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Change in muncipal court approved Some first time offenders will get second chance under new program The Jacksonville City Council on Monday established a new court

admit only non-violent offenders to the program, known as a pretrial diversion program, according to the ordinance that establishes the program. The document states offenders will also be charged to pay fees and adhere to

offenders a second chance.

The city judge and prosecutor will

order to complete the program and clear their record.

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“Some people need anger management,” said city prosecutor Richard Rhea, referring to the types “Some people need to do public service, some people just need to stay out of trouble for six months.”

that have been developed in Alabama since the Legislature passed a recent law that provided the framework for such programs. Earlier this year the Legislature passed two bills that allow pretrial diversion programs, one allow the state’s district attorneys to establish

other municipal court programs like it

City gets new senior program coordinator Andrea Morris has worked with program for five years

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Kitty Stone Elementary kindergartners studied about the first Thanksgiving recently and were treated to a Thanksgiving feast. ABOVE: Daemian Waldrop, Jayde Gamble, Olie Lafferty and Brandon Berg, donned in traditional attire, enjoy the festivities. Thanksgiving reminds us of our many blessings. Have a happy Thanksgiving. Being thankful every day should become a daily habit. See more photos page 14.

Andrea Morris was named senior adult program coordinator for the city last week. Morris has worked with the program for the past five years and has been senior assistant for a year.

In her new administrative position, she is responsible for supervising, operating and evaluating different programs as well as planning and MORRIS initiating new programs. She will serve as a liaison between participants, volunteers and the advisory council. She will

Christmas musical set for December at McClellan Rated G for family entertainment

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Former Jacksonville State University professor Eric Traynor and his former student Cody Harrell have formed a production company, the Cheaha Acting Company, with the first production, “How the Buckner Family Saved Christmas,” set for December.

Traynor taught drama at JSU from 2006-13. After graduating from Jacksonville High School in 1982, he received a bachelor’s of arts in drama from JSU in 1986, then went on to get

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Cody Harrell, front and Eric Traynor.

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a master’s of fine arts at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro.

After living in Chicago and Los Angeles, Traynor started a theater company in Greensboro, The Story Book Theater, which produced musical plays from 1994-2006.

During the seven years he taught at JSU, his musical plays, written especially to entertain children, were performed during the summers.

Harrell received a degree in music with a minor in theater from JSU in May. The first year he was in Traynor’s class didn’t go well for either of them.

Harrell takes responsibility for that.

He seldom attended Traynor’s class or any other class.

“My first interaction with Eric was as a freshman at JSU,” said Harrell.

“I was registered for his acting class, which I failed my first year in college.

It happens when you stop showing up. Eric said I was one of the most talented students in his class, when I chose to come.”

Harrell said he was one of those students just not ready for college.

“In my sophomore year, I got my butt in gear and things picked up,” he said. “I was consistently in class

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Jacksonville State University gives thanks

By Heather Greene, a graduate assistant in the Office of Public Relations As the holidays approach and we are reminded of how blessed we are, we are prompted to find ways to give back to our community. Many clubs and organizations on the JSU campus are organizing projects to help others during this holiday season.

On November 19, 2013, the JSU SGA (Student Government Association) sponsored the Organizational Council Potluck Dinner, which was a great way for students to get together and enjoy fellowship over a home cooked meal, as they communicated their philanthropic plans.

The SGA is gearing up for their annual JSU in Lights event held at Dr. and Mrs. Meehan’s home. This annual project serves to officially usher in the Christmas season on JSU’s campus and participants are encouraged to bring a toy that will go to the Toys for Tots program.

“I feel that it is very important that we give back to the community,” states Jade Wagner, SGA president and a senior public relations major. “We as students tend to forget that there are other people who live in Jacksonville. It is important that we all reach out and step outside of our box a time or two to meet new people. Without the community support, JSU would not be as wonderful as it currently is.”

The JSU Circle K International (CKI) club, affiliated

with the Anniston Kiwanis Club, has been conducting their fourth annual Crayons for Kids drive, raising crayons and coloring books which they will deliver to Children’s Hospital in Birmingham in December.

This is an event that has gained campus-wide involvement over its short life. Last year, the club collected 1,169 boxes of crayons, a wagon, and numerous coloring books along with various other toys.

