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County’s request denied Cleburne County’s request to do some of the preparatory site work for its numerous bridge replacement projects was denied by the Alabama Department of Transportation, a county official said this week. However, ALDOT will work with the county to save money in the design phase of the projects, said DeJarvis Leonard, division engineer for ALDOT. The county has 12 old bridges that are each eligible for replacement with a new bridge capable of handling school bus traffic under the Alabama Transportation and Rehabilitation Program. It applied for the Rural Assistance Match Program to fund the replacements. The RAMP program was designed to provide the matching dollars required in ATRIP. In the first round of RAMP allocations, the county was awarded $5 million — $4 million in federally-funded ATRIP money and $1 million in state-funded RAMP money. Gov. Robert Bentley allocated an additional $1.6 million in federal funding to Cleburne County in July in the third round of RAMP allocations. That last $1.6 million will require a 20 percent match, Leonard said. County Engineer Shannon Robbins was unsure whether the money would stretch to replace all 12 bridges without some cost-saving measures. It depends on the market conditions, he said. With bridges all over the state being rebuilt at the same time, the competition for the labor and materials may drive up costs, he said. The county was hoping to stretch its grant dollars by doing some of the site preparation work at eight of the bridge locations with county staff and requested permission from ALDOT, which is administering the two

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Members of city baseball teams practicing on the fields at the Heflin Community Arts Center will have bathrooms to use during the games next season. It’s the fulfillment of a goal of Councilman Elvin Henson, who is serving his first term on the council, but it’s the result of a lot of cooperation, Henson said. Members of city staff are building the bathrooms. The Cleburne County Commission contributed $4,000 toward the project, and Commissioner Emmett Owen sought donations of building supplies for the bathrooms. “I was tickled to death things just fell into place,” Henson said. “It happened because everybody worked together — something they can’t do in Washington.” The city hasn’t always had such good results with the park that’s planned for the site. The City Council had to turn down a grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs to build a handicapped accessible playground on the site. The city’s portion wasn’t figured properly, and the council had to pay about $130,000 out of the city’s general fund to receive a $206,000 match. The council members had hoped city staff working on the site would provide most of the city’s match. At the April meeting, City Council members reluc-

tantly voted to return the grant. But Henson is excited to see another piece of the park almost ready for use, he said. Mayor Rudy Rooks said the bathrooms will someday serve people using a walking trail and playground on the site. The playground the city plans now will be scaled back from the original vision, and it won’t include the handicapped-accessible equipment, Rooks said. Once finished, the park will be the fourth in Heflin, said Tammy Perry, director of the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. The city also has a park at the Heflin Recreation Center, an archery and air-gun range and the Lake Point Disc Golf Course. The city’s plans call for the walking track to be built next at the arts center and then the playground, she said. Perry said it’s going to be an improvement for an underused city property. The planned attractions will accommodate both the children and adults who currently use the arts center for ballet lessons, scouting and adult education classes, she added. The building where the arts center now resides used to be the Heflin Training School, the city’s segregated school for blacks, said Henson, who attended there. The school system integrated in n See Art Center page 8

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Jackie Stovall, a Heflin police officer injured in a December shootout in Oxford, has had a setback in his recovery and will likely need more treatments and more time away from work, he said Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Fraternal Order of Police Merrill-Bentley Memorial Lodge No. 79 is attempting to raise more money for Stovall’s family. Stovall said the nerves in his legs are not regenerating as expected. Since his last surgery in June, he hasn’t had a painfree day, he said. He is trying to walk and has a brace that helps him, but it’s a painful process. However, Stovall said, that’s expected with any kind of physical therapy. But with the results of his latest tests, Stovall said he may be facing more treatments, possibly in Minnesota. Doctors pushed back his return to work from December to the spring, he said. Stovall, though, is hoping to return before spring, maybe in February, he said. “There’s nothing like being back to work with the people I care about and doing what I love,” Stovall said. Stovall was shot in the

Alecia Stovall and Emily Stovall daughters of Jackie Stovall is pictured with him. thigh Dec. 15 during a has gone down and expenses shootout with Romero Ro- have gone up, he said. The officers wanted to berto Moya, 33, whom police and sheriff’s deputies support their fellow officer, had chased to Oxford from Turley said. “It’s part of that thin, blue Heflin after Moya had shot and killed his three brothers, line,” Turley said. “We don’t wounded his own son and want to see anyone strugforced his wife into a car. gle.” Stovall is grateful for the Moya crashed at the scene of the shootout, stole a car support from the communifrom a passer-by, and was ty, both financially as well as later shot dead by police fol- through prayer and encouragement. He considers himlowing another crash. The FOP lodge started a self blessed even during this benefit fund for the family difficult year, he said. “There’s no reason to feel on Dec. 17, just days after the incident, said Heflin po- sorry for me,” Stovall said. lice Sgt. Kevin Turley. So, “I’m still here. I will never complain.” far it has raised $17,468. Anyone wishing to conThe family can use the money for expenses asso- tribute to the fund can conciated with Stovall’s treat- tact Small Town Bank in ment, such as travel to Bir- Heflin at 256-463-2790 for mingham or Minnesota or details. Staff Writer Laura Campto make up for lost wages, Turley said. Because of his er 256-463-2872. On Twitter injury, the family’s income @LCamper_Star.

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Benefield wins big at National Fair

Kaitlyn Benefield has big weekend exhibiting livestock at the Alabama National Fair. She had 3 first place wins in showmanship and was chosen Overall Grand Showman. She won heavy weight reserve in the Alabama Born & Bred with a lamb she raised. On Friday she had the Overall Grand Reserve of the 4H & FFA show. Out of her 22 entries 18 placed in the top 3. In the State 4H & FFA swine show she exhibited the Grand Champion Spot Gilt.

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Sarah Bain, Francis Nelson, Barbara Goodman, and Raymon Cardova. Each had attended the Masters Games of Alabama 2013 State Championship Event that was located at Valley, Alabama which had taken place on October 7 through October 10. All four contestants were proud to represent Cleburne County during this event as each had taken home gold medals.

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Bill Baxley and an October when we faced war Fall is my favorite time of year and October is my favorite month. The pristine air, glorious foliage and football season are enthralling. Every October I think of a traumatic experience for our nation. It was 51 years ago this month that the Cuban Missile Crisis occurred. I remember it like it was yesterday. It appeared eminent that we were headed for a nuclear holocaust. It was October of 1962. The Russians had secretly planted a nuclear arsenal in Cuba and the warheads were aimed in our direction only 90 miles from our border. John Kennedy was a youthful president who had been in office less than 20 months. The young president showed what he was made of. He told the Russians to take their nuclear weapons out of the western hemisphere and gave them a short deadline to dismantle and go home. It was a very tense time. I remember vividly a clear beautiful October afternoon during the 10-day standoff. I was 10 years old and was practicing

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Inside The Statehouse with my peewee football team for our biggest game but even as 10 year olds it was hard for us to concentrate. Jets were flying over our field constantly. They were headed south to Florida. Our coach was getting ready to be called into battle at any time. It appeared that our little boy world would soon come to an end. We were scared that our days as children were over. We did not know what the results of a nuclear war would bring to the world. On this same October afternoon another story took place in rural south Alabama. Bill Baxley was a young district attorney for Houston and Henry

counties. His father Keener Baxley was the Circuit Judge for the same circuit. Houston is a fairly large county. Dothan is the county seat. Houston has about 90 percent of the people in the circuit with Henry County being the home to about 10 percent of the people in the circuit. Henry is a very sparsely populated Wiregrass County. It is very rural and one of the least populated counties in the state. The two largest towns are Abbeville and Headland. These two communities only have about 2,000 folks in each enclave. Baxley had graduated from Dothan High School at 16 and had finished law school at the University of Alabama at 22 and was the youngest district attorney in state history. He became Attorney General of Alabama while he was still in his 20’s. Baxley loved to tell the story of an old guy named Squatlow. Squatlow was one of the leading citizens of Tumbleton. This hamlet is a fork in the road exactly halfway between Abbeville and Headland. Tumbleton is made up of a

general store and about 40 people. This general store also served as a gas station and Squatlow was the mechanic. Squatlow was nicknamed that because he would squat down close to the ground whenever he would talk with his folks. Old Squatlow would hunker down with a chew of tobacco in his mouth and gossip and swap stories all day. Baxley, like most politicians, would stop at this Tumbleton country store on his way to court and drink a coke and visit. Henry County and Tumbleton may be isolated but they were aware of the ominous cloud over our country with the Cuban Missile Crisis, so that was the obvious topic of conversation on this fall day. Squatlow was not much of a world traveler. In fact, he had never been out of his native Henry County yet he was in rare form prophesying that day. Old Squatlow was worried and seemed a bit more nervous than usual. He was actually scared to death like most people in the United States. Squatlow

sauntered down into his lowest squatting position, shook his head and said, “You know, I’ve been thinking about it all night and I just know those damn Russians are going to drop a bomb on Abbeville.” Baxley said, “There ain’t a place in Alabama that would even be on the Russians radar to bomb, maybe Huntsville because of the Redstone Arsenal. Squatlow, why in the world would the Russians drop a bomb on Abbeville, Alabama?” Squatlow looked at Baxley like he was the most stupid person he had ever seen. He shook his head at how ignorant this young lawyer from Dothan was and said, “Baxley, don’t you know nothin’? Boy, don’t you know that Abbeville is the county seat of Henry County?” Fortunately, Kennedy’s standoff with Khrushchev and the Russians saved Abbeville. 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.

