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Prep playoffs may come to JSU City commits $40,000 to bring AHSAA semifinals to Jacksonville State’s stadium decision that would move the high school semi-final competition to larger stadiums. Jacksonville State University plans to use the money from the city in a bid to become The Jacksonville City Council on Monone of them, said Greg Seitz, JSU’s sports day committed $40,000 to help Jacksoninformation director. ville State University recruit a regional “We would have the opportunity to show high school football competition for the the university to a lot of high school stunext four years. dents,” Seitz said, The Alabama High School Athletic AssoThe association has been soliciting bid ciation is seeking four cities to host the packages from 10 universities and cities state football playoff semi-final contests, a to gauge whether there’s enough interest BY LAURA GADDY Consolidated News Service

in having the semi-finals at regional hubs, If the board approves the measure, the large stadiums referred to as “neutral football semi-finals will be played at four sites.” The number of bid packages, due locations across the state. One in each corOct. 1, will help the athletic association’s ner of the state, but debate remains about board determine whether it wants to move whether the association should make the the semi-finals from high school football change, Ingram said. fields to larger stadiums, said Ron Ingram, “Jacksonville has been one of the biggest director of communications for the assoproponents of this format,” Ingram said. ciation. The details have not been decided on “There is a lot of interest in moving to neutral sites, but there is a big interest in ■ See COUNCIL, page 7 not doing so,” Ingram said.

Pre-K program expands at Kitty Stone

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Residents want elementary school to stay put BY LAURA GADDY Consolidated News Service

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Pre-K teacher Aimee Weathers explains things about her classroom while, from left, Rep. Koven Brown, Sen. Del Marsh and Rep. Randy Wood watch Katelyn Carter (left) and Kerrigan Benn.

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Thursday marked a milestone for Kitty Stone Elementary School’s administrators, educators, parents and students when local and state leaders and regional education officials gathered to the celebrate expansion of that school’s voluntary First Class pre-K program with a ribboncutting ceremony. Kitty Stone is one of three county schools selected to be a part of the expansion of the state’s voluntary pre-K program. The celebration was organized by the Alabama School Readiness Alliance. The others are Norwood Head Start and Hobson

City Head Start. The fourth, Piedmont Elementary, received a new First Class Pre-K Intervention Grant, also as a part of the expansion this year. “The state requires you to serve special needs children that are ages 3 and 4, so that’s how we started last year,” said Kitty Stone principal Christy Hamilton. “We offered the few spots that were available to the teachers in the system who had children who were 3 and 4. We had a total of seven to participate.” Hamilton said she and other educators have known for awhile that there was a need in Jacksonville for a 4-year-old pre-K program. “We checked across the city, and there were approximately

25 slots for children age 4 for pre-K in the city already,” she said. “Typically, we have about 120 to 130 kindergarteners, so we knew there were about 100 to 110 children not being served in the 4-year-old program.” The Office of School Readiness was already awarding grants in the past on a limited basis. That office was able to expand the number of grants awarded when the legislation extended its funding over $9 million dollars. Kitty Stone applied for what is called a First Class Plus Grant and for $120,000, which would provide funding for a full time teacher, a full time aide and money to purchase materials, supplies and equipment for a classroom.

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Eighteen people sat in folding chairs at the restored Jacksonville train depot Thursday and talked about the possibility of bringing new life to another historic property — Kitty Stone Elementary School. The old campus is one of two sites that the Jacksonville school board has identified as a potential location for the system’s next school. The other site is a city-owned piece of land across from Jacksonville High School, south of the city’s center. The meeting was open to people with a variety of opinions but each of the residents who showed up and spoke Thursday had the same point of view. They said Kitty Stone Elementary School should stay in place and be restored or rebuilt on site. “We love that there is a square, we love that our children’s school is a historic building with mature landscaping,” said Bryce Lafferty, who also said he wants the school to be built on the Kitty Stone campus. “I would love to be a part of a community that values its history.” The meeting was hosted by a committee of Alabama Communities of Excellence, a nonprofit with a local presence, which exists to help communities plan for growth. The committee leader, Susan Di Biase, has said she favors keeping the elementary school in place. Di Biase was not able to attend the meeting; longtime Jacksonville resident Sherry Blanton moderated it in her absence. In addition to committee members, parents and residents with no children in Jacksonville public schools, local officials such as Jacksonville School Superintendent Jon Paul Campbell, school board members David Glass and Mike Poe and Jacksonville City Council President Mark Jones attended. Campbell and Poe responded to residents who had questions. Campbell said school board has met with architects, but has not selected one and

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Jacksonville State has something for everyone This article was written by Emil Loeken, a graduate assistant in the Jacksonville State University Office of Public Relations Jacksonville State University does not only belong to its students, faculty, and staff but is a part of the surrounding community, offering various activities and events which can be enjoyed by the whole family. Whether one is interested in reading a book at the library, tailgating before a football game, watching soccer and volleyball teams battle against their rivals, listening to outstanding musical performances, dancing the night away with Latin tunes and refreshments, or getting sucked into a thrilling theatrical production, the “friendliest campus in the South” has it all. One of the singular benefits of living in a university community with an active Department of Music is the wide variety of musical performances available to students and the general public. While many of the performances are by students, JSU also presents a number of professional artists during the academic year. According to Dr. Legare McIntosh, head of the David L. Walters Department of Music, many of these musicians are world famous and appear with worldrenowned orchestras, jazz ensembles and opera companies. “Regular faculty recitals and performances by faculty who have been trained in the nation’s finest schools and conservatories are also presented,” Dr. McIntosh said. “JSU sustains an artistic and musical climate that would normally only be available in a large metropolitan area.” Although there is a charge for some performances, the majority of presentations are free to students and the general public. Most performances are held on campus in Mason Hall. However, due to limited performance space for music on campus, some performances, especially for larger ensembles, are held at off-campus venues in Anniston, Gadsden and Oxford. The David L. Walters Department of Music at Jacksonville State University sponsors a number of organizations and ensembles that present regular concerts. There are three concert band ensembles in addition to the world famous

Marching Southerners. “There are five different choral groups presenting various styles of music from classical masterpieces to show choir, gospel and chamber choir music,” Dr. McIntosh said. “The jazz program has three large jazz bands plus numerous combos and smaller groups that perform regularly on and off campus. The Jacksonville Opera Theater, an activity of the Department of Music, has won awards from the National Opera Association and presents three opera and musical productions each year. Additional solo recitals by students, faculty and visiting guest artists are part of the active concert calendar each semester.” If one rather wants to relax with a book, JSU’s Houston Cole Library (HCL) has a long history of providing information needs for the entire university community. In fact, the library’s mission explicitly states: “The Houston Cole Library makes its resources available to the local community, businesses, schools, and Alabama libraries, thereby contributing to the educational, cultural, and economic well-being of the area.” According to John Graham, Dean of Library Services, the HCL has been a select Federal Government Printing Office depository since the 1920’s. The HCL’s Federal Depository status requires the library to provide free and unimpeded access to the government information they provide. “We are an extension of the community and not just the University,” Graham said. “We are 13 floors of books, journals, maps, magazines and microfilm to meet the information needs of our surrounding communities and now, due to a robust online presence, the entire world community of information seekers as most of the library’s collections can be accessed online.” There are several special digital collections that are freely available on the library web site that Jacksonville citizens may find particularly interesting - including digitized Jacksonville Republicans, JSU Yearbooks, Presidential Papers, and more. “We encourage our community members to come into the building to use our resources. Parking decals and passes can be obtained at the University Police Department or the Visitor’s Center,” Graham said. “Citizens over 18 years of