“I am definitely hoping that we exceed last year’s success,” says Jessica Arighi, president of CKI. “Circle K is filled with wonderful college students who have a heart for service. Service is one of the three tenets of Circle K International. We want to see the world be a better and brighter place one service project at a time.”

Arighi also explained that members of CKI are decorating Thanksgiving cards to be delivered to the residents of Jacksonville Health and Rehab.

The JSU History Club and Phi Alpha Theta (the history honor society) will be teaming up for their annual Guatemala Christmas Shoe Box program.

Dr. George Lauderbaugh, JSU history professor and contact person for the project explains that this drive is affiliated with the Alabama-Guatemala Partners of the Americas, which is a civic organization that has been working to improve the human condition in Guatemala and to promote international understanding since 1967.

“The project is important because the children

who benefit from this project live in abject poverty,” states Dr. Lauderbaugh. “Schools in the rural areas of Guatemala and in the urban slums are lacking basic materials such as pencils, crayons, notebooks and other school supplies. Basic hygiene items that we take for granted are also in short supply, including soap, toothpaste and brushes, combs, washcloths etc.

Finally, a simple toy can brighten the day for a child in Guatemala. A ball, jacks, jump rope, puzzle or doll may be the only toy a child gets during the year.”

This service project is open to public participation and the clubs will be collecting boxes until December 7. For anyone wishing to participate, please contact Dr. Lauderbaugh at (256)-782-8044 or glauderb@jsu.edu.

Even our furry friends are being considered this holiday season, as the brothers of Kappa Alpha Order partnered with Zeta Tau Alpha to build a doghouse for a local humane society for the holidays.

Jade Wagner aptly states, “It seems like during the holidays everyone lets go of all the grudges and meanness that has built up throughout the year. It is a time for smiles and hugs. I love how you can feel the lightness in the air as people start to think of others more than themselves.”

For more information about any of these projects, contact the JSU Office of Public Relations at 256-7825636.

Rare job allows Bynum man chance to travel Recently, I enjoyed meeting John Cater, the father of Chloe Cater, one of my students. They live in Bynum. Cater is a man with an unusual job -- traveling the world as an expert mechanic who specializes in working on radial aircraft engines.

In order to learn more, I visited in the Cater home. Chloe sat nearby and studied her homework as her father told his story but not before she explained, “He really gets into this stuff.”

Cater, 67, told how demand for his work takes him throughout the United States and to exotic places such as Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Argentina, Guam, the Philippines, and, once, he flew to Greenland -the most memorable place he has been.

He said the radial engines, some of which have 3,700 units of horsepower and are as tall as 12 feet, were first built in the 1900s. The technology was used in both world wars. The radial engines are built with cylinders in a row around a crankcase.

Air, rather than liquid, is used to

Sherry Kughn Sherry-Go-Round cool the engines, which allows the aircraft to travel lighter.

Cater said the demand for his skills exists because some people collect and still fly antique aircraft. The average cost for one such airplane can be up to two million dollars, which means the high cost makes owners particular about choosing mechanics.

“They don’t let just any jackleg person work on them,” said Cater, who chuckled as he prepared a meal for his elderly father. “They don’t want anybody breaking their toys.”

Cater gets calls both day and night for his services. “I never know how these people find

me,” he said.

Cater talked more about the Greenland project. The place he went was only about 550 miles from the North Pole.

On that particular job, Cater was later mentioned on a Nova feature film, which can be seen on Youtube by searching for the words “Nova B-29 Frozen in Time.” (Be sure to see parts 1-3.)

The time is set in 1994 when Cater was asked to take the place of a sick member who had been on a team of men. Their goal was to rescue an abandoned B-29 bomber that had been used in World War II. Its name was Kee Bird, and it was the same type of aircraft that had dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

In 1947, the Kee Bird had developed problems in flight and had “belly-landed” while on a secret mission. The crew had been rescued, but the B-29 often sat encased in ice except during Greenland’s brief summer months. More than four

decades later, prior to 1994, an man named Darryl Greenamyer and a team of other enthusiasts worked on a plan to bring the Kee Bird back to the United States. The team arranged for supplies to be shipped then flown to Greenland where the bomber sat.

Cater worked on Kee Bird’s engines for seven weeks.

Ironically, after the project was complete and as the Kee Bird was taking off, a fire broke out in a fuel line and destroyed the entire plane. However, Cater never forgot the experience of working in a land where the cold was so dry and severe that the skin on his hands peeled off upon his return home.