Inexpensive, healthful fun with great folks Where could a person enjoy the great outdoors, hear stories, and meet new friends – all for $10 a year? The answer is the Anniston Outdoor Association (AOA). People from throughout Northeast Alabama and of all ages are welcome. To celebrate this year’s excellent fall days, I decided to join the association on Saturday by attending my first 2nd Saturday Hike, a monthly event that the group has been hosting for a year, thanks to their association with the Field Schools of Jacksonville State University. From the AOA website, I printed out my membership form, wrote my $10 check, and emailed founder Keith Hudson about my intentions to join. The next thing I knew, I was meeting a new group sharing a common interest at Lowe’s in Anniston at 8 a.m. Two of us climbed into Keith’s truck, joined three other members at

Sherry Kughn Sherry-Go-Round a designated intersection in the Talladega National Forest, and left a return truck there. For the next four and a half hours, we hiked from Sweetwater Lake to Pine Glen where we ate a sack lunch. Along the way, we enjoyed views of Shoal Creek, which is adjacent to the trail and the fall flora. As we walked, a friend I knew from many years ago, Larry, told us about his world travels. A gentleman named Ben, from Carrollton, Ga., helped us identify some of the

unusual things we saw, such as galls, which are round growths on twigs stems and even roots. Tiny worms bite into a plant, set up housekeeping there, and create the plant growths. Also, Ben knew the names of many of the trees. It was fun to talk with someone who was so familiar with the forest. Keith was our navigator and designated web catcher, which was the person who walked first and tore down the multitude of spider webs that hung from trees. Deer plots planted by the forestry service interrupted our path a time or two, but Keith knew how to keep us on the path. A man named Mike reminded the group members of other trips they had taken throughout the years. Mitch, also from Carrollton, was the quiet one in our group, as I certainly was not. I ooh-ed and aah-ed over the flowers, fish, mushrooms,

and lichens I saw; and I collected some colorful leaves for my art students. At lunch, we told stories about pets we had had, a conversation that grew out of our casual experiences. I told about my childhood pet, a dog who loved to stand on top of his doghouse, Snoopy-style. Mike told about a doghouse he once built, complete with insulation. Ben related a joke about a couple of ignorant hunters from a certain football team who dragged a deer they had shot by the back feet instead of the antlers. When advised to do otherwise, they failed to turn it around and ended up far away from their destination. Afterward, we disposed of our trash (in a proper place) and finished by hiking toward the truck. We passed a low-lying lake called High Rock Lake. Go figure. Our hike became more mountainous and a little

bit more challenging, but we were rewarded by the views of the tall mountains across from the mountain we were hiking on. We were back at the truck by 1:30 p.m., a 5.6-mile hike that I had handled beautifully, despite my sometimes achy back. I encourage anyone who can hike to join AOA, and those who like to bike, canoe, and take part in other outdoor activities, should sign up. Their upcoming events include an evening hike and stargazing activity to be on Oct. 25; a bike ride on Nov. 2; another day hike on Nov. 9; and several events in December. Search online by typing in the association’s name to read more about it. Call Keith at 256-231-7675 or 256-239-8746 or email him at aoa@annistonal.gov. Email Sherry at sherrykug@ hotmail.com

We’re a nation fighting among ourselves Americans sense we’re going in the wrong direction, even if we don’t know what direction we’re going or what track we should be on. In the latest NBC News/ Wall Street Journal Poll (10/7 – 9/13), 78 percent of those answering the following question said we are off on the wrong track. “All in all, do you think things in the nation are generally headed in the right direction, or do you feel that things are off on the wrong track?” Only 14 percent believed we were going in the right direction. In his first campaign for president in 2008, candidate Obama promised to transform America. Though President Obama didn’t begin the process of transforming America from a capitalistic, free-market economy to a socialist, governmentmeets-all-needs economy, he certainly has accelerated the transformation. Regardless

of what track we’re Pelosi, Harry Reid, and on, America is quickly Barack Obama squeaked moving toward socialthis bill through both ism with every new Houses of Congress with Daniel crisis in Washington. no Republican votes. It Progressives have Gardner was the perfect storm. been transforming Of course Democrats America from a historpaid for this takeover ically rare three-class of yet another sector of society into a traditionour economy in the 2010 My Thoughts al two-class society for elections when voters years, i.e. a ruling class replaced many Democrats and everybody else. and Progressives with Tea The ruling class includes government Party representatives. Media elites have leaders and bureaucrats who control near- been wildly hysterical over Tea Parties ly every aspect of our lives, and media ever since vilifying and misrepresenting elite who tell us government control is for them as radical rightwing extremists. our own good. Do you want government to balance While Americans have been minding its budget? Do you want government our own businesses and growing our own leaders to follow the Constitution? Do families, government has been building you believe the government is too big a bureaucratic system that and invasive, and wastes taxpayers’ dolliterally limits our basic lars? Do you believe taxes are too high? freedoms through thousands Congratulations! You agree with the TEA of laws and regulations. The Party! Welcome to the radical, rightwing Serving Cleburne County Since 1906 most recent example of this extremist side! is the Affordable Care Act What do progressives aka socialists aka Obamacare. want and believe? They want the govDemocrats led by radical ernment to spend more even if we have progressives like Nancy to borrow the money. They believe the

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Constitution is too restrictive. They believe government is not big enough, but with enough new laws and regulations government can solve everybody’s problems. They believe if they could just raise taxes on “the rich” high enough, they could lift the poor out of poverty by transferring wealth to them through government “entitlement” programs. Where are we going and what track are we on? The government has enough control over our economy and daily lives that we’re essentially already a socialist nation. According to Vladimir Lenin, the next station along the line is communism: “The goal of socialism is communism.” All the fussing and fighting going on in Washington is not over budgets and borrowing limits. The fighting is between those who want to restore our individual liberties and those who want to control us for our own good. 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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It's Senior night this week for Cleburne County RIP DONOVAN

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Cleburne County coach Michael Shortt understood what his Tigers could expect from Alexandria all too well. Alexandria had been taken to the woodshed by Saks and then Munford in its two games prior to hosting Cleburne County. Still, Shortt predicted the Tigers would get Alexandria’s best effort because of the long-time rivalry between the two schools. The Valley Cubs brought their ‘A’ game to Lou Scales Stadium last Friday and rallied in the fourth quarter for a 28-24 win. Now the race for playoff positions in Class 4A, Region 5 is as clear as mud. Alexandria’s win, plus Lincoln’s win over Jacksonville, left Cleburne County, Alexandria, Jacksonville and Lincoln with identical 3-2 Region 5 records with two games remaining. At least as devastating to the Tigers as the loss were the injuries they suffered in the game. Shortt said Wednesday afternoon that quarterback Brady Padgett and fullback-linebacker Cole Corkren were not expected to play again this season due to knee injuries. “It is what it is,” Shortt said of the misfortunes. “You’ve got to deal with it. That’s what life is every day.”