age may also check books out of the building by filling out a special permit card or by joining the Friends of the Houston Cole Library for a yearly small (or large) donation.” JSU has a role of engagement with the community it services. According to Dr. William A. Meehan, president of JSU, the university is a major employer and as such has a tremendous economic impact just because of the financial footprint of the faculty, staff, and students. “In Calhoun County alone, that impact is over $350 million. JSU’s impact in services and research also have a far reaching effect as we provide more nurses and social work graduates than any institution in Northeast Alabama,” Dr. Meehan said. “Socially we all see success in events like ‘Spirit on Mountain,’ SGT Ben Tomlinson’s fundraiser with the LT Dan Band and Gary Sinise, and the Habitat for Humanity /Jimmy Carter Work Project of 2003. All events are simply greater because the university, city, and the community work together. President Kennedy often said, ‘a rising tide floats all boats.’ That is true of our collective efforts in our community too.” JSU also invites the community to come out and enjoy the drama department’s latest theatre show. “The Curious Savage,” a classic American comedy about both the dangers of greed and a lesson in how hope and optimism are still alive and worth fighting for, is, according to Randy Blades, Drama Department Head, a great example of how the theatre can be uplifting, entertaining, and still provoke thought and reflection. “I find that theatre at its very core is about a connection between people. When theatre is most vibrant, it is exposing audiences to new ideas or giving them new ways to think about things,” Blades said. “In a college town, we have a unique opportunity to provide the means for the surrounding community to participate with the students as they express themselves artistically. Not many towns of this size would have a theatrical presence with the resources that we have to provide both entertainment and live performances.” Come have fun with us! For up-to-date information on concerts, presentations, shows, sporting events, homecoming, or other campus events, check out JSU’s calendar online: www.jsu.edu/calendars.

Fog horns as weapons I live beneath a pecan tree, and the squirrels think my house is their nest. They make their messes by strewing chewed pecan shells all over the porch. Once they stole nuts out of a bucket that I accidentally left on the porch. Another time, they ate my figs while they were green. Then, there have been the live-in squirrels. Fourteen years ago, shortly after I first moved to my East Anniston house, I heard them running through the attic. I walked around in the yard and checked the eaves of the house. Sure enough, there were a few tiny openings where one might get in. I researched on the Internet and

Sherry Kughn Sherry-Go-Round read that creatures hate the smell of mothballs. I bought some and threw them in the attic. The trick seemed to work, which became an annual fall activity. That same year I discovered the openings in the house, I hired a person with a ladder to come and

fill them in. I thought I had solved the squirrel problem. Throughout the course of the years, though, the squirrels somehow became immune to the smell of mothballs. I began to hear them again. Once more, I walked around the house to inspect the places that had been plugged. I noticed the plugs were gone and the openings were even larger. Their edges had been gnawed, as if the squirrels were making access easier for their friends and offspring, which, of course, they probably were. It was time for more drastic measures. I hired a siding company to cover the exposed wood on my house. The solution also solved the

problem of the house needing a paint job. Last year, with the new siding in place, I heard no squirrels in the attic. On Wednesday of last week, though, I was sitting outdoors enjoying the cool night. I heard squirrel feet running on the roof, or so I thought. The next afternoon, while it was daylight, I heard the sounds again, only I could tell that there was no squirrel on the roof. Once again, I bought mothballs and threw them in the eaves. I tried a new trick. I run an extension cord to the top of a ladder that I placed near the eaves where I had heard the squirrels running. I turned the volume of a sound machine up as loud as it would go,

and I set the sound for foghorns – an awful sound to be featured on a sound machine that was made to help people sleep. I would have nightmares if I had to listen to foghorns as I tried to sleep. Twice since the foghorns have been used as noise pollution, I have listened twice for the squirrels running in the attic. So far, so good. Instead of becoming frustrated with the squirrels in my neighborhood, I respect their desire to eat pecans. My hope is that they’ll build themselves some nests in the trees like other squirrels do. Also, I hope they don’t start liking the sound of foghorns. Email Sherry at sherrykug@ hotmail.com

Republicans watch Fox, Democrats watch CNN During the summer Alabama had a rash of major political figures step down from office in the middle of their elected terms. The first to go was 1st District Congressman Jo Bonner. Beth Chapman also quit her job as Secretary of State as did State Representative Jay Love of Montgomery, who chaired the powerful House Ways and Means Education Budget Committee. Love’s counterpart, Rep. Jim Barton of Mobile, who chaired the House General Fund Committee, quit his House seat. Elmore County Rep. Barry Mask also resigned. All five left in August for personal financial gain. Bonner left his safe congressional seat to accept a position with the University of Alabama system. He doubled his $174,000 annual congressional salary with his move. Chapman accepted a position with Alfa, which she said was too good to pass up. Love left for business reasons. Barton quit midstream to lobby. Mask quit to head the Alabama Association of Realtors. This trend of quitting office midstream for personal gain was

epitomized by Sarah Palin. She quit her job as Governor of Alaska without fulfilling her term so that she could be close to mainland America in order to make money appearing on Fox News and making speeches. Traveling from Alaska to New York is like a trek from Russia. Speaking of Fox News, the Gallup poll confirmed that a recent survey revealed the obvious, most Republicans watch Fox News for their news source. The poll unveiled numerous obvious trends. First of all, Americans are most likely to turn to their television for news. More than half called it their main source of news. Television was the medium of choice for Americans of all ages. Gallup said the results showed what they called the “balkanization” of news, meaning that Americans have gravitated to a certain medium based on their political leanings. Republicans were more likely to turn to television. Independents were slightly more likely to head to the Internet and Democrats were likely to turn to print media like

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Inside The Statehouse newspapers or magazines. If Democrats watch television, they like CNN. However, nothing compared to Republicans’ affinity for their news channel Fox. No other television, print or online news source generated as much loyalty from either Democrats or Independents as Fox News did from Republicans as their total news source. This partisan divide is played out here in Alabama. If watching Fox News is a criteria for being a Republican, then their ratings are probably off the charts in the Heart of Dixie. Every statewide

Sound off Let’s dump Rogers I have a rhetorical question or two regarding Rep. Mike Rogers’ desire to slash spending on food stamps (SNAP) and other important programs. Is it ethical or moral or Christian when your highest priority is making more Americans (mostly children) hungry? Is it moral, ethical or Christian when your highest priority is preventing millions of Americans from having health care insurance? Is it moral, ethical or patriotic when your highest priority is preventing Americans from voting? Is it moral or ethical when your highest priority is slashing funds that help families while at the same time increasing the military budget and continuing billions in tax breaks to banks and multi-national corporations? These position was too extreme for me, Next election, I say dump Mr. Rogers and the GOP. Jeff Thomason Jacksonville

officeholder in Alabama is a Republican. At last count, there were 31 statewide elected positions in the state and all 31 are held by folks who have been elected as a Republican. The last bastian that Democrats had any say over in Alabama was the legislature. That ended abruptly and overwhelmingly in 2010. It is not likely to change any time soon. The legislative lines are drawn to pretty much keep the GOP in control of both the House and Senate. For the foreseeable future the GOP should continue to hold a two to one super majority in both chambers. Approximately one third of the legislative seats will belong to the minority Democratic Party. African American legislators hold most of the minority seats. Earlier this year Mark Kennedy resigned as Chairman of the Democratic Party in a dispute with Democratic power broker Joe Reed, the longtime African American leader of the Party. Kennedy formed an organization he dubbed the Alabama Democratic Majority. He said their task would be to

rebuild the Democratic Party in Alabama. Kennedy, who is a former Supreme Court Justice, has a good name for a Democrat. The Kennedy name is symbolic and synonymous with the national Democratic Party. Therein lies the problem with a Democratic resurrection in Alabama. Alabamians now link all Democrats, whether they are on the statewide or national level, to the liberal policies of the Democratic Party. When they see the name of Barack Obama that is who they identify as a Democrat. Obama is the face and philosophy of the Democratic Party in the eyes of Alabama voters. You could safely say that Barack Obama has driven the final nail in the Democratic coffin in Alabama. S teve 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.