Cater never realized he would experience such unusual events when he entered the military.

“When I went into the Navy in 1964, I told them I wanted something I could use when I got out of service,” he said.

The Navy trained him to work on aircraft, but he didn’t stop there. When his service ended in 1969, he used the GI Bill to

attend the Alabama Institute of Aviation Technology in Ozark where he became certified to work on civilian aircraft. Later, he obtained the Air Frame and Power Plant license, which gave him the highest training available for aircraft mechanics.

Cater worked at various jobs and moved around until he found himself in South Texas where he met his wife, Crisilda.

They started their family there, where older daughter Circe was born. Later, in 1999, the family moved to Calhoun County to be closer his parents. His mother has since died.

Cater worked on airplanes until 2004 when a decline in the industry due to the 9-11 attack in New York City led him to seek work at Southwire in Heflin. Now, though, the industry is revived. Cater is back to working on radial engines – a job he loves.

“I love the money, working on the old airplanes, and seeing unique places,” he said.

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There have been some interesting races this year The political spotlight has been focused on Mobile for most of Steve this year. They had a historical and sensational Flowers mayor’s race that ended in early fall. It resulted in a new mayor, Sandy Stimpson. Incumbent mayor Sam Jones lost to Inside The Statehouse Stimpson after eight years in office.

Although mayors do not run under partisan labels, it was a classic Republican versus Democrat race. Stimpson is a wealthy white businessman. Mayor Jones is the classic African American Democratic politician. Both men are in their 60s and have been successful in their careers. Stimpson will approach running the port city in an open and businesslike fashion. He defeated Jones with a plan that always works in politics. He outspent him and, more importantly, he outworked him.

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Politicos who watched the race said they had never seen a better run campaign nor seen a candidate stay on message as well as Stimpson. They say he worked harder than any candidate in Mobile mayoral political history. He probably wore out about a dozen pairs of Gucci shoe loafers walking the streets of Mobile shaking hands. Stimpson would make an excellent candidate for governor in the future. However, it has been suggested he probably will never undertake that mission because he loves Mobile and his family too much. Most of his children and grandchildren live close to him in Mobile.

As if the mayoral race was not entertaining political theater enough, we had a race for an open congressional seat to watch in coastal Alabama. Jo Bonner’s retirement from congress left his seat open for a political fray. There was a bevy of candidates seeking the open congressional seat.

Bradley Byrne began as the obvious frontrunner and man to beat and he emerged as the victor after a long primary and tumultuous runoff. Bradley will go to Washington as a freshman congressman and will follow in the footsteps of Frank Boykin, Jack Edwards, Sonny Callahan, and Bonner.

The race was interesting. Byrne always had the money, organization and establishment endorsements.

As mentioned, there was a large field of candidates seeking the seat. Therefore, it was obvious that there would be a runoff. Not surprisingly the evangelical candidate, Dean Young, who was endorsed by Roy Moore, emerged as Byrne’s runoff opponent.

The runoff became very contentious and received national attention. Observers statewide and nationwide were watching the race because of the schism that has evolved within the Republican Party ranks. Byrne was the establishment candidate. Young was the reactionary Tea Party evangelical candidate. National Party leaders say this rift will continue to play out across the country in the 2014 election cycle.

Byrne, who is a lawyer, former state senator and former chancellor of Alabama’s two-year college system, defeated Young by only 3,600 votes. Byrne prevailed by a 52.5 to 47.5 percent margin. The runoff became so bitter that Young has refused to endorse Bryne in the perfunctory general election against a Democrat. “This party is deeply divided. It is as wide as the Grand Canyon and as deep as the ocean,” said Jonathan Gray, Young’s campaign consultant.

Bryne won his victory in the upper income enclaves of Mobile and Baldwin counties. Young received most of his votes in the rural areas of the district. Young lost his own precinct in Orange Beach. Bryne’s campaign

strategists attributed his victory to a sophisticated, get out the vote operation. They boasted of having 18,000 door knocks and 50,000 live volunteer calls.

Indeed, they may be right. Both sides must have knocked on a lot of doors because the runoff drew 20,000 additional voters to the polls, more than the first round of voting on September 24th when nine candidates were on the ballot. This 40 percent increase and turnout is unprecedented in a special election runoff. Both these South Alabama races exhibit the cardinal rule in Alabama politics. Although a lot has changed politically with sophisticated computer technology, money and hard work still prevail.