The Tigers (5-2) host Jacksonville (5-2) Friday then complete their Region 5 schedule at Lincoln the following Friday. The Valley Cubs play at Lincoln tonight then finish region play at Jacksonville. Even Anniston, now 2-3 in Region 5, has a long-shot chance at the playoffs. However, the Bulldogs close with a road game at Munford, now 5-0 in region games and the favorite for the region title. Only winless Hokes Bluff and Cherokee County, whose only region win came at Alexandria’s expense in Week 2, are completely out of the postseason picture. In theory, Cleburne County can control its own playoff destiny. The reality is harder. “If we were healthy, we’d have just as good an opportunity as not to win out and be second,” Shortt said. “If we won out we could be second but it’s going to be very difficult right now. We’re going to give it our best shot. We’ve got to win one to get in.” With Padgett out, senior Christian Henson will move from starting wide receiver and occasional quarterback to starting quarterback. “We’re very fortunate to have Christian back there at quarterback and have all the confidence in the world in him,” Shortt said. “He’s going to go out there and

do a good job for us. He is a true dual-threat quarterback.” Shortt said Jacksonville will bring a more balanced offense to Heflin Friday with senior quarterback Jackson Bell, senior running back Dominique Thomas and wide receiver Sid Thurmond, a junior speedster. “They can attack three sides of the field. They can attack wide with No. 9 (Thurmond). They can run inside with the big running back (Thomas) and the quarterback can keep it the other way,” Shortt noted. “You’ve got to be very disciplined against them. You’ve got to stay at home to be able to cover all three phases of the game.” The Alexandria game was a series of momentum swings. The Cubs scored first for a 7-0 advantage. Brandon Horn put an end to that lead with an 86-yard touchdown run for a oneplay drive. The first of three extra points by Anderson Jacks made it 7-all. Alexandria scored again for a 13-7 lead and Cleburne County responded with a drive that ended with a 30yard field goal by Jacks. At halftime, Cleburne County trailed 13-10. In the third quarter, the Cubs extended their lead to 16-10 with a field goal. Cleburne County then moved 68 yards in two plays, the last a 61-yard run

Anderson Jacks attempting the extra point Friday night. by Trey Bolton. Jacks’ kick earned the Tigers their first lead of the night at 17-16. On the ensuing kickoff, Cleburne County’s kickoff team stopped Alexandria deep in Alexandria territory and a negative play made things worse for the Cubs. A punt left the ball at the Alexandria 48-yard line. Bolton didn’t waste any time. On the first snap he sped 48 yards and Cleburne County led 24-16 with 1:43 left in the third quarter. Just when the Tigers appeared to be in position to claim another victory, Alexandria’s running game came alive. The Cubs made it 24-22 with just less than 10 minutes to play then the Tigers stopped a 2-point

conversion play that would have knotted the score. With 3:40 to go, Alexandria got another rushing touchdown for its 28-24 victory margin. Once again, the Tigers stopped the 2-point attempt. “We’ll have to play a little bit better on defense this week, getting lined up right,” Shortt said of the Jacksonville game. “If we get lined up right and do the things we’re taught to do, we’ll be okay.” The Tigers had 338 yards of total offense, 241 on the ground and 97 through the air, while Alexandria ran for 276 yards and passed for 71 yards. Cleburne County had two turnovers to one for the Valley Cubs. Bolton ran nine times

for 124 yards. Horn picked up 101 yards on four carries. Padgett was 4-for-7 passing for 57 yards. Horn caught two Padgett passes for 28 yards, Jeremiah McLeroy one for 22 yards and Henson one for seven yards. Henson was 1-for-3 passing, a 40-yard completion to Jeremiah Blake. Corkren, who was injured on the opening kickoff, gave a gritty effort on defense and recorded 14 tackles. Alex Sandmann and Isaiah Ware also had 14 tackles apiece. Ware got an interception just before halftime for Cleburne County’s only takeaway. McLeroy and Griffin Turner had 12 tackles each from the secondary.

Bulldogs play tonight in Saks to complete regular season RIP DONOVAN

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Ranburne celebrated Senior Night with a 3-2 win over Sacred Heart on October 10. The teams decided to play a best-of-five match when Handley bowed out of what had initially been planned as a tri-match. The match turned out to be the last on the Ranburne court for seniors Mariah Bradley, Lacey Hiett, Mandy Johnson, Indiana Morgan, Erica Taylor and Madison Wise. Woodland took the top seed for the Class 2A, Area 9 tournament on tie-breaker points and will host Monday’s Area 9 tournament. The Bulldogs are the No. 2 seed and will play No. 3 Horseshoe Bend after Woodland plays No. 4 Randolph County. The area winner and the area runner-up each advance to the Super-Regional tournament in Huntsville on October

25-26. Against Sacred Heart, Ranburne won the first set 25-22 then Sacred Heart won 25-19. The Bulldogs took a 2-1 lead when they captured the third set 25-18. The prospects for a happy ending on Senior Night looked bleak when Sacred Heart cruised 25-13 in the fourth set. “It worried me because a lot of times when a team gets beaten that bad they kind of quit and give up but we didn’t,” Ranburne coach Kayla Shelton said. The Bulldogs won the fifth set, and the match, 1512. “That fifth game, (Sacred Heart) even got the first serve. I guess they knew if they didn’t step up they were going to lose after they had won twice,” Shelton said of her players’ comeback. “We didn’t serve very well in the fourth game. We did a little better job of that in the fifth game, scored a few points in

a row.” The Bulldogs complete regular-season action to-

night at Saks in a tri-match that also includes Cleburne County. With a week of open

dates, Shelton said her team has continued to work on passing out of serve receive.

She said Wednesday’s practice would focus on blocking and coverage on defense.

Lady Tigers host the area RIP DONOVAN

News Sports Correspondent

The Cleburne County High School gymnasium will be the place to be on October 22 at 5 p.m. when the Tigers host the Class 4A, Area 10 volleyball tournament. Play will be single elimination, bestof-five. As the top seed, Cleburne County will play No. 4 Anniston at 5 p.m. Munford and Lincoln play immediately thereafter. The championship match should start at approximately 7 p.m. Tuesday’s winner and runner-up qualify for the Super-Regional tournament at Huntsville October 25-26. Now 18-14, Cleburne County travels to Saks tonight for a tri-match that also includes Ranburne.

The two matches will close the regular season for Cleburne County. On October 10, the Tigers hosted Saks for a best-of-five match. Saks won the first set 25-22 then Cleburne County returned the favor with a 25-22 win. The Wildcats won the third set 25-18 but Cleburne County rallied to capture the fourth set 25-20. The deciding fifth set went to Saks 15-12.

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Cedar Creek by: Glenda Triplett Our Fall Festival will be this Saturday October 19 from 4:30pm - 6:00pm. Come join us! There will be games, chili cook off, cake walk and more! Remember Wednesday night services. Acteens, GAs and RAs meet at 6:30pm. Adult Bible Study Foundations of the Faith, The Doctrines Baptist Believe at 6:30pm. Choir practice at 7:15pm. Praise God for the two baptisms Sunday morning. Gabrielle Gibson and Molly Green welcome to the family! It was great to have Jonathan and Lisa Whiten visit with us this week. We sure miss them! Pastor Donald used three scriptures for his message: I Thess. 4:7; Romans 12:2 and Romans 6:13. A Godly Lifestyle: We must hate sin and love righteousness. We must read God’s Word to know how we should live. Psalm 119:11 says, “Thy Word have I hidden in mine heart that I might not sin against thee”. A Yielded Heart: We must hand over control to God. Commit, Trust and Obey. Are you willing to do whatever God wants you to do? Do you trust Him enough to do that? Delight in the Lord: Delight...to give great pleasure. It should make you happy and give great pleasure to do God’s will!

East Heflin by: Bruce Wright We had a great revival this week with Bro. Ronny Coleman!! A true blessing! Men and boys- Brotherhood meets for a Real Man’s breakfast this Sunday morning for one hour at 7:45am. Come raise your cholesterol level and hear the Word!! Oct22nd- Faith Friends will meet at Tresa Hulsey’s house at 6pm. Directions available from Valerie Gossage. Cot 29th, Young Married Couples class will have lunch at Mt Cheaha after church. Bring your family! On 29th, Good Timers are going to Sea Breeze restaurant at 6pm. Everyone- we will not have Awanas for three weeks. Next Awana is Nov. 6th! No services will be held Wed Oct 30th but will have Truck or Treat at 6pm in the parking lot. Tim is taking donations and candy donations now in preparation. Bro. George opened to Heb.12:14-15, “BitternessThe Revival Killer”. Bitterness will devastate you spiritually because it will control your walk with God. In the flesh, we are tested but we control how we will respond. Sometimes Christians want to hold others to a higher standard than themselves as if they don’t sin they want to point out to others faults. Bitterness also destroys you physically. It makes them sick and they home e from church because they are mad at someone or the color of the carpet. Their bitterness is raging and discourages them emotionally. They become negative where nothing is good to them or if it is, beware, fault is soon pointed out. Their failing to forgive moves them further away from God. Bitterness divides fellowship with others. Ask yourself, will you become bitter or better? Or will you allow it to defile your spouse or children or friends. For it will deprive you of your blessings from God. Bible tells us to forgive 7x70!! Unless you accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, you will wallow in your own bitterness to the end. Come now and live a life with Christ!! We closed welcoming two new members- Johnny and Leah Harlan. Praise the Lord!!

Mt. Olive Church of God by: Susie Smith

Mt. Olive is located at 2763 Co. Rd. 65 in Fruithurst. Our pastor and his wife are Brother Ronnie and Sister June Williams. We are blessed with many wonderful singers and musicians at Mt. Olive. Our Sunday School lesson was “Principles for Kingdom Living” from Matthew 5:1-48. Brother Ronnie’s morning message was on “Temporary Housing” from 2 Peter 3:9-15. How our life is only temporary, earth is only a place to prepare for heaven, we’re all only one breath and one heartbeat from eternity. If we stood before God right now, would he say “Welcome, our “depart from me”? Sunday evenings message was from Romans 3:20-31, and how we must repent of any sins in our lives, only the blood of Jesus sets us free from our sins. We should use God’s word as a mirror to check ourselves daily. Sin will not stain the streets of glory. We welcome you to join us anytime.