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Community Capsule â&#x20AC;˘ Calhoun County Birders will meet at 9 a.m. Friday at the public library, at 200 Pelham Rd. S. The public is invited to see a slide show on African birds presented by Pam Smith and Judy Glass. Afterward, there will be a short business meeting announcing the birding opportunities for the coming year. Call Linda Wakefield, president, at 770-1434 for more information. â&#x20AC;˘ Free GED classes will be held from 8 a.m.-noon and 5-8 p.m. in Room 173, Self Hall, Jacksonville State University. Call 256-782-5660 for more information. â&#x20AC;˘ Bradford Health Services has free family support meetings from 5-6 Monday nights at 1701 B Pelham Rd., S., Suite D (Brookstone Building next to RMC Jacksonville). The meeting is for anyone experiencing behavioral problems with a loved one, has a family member of any age with drug or alcohol problems, needs help coping with a loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drug or alcohol problems or needs help making decision on how to help a family member of any age. A counselor will facilitate the meetings. â&#x20AC;˘ Venecia Benefield Butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Have to Get Some Things Off My Chest,â&#x20AC;? can be purchased for $15 (including tax) by mailing a check to P. O. Box 572, Piedmont 36262, or take money or check to Butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister, Randa Carroll, at the office of Benjamin Ingram at 207 Rome, Ave., Piedmont. Proceeds will go to the V Foundation, founded by Butler, to purchase gift bags for patients going through chemo treatments. The bags will include items such as comedy DVDs, chap stick, gift cards, gas cards, crossword puzzles, Sudoku, search-aword, lubricant eye drops, gum and peppermints, soft toothbrushes, queasy drops, lotion, neck wrap or hydrating socks. â&#x20AC;˘ Trade Day and Farmers Market at Nances Creek Community Center is at 7 a.m. the first Saturday of each month through October. There is no set up fee. â&#x20AC;˘ EVERYONE IS INVITED TO LUNCH &

Sept. 9 â&#x20AC;˘ Matthew Jordan Stoudemire: assault (first degree) Sept. 13 â&#x20AC;˘ Jahnel Todd Cavan Williams: DUI (alcohol);

Sept. 10 â&#x20AC;˘ Possession of drug paraphernalia and second degree possession of marijuana reported in the 200 block of Bundrum Drive Northwest. â&#x20AC;˘ Third degree domestic violence reported in the 300 block of Oak Avenue Northwest. â&#x20AC;˘ Possession of drug paraphernalia and second degree possession of marijuana reported at the intersection of Pelham Road and Coffee Street Southwest. â&#x20AC;˘ Third degree domestic violence reported in the 2000 block of Whites Gap Road Southeast. â&#x20AC;˘ Third degree assault reported in the 700 block of Gardner Drive Southeast. Sept. 11 â&#x20AC;˘ Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle reported in the 7000 block of Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway. â&#x20AC;˘ Third degree burglary reported in the first block of Apple Street. Sept. 12 â&#x20AC;˘ Third degree burglary reported in the 1600 block of Pelham Road South. â&#x20AC;˘ Harassing communications reported in the 400 block of Pelham Road North. â&#x20AC;˘ Harassment reported in the 700 block of Gardner Drive Southeast. Sept. 13 â&#x20AC;˘ Third degree assault reported in the 900 block of Carson Lane Southwest. â&#x20AC;˘ Third degree burglary reported in the 1500 block

possession of a concealed weapon without a permit. Sept. 15 â&#x20AC;˘ Phillip Levell Gaddy: reckless endangerment (5X) Sept. 16

LEARN, a series of free gardening programs sponsored by Calhoun County Master Gardeners and Calhoun County Commission the fourth Wednesday of each month from noon-1 p.m. at the Cane Creek Community Garden at McClellan. Attendees can bring a lunch if they wish. Speakers and topics are to change. Contact the Extension Office at 237-1621 to confirm. Hayes Jackson will speak on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gardening for Dry Placesâ&#x20AC;? today. â&#x20AC;˘ Knit â&#x20AC;&#x153;and Crochetâ&#x20AC;? Night at Yarns by HPF is from 5-7 the first and third Thursday at the shop, 402 Pelham Rd., N., by Subway. â&#x20AC;˘ Classes for the Jacksonville State University Adult Wellness classes at Pete Mathews Coliseum are at 8 a.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday for senior water aerobics and senior floor aerobic classes and 8 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday for water aerobics and senior therapeutic yoga classes. Contact Aubrey Crossen at 689-2580 or jsu9517k@jsu.edu for more information. â&#x20AC;˘ The Alabama Shutterbugs, a new club for all skill level of photographers, meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Peerless Grill, 13 West 10th St., Anniston. Anyone interested in photography is welcome to attend. Call 236-8488 for more information. â&#x20AC;˘ Mom to Mom, a group for moms of all ages with children of all ages, meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the third Monday every month at EaglePoint Church. Visit www. momtomomjacksonville.org. Supper and childcare provided. â&#x20AC;˘ The Jacksonville Aspiring Writers Group meets from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of every month at the public library. Anyone interested in the creative writing process is welcome. Bring samples of original writing to share. The group offers support, critique and information about writing and possible publishing venues. Call 782-2881 for more information. â&#x20AC;˘ Alcoholics Anonymous meets at noon each Thursday at St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church, 400 Chinabee Ave.,

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of Church Avenue Southeast. Sept. 14 â&#x20AC;˘ Third degree theft of property reported in the 300 block of Nisbet Street Northwest. â&#x20AC;˘ Duty upon striking an unoccupied vehicle reported in the 200 block of Greenleaf Street Southwest. â&#x20AC;˘ Third degree criminal trespassing reported in the 1000 block of 11th Street Northeast. â&#x20AC;˘ Third degree criminal mischief reported in the 1500 block of Church Avenue Southeast. Sept. 15 â&#x20AC;˘ Reckless endangerment reported in the 300 block of Nisbet Street Northwest. â&#x20AC;˘ Third degree burglary reported in the 400 block of Wyly Avenue Northwest. â&#x20AC;˘ Criminal mischief reported in the 100 block of Burke Avenue Northwest. â&#x20AC;˘ Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle reported in the 500 block of 8th Avenue Southeast. â&#x20AC;˘ Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle reported in the 1400 block of Bailee Way Southwest. â&#x20AC;˘ Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle reported in the 500 block of Circle Drive Northeast. â&#x20AC;˘ Harassment reported in the 1100 block of Whites Gap Road Southeast. â&#x20AC;˘ Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle reported in the 300 block of 8th Street.

