Act 95-280) and/or other laws of the State of Alabama governing this transaction whether or not included in this notice. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and further reserves the right to negotiate a higher lease rate with the highest bidder. No lease may be made at a price less than the highest bid received or published minimum, whichever is highest. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, or disability in its hiring or employment practices nor in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. The property may be inspected before October 2, 2013 at 2:30 p.m., by contacting the State Lands Division at 334-242-3484. Patricia J. Powell State Lands Director August 27, 2013 DATE
PROBATE COURT CASE #2013-084 IN THE MATTER OF THE Default having been made in ESTATE OF THOMAS ELRAH the payment of the indebted- BUCHANAN, DECEASED ness secured by that certain Letters of Administration of mortgage executed by Jason said deceased, THOMAS ELP. Lloyd, married and Amanda RAH BUCHANAN, having H. Stitcher aka Amanda H. been granted to JUDY BULloyd, married, husband and CHANAN, as Personal Reprewife, to JPMorgan Chase sentative, on the 23rd day of Bank, N.A., on the 2nd day of August, 2013, in the Probate March, 2012, said mortgage Court of Cleburne County, Alarecorded in the Office of the bama, by the Honorable Ryan Judge of Probate of Cleburne Robertson, notice is hereby County, Alabama, in Mortgage given that all persons having Book 2012, Page 801; the un- claims against said estate are dersigned JPMorgan Chase hereby required to present the Bank, National Association, , same within the time allowed as Mortgagee/Transferee, un- by law or the same will be der and by virtue of the power barred. of sale contained in said mort- Ryan Robertson gage, will sell at public outcry Judge of Probate The Cleburne News to the highest bidder for cash, Cleburne Co., AL in front of the main entrance of The Cleburne News August 22, 29, September 5, the Courthouse at Heflin, Cle- Cleburne Co., AL 2013 burne County, Alabama, on August 29, September 5, 12, September 23, 2013, during 2013 the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and STATE OF to the following described real situated in Cleburne ALABAMA IN THE PROBATE estate, County, Alabama, to-wit: DEPARTMENT OF All that tract or parcel of land COURT OF lying and being in Section 23, CONSERVATION Township 16 South, Range 12 CLEBURNE East of Cleburne County, AlaAND NATURAL bama, and being shown and COUNTY, delineated on a plat entitled RESOURCES “Survey for Jayson Lloyd and ALABAMA STATE LANDS Amanda Stitcher” dated March IN RE: THE ESTATE OF 29, 2005, prepared and certiTERRY WAYNE MCMAHAN, DIVISION fied by W. Vann Angel, AlaDECEASED INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR bama Registered Land SurveyCASE NO. 2013-080 or, which survey is recorded in THE LEASE OF STATE LAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS LOCATED IN CLEBURNE Plat Book 4, Page 488 Public Letters Testamentary of said Land Records of Cleburne COUNTY, ALABAMA deceased having been granted County, Alabama. Said plat Notice is hereby given pursuto the undersigned on the 14th and the record thereof are in- ant to Code of Alabama, 1975, day of August, 2013, by the corporated herein by refer- Section 9-15-70 et seq. that a Honorable RYAN ROBERT- enced for a more complete and free and competitive open aucSON, Judge of Probate Court accurate description of caption tion for the lease of state property will be conducted by the of CLEBURNE County, Ala- property. Street Address: State Lands Director, or her bama, notice is hereby given Property that all persons having claims 1286 County Road 667, Mus- designee, on October 2, 2013 at 2:30 p.m in the office of the against said estate are hereby cadine, AL 36269 State Lands Division, Departrequired to present the same THIS PROPERTY WILL BE ment of Conservation and Natwithin the time allowed by law SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE ural Resources, 464 Folsom IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY or the same will be barred. EASEMENTS, ENCUM- Administrative Building, MontBOBBIE B. MCMAHAN BRANCES, AND EXCEP- gomery, Alabama 36130. TIONS REFLECTED IN THE A parcel of land located in CleThe Cleburne News MORTGAGE AND THOSE burne County, Alabama, being Cleburne Co., AL CONTAINED IN THE more commonly known as August 22, 29, September 5, RECORDS OF THE OFFICE CHEAHA COMMUNICATIONS 2013 OF THE JUDGE OF PRO- TOWER, which parcel contains BATE OF THE COUNTY approximately .0574 acres, WHERE THE ABOVE-DE- more or less, and is more parSCRIBED PROPERTY IS ticularly described as follows: MORTGAGE SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY A parcel of land