Pilgrim’s Rest by: Connie Thompson Brother Tracy Mayfield’s morning message was taken from 1 Peter 11:14 & 16 and titled “A Life of Purity.” Why is this important? We are called by God to be as holy as He is holy. Pure cannot come from impure. It starts at home. Children become impure by what their parents allow. We must commit to live a pure life. In looking at 2 Samuel 11:1-17 we can learn from David. David was in the wrong place at the wrong time. He was supposed to be with his troops in battle. Don’t feed your soul with the wrong things. Don’t surround yourself with the wrong people. Don’t avoid the people who will hold you accountable for your wrong doings. In 1 Corinthians 15:33 we are told don’t be bound with unbelievers. Witness to them but don’t hang out with them. Uriah was determined to do what was right. He was willing to stand firm. David responded the wrong way. People try to cover up their sin. Teach your children to live a pure life. Teach purity in your family. Purity goes with you for the rest of your life. Sunday evening testimony service was led by Kaleb Skinner reading from Matthew 5:14-15. Brother Tracy preached from 1 John 2:9-12. Accept that you are forgiven and do the same for others. We will never be perfect but we are forgiven. God has called us to be the best we can be. Don’t just get by. Put your love into action.

Pinetucky by: Mary Alvarado “And Jesus looking upon them saith, with men it is impossible, but not with God. For with God all things are possible. Mark 10:27. Please keep these people in your everyday prayer: Mary Beers, Rubie Cavender, Rita Cofield, Ray Cosper, Lillian Johnson, Dorthy Junior, WE Gray, Violet Morrow, Diann Jones, Nysa Nelson, Gerald and Barbara Perkins,m Ron Reager, Andera Smith, Louise Smith, Wanda Smith, the Tanners, Geneva Sutton, Phil and Cathy Wortham. Father, remind me that in you all things are possible. Hope everybody had a blessed week.

Verdon Chapel by: Richard Jackson We had a good time in the Lord, and welcomed several visitors today. We invite them to come back anytime. Brother Travis Allred brought the message from God out of Matthew, chapter 10. The Spirit of God speaks to us through His Word, through preaching, and through the Holy Spirit. He speaks with us as we exercise fellowship with Him, as a friend and as a companion. God speaks to others through us by our doing what He has called us to do. God is in constant communication with us. Are you listening? Don’t ignore His still, small voice urging you to come to Him. Brother Allred’s evening message was from Nehemiah, chapter 9. Just as the children of Israel stood and gave God their praise, so today should we also praise Him in everything. He has preserved mankind from the beginning, and will preserve mankind until the end of the world. He gave us commandments for living. He never lets His children go wanting. He is precious and merciful to us. Every good thing comes from Him. Have you given thanks to God for His provision lately? Please pray for: Robert and Gladys Baughn, Larry Kimbrell, the family of Roger Ledbetter, Janet Nolen, Mildred Skinner, Gene McElroy, Jay Daniel, our nation, our church, and its members. We invite you to visit with us at Verdon Chapel.

Local Church & Community Events October 18 All Cleburne County Schools will dismiss at 1 pm on October 18 for Parent Day. This is opportunity to meet with the faculty and staff and pick up student report cards from 1-3 PM. October 23 Crumley’s Chapel Church of God, located at 288 County Road 644, Heflin, AL 36267 will have their Judgement House, walk thru dramatization! You don’t wanna miss it!!! October 23,26,27 beginning at 6:00pm CST!!! October 25 at 8:00pm CST, Fifth Quarter after the game! Call to make your reservations now (256) 452-9487. October 26 Spaghetti plates for sale to benefit New Harmony Baptist Church Student Ministry. Plates will include spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert and are $6 each. You may eat in at the church or take out. Pre-orders are welcome!

October 27 New Harmony Baptist Church will have a FastCar Rally on October 27. Registration will be held 4-4:30 p.m. and racing and games will begin at 4:30 p.m. You will need to bring a Wise Chapel hotweel or matchbox car to race. There will be ribbons for by: Dorcas Toney first-third place (in each age category) trophy for the grand champion winner. Ages are babies to youth. There will be more games that include angry birds, pit crew challenge, belNext Sunday is our annual church picnic. We will be at ly bumpers, bounderoos, parachue game. The church is locatthe church this year and start gathering at 10:30 a.m., and ed on Hwy 9 just South of Heflin Chevron.

services will begin at 11 a.m. Also next Sunday we are collecting cereal for HEARTS. Any kind will be fine. October 26 is our Fall Festival beginning at 5 p.m. October 27 is Men’s Breakfast hosted by Ranburne beginning at 7 a.m. Many need prayer: Lula Mae Camp, Ricky Camp, Kate Ethtridge, Rider Bearden, Grayson Smith, Hunter Rowland, Kerry Smith, Kit Carson, Andrea Smith, Ozell Benefield, Ruth Daniel, John Cook, Ronald Edwards, Clarence Noles, Darlene Grannon, Mary Truett, Gladys McElroy, Shorty Nortons family at his passing, our military, our nation and national leaders, Lee McDaniel and his family serving as missionaries in South Africa. May God’s richest blessings be yours soon. Our scripture came from Luke 17:11-19., Ten men healed of leprosy and one returned to say think you. God will ask us to do some things we don’t understand but He knows all. We should all remember to say thank you.

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Gibbs receives National Honor

Bethel Methodist Church will be celebrating their 125th anniversary on October 27, 2013 beginning at 9:30 Al. time. There will be pastors from the past speaking. There will be lunch immediately following the service. Dress will be Old Fashioned or casual. Everyone is invited. Richard Driver-Pastor October 31 Fall Festival, for Liberty Hill Congregational Methodist Church, will be held on Thursday, October 31st, from 5:30pm until 8:00. Everyone is welcome. Liberty Hill, 77 County Road 142, Heflin, AL 36264.

Obituaries Lucille Corrado

Funeral servies for Lucille Corrado, 98, of Helfin were held October 15, 2013, at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ronald Williams, officiating. Burial followed in Pine Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Corrado passed away November 13 at Cleburne County Nursing Home. Dryden Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include: Sons - Gary Corrado of Heflin, John Tarver of Anniston and James Tarver of Heflin; Sister Mary Steed, Carrollton, GA; 13 - Grandchildren; 21 Great- Grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were grandsons. Mrs. Corrado was preceded in death by her husbands, Sylvan Tarver and Bill Corrado, children, Bertie Lou Tarver and Lucia Gail Jacks, parents John nad Bertie Weaver and 11 siblings. She was retired from Sewell Manufacturing Company and was a life long resident of Cleburne County and attended Cedar Creek Baptist Church.

Roger Dale Ledbetter

Roger Dale Ledbetter, 63, died Friday, October 11, at his residence. Funeral services were held October 13, 2013, at Ai Baptist Church with the Rev. Donald Leggett, Rev. Jerry Willingham, and Rev. Charles Benefield officiating. Burial followed in Ai Cemetery. Survivors include: Daughters - Tammy (David) Hewitt, Graham, Cindy (Darryl) Robinson, Heflin; Sons - Mark (Shannon) Ledbetter, Heflin, Jack (Kim) Leggett; Sisters - Marilyn Slaton, Ranburne, Shirley Camp, Douglasville, GA; Brothers - Perry Ledbetter, Heflin, Dennis Ledbetter, Heflin, Steve Ledbetter, Carrollton, GA., Joe Mullen, Heflin; 11 Grandchildren Pallbearers were Grandsons and Nephews. Mr. Ledbetter was a native and life long resident of Cleburne County, a Deacon of A I Baptist Church, and owner of Ledbetter Logging in Cleburne County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Ledbetter, sister Betty Jo Camp,and brother, Jimmy Ledbetter.