â&#x20AC;˘ Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle reported in the 500 block of Laura Lane Northeast. Sept. 16 â&#x20AC;˘ Harassment reported in the 200 block of Greenleaf Street Southwest. Sept. 17 â&#x20AC;˘ Ungovernable juvenile reported in the 600 block of Nisbet Street Northwest. â&#x20AC;˘ Second degree theft of property reported in the 1000 block of George Douthit Drive Southwest. â&#x20AC;˘ Third degree assault reported in the 300 block of Coffee Street Southeast. Sept. 18 â&#x20AC;˘ Possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia reported in the 1600 block of Pelham Road South. â&#x20AC;˘ Third degree receiving stolen property reported in the 200 block of Pelham Road South. Sept. 19 â&#x20AC;˘ Harassing communications reported in the 600 block of Pelham Road South. Sept. 20 â&#x20AC;˘ Ungovernable juvenile reported in the 400 block of Coffee Street Southeast. â&#x20AC;˘ Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle reported in the 300 block of Nisbet Street Northwest. â&#x20AC;˘ Third degree domestic violence reported in the 1000 block of Alexandria Road Southwest. â&#x20AC;˘ Missing person reported in the 900 block of Whites Gap Road South-

â&#x20AC;˘ Shayla Collett Shell: probation violation â&#x20AC;˘ John Edward Smith: possession of methamphetamine; possession of drug paraphernalia â&#x20AC;˘ Bridgette De Ann

east. â&#x20AC;˘ Third degree domestic violence reported in the 300 block of 7th Street Northeast. Sept. 22 â&#x20AC;˘ Theft of property reported in the 300 block of Nisbet Street Northwest. â&#x20AC;˘ Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle reported in the 200 block of Vann Street Southeast. â&#x20AC;˘ Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle reported in the 400 block of Church Avenue Northeast. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence reported in the 1500 block of Church Avenue Southeast. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence and violation of a family protection order reported in the 1700 block of Pelham Road South. â&#x20AC;˘ Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle reported in the 1500 block of Church Avenue Southeast. â&#x20AC;˘ Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle reported in the 300 block of Coffee Street Southeast. â&#x20AC;˘ Third degree theft of property reported in the 300 block of Tarver Street Southeast. â&#x20AC;˘ Third degree theft of property reported in the 500 block of Nisbet Street Northwest.

just off the square. Call 847-0909. â&#x20AC;˘ A Narcotics Anonymous group meets from 6:307:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First United Methodist Church behind McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. For more information, call Pearl Williams at 435-4881. â&#x20AC;˘ A senior dance for those 55 years and older will be at the Senior Center from 6:30-9:30 p.m. the second Friday night of each month, featuring music, fun, friends and food. The Fun Tyme Band will be there to provide the music. Cost is $5 per couple; $3 for single. â&#x20AC;˘ The Friday Night Opry Show is presented from 6:30-9:30 Friday nights at the Golden Saw Music Hall in the Williams community. Call 435-4696. â&#x20AC;˘ Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step program, meets every Friday night at First Baptist Church. Dinner is served at 5:30. Large group meetings with worship and praise bands and guest speakers begin at 6:30. Small share/support groups meet after that at 7:30 p.m., followed with cake and fellowship. Call 435-7263 or 225-2492. â&#x20AC;˘ Ladies, come pray on the square at 10 a.m. the first Thursday of each month to pray for the city, churches, pastors, schools, children, officials and businesses. Call Polly Angelette at 435-7016 for more information. â&#x20AC;˘ The Calhoun County Stamp Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays in Room 327 Stone Center, Jacksonville State University, corner of Church Avenue and Eleventh Street. Visitors and new members are welcome. Call 782-8044, 782-5604 or 435-7491. â&#x20AC;˘ Jacksonville Fire Department is looking for information and items relating to the history of the department. If you have anything to share, call David Bell at 310-8961. â&#x20AC;˘ The Public Library Board of Trustees meets at 3:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the library annex. Anyone needing accommodations is asked to contact librarian Barbara Rowell at 435-6332.

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Mother of twins teaches special ed Mahala Turner likes to try new recipes BY MARGARET ANDERSON NEWS CORRESPONDENT

hen Mahala Turner and her husband Norman found out they were going to be parents, they were thinking they’d have one baby. They were surprised to learn they’d be having twins. “When we went to the doctor’s office and the nurse was doing an ultrasound, she looked anxiously at Norman and told him he might want to sit down,” said Mahala. “He did. We both felt like we were about to get some exciting news.” Several months later, Luke and Della Rose arrived. They’re now busy 2-yearold toddlers. Mahala said the most wonderful way she can describe having twins isn’t original. “The best way I can put it comes from something I read in a book about other parents of multiples,” she said. “If you think my hands are full, you should see my heart. That’s exactly how I feel.” Mahala was born in Guntersville and graduated from Guntersville High School. Both her undergraduate and graduate degrees are in special education from Jacksonville State University. Three years ago she went to UAB to earn a psychometry certification in order to do

educational testing. This is her ninth year at Kitty Stone. She’d been wanting to teach special education for a long time. “I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart, even in high school, for students who learn differently or don’t always fit in with their peers,” she said. “I’ve always wanted to be helpful to them.” Her first year students are now in high school. She likes to watch them as they grow. It makes her day when she runs into them and they remember her. Norman is the social development director at Gadsden Job Corp Center. He’s from Pell City. He and Mahala met at JSU. They’ve been married seven years. Mahala’s parents are Doug and Liz Godwin of Guntersville. Her brother, Isaac Godwin, lives in Jacksonville and works for The Anniston Star. The Turners are members of Mountain View Church in Anniston where they volunteer in the nursery. Mahala likes to read historical fiction and cook. Her mother taught her how to make cornbread, dressing, and many other delicious southern-style meals. She enjoys trying new recipes and often doesn’t make the same thing twice, unless it’s something like spaghetti which is a family favorite. (Contact Margaret at pollya922@gmail. com)

CROCKPOT CORNBREAD DRESSING 1 whole chicken 1 ½ c. self-rising flour 1 onion, finely chopped 1 can cream of celery soup ¾ c. buttermilk 2 ½ T. oil (to preheat skillet) 1 ½ c. self-rising corn meal 6 eggs 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 stick margarine Sage, salt and pepper to taste Boil chicken until well done. (Save broth.) Mix flour, cornmeal, eggs, onion, celery, soup and buttermilk. Bake in large skillet at 375 degrees until toothpick comes out clean. Crumble cornbread in crockpot. Add mushroom soup, sage, salt and pepper, deboned chicken, and mix with broth until slightly soupy. Cut up margarine on top and cook on high for thee hours, then low for two hours. GREEN CHILI (CROCK POT) 1 jar salsa Verde 2 lb. chicken, cubed

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A new display at Jacksonville Public Library is called the Read Box. Library employees have chosen books they enjoy but aren‘t checked out as often as others. The books are located on a shelving unit near the registration desk. Some have already been checked out and replaced by others. The library staff encourages its patrons to take a look at these books.