located in WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT Township 18 South, Range 8 FORECLOSURE WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, East, Section 4, more particuEXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS larly described below: SALE To-wit: TO FIND THE BEGINDefault having been made in TO TITLE, USE AND/OR EN- NING POINT commence at the JOYMENT AND WILL BE the payment of the indebtedcommon section corner of Secness secured by that certain SOLD SUBJECT TO THE tions 3, 4, 9, and 10, in TownRIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF mortgage executed by Ronald PARTIES ENTITLED ship 18 South, Range 8 East, D. Ervin and Beverly Y. Ervin, ALL Cleburne County, Alabama, THERETO. husband and wife, to Cheaha This sale is made for the pur- said point being marked with a Bank, on the 6th day of July, pose of paying the indebted- concrete post with a brass disc 2005, said mortgage recorded ness secured by said mort- in center stamped GLO, and in the Office of the Judge of gage, as well as the expenses running thence North 0 degrees 10’ East a distance of Probate of Cleburne County, of foreclosure. Alabama, in Mortgage Number The Mortgagee/Transferee re- 1151.90 feet; thence North 87 2005 Page 3442; said mort- serves the right to bid for and degrees 08’ West a distance of gage having subsequently purchase the real estate and to 1039.47 feet; thence North 88 been transferred and assigned credit its purchase price degrees 30’ West a distance of to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, against the expenses of sale 387.67 feet ; thence North 85 by instrument recorded in and the indebtedness secured degrees 46’ West a distance of 347.48; thence North 87 deBook: 2013 Page: 1852, in the by the real estate. aforesaid Probate Office; the This sale is subject to post- grees 08’ West, a distance of 121.26 feet to THE POINT OF undersigned Nationstar Mort- ponement or cancellation. gage, LLC, as Mortgag- JPMorgan Chase Bank, Na- BEGINNING; thence North 52 ee/Transferee, under and by tional Association, , Mortgag- degrees 11’ West a distance of 20 feet; thence North 37 devirtue of the power of sale con- ee/Transferee grees 49’ East a distance of 50 tained in said mortgage, will Rebecca Redmond feet; thence South 52 degrees sell at public outcry to the high- SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. 11’ East a distance of 50 feet; est bidder for cash, in front of P. O. Box 55727 thence South 37 degrees 49’ the main entrance of the Court- Birmingham, AL 35255-5727 house at Heflin, Cleburne Attorney for Mortgagee/Trans- West a distance of 50 feet; thence North 52 degrees 11’ County, Alabama, on October feree West a distance of 30 feet to 7, 2013, during the legal hours www.sirote.com/foreclosures the point or place of beginning; of sale, all of its right, title, and 275010 Said parcel of land containing interest in and to the following 2,500 square feet, more or described real estate, situated The Cleburne News less; and being located subin Cleburne County, Alabama, Cleburne Co., AL August 29, September 5, 12, stantially as shown in red outto-wit: line on print of Drawing No. The South Half (S 1/2) of Lot 2013 49673, dated April 13, 1959, One (1) in block Little j, being revised May 11, 1959 NOTICE 114 feet along the Southern [PLEASE NOTE: A copy of Railway System right-of-way, said drawing is available by and being 460 feet along the The Cleburne County Board of contacting the State Lands DiEducation will conduct the first South line; of two public hearings on the vision at 334-242-3484 or by Also; visiting the Department of Con95 feet off the North Half (N proposed annual budget for the servation website at http://out2014 Fiscal Year on Monday, 1/2) of said Lot One (1) in dooralabama.com/publicBlock Little j; all according to September 9, 2013 at 6:30 lands/stateLands/SLPublic-Nop.m. at the Cleburne County the W.B. Ferguson map of the Middle School library. The sec- tice/LSLA/], hereunto annexed Town of Heflin, Alabama on file ond public hearing will be held and made a part of this agreein the Office of the Probate Tuesday, September 10, 2013 ment; Judge of Cleburne County, Al- at 6:30 p.m. in the Ranburne TOGETHER with (a) a right of abama; said property situated High School Library. An oppor- way or easement for the conin the City of Heflin, Cleburne tunity will be provided for public struction and maintenance of an access road between said County, Alabama. input. parcel of land and the existing Cleburne News Property Street Address: 1005 Oxford St, Heflin, AL Shaun Hudgins, Technology road at the location shown in Cleburne Co., AL 36264 Coordinator for the Cleburne green outline on said annexed September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2013