The National Society of High School Scholars have announced Ranburne High School student Spencer Gibbs from Ranburne, as been selecting to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community committment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Alburn Eugene Norton Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that estabAlburn Eugene “Shorty” Norton, 75, died Tuesday, Oclished the Nobel Prizes. tober 08, at Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were October 11, 2013, at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Marc Curlee, officiating. Burial followed in Pine Grove Cemetery. SurThe Greater Alabama Council, Boy Scouts of America vivors include: Wife - Wanda Norton, Heflin; Sons - Jonathon Bryis pleased to announce that it will be hosting a free basketball clinic at the South Highland Community Center an(Lesa) Norton, and Christopher Eugene(Lisa) Norton, all of Heflin; Brothers - Jimmy (Ellen) Norton, Ronald on November 2. The clinic is for boys in grades 1-5. The event starts at (Deloris) Norton, all of Heflin; six - Grandchildren and 9 am and ends at 3 pm. Participants will get a basketball two Great Grandchildren Pallbearers: Brandon Cagle, Aaron Norton, Chris East, and a t-shirt for participating. They will take part in a two hour skills clinic, divided into age groups. Christian mo- Richard Norton, Chad East and Randy Hiett Mr. Norton was a life long resident of Cleburne County tivational speaker Sam Dansby, whose son plays in the NFL, will deliver a message to the boys and Judge Mal- and was retired from Lee Brass with 15 years of service. colm Street will tell the boys about the value of Scouting He was a Christian and was preceded in death by a son, and the importance of character. There is no cost to par- Joseph Alburn Norton, his parents, Jesse and Ruby Norton, sisters, Doris Sayer and Mary Lea Hamm, and brothticipate. For more information, or to sign up for the clinic, call er, Orbie Norton. Choccolocco District Executive Jacob Probus at 256-4380274 or jprobus@1bsa.org.

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Heflin Highlights by: Suzanne Payne

Need Your Help Retirement is wonderful. Many of you know of what I speak. One of the best things about retirement is Sunday evenings. When I was working, I dreaded Sunday nights because I knew that in about twelve hours, the work cycle started all over again. That being said…I loved my job. Teaching was a dream job to me, but it was still a job. I miss many things associated with the jobs that I had for over forty years. One of the main things I miss is the socialization of co-workers. I stayed in touch…first hand. I’m not talking about gossip. I’m talking about NEWS! I am saying all of that to say this…if you have something you want me to share in my column, you need to send it to me in print! No phone calls to me or the Cleburne News, please. Send news to me at rkpsop816@yahoo.com or mail it to me at PO Box 924. It has been almost twenty years since I agreed to write Heflin Highlights and I am sure some names have changed that were given to me early on. HELP! I’m just as sure that situa-

tions have changed since they were first given to me. HELP! A good example is the fact that I wished one couple a “happy anniversary” for two years after they had divorced. I’ve also wished a happy birthday to people who have passed away. I am embarrassed in both cases! HELP! Speaking Of Retirement… The Cleburne County Education Retiree Association will meet on October 17 at the Heflin Recreation Center. The meeting starts at 10:30, but free flu shots will be given beginning at 9:30. Be sure to bring your PEEHIP or your Southland insurance card with you. Gary Wright will present the program on “Prescriptions, Diabetes and Medicare”. Speaking Of Entertainment… The folks at Smith Farms are planning a huge celebration this Saturday at exit 205. It will be a music festival to end all music festivals! It begins at 12:00 noon and will continue until 12:00 midnight. There will be a musical act to suit every taste. Come

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Happy Days Shane Smith celebrated his birthday on October 6 and Tanya Maloney on October 14. I sincerely hope that they had a wonderful day. I also hope that these friends have the happiest of days this week. Oct.17-Bryant Smith and Sandy Wright. Oct.18-Aaron Gay, Tammy Price, Brady Shelton, Jason Austin, Emagrayce Mateo, Richard Parris, Freida Loveless, Jimmy Pentecost and Lou Phillips. Oct.19-Lillie Grubbs, Lindsey Datin, Brittany Datin, Dana Turner, Derrick Timms, Barbara Storey and Kregg Hightower. Oct.20Seth Elkins, Jacob Dean, Ann Hall, Cora Burk, Ezra Heard, Chester Hughes, Blake Clarke, Michael Smith, Cody Pierce, Amberly Austin and Nathan Davis. Oct.21-Dot Whiten, Drew Cavender, Scotty McCauley and Cheryl Porteous. Oct.22-Robert Draper, Anderson Jacks and Kathleen Douglas. Oct.23-Judy Locklear, Claire Humphries, Alex Lee, Tammy Patterson, Kristen Hyatt, Travis Walker

Autumn Romance Happy anniversary to these special couples. It is a great time of the year to declare your love and devotion. October 18-Brad and Patrice Whatley. October 20-James and Edna Turner…Mr. and Mrs. Mike Junior…Brent and Angie Thompson. October 21-Hulett and Rose Ann Thompson. October 22-Lynwood and Zadie Williamson. Sunshine List Neal Mulkey, Mayfield Robertson, Mary Alvarado, Jessica Wade, Jimmy Burrows, Sherry Brown, Terry Benefield, Andrea Smith, Ed Cleveland, Kerry Smith, Jimmie Nell Vise, Sara Noland, Rider Bearden, Merrill Hayes, Malene Bowen and Ken Sanders. Bye! Until next week…remember…It is a fact that if you lined up all of the cars in the world end to end, someone would be foolish enough to try and pass them.

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Ranburne improves each week, Bulldogs now have a 7-0 record RIP DONOVAN

News Sports Correspondent

Hard to imagine a bigger game for Ranburne than the Woodland game but, two weeks later, Wellborn (4-3, 4-1) is coming to Ranburne (7-0, 5-0) Friday night for the biggest game of the year – so far. The gates are to open about 5 p.m. ahead of the usual 7 p.m. kickoff. A full house and then some should be on hand. The win over Woodland earned the Bulldogs bragging rights over their bitter rivals for another year and at least a third place finish in the Class 2A, Region 6 standings at the end of region play. This week, and next week when Fultondale comes to Bulldog country, the Bulldogs are playing for a home game in the opening round of the playoffs, a potential region championship and the longest winning streak for Ranburne football since the Bulldogs put together a perfect 9-0 regular season for then-coach Harlen Robinson in 1990. “If we win Friday, we’re definitely second and if we beat Fultondale we’re first so it’s a pretty good situation to be in,� head coach Chad Young said of the Region 6 race prior to Tues-

day’s practice. Last year’s game at Wellborn was an offensive shootout with the Panthers eventually prevailing 4340. Young doesn’t expect so much scoring this time. “I think it’s going to be a little bit better played defensively than it was last year,� Young predicted. Wellborn returns a pair of speedy backs in senior Chantz Goodman and junior Kevin MIxon and has added another dimension to their attack with junior Landon Machristie, last year’s starting fullback, now at quarterback. “They throw the ball a little bit more, especially down the field, a little bit more versatile in what they’re doing,� Young said. What must the Bulldogs do to gain their eighth victory of the season? “We’re going to have to stop them some. We’ve got to get our defense off the field so we can have the ball. They are very good offensively and I don’t know if we can stop them,� he said, adding that the Bulldogs must avoid turnovers that would give Wellborn extra possessions and more chances to score. In its 47-6 win over Victory Christian at Pell City last Friday, Ranburne led 33-0 after the first quarter

despite snapping the ball just 12 times and finishing the quarter with all reserves on the field. Scoring started quickly. The opening kickoff went to the Bulldogs and two plays later Ranburne led 6-0. Dylan Tullis picked up 17 yards on the first play then scored from 39 yards out on the second with 11:24 still on the first quarter clock. A fumble recovery by Brady Whittle gave Ranburne the ball at the Victory Christian 36-yard line. Again, the Bulldogs needed just two plays to score. Tullis got 10 yards on a run before Dylan Wiggins passed to Kyle Lovvorn for 26 yards and a 12-0 lead at 9:53 of the first. Once again, Victory Christian punted. Whittle got his first carry and gained 17 yards. On the second play, Wiggins threw to Brayden Wilson on a wide-receiver screen for 11 yards and a touchdown. Jake Howle, who hit the final five extra points, made the score 19-0. After another three-andout by Victory Christian, the Bulldogs started at the 50. This time, Whittle ran for 39 yards then scored on an 11-yard carry up the middle. Ranburne’s first four possessions averaged 32

seconds apiece. The longest took 36 seconds and the shortest lasted 29 seconds. Ahead 26-0, the Bulldogs played their next offensive series with no starters on the field. Tristen Hartley ran for 12 yards, Logan Otwell got 18 and Jordan Beal added seven yards. Hartley completed the drive when he tossed to Dustin Chambers for 12 yards on a jet sweep. That drive took just a minute and 56 seconds. A lost fumble ended Ranburne’s sixth possession. Another punt by the Lions put the ball in Ranburne’s hands at the Victory Christian 28. Seven plays later, Hartley capped the drive with a 1-yard run. At halftime, Ranburne led 40-0. The second half kickoff went to Victory Christian and ended when Taylor Boyd intercepted a pass and returned it to the Lions’ 12-yard line. Otwell gained three yards on first down then scored the Bulldogs’ final touchdown on a nineyard run. Trailing 47-0, Victory scored on a pass but was unable to convert a 2-point play. Ranburne ran the ball 19 times for 213 yards and completed four of five passes for 60 yards. The

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second half was played in two six-minute quarters. Whittle and Tullis each ran three times. Whittle gained 67 yards and Tullis picked up 66 yards. Otwell had five carries for 39 yards. Hartley picked up 21 yards on three carries. Beal ran four times for 18 yards. Wiggins attempted three passes and completed two, both for touchdowns. One went to Lovvorn for 26 yards and the second to Wilson for 11 yards. Hartley was 2-for-2 passing. Chambers had a 12-yard

catch from Hartley for a touchdown. Dylan Thrower was on the receiving end of Hartley’s other pass, good for 11 yards. Junior Trent Williams and sophomore Blake Britt led the defense with five tackles each. Beal and Jacob Ertzberger recorded four tackles apiece. Boyd and Hunter McAdams each made three stops. Whittle, Will Yates, Dalton Wiggins and G.W. Caldwell had two tackles each. Another 12 Bulldogs each made one tackle each.