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BAKED OATMEAL 1 c. old-fashioned oats ¼ c. chopped walnuts ½ t. baking powder ¾ t. cinnamon Pinch of salt ¼ c. maple syrup 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 T. butter, melted 1 t. vanilla 2-3 ripened bananas 1 c. berries (frozen or fresh) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 9x13 dish. Mix oats, ½ of walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Combine (in separate bowl) soup syrup, milk, eggs, butter and vanilla. Spread bananas on bottom of dish. Top with ½ c. of berries. Sprinkle on dry oat mixture. Pour liquid mixture over evenly. Sprinkle rest of nuts and berries. Bake 35-40 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

McClellan Golden Belles meet New officers presided over the Sept. 17 meeting. Front row, Gloria Beatty and Evelyn Ontiveros. Back row, Joy Patty and Sybil Borden.

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New officers presided at the Sept. 17 meeting of the McClellan Golden Belles. New officers are president, Evelyn Ontiveros; vice president, Gloria Beatty; secretary, Joy Patty; and treasurer, Sybil Borden. The McClellan Golden Belles meet monthly, except during the summer months. The social organization was formed several years before Fort McClellan closed. All female retirees from Fort McClellan, or other U.S. Government agencies, are invited to attend and enjoy lunch and fellowship. Additional information about the Golden Belles can be obtained by calling 435-3846 or 236-7088.

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DKG meeting focuses on enduring role of educators even as times change Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International, a professional society for women educators, opened its fall session with a welcome and reading of the mission statement by President Gloria Horton, followed by adoption of the meeting agenda. Using several inspirational readings, Suzanne Cunningham highlighted the opportunities teachers have always had to share values and give encouragement to students in their classrooms every day. Reading from 365 Meditations from Teachers, she shared a devotion written by a teacher after helping students learn the concept of cooperation through decisionmaking in group activities. Then, after emphasizing several verses from the poem “Hold Onto Your Dreams,” she shared the Helen Steiner Rice poem “Teach Us to Live,” reminding DKG educators that “in the Father’s Holy Sight no man is yellow, black or white / And peace on earth cannot be found / Until we meet on common ground / And every man becomes a brother / Who worships God and loves each other. In the Music and Related Arts segment, Joy Borden enlightened the group about changes in the way music has been taught to children through the years, stressing the more positive aspects used by music teachers today. Then, in a Moment of Society Orientation, Juanita Badgett, Sigma Chapter secretary and Beta State Rules and Bylaws Committee chairperson, briefed members about the Educational Excellence Committee established in 2010 at the DKG International Convention. She reiterated goals and objectives adopted

for the 2012-2014 biennium, including promotion of the Schools for Africa project; supporting early-career educators; and encouraging programs and activities that focus on educational excellence, leadership and lifelong learning of women educators. Additionally, she shared some suggested program topics and activities local chapters might incorporate into their meetings. Dot Padgett reported on chapter projects, including donations sent to Schools for Africa as well as the September opportunity to contribute to the Beta State Emergency Fund. These donations are used to help Delta Kappa Gamma members affected by tornadoes or other natural disasters in their areas. Several DKG members statewide suffered property losses during the 2011 tornadoes that ravaged Alabama. Sigma Chapter Vice-President Angela Morgan, now also serving as the District 14 representative for Uniserv, gave an informative and instructional presentation on the topic “Technology in the Classroom.” She shared several “old school” teaching methods for incorporating technology into the classroom, such as using Powerpoint, Microsoft Publisher, and various game formats considered basically lectureoriented and teacher-centered. The “new school” methods, becoming more popular in classrooms today, include formats such as Teacher Tube, You Tube, Moodle, Access, APEX, Odyssey, USA Test Prep, Live Binders, Pinterest, smart phones, smart boards, smart tables, and other media forms considered more studentcentered. Angela gave several examples

Chris Hill speaks at Inter-Se Study Club meeting The meeting of the Inter-Se Study Club was held at the Alumni House, Jacksonville State University, Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Hostesses were Kenneith Calvert, Margaret Stem and Constance Sims. Margaret Stem, 1st Vice President introduced the speaker, Chris Hill, who was a professor of Archeology and Cultural Anthropology at JSU until his retirement. His major was North American Indians. Professor Hill now teaches archeology at Sacred Heart School, Fort McClellan. Sacred Heart School is the first school in the southeast to implement an archeology class. Hill spoke on the development of North American Indians stating that research shows that the Indians were here in America 20,000 years ago. He discussed the various stages of development: Paleo-Indian, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian. He explained the attributes in each stage of development from hunter of game in the Paleo-Indian phase until the agricultural phase of the Mississippian. Hill also showed the development of tools for hunting (the spear and Atl Atl, blow guns and projectiles) and tools for daily living (the hoe, drill, and pottery.) Also, he recommended books that were good information: James Dietz “Invitation to Archeology” and “Small Things Forgotten”, and James Bennett’s “Tannehill”. Items of interest from the business meeting were:

Constance Sims said she took exception to some of the AFWC by-law changes and requested that the Ways and Means Chairman call a meeting to discuss these objections. President Calvert showed a thank you Certificate from the Jacksonville Arts Council and Mary White, Assistant Director, District II, presented Calvert a Certificate from AFWC showing 19 lb. And 11 ounces of pop tabs donated to the Ronald McDonald House. Calvert stated that the Calhoun County clubs have been reassigned to District V, in accordance with the clubs requests. Calvert presented a list of projects for the 2013-2014 club year and discussed these projects. Martha Dobson requested that empty print cartridges be brought for use by the schools to exchange for paper. Members brought box tops for education, magazines for a senior citizen program and toiletries for Second Chance. Mary White stated that a Leadership Workshop would be held in January and the club should nominate a potential leader to attend. A Holiday Tablescapes event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7. White circulated the flyer advertising this event. White gave a report of the AFWC Board of Directors Meeting held August 3, 2013 at the AFWC headquarters building in Birmingham. She encouraged writers to enter the short story contests and artists to enter the art contest. She stated the 2014 convention would be held in Huntsville, April 25-27.

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From left Juanita Badgett, Wendy Stephens and Suzanne Cunningham. for incorporating these methods into the classroom and then discussed both pros and cons when employing these types of technology. Using feedback obtained from local school systems and parents, she stated that although these new methods are much more interesting and student-friendly, schools continue to work through issues and concerns as they incorporate everchanging technology into the classroom. After completion of chapter business,

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Kiwanis Division 7 Lt. Gov. Jerry Ware was present at the last Kiwanis Club meeting. He gave club members some tips on how to boost club membership.

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Fort McClellan Credit Union gets recognition Fort McClellan Credit Union, Anniston, is proud to be recognized as one of the strongest credit unions in the nation by BAUERFINANCIAL, Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s leading bank and credit union rating and research firm. BAUERFINANCIAL has been analyzing and rating the nation’s financial institutions since 1983 and Fort McClellan Credit Union has earned its highest rating of 5-Stars for the most recent 91 quarters. The latest rating is based on June 30, 2013, financial data and indicates that Fort McClellan Credit Union significantly exceeds all federal capital requirements and maintains a low level of delinquent loans, among other benchmarks. Karen L. Dorway, president of the research firm, had this to say, “A recent Gallop poll indicates that consumer confidence in financial institutions is beginning to come back. That confidence, no doubt, can be attributed to institutions like Fort McClellan

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President Gloria Horton shared the Beta State Executive Committee Report, adding that their theme for the year is “It’s a New Day,” and the statewide project focus is on the American Cancer Society. The Sigma Chapter theme for 2013-2014 is “A Time for Renewal, A Time for Change.” She and Angela Morgan also mentioned possible project ideas, opportunities for recruitment, and officer election for the upcoming 2014-2016 biennium.