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF CORA L. BEASON, DECEASED CASE NO. 2013-078 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 15th day of August, 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. SUSAN B. BRIMER
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Tempers flare at Commission meeting LAURA CAMPER
news@cleburnenews.com
A Cleburne County Commission work session Tuesday about the county’s budget brought on some table-banging. But the issue didn’t seem to be the budget so much as a power struggle that has been simmering between some of the members. commissioners Laura Cobb and Emmett Owen have successfully proposed taking pervision of the county administrator and putting her under the supervision of the Commission directly and assigned commissioner members to oversee different county departments. Probate Judge Ryan Robertchanges saying the commissioners were overstepping their authority. Tuesday’s discussion turned angry as commissioners Cobb and Owen asked about a proposal in the budget to change Robertson changed the subject. Robertson said he knew there were some residents who thought that the county administrator and he were not managing the county as well as they should.
the table where the commissioners were gathered. County Administrator Steve Swafford informed the commissioners earlier in the found no problems. Owen responded by slapping the table But Robertson said they were not and slapped the table again. moved on to a complaint. Cobb said she was concerned the commissioners were not
week. Cobb said she asked Swafford about the resignation after she heard from constituents about it. He said he had intended to Cobb said. Robertson said that the county had pro-
cesses in place to manage when people left their positions for whatever reason. “You’re part-time and you’re the legislaSwafford broke in and said that in the future he would notify the commissioners by email the day a department head resigns. discussion turned back to the budget. Both Robertson and Owen later apologized for their outbursts. The proposed budget is $7.7 million get. The proposed budget relies on dipping ance. The commissioners are scheduled to vote on the budget at their next meeting on
although Cobb and Owen said they didn’t support it because of the poor economy. Commissioner Bobby Brooks also asked if there were some way to exclude the commissioners from the raise. But Swafford said that state law ties employee and commissioner raises together. - Decided to make a part-time revenue assessment clerk a full-time employee and
to increase the pay grade of the Engineer in Training in an effort to keep the employee currently in that position. - Agreed to remove a requirement that
college degree and reclassify the pay grade down one level. - Gave their blessing to creating a new Environmental Services Department with proceeds from a grant from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. The new department will handle cleanup of illegal dumps in the county and ford said. -Heard from a representative of the Cleburne County School system that the district is in need of two automatic external
like one for Ranburne Elementary and the
-Heard from Swafford that the county law enforcement agencies are hoping to go to a digital radio system and need the county to be the bidding agent for a new system. -Received a letter from a group of area churches that are circulating petitions to get prayer reinstated in the schools. The churches asked for the commissioners’ support. Staff writer Laura Camper 256-4632872. On Twitter @LCamper_Star.
Tower : “That cut out all of the interference,” Swafford said. But it didn’t cut out the coverage problem, he added. From page 1
That created a shortage of space which the FCC tried to solve by mandating narmore frequencies in the same amount of -
tal systems the radios can run from about Butts said. The digital signal is much cleaner and Digital is the format the signal is de-
Many public safety organizations are -
the user wants. Swafford said he is working with Ran-
Swafford said the county can advertise for bids.
an issue. The departments are trying to said.
But it requires new equipment. The changing. “Just as cell phones migrated from an-
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Arrest Report The people listed in this arrest report, whose names and charges are obtained from public records, are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
departments would like to have in the new system which could include upgrades like who aren’t responding on their radios.
safety. Staff writer Laura Camper 256-4632872. On Twitter @LCamper_Star.
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