Bridges: County Engineer Shannon Robbins was unsure whether the money would stretch to replace all 12 bridges From page 1 programs. With that option denied, the county will have to cut elsewhere. Leonard said the department is working with the county to mitigate costs, but it chose a different route to reduce possible liability. “This is federal funds routed through ALDOT,�

Leonard said. “ALDOT has the responsibility to oversee the projects.� Right now the county estimates it will cost $8.5 million to do all 12 bridges and two additional bridges in the city of Heflin. Heflin Mayor Rudy Rooks said those two bridges were additional

projects the city was allowed to do with RAMP funding because of stipulations placed in the legislation that created the program. According to the legislation, counties are required to allow cities to use some of the RAMP funding for their bridge projects, Rooks said.

Heflin applied for and received $190,000 in federal ATRIP funds to replace Bells Mill bridge in town, but two other bridges were also eligible for replacement under the program — a bridge on Winstead Road over Cane Creek and one over Cahulga Creek on Campbell

Street. The city took advantage of the option and will replace those bridges at a later date with RAMP funding, Rooks said. Plans are underway for 10 of the bridge projects, according to Cleburne Commission Chairman Ryan Robertson.

Those include projects on County roads 94, 50, 31, 2, 5, 96,18, two bridges on 118, three bridges on County Road 49 and the two bridges in Heflin. Staff Writer Laura Camper 256-463-2872. On Twitter @LCamper_Star.

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The chairman of the Heflin Industrial Development Board, which is charged with developing the city’s industrial park, opened bids Thursday for shoulder work on an access road into the park. The work, funded by an allocation from the Cleburne County Commission, will improve access to the park, allowing the city to show the property to prospective buyers, Mayor Rudy Rooks said. The board received two bids: one from Rick’s Hauling for $11,421 and one from H&S Welding and Construction for

$19,200, board Chairman Wendell Wood said. Both the companies are based in Heflin. With the bids, Wood said the board should be able to lay about 2 inches of gravel on the roads, enough to keep them in good condition for several years. The project includes smoothing, seeding, fertilizing and scattering hay onto the shoulders of about a mile of the access roads into the industrial park. Some believe Heflin’s road to prosperity may lead through the city’s 212-acre industrial park off Alabama 46. The city bought the property in 2004, but until now, little has been done to market

it, he said. Local residents will benefit if the city can entice industry to set up in the park, Rooks said. “To create some jobs,� Rooks said. “That’s what we’re really after.� The board received $25,000 from the Cleburne County Commission to improve infrastructure in the park. The members decided to use the money to improve the access roads, which are really just old logging roads. Besides the shoulder work, the board hopes to grade and gravel the roads. A donor who wished to remain anonymous volunteered to do the grading, Wood said. That leaves the board paying for the shoul-

der work and the gravel. Wood said he would have to review the proposals from each company to make sure they are both bidding the same scope of work. Then the board will meet to discuss the two proposals, he said. He expects to be able to hire one of the two contractors within about three weeks, Wood said. Work

could start soon after, he said. Don Hopper, executive director of the Calhoun County Economic Development Council, said any access improvement to an industrial site is a positive when marketing the property. “Transportation is always an ingredient for business,� Hopper said.

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The Major General Patrick R. Cleburne UDC Chapter recently bestowed two military service medals on Mr. Bill Ridley. Chapter Recorder of Military Service Awards Jo Howard of Oxford and Chapter President Lynda Lowery of Heflin conducted the bestowal ceremony at Classic on Noble in Anniston. Mr. Ridley received a UDC World War II Cross for his service in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS George Eastman and the USS Sherwood Anderson during World War II. He also received a UDC National Defense Medal for his service aboard the USS Fitch in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. His eligibility is based on the Confederate military service of his great grandfather James J. Free who served in Co. H 4th Battalion, Georgia Infantry. The Gen. Cleburne UDC Chapter, chartered in 2003, bestowed its first military service award in 2005. From 2005 to the present, this Chapter has bestowed more than 100 awards to veterans throughout East Central Alabama. Current emphasis of the Chapter is the honoring of living World War II veterans.

Cobb wins Tiny Miss Alabama

Katelyn Cobb competed in the semi-natural pageant system on Sunday in Tuscaloosa. She won both titles along with Best Hair (by Linda Yates), Most Photogenic (photo by Caron Davis) and Over All Holiday Wear. She will move on to the national level which will b held in Atlanta, GA in July 2014. In order to compete for a national title, she must obtain a minimum of 20 service hours. She will be attending many events throughout the up coming year as Tiny Miss Alabama and she will be Representing our State! Congratulations Katelyn and Best of Wishes! Katelyn is the daughter of Matt and Kristi Cobb.

Katelyn would also like to thank everyone for their support. Kenny and Linda Yates, Pete and Michele Cobb, Reba Morrison, Hunter Cobb, Tonia Zimmerman, Meme Becky, Aunt Shall, Jacie Williams, jerry Hazelwood and Team Buster Miles, Sonny Martin, Clara Roach, Gary Cheatwood, JoAnne Moore, Family Hair Designs, Danita Davis, Caron Davis, David Davis, Timie Cosby and all who have helped along the way! Thank you!!!

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partment and is called on to do special projects such as the bathrooms, said the new bathrooms should be ready for use in a couple of weeks. He’s been working on the building for two weeks, Bruno said. Each of the two bathrooms will have a toilet and a sink, he said. While the walking track will be built next, it’s still in the planning stages and there is no scheduled timeline for work to begin, Henson said. Staff writer Laura Camper 256-463-2872. On Twitter @LCamper_Star.