Credit Union, that hold to the principles of sound banking. These are the shining stars of the industry. Fort McClellan Credit Union has been able to thrive without compromising its standards, and that’s commendable.” Having continuously earned a 5-Star rating for this length of time merits an even more elite distinction of being a “Sustained Superiority Credit Union”. Only five percent of the nation’s credit unions have earned Bauer’s top rating for so long and with such consistency. Fort McClellan Credit Union was established in 1953 and has been committed to providing the best of banking to its members for 60 years. It currently has five conveniently located offices in Anniston, Centre, Jacksonville, Ohatchee and Roanoke. Fort McClellan Credit Union (www.fortmcclellancu.org) is a member of the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender.

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PRE-K: Parents will pay fees based on income, number in family From page 1

Jacksonville News, the announcement was put on the school website, and Hamilton went around town putting up fliers in businesses. She targeted businesses that she thought mothers of younger children would be more apt to visit. Fifty-four signed up. “We put everyone’s name in a hat and did a lottery,” said Hamilton. “We actually had two hats. We put boys names in one and girls in the other. We took the first nine boys and the first nine girls we drew and placed them in the pre-K class.” Kitty Stone kept the original half day program that was started last year, which was funded with state, federal and local monies, but was able to expand it to a full time program this year. Some special needs students are served in this classroom. The unit is being funded in the same manner this year. “We’re seeing all students make significant strides in acquiring skills that are necessary for a successful year in kindergarten,” said Hamilton. “Students participating in a full time researched based pre-K program are better prepared for kindergarten, enter school with fewer skill deficits and are more socially prepared for school. “ She said all of the pre-K students are delightful. “I love to go into the classroom and see them,” she said. “They’re like little sponges; they’re so eager to learn, they’re so happy and innocent. Even last year doing this a half a day, we saw huge gains in those children. And it’s just going to give them a better foundation so that they’re ready when they do start school.” Calhoun County Rep. K. L. Brown, Sen. Del Marsh, Rep. Randy Wood, Mayor Johnny Smith, some city council members, director of the Office of School Readiness Jenna Ross and assistant director Jan Hume, were on hand, as well as Liz Huntley, a corporate attorney in Birmingham. Huntley told her story of how Pre-K changed her life. Brown said parents in Jacksonville are

Photo by Anita Kilgore

Those attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony for pre-K classes at Kitty Stone Thursday were, from left, Gavin Thurman, Layra Wise, principal Christy Hamilton, Liz Huntley, Sen. Del Marsh, Rep. Koven Brown, Jenna Ross, Rep. Randy Wood, Beth White, assistant principal Billy Jenkins and Kaylan Hunt. proud of the program. “The high demand for the 18 spots in the new classroom at Kitty Stone Elementary speaks volumes about how our community has embraced the value of high quality pre-kindergarten education,” he said. “Due to the state’s increased pre-K investments, more of our community’s children will now have the opportunity to

enter kindergarten prepared and ready to learn.” The grant calls for parents to pay fees, but the fees are based on each family’s income and the number of persons in the household. Hamilton said the fees are reasonable. They range from $40 to $300 a month. She cited one parent who was paying $130 a

week for her child to attend a preschool and is now happy to pay $40 a month. To quality for the pre-K program, students must live within the school district, turn 4 years of age on or before Sept. 4 and have up-to-date immunizations.

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MEETING: School officials plan to host at least one more meeting From page 1

added that the board is still in the very early stages of the planning process. “No final decisions have been made but your input is very valuable,” Campbell said. Poe said the school system plans to spend about $11 million on the project. He also said that the school system, and its appearance, can attract families seeking a new community to settle in. “They’re looking at safety, security and, I hate to say it, newness,” Poe said.

Of the roughly half-dozen residents who spoke at the meeting, about four were parents with children who attend the schools. Two more residents, Danyel and Joseph Munster, are parents of an infant who may one day enter the system and they said where the new school is built matters to them. “How excellent is it that Jacksonville has the opportunity to restore Kitty Stone?” Danyel Munster said. “As a parent I would really enjoy seeing my son go to a school where the city values its history.” The Thursday meeting was not the first about school siting in Jacksonville and it likely won’t be the last. Orga-

COUNCIL: Football playoffs could Got news? bring city, university exposure call Laura 256 235 3544 From page 1

concerning how such a change would be implemented. But, the city would expect to host three games on one day, bring six teams and their families to town, said Mayor Johnny Smith. “A lot of it is exposure,” Smith said. “You hope it pays off down the line.” If the the university’s $40,000 would be paid out in $10,000 annual allotments if the athletic association awards the bid to JSU. That $10,000 is not expected to be matched

by sales tax and other revenue that would be generated by the tournament, but Smith said he thinks it’s still a good investment. “It’s a little bit iffy,” Smith said. “But I think it will be worth it in the long run.” Seitz said the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce and Alabama Power have also made monetary that will be included in the bid package. He added that the university is also seeking financial support for the project from the Calhoun County Commission. Staff Writer Laura Gaddy: 256-235-3544. On Twitter @LGaddy_Star.

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When Jacksonville scored it was able to score quickly, however it wasn’t enough to offset the points that Munford put on the board as the Golden Eagles got their first taste of defeat this season, 36-20. Both teams came into the game with unblemished 3-0 records. Both teams were known for a high-powered offense. Munford’s talented quarterback Monteo Garrett proved hard for the Eagles to stop, running in three touchdowns. Garrett finished the night with 97 yards rushing and 104 yards passing. Jacksonville’s own talented quarterback, Jackson Bell was kept in check by a Munford defense that was set to key on the versatile quarterback. However, running back Dominique Thomas showed his quickness and strength rushing for 168 yards on 17 carries and scoring touchdowns of 69 and 17 yards. Munford didn’t score until late in the first quarter. When Jacksonville was held on fourth and short near midfield Munford took over on downs. Munford’s Charles Smith moved the ball on consecutive plays for a first down and then Garrett found Christopher Chapman on a pass play good to the 29-yard line. On fourth and three, the Lions elected to go for it and Garrett burst up the middle for the score. The extra point failed and the Lions led 6-0. Munford forced the Eagles to punt on their next series of downs. A short punt gave the Lions excellent field position on their 42-yard line and they took advantage with Garrett and Smith rushing right at the Eagle defense moving the ball to the one-yard line where Garrett scored for the second time. A two-point conversion failed and Munford took a 12-0 lead into the locker room at the half. It looked like Munford was going to tack on six more on the kickoff to start the second half when Tavon Lawson returned the kick for a touchdown but the run was called back on a penalty. Munford moved the ball downfield and still put points on the board, this time settling for a field goal and a 15-0 lead. The Eagles went three and out on the next series of plays but then finally Jacksonville got the break they

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Jacksonville’s Kevin Reese (45) gives chase to Munford quarterback Monteo Garrett. needed. Jacksonville’s Mak Curry intercepted a Garrett pass on the Munford 34-yard line and Curry took the ball to the 28. It took Jacksonville only one play to score as Bell found a wide open Sid Thurmond down the right sideline for the Eagles’ first touchdown. The extra point was blocked but the Eagles were on the board, cutting the Lions lead to 15-6 with 4:17 remaining in the third quarter. Munford showed why it is undefeated when on the kickoff Lawson once again had a great return, taking the ball from his 30 to the 30-yard line of Jacksonville. Garrett took the ball to the two-yard line and Quendarius Taylor punched the ball into the end zone and the Lions had quickly negated the points Jacksonville had put on the board. A two-point conversion run in by Garrett put Munford up 23-6 with 2:51 left in the third. On the ensuing kickoff Thurmond got the ball out to the Eagles 31. Jacksonville once again struck on the first play of the series. Thomas smashed into the defensive line then bounced outside and was gone, running 69 yards for the Eagles’ second touchdown. The extra point by Mason Tompkins brought the Eagles to within 10 points with 2:31 remaining in the third. Once again Munford quickly retaliated, scoring on the next drive capped by a 50-yard pass from Garrett to