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Community Capsule • Christmas in Jacksonville The city will open the Christmas season on Dec. 2 with events on the square and at Jacksonville State University. JSU in Lights will open at 5 p.m. when Christmas lights will be turned on. The ceremony will continue with a reception from 4-5:30 p.m. at the president’s home on campus. Everyone is asked to bring an unwrapped gift for a boy or girl ages 5-10. That night at 6, there will be a tree lighting ceremony on the square, with performances by the Kitty Stone Singers and Band and the Community Choir and Band. The Christmas parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5 in the Winn-Dixie parking lot.

• The J.O.Y. Quilt Guild will meet Thursday, December 5 at 9.30 a.m. in the FMC of the First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville. Visitors are welcome.

• Chief Ladiga Half Marathon: The Chief Ladiga Half Marathon (13.1 miles, from Piedmont to Jacksonville) will be at 8 a.m. Dec. 7. Pre-registration is $20 on or before Nov. 27 and $25 after Nov. 27. Registration fee is $18 for members of the Anniston Runners Club. Registration forms can be picked up at the community center or visit the center’s website at www.jacksonvillerecreation.com • The Calhoun County Community Band meets every Tuesday night at 6:30 at the Jacksonville High School band room.

• 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.

• 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 one’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.

• “I Have to Get Some Things Off My Chest,” can be purchased for $15 (including tax) by mailing a check to P. O. Box 572, PiedBenjamin 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-a-word, lubricant eye drops, gum and peppermints, soft toothbrushes, queasy drops, lotion, neck wrap or hydrating socks.

• The Jacksonville Farmers Market is open. Buy Fresh, Buy Local. The seasonal market draws in farmers, bakers, artisans and local producers of everything from honey and fresh vegetables to home canned goods, artisan breads, herbs, goat soap, through Nov. 23. The market is in the pocket park behind Roma’s on the square. VISA/ MC/Debit/EBT and Senior Farmers Market Nutritional Vouchers are accepted.

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Thursday at the shop, 402 Pelham Rd., N., by Subway.

• 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 therapeutic yoga classes. Contact Aubrey Crossen at 689-2580 or jsu9517k@jsu.edu for more information.

• 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.

• 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.

• The Jacksonville Aspiring Writers Group 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 256-499-2182 for more information.

• Alcoholics Anonymous meets at noon each Thursday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 400 Chinabee Ave., just off the square. Call 847-0909.

• A Narcotics Anonymous group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First United Methodist Church behind McDonald’s. For more information, call Pearl Williams at 435-4881.

• 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.

• , 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.

• 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.

• 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 3108961.

• 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.

COUNCIL: Program will help isolated incidents from scarring permanent records From page 1 the programs and another applied to the state’s municipal courts.

Calhoun County District Attorney Brian McVeigh said a pretrial diversion program opened in response to the new law on Nov. 1.

Such pretrial programs are developed to give people the opportunity to keep an isolated incident from scarring their permanent record, said Barry Matson, Chief Deputy Director of the Alabama District Attorney’s Association. It was also intended, he said,

to ensure people were given the opportunity to clear their records based on a certain standard of criteria set by a program and the law.

Matson said both laws also require the programs to use a new database that tracks each person who has been admitted into a pretrial program. The database, developed by the District Attorney’s Association, gives authorities for the first time the chance to track offenders to be certain that are admitted into pretrial diversion programs in more than one district.

“That’s the jewel of this,” he said.

Matson said the database will help authorities determine whether offenders should eligible for local pretrial diversion programs and it will keep repeat offenders from being admitted into them.

The difference between the bill written for district attorneys, which he helped draft, and the one drafted for municipalities is detail. The law that applies to district attorneys specifies how much money each participant will have to pay to enter the program, it specifies which offenders are eligible to participate in the program and what they’ll be expected to do to

clear their records.

The local bill gives the city more discretion to determine those things, he said.

“I think what the city council does is important,” said Matson, speaking generally. “That is something that needs to be watched.”

Watson said the city programs should outline which offenders will be admitted, what steps they’ll have to take to complete the program, how much they will have to pay and where the money collected from the program will go.