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2133 on April 28, 2005, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Cleburne County, Alabama. Shapiro and Ingle, L.L.C., as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on November 6, 2013, sell IN RE: THE ESTATE OF at public outcry to the highest ELIZABETH D. WILLIAMS, bidder in front of the main enDECEASED trance of the Cleburne County, CASE NO. 2013-096 Alabama, Courthouse in the NOTICE OF HEARING BY City of Heflin, during the legal PUBLICATION hours of sale, the following real To: Any and all known and unestate situated in Cleburne known heirs of Elizabeth D. County, Alabama, to wit: Williams, Deceased 1.0 acres of land in the NorthYou will please take notice that west Quarter of the Northeast on the 8th day of October, Quarter (NW ? of NE ?) of Sec2013, a certain paper in writing tion 7, Township 16 South, purported to be the last will and Range 11 East in Cleburne testament of Elizabeth D. WilCounty, Alabama, and being liams was filed in my office for more particularly described as probate by Sherry Dodson follows: Beginning at the NorthOwen and that the 15th day of east corner of Section 7, TownNovember, 2013 at 10:00 ship 16 South, Range 11 East; o’clock a.m. was appointed a thence West 1989.26 feet; day for hearing therof, at which thence South 600.32 feet to time you can appear and conthe Southern line of Alabama test the same if you see prop#46 Highway; thence South 62 er. degrees 59’ East along the Given under my hand this 10th Southern line of said Highway day of October, 2013. 210.0 feet to the Point of BeRyan Robertson ginning of the hereafter deJudge, Probate Court scribed parcel of land; thence South 27 degrees 26’ West The Cleburne News 290.50 feet; thence South 62 Cleburne Co., AL degrees 59’ East 110.62 feet; October 17, 24, & 31, 2013 thence North 40 degrees 31’ East 303.82 feet to the Southern line of Alabama #46 highway; thence North 64 degrees 34’ West along the Southern MORTGAGE right-of-way line of said Highway 179.54 feet to the Point of FORECLOSURE Beginning. Containing 1.0 SALE acres and being in the NW ? of Default having been made in the NE ? of Section 7, Townthe payment of the indebted- ship 16 South, Range 11 East. ness secured by that certain For informational purposes onmortgage executed by Ronald ly, the property address is: D. Ervin and Beverly Y. Ervin, 5512 Highway 46, Heflin, AL husband and wife, to Cheaha 36264. This sale is made for Bank, on the 6th day of July, the purpose of paying the in2005, said mortgage recorded debtedness secured by said in the Office of the Judge of mortgage, as well as the exProbate of Cleburne County, penses of foreclosure. FurAlabama, in Mortgage Number thermore, the property to be of2005 Page 3442; said mort- fered pursuant to this notice of gage having subsequently sale is being offered for sale, been transferred and assigned transfer and conveyance AS to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, IS, WHERE IS. Neither the by instrument recorded in mortgagee, nor the officers, diBook: 2013 Page: 1852, in the rectors, attorneys, employees, aforesaid Probate Office; the agents or authorized represenundersigned Nationstar Mort- tative of the mortgagee make gage, LLC, as Mortgag- any representation or warranty ee/Transferee, under and by relating to the title or any physivirtue of the power of sale con- cal, environmental, health or tained in said mortgage, will safety conditions existing in, sell at public outcry to the high- on, at or relating to the properest bidder for cash, in front of ty offered for sale. Any and all the main entrance of the Court- responsibilities or liabilities house at Heflin, Cleburne arising out of or in any way reCounty, Alabama, on October lating to any such condition, in7, 2013, during the legal hours cluding those suggested by of sale, all of its right, title, and Code of Ala. (1975) § interest in and to the following 35-4-271, expressly are disdescribed real estate, situated claimed. This sale is subject to in Cleburne County, Alabama, all prior liens and encumbrancto-wit: es and unpaid taxes and asThe South Half (S 1/2) of Lot sessments including any transOne (1) in block Little j, being fer tax associated with the fore114 feet along the Southern closure. The successful bidder Railway System right-of-way, must tender a non-refundable and being 460 feet along the deposit of Five Thousand DolSouth line; lars and no/100 ($5,000.00) in Also; certified or cash funds at the 95 feet off the North Half (N time and place of the sale. 1/2) of said Lot One (1) in The balance of the purchase Block Little j; all according to price must be paid in certified the W.B. Ferguson map of the funds by close of business on Town of Heflin, Alabama on file the next business day thereafin the Office of the Probate ter at the Law Office of Shapiro Judge of Cleburne County, and Ingle, L.L.C. at the adAlabama; said property situat- dress indicated below. Shapiro ed in the City of Heflin, Cle- and Ingle, L.L.C. reserves the burne County, Alabama. right to award the bid to the Property Street Address: next highest bidder, or to re1005 Oxford St, Heflin, AL schedule the sale, should the 36264 highest bidder fail to timely tenTHIS PROPERTY WILL BE der the total amount due. SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE Kondaur Capital Corporation IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY as Separate Trustee of MatawEASEMENTS, ENCUM- in Ventures Trust Series BRANCES, AND EXCEP- 2013-1, and its successors and TIONS REFLECTED IN THE assigns MORTGAGE AND THOSE Mortgagee or Transferee CONTAINED IN THE SHAPIRO AND INGLE, L.L.C. RECORDS OF THE OFFICE 10130 Perimeter Parkway, OF THE JUDGE OF PRO- Suite 400 BATE OF THE COUNTY Charlotte, NC 28216 WHERE THE ABOVE-DE- 704-333-8107/ 13-003109 SCRIBED PROPERTY IS Attorneys for Mortgagee or SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY Transferee WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, The Cleburne News EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS Cleburne Co., AL TO TITLE, USE AND/OR EN- October 10, 17, 24, 2013 JOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE NOTICE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED FORECLOSURE THERETO. This sale is made for the purSALE pose of paying the indebted- Default having been made in ness secured by said mort- the payment of the indebtedgage, as well as the expenses ness secured by that certain of foreclosure. mortgage executed by Virgil T The Mortgagee/Transferee re- Gunnells and Laura Ann Gunserves the right to bid for and nells, husband and wife, to Oppurchase the real estate and to tion One Mortgage Corporacredit its purchase price tion, a California Corporation, against the expenses of sale on January 11, 2005, said and the indebtedness secured mortgage being recorded in the by the real estate. Office of the Judge of Probate This sale is subject to post- of Cleburne County, Alabama, ponement or cancellation. at Mortgage Book 2005, Page Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, 602; and subsequently transMortgagee/Transferee ferred and assigned to U.S. Ginny Rutledge Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. registered holders of StrucP. O. Box 55727 tured Asset Securities CorpoBirmingham, AL 35255-5727 ration, Structured Asset InvestAttorney for Mortgagee/Trans- ment Loan Trust, Mortgage feree Pass-Through Certificates, Sewww.sirote.com/foreclosures ries 2005-3, and said assign296313 ment being recorded in MortThe above mortgage foreclo- gage Book 2013, Page 703, sure sale has been postponed and said assignment being reuntil 12/16/2013 during the le- recorded at Mortgage Book gal hours of sale in front of the 2013, Page 2711; U.S. Bank, main entrance of the court- N.A., as Trustee for the regishouse in the City of Heflin, Cle- tered holders of Structured Asburne County, Alabama. set Securities Corporation, Structured Asset Investment The Cleburne News Loan Trust, Mortgage PassCleburne Co., AL Through Certificates, Series October 17, 2013 2005-3, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in mortgage, will sell at pubMORTGAGE FORE- said lic outcry to the highest bidder CLOSURE SALE for cash, in front of the main Default having been made in entrance of the Cleburne the payment of the indebted- County Courthouse, in Heflin, ness secured by that certain Alabama, on October 30, 2013, mortgage executed on April 27, during the legal hours of sale, 2005 by Stanley W. Maynard, the following described real esan unmarried man, originally in tate, situated in Cleburne favor of Citifinancial Corpora- County, Alabama, to-wit: tion, LLC, and recorded in A certain parcel of land located Mortgage Book 2005 at Page in the Northeast quarter of the

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF CLEBURNE COUNTY, ALABAMA

Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4) of Section TwentySix (26), Township Seventeen (17), Range Twelve (12), being more particularly Described as follows: Beginning at a ditch on the north side of driveway to Old Holliday Place; thence in a Northerly direction along said ditch a distance of 169 feet to a point; thence in a Westerly direction parallel with the said Driveway a distance of 160 feet to a point; thence in a Southerly direction a distance of 169 feet to the Driveway; thence in a easterly direction along the driveway a distance of 160 feet to the point of beginning. ALSO: Land in the Southwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4 of the NE 1/4) of Section TwentySix (26), Township Seventeen (17), Range Twelve (12), situated, lying and being in Cleburne County, Alabama. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure. U.S. Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the registered holders of Structured Asset Securities Corporation, Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-3 Transferee Jauregui & Lindsey, LLC 2110 Devereux Circle Birmingham, AL 35243 205-988-8888 The Cleburne News Cleburne Co., AL October 3, 10, 17, 2013 Notice of Public Auction of Abandoned Vehicle Please take NOTICE that ADAMS’ TOWING will offer for sale by sealed bids to the highest bidder for cash the following abandoned motor vehicle: 1996 FORD VIN# 1FMDU32X3TUB88748 1992 HONDA VIN# JHMBA8241NC010089 2002 CHEVROLET VIN# 1G1H12T027151367 The following vehicles will be auctioned for the towing and storage at Adams’ Towing 6326 Hwy 46 Heflin AL at 7 a.m. on November 22, 2013 The Seller shall have a right to reject any bid that is unreasonably low and may postpone the public auction until another specified time and place. In addition, the Seller expressly reserves the right to bid and purchase at the public auction.

Anniston AL 36202 (256)237-4641 The Cleburne News Cleburne Co., AL October 10, 17, 24, 2013

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF ALABAMA CLEBURNE COUNTY PROBATE COURT 2013-092 In the matter of the Estate of CHARLES ED WHITE, deceased, Letters Testamentary on the Estate of CHARLES ED WHITE, deceased, having been granted to MINTA CAMILLE COBB WHITE on the 25th day of September, 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. MINTA CAMILLE COBB WHITE, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of CHARLES ED WHITE, deceased. The Cleburne News Cleburne Co., AL October 3, 10, 17, 2013

STATE OF ALABAMA

CLEBURNE COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE #2013-099 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LILLAR HOUSTON, DECEASED Letters of Administration of said deceased, LILLAR HOUSTON, having been granted to CATHERINE BAKER, as Personal Representative, on the 11th day of October, 2013, in the Probate Court of Cleburne County, Alabama, by the Honorable Ryan Robertson, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Ryan Robertson Judge of Probate The Cleburne News Cleburne Co., AL October 17, 24, 31, 2013 STATE OF ALABAMA CLEBURNE COUNTY