Chapman setting the ball up on the Eagles eight. Garrett scored his third and final touchdown and Munford went up 30-13 to start the fourth quarter. Munford would score again with 4:58 remaining in the game on a 20-yard run by Quantavius Elston for a 36-13 lead. Thomas scored once more on a 17-yard run but Munford had brought the Eagles undefeated streak to an end, 36-20. A stingy Munford defense had allowed the Eagles only 163 yards running on 28 carries. Bell was 3-for-11 passing for 63 yards. Jacksonville head coach Clint Smith credited the Munford team. “They have a good team, and that’s what we have to understand,” said Smith after the game. “We came out and we didn’t play well early and they won the battle of field position early on. “We couldn’t get anything going in the first half. In the second half we came out with a little fire and we played better but every time we would make something big happen they would come back and steal that momentum from us. That’s what good football teams do.” The Eagles will take a week off of region play when they travel to play Weaver this Friday. Weaver, 2-2, is coming off of a 41-13 victory over Susan Moore.

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It took five games but the Pleasant Valley Lady Raiders persevered in getting an area volleyball win over Wellborn. Pleasant Valley took the first game 29-27, lost the next two 23-25 and 18-25 before rebounding in games four and five with 25-18 and 15-13 wins. Kaylee Benefield led the Lady Raiders

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Playing against Cherokee County in the first area volleyball match of the season, the Jacksonville Lady Eagles pulled out the win 25-16, 25-12, and 25-23. The win improves the Lady Eagles to 14-4 for the season. Against Cherokee County, Katie Neisler had 14 kills, one ace, two digs and three blocks; Blessing Dunn contributed 12 kills, one dig and two blocks; Halee Stallings, eight kills, one dig and

two blocks, Tamaria Mays, seven kills, and six blocks; Mallory Patterson, two kills and one block and Breanna Hosch one kill and two digs. Setter Ashley Clingan was credited with 29 assists. The Lady Eagles will next be in action on the road on Tuesday in an area match with Hokes Bluff and on Thursday at home in an area match-up with Alexandria. On Saturday, September 28, the Lady Eagles will travel to Hoover to participate in the Over the Mountain Tournament.

with 13 kills and two blocks, libero Anna Bryant had 17 digs, three aces and was 75 percent on serve receive; Jordan Moorer had 19 digs and three aces and setter Bailey Turner was credited with 29 assists. Pleasant Valley dropped a match to West End later in the week and at the Geraldine tournament over the weekend had a victory over Hoover and lost to Ider and Sand Rock.

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JSU needs OT to top winless Georgia State ATLANTA - Junior DaMarcus James’ third touchdown of the day came in overtime and gave his Jacksonville State football team a thrilling 32-26 win over FBS opponent Georgia State in the Georgia Dome. James ran for 41 yards on 16 carries but ran three times out of the wildcat formation and scored on all three to lift the Gamecocks (4-0) to yet another last-minute win. His career-high three scores is one away from the school record and gives JSU its fifth win over a team from the NCAA’s highest level and first since beating Ole Miss in 2010. The Panthers (0-4) used fireworks on the first play of the game, only to watch JSU storm back and build a 14-point second-half lead. GSU got two big special teams plays that set up 14 points that tied the game, and the two teams exchanged field goals before the game went into overtime. The JSU defense held the Panthers to start the extra frame, and the offense marched 25 yards in six plays to give the Gamecocks their sixth overtime win in 10 tries and sixth in a row. It was JSU’s second trip to the Georgia Dome and its second overtime win in the facility. JSU outgained the Panthers, 433-400, grabbing 311 of those through the air. All four scores came from its 122 rushing yards on 44 attempts, with Eli Jenkins adding one to James’ career-high three. Max Shortell threw for a career-high 235 yards on 12for-27 passing, while Jenkins was 5-for-5 for 76 yards through the air. Freshman Josh Barge hauled in eight catches for 124 yards, both career highs for a guy that had just four catches for 50 career yards before Saturday. The Panthers got a duel-threat performance from starting quarterback Ronnie Bell, who threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns on 16-for-41 passing and ran for 57 yards on 11 carries. Albert Wilson was his favorite target, pulling in seven catches for 158 yards and a 75-yard score on the game’s first play. Defensively, Robert Gray had seven tackles, while Caleb Lawrence had six and a sack. JSU had three sacks and six quarterback hurries in the game. The Panthers wasted no time in getting on the board, using just 13 seconds of the first quarter clock before taking a 6-0 lead. Bell found Wilson on a 75-yard strike on the game’s first play that put GSU in front. The game opening bomb was the longest play the JSU defense had allowed this season. The Gamecock defense redeemed itself on its next trip on the field. After a JSU punt, the defense made a move on third down. Ketrick Wolfe stripped the ball from receiver Travis Evans and Pierre Warren scooped it up and returned it 29 yards inside the one. James punched it in on the very next play and Griffin Thomas’ kick gave the Gamecocks a 7-6 lead with 9:24 left in the first. The Panthers grabbed the lead back on the ensuing possession, thanks to a 60-yard kickoff return from Wilson that set up a 39-yard Wil Lutz field goal that pushed the score to 9-7 in GSU’s favor. After the two teams exchanged punts, the Gamecocks drove 90 yards down the field to regain the lead early in the second. A nine-play, 90-yard drive would be the longest of the year for the JSU offense and was capped by

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Jacksonville State quarterback Eli Jenkins throws a pass against Georgia State last Saturday. another wildcat run of one-yard by James. Max Shortell entered the game early in the drive and set up the score with a 50-yard pass that was dropped right into the hands of Anthony Johnson at the GSU one. The Gamecocks went for two but failed, leaving their lead at 13-9 with just over nine minutes left in the half. Another GSU turnover set up another Gamecock score just before the half. Jamill Lott picked off Bell at midfield and returned it 18 yards to the Panther 41 with 53 seconds left in the half. Shortell connected with Merrill for a 31yard throw-and-catch that set up a five-yard run from Jenkins. The 27-second drive gave the Gamecocks the halftime lead for the third-straight week at 20-9. The Gamecocks caught a break midway through the third, when a third-and-long saw Shortell scramble before finding Dalton Screws for first-down yardage. The receiver fumbled, but several GSU players kept pushing it downfield, where Anthony Johnson fell on it at the Panther 14. Thomas kicked a 29-yard field goal to extend JSU’s lead to 23-9 with just under five minutes left in the quarter. The Panthers’ special teams went to work to start the fourth quarter. After forcing a JSU 3-and-out, C.J. Scott blocked Hamish MacInnes’ punt and recovered in the end zone for a score that cut the Gamecocks’ lead to 23-16. On the ensuing kick, Rashod Byers took it from just

inside the end zone and fumbled it over to the Panthers at the Gamecock 13-yard line. Two plays later, Bell connected with Robert Davis for a 10-yard touchdown pass. The Panthers scored 14 points in just 62 seconds to tie the game with just over 12 minutes to play. The two exchanged punts before the Gamecocks got back in front. A drive that started at the GSU 48 ended with Thomas’ 34-yard field goal that gave JSU a 26-23 advantage with 2:58 remaining. The Panthers marched the ball down the field as the clock ran down, converting a fourth down and two thirddown conversions before Wil Lutz’s 26-yard field goal as time expired sent the game into overtime. JSU won the OT toss and chose to go on defense to start the extra period. A three-and-out forced Lutz to try a 42-yarder, which he missed wide left and set up the Gamecocks’ winning drive. JSU needed just six plays, all of which were rushes by James, to punch it in and escape the Dome with the Gamecocks’ ninth win in the final 80 seconds since the start of 2010. The Gamecocks will return home to open Ohio Valley Conference play on Saturday against Murray State. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. and it will be Fall Preview Day on JSU’s campus.