In addition, he said, it’s important that each program have a mech-

anism built in to ensure people aren’t excluded from the programs based on income.

The Jacksonville ordinance specifies that offenders may apply to the program, and adds that whether they are admitted depends upon the discretion of the municipal court judge and the city prosecutor. It also excludes violent offenders, without the express written consent of the victim.

The city ordinance lists which reasons a city prosecutor may con-

sider an offender for the program.

They include police approval, admission of guilt and a number of other considerations.

It also provides loose guidelines for the types of requirements a participant may have to meet. They include paying restitution for theft, taking GED classes and a list of other items that may be applied to participants depending on their crime and personal circumstances.

It states application fees will range between $300 and $500.

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Police Nov. 19 • Third degree theft of property reported in the 1600 block of Pelham Road South.

• Domestic violence by strangulation reported in the 300 block of Nisbet Street Northwest.

Nov. 21 • Third degree burglary reported in 1000 block of Alexandria Road Southwest.

Nov. 22 • Third degree burglary reported in the 400 block of Madison Avenue

Northwest.

• Unruly gathering reported in the 900 block of Mitchell Drive Southwest.

• Third degree theft of property reported in the 1600 block of Pelham Road South.

• Third degree theft of property reported in the 1600 block of Pelham Road South. and vehicle damage reported at the intersection of Pelham Road South/ Hollingsworth Street.

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tic violence reported in the 1100 block of Carrie Court.

Nov. 23 • First degree robbery reported at the intersection of Spring Avenue/Mountain Street Northwest.

• Third degree burglary reported in the 100 block of 8th Avenue Northeast.

Nov. 24 • Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle reported in the 800 block of 3rd Avenue Northeast.

• Third degree theft of property and unlawful

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Arrests Nov. 19 Clifton Lewis Edwards: harassment Lemont Untez Evans: possession of marijuana (second degree); possession of drug paraphernalia Nov. 20 William T. Sargent: probation violation (3X) Nov. 22 Roger Dale Clemment: assault (second degree)

Brandon Lamar Wilson: domestic menacing Nathan Gallagher Burns: minor in possession/ consumption of alcohol Christie Brown Lowman: shoplifting Vickie Mallard: theft of property (third degree) Nov. 23 Byron Scott McLeod: unauthorized use of a vehicle

breaking and entering a vehicle reported in the 1500 block of Monticello Place Southwest.

• Third degree theft of property reported in the 700 block of Pelham Road South.

• Third degree domestic violence reported in the 2500 block of Roy Webb Road.

Nov. 25 • First degree rape reported in the 7000 block of Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway.

Jimmy Franklin Fox Jr.: probation violation Nov. 24 Thomas Louis Parker III: possession of marijuana; possession of concealed weapon without a permit Michael Cryle Garmon: possession of marijuana (second degree); possession of drug paraphernalia

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Tanya Satcher will adopt a grandparent for Christmas Mary Kay sales director never knew her own grandparents MARGARET ANDERSON Journal Correspondent

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anya Harden Satcher, sales director for Mary Kay Cosmetics, never knew her grandparents. She wishes she had. She’s found a couple of ways though, to bring grandparents into her life.

At her church, United Christian in Gadsden, Tanya works in the nursing home ministry. This allows her to come in contact and help many of the church’s grandparents.

This Christmas, as a consultant with Mary Kay Cosmetics, she’s doing a community outreach program, Adopt-a-Grandparent, for the holidays. Tanya and her sales unit are working with several nursing homes in the area. They’re asking individuals and business to adopt a grandparent for Christmas.

“You can adopt one resident for $15,” she said. “A receipt will be provided for tax deduction purposes.”

Tanya will take gifts, including Mary Kay products as well as a seasonal gifts, to area nursing homes.

“The gifts will all have beautiful packaging for both the ladies and gentlemen,” she said. “Our goal this year is to adopt 1000 residents. I tell everyone all the time that people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. That’s a Mary Kay saying.”

Tanya reminds everyone that many seniors are forgotten during the holidays and. for some, this is the only gift, or one of a few gifts, they will receive. She said she’s overwhelmed by the positive response from the community in years past and welcomes everyone’s participation this year.

She asks everyone to respond by Dec. 6 and to call his or her personal Mary Kay representative for more information.

Tanya was born in Muscle Shoals. After graduating from Colvert County High School