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE

Default having been made in the terms of the mortgage executed on the17th day of October, 2006, by Jamie Forsyth to The Cleburne News West Georgia National Bank, October 17, 24, 2013 which mortgage is recorded in Notice of Publication of Petition the Office of the Probate Judge of Cleburne, Alabama, in the for Final Settlement Record of Mortgages, Book 2006 Page 5405, and modified THE STATE OF by Modification Agreement reALABAMA corded in Book 2007, Page 2326, further modified by CLEBURNE Modification Agreement recorded in Book 2008, Page COUNTY 686 (in favor of First National PROBATE COURT Bank of Georgia, as successor in interest to West Georgia NaCase No. 2002-09-56 tional Bank), and further modiCONSERVATOR’S fied by Modification Agreement SETTLEMENT NOTICE recorded in Book 2008, page TO: All Interested Parties Notice is hereby given that on 3734 said mortgage having this, the 17th day of Sept., been assigned to Community & 2013, came Karen S. Mills as Southern Bank by assignment Conservator of the Estate of recorded in Book 2010, Page Kaitlyn D. Mills, and filed her 1876, Community & Southern petition, account, and vouch- Bank as successor in interest ers, for final settlement of said to First National Bank of Georgia, by virtue of the power of Estate. It is ordered that the 18th day sale contained in said mortof November, 2013, be, and gage, will cause the following the same hereby is, appointed described property to be sold as the day for the hearing of at public outcry in front of the the said petition and for the Courthouse doors of Cleburne auditing and stating of said ac- County, during legal hours of count, at which time all per- sale on October 10, 2013, to sons interested may appear the highest bidder for cash. and contest the same, if they Lot 4, Creekside Subdivision as recorded in Cleburne desire to do so. Witness my hand this 4th day County Plat Book 4, Page 404 dated May 10, 2011. of October, 2013 LESS AND EXCEPT: Gary G. Stanko A portion of Lot #4 of CreekAttorney for Petitioner side Subdivision as recorded in Isom Stanko & Senter, LLC Plat Book 4, Page 404 in the PO Box 2066 Office of the Probate Judge, 1021 Noble Street, Suite 100 Cleburne County, and being loAnniston, AL 36202 cated in the NE 1/4 of the NE (256) 237-4641 1/4 of Section 31, Township 17 South, Range 13, and the NW The Cleburne News 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section Cleburne Co., Al 36, Township 17 South, Range October 10, 17, 24, 31, 2013 12 East, Cleburne County, bemore particularly described Notice of Publica- ing as follows: tion of Petition for Commencing at an iron pin found (5/8” Rebar) on the Intermediate Northerly ROW of Creekside Drive being the Southwesterly Accounting corner of Lot #5 of Creekside THE STATE OF ALABAMA Subdivision, as recorded in CLEBURNE COUNTY Plat Book 4, Page 404 in the PROBATE COURT Office of Probate, Cleburne Case No. 6-116 County; thence leaving said IN THE MATTER OF THE AP- ROW bearing N 30 degrees 23’ PLICATION OF DENNIS MA- 40” W a distance of 37.51 ft. to GOUIRK AND PEGGY MA- an iron pin found and the Point GOUIRK AS CONSERVA- of Beginning of the hereafter TORS OF THE ESTATE OF described property; thence N SCOTT R. MAGOUIRK FOR 61 degrees 43’28” E a distance INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNT- of 161.19 ft. to an iron pin ING OF THE ESTATE OF found (capped); thence S36 SCOTT R. MAGOUIRK. degrees 41’05”W a distance of This day came Dennis Ma- 180.68 ft. to an iron pin found; gouirk and Peggy Magouirk, thence N 26 degrees 23’36” W Conservators of the Estate of a distance of 76.51 ft. to a Scott R. Magouirk, an incapaci- point on the Point of Beginning. tated person, and filed a Peti- Said sale is made for the purtion in writing and under oath, pose of paying the mortgage praying for an order of this debt and costs of foreclosure. Court, approving the Intermedi- POSTPONEMENT ate Accounting of said Estate. SAID SALE DESCRIBED It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED ABOVE HAS BEEN POSTAND DECREED by the Court PONED AND HAS BEEN REthat the 18th day of November, SCHEDULED ON THURS2013 at 9:30, AM, be, and the DAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013, same hereby is fixed by the DURING THE LEGAL HOURS Court as the day and time for OF SALE. the Hearing on the said Peti- RICE, RICE & SMITH, P.C. tion. By: Witness my hand this 13th day Dwight Rice of September, 2013 Attorney for Community & Gary G. Stanko Southern Bank Attorney for Petitioners Isom & Stanko, LLC The Cleburne News PO Box 2066 Cleburne Co., AL 1021 Noble Street, Suite 100 October 17, 2013


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Ranburne officials await word on road grant LAURA CAMPER

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Jim Edwards, Jerry Paul Owen, Jerry McCollough, John Howle, Joe Smith. Back: Alex Holt, Hunter Couch, Tim McCollough, Will Hudgins, Jake Howle, Avery McWhorter, John Russell Reaves, Justus Smith, Duncan Hudgins

Scouts camp at Penny Creek Jerry Paul Owen of Penny Creek Farm and his Grandson, Alex Holt, hosted Heflin BSA Troop 206 for a camping and outdoors skills-building weekend. With a large farm to ramble around, the scouts were challenged with a scavenger hunt to identify, collect or photograph and describe the usage or cautions of 30 plants and animals. Due to the copiousness of trails on the farm, trail marking and trail sign making were necessary to avoid lost hiker situations. With several new guys in the Troop, elementary camping skills were taught and discussed and requirements for rank advancement were completed. Mr. Owen told the history of Penny Creek Farm and how “Penny Creek” got its name from the wreck of a truck in 1972. The truck carrying an estimated seventy thousand dollars worth of newly minted pennys crashed into the creek on Highway 78 just north of the farm. Troop 206 continues to serve in the Cleburne County area and is actively recruiting boys between the ages of 11 to 17. Meetings are on Monday nights from 7:00 – 8:00 PM in the Scout Hall in the American Legion Post 19 building.

FastCar Rally at New Harmony Baptist New Harmony Baptist Church will have a FastCar Rally on October 27. Registration will be held 4-4:30 p.m. and racing and games will begin at 4:30 p.m. You will need to bring a hotweel or matchbox car to race. There will be ribbons for first-third place (in each age category) trophy for the grand champion winner. Ages are babies to youth. There will be more games that include angry birds, pit crew challenge, belly bumpers, bounderoos, parachue game. The church is located on Hwy 9 just South of Heflin Chevron.

Early next month, Ranburne should learn whether it will receive a $300,000 grant to widen and improve some of its roads, but the wait is difficult, town officials say. They’ve applied to the grant program before, but lost out, said Pam Richardson, the town clerk. She thought they had a pretty good chance the last time, she added. “We’ve dotted all the i’s and crossed all the t’s,” Mayor Owen Lowery said Tuesday morning. “Hopefully we’ve got a good chance.” If Ranburne is awarded, the money will be used to widen and improve the drainage on Georgia Avenue and connecting streets Lake, South Cook, Pollard and Truett. That’s important, say some of the residents along Georgia Avenue. “If they did that, I think it would be a pretty nice neighborhood to live in,” said Floy Henry. He’s lived in his mobile home along the street since 1984. Right now, the road is so narrow, school buses have to stop and let oncoming traffic pass at the Pride and Joy Daycare because they couldn’t get by otherwise. Justin Noles, who has lived in his house on Georgia Avenue for four months, said the road is too narrow for two vehicles to pass each other without one going onto the shoulder of the road. “It’s hard to meet someone on it,” Noles said. “And with the daycare on here, there’s a lot of traffic to meet.” His grandparents, Joyce and Roy Noles, who live next door, are torn. If the road is repaved and widened, people might drive faster, they said. “If they slow traffic down,” Joyce Noles said, “It would help a lot.” But South Cook, they say, needs the work desperately. The town applied for a Community Development Block Grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs in August. The Ranburne Town Council allocated $75,000 toward the town’s match for the grant. That’s more than the required 20 percent of the project’s cost, a move to improve the chances of Ranburne being awarded the money, council members said at the meeting. Now, they’re waiting. The grants are competitive, with many applicants each year. The grants are divided into pools for large cities, small cities and counties. Ranburne, with a population of 409, applied for the small cities grant. There were 50 applicants for the grant, more than usual, said Shabbir Oria, CDBG manager for the department. “It’s a little more competitive this year,” Oira said. The department is still reviewing applications, and winners might not be announced until November, he said. The department considers factors such as community need, cost efficiency, the number of people the project would benefit and the effect of the project. It’s a complicated process, he said. For instance, Oira said one town might want to install larger pipes to increase water pressure to 100 people; another may want to install pipes that would deliver water to 30 people. In the first example more people would benefit, but in the second example, 30 residents getting city water for the first time would have a greater effect, he said. It’s a difficult decision every year, compounded by the fact that the department’s funding for the grants has gone down every year for the last 10, he said. Staff Writer Laura Camper 256-463-2872. On Twitter @ LCamper_Star.

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