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2013 PLEASANT VALLEY HOMECOMING COURT 7th Grade Princess BROOKE PERRY BROOKE PERRY, 12, is the daughter of Erie Waddell and Barry Perry. She plays softball and volleyball. She attends Genesis Worship Center and is a actively involved in the youth group there.

10th Grade Princess HEATHER CALEIGH CONNELL HEATHER CALEIGH CONNELL, 15, is the daughter of Chris and Karen Connell. She is in choir, FCCLA and Spanish Club. She sings in church and is active in the youth group.

8th Grade Princess LEAH CATHERINE JOHNSON

KATELYN GRACE HAMBY, 14, is the daughter of Darren and LeAnne Hamby. She plays volleyball, is an FFA officer, FCA representative, is in Beta Club, SCA, Scholars Bowl and Envirobowl. She placed first at state for nursery landscape, citizenship award, Ag Award two years, Family and Consumer science Award, class favorite two years, Most enthusiastic Award and a honor roll. She is a member of First Baptist Church of Williams. She attends Passport Summer Mission trips and enjoys visiting local nursing homes with her youth group.

LEAH CATHERINE JOHNSON, 13, is the daughter of Shan and Lorri Johnson. She plays volleyball, softball, indoor track and is in Beta Club. She has all As and is a member of First Baptist Church of Williams youth group. She attends Eaglepoint Church and enjoys running and riding 4-wheelers.

12th Grade Queen Candidate ALEXIS NICOLE ANGLE

11th Grade Princess ALLANA RANAE BATTLES

ALEXIS NICOLE ANGLE, 17, is the daughter of Karan Angle and Dwayne Angle. She plays volleyball, is a member of SADD, FCA, Focus and the only girl in her physics class with six boys. She is class treasurer. Awards are Youth of the Month, Bible Literature Award, 11th Grade History Award, A&B honor roll, Cadillac and Gold Shirt Award, perfect attendance, 11th Grade Achievement Award, class clown. She is a member of Glencoe Cumberland Presbyterian Church; CPYF, “His Way Skit Ministries” which will start in January.

ALLANA RANAE BATTLES, 16, is the daughter of Allan and Rebecca Battles. She is co-captain of the varsity cheerleaders. Her awards include perfect attendance, VCA Cheerleading “Pin it Forward” award and Youth Leadership of Calhoun County. She attends Genesis Worship Center and is on the dance team.

12th Grade Queen Candidate MEREDITH ELISE MOSELEY

12th Grade Queen Candidate KAYLEE SMITH

MEREDITH ELISE MOSELEY, 17, is the daughter of Sonia Frith and Richard Moseley. She is a member of SCS and Focus and has played volleyball for six years. She was ninth grade homecoming queen and received the team captain award for volleyball in 11th grade. She was in Who’s who in seventh grade, smartest in eighth grade, best smile in ninth grade and best dressed in 10th and 11th grades. She attends Hillcrest Baptist Church with her parents.

KAYLEE SMITH, 17, is the daughter of Donna and Scotty Smith. She is involved in cross-country and track and is a SCA 12th grade representative. Her awards include cross-country girls captain for four years, All-County for three years, trackstate five years in a row, 2nd place sectionals, 1 mile and 2 mile, and class clown, 9th grade. She was Best All Around Camper at skyline Christian Youth Camp. She attends Jacksonville Church of Christ. Chosen ‘Prettiest’ in 11th grade Who’s Who.

12th Grade King Candidate JARED MICHAEL COLVIN

12th Grade King Candidate DEWEY JACOB HARRELSON

JARED MICHAEL COLVIN, 18, is the son of Nancy Colvin and Steve Lamons. He played varsity football five years and varsity track eight years. His awards include offensive line award his junior year, Beta club in 10th grade, keeper of snack time award in third grade, and he likes to stay active by running and working out. He likes anything adventurous.

12th Grade King Candidate SAMUEL RAY SMITH SAMUEL RAY SMITH, 17, is the son of Shon M. Smith and Jennifer Smith. He plays football. He was named best smile four years in a row. He attends Genesis.

9th Grade Princess KATELYN GRACE HAMBY

DEWEY JACOB HARRELSON, 17, is the son of Sabrina Sams Harrelson and James Lytell Harrelson. He plays football, baseball, basketball and track and is in SADD and FCA. He lettered in football three years, basketball two years, baseball one year and track two years. He attends Glencoe Cumberland Presbyterian Church, CPYF, including “His Way youth Ministries” which will officially start in January.

12th Grade Queen Candidate SAVANNAH JOYCE SPAULDING SAVANNAH JOYCE SPAULDING, 17, is the daughter of Lesley Hodge and Dan Spaulding. She has played softball her entire life and volleyball for six years. Her awards include volleyball, all-county 9th and 10th grades, best defensive player in the county in 9th, all area in 11th, MVP in 11th, softball, most improved player in 11th, who’s who, most dependable in 8th, best smile in 9th and 10th and smartest in 11th. She is a member of First Baptist Church of Williams, and attended Youth Camp Passport for three years.

12th Grade King Candidate SAMUEL ISSAC PRICKETT SAMUEL ISAAC PRICKETT, 17, is the son of Mona and Richard Prickett. He is SCA president, Environmental captain, Scholars Bowl captain, Beta Club member, FBLA member, senior class secretary and plays on the varsity basketball and golf teams. His awards include Physical Science Award, Chemistry Award, Algebra II Award, English Award in 9th, 10th and 11th grades, Who’s Who Best Dressed three years, University of Alabama Collegiate Scholarship recipient and Exchange Club Student of the month. He attends First Baptist Church of Williams.

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Kindergarteners enjoy annual walking trip Friday, Kitty Stone Elementary School kindergarteners enjoyed their annual walking field trip. This was a conclusion of their unit on community helpers. The students, teachers, and chaperones listened to various presentations and demonstrations from local businesses. This year there were 11 participants including Jacksonville Public Library, Regions Bank, JB Quality Car Wash, Swank Boutique, Crow Drug, Roma’s, Mad Hatter, Jacksonville Fire Department, Gamecock Computers, Jacksonville Police Department, and Alabama Dance Christian Theatre.

Amy Reaves Daley, owner of Swank Boutique, asks students to pick their favorite.

Photos by ANITA KILGORE TOP PHOTO: The fire department was a favorite stop for Elizabeth and Gabriel Thomas. BOTTOM PHOTO: Jade Powell eats a piece of pizza from Roma’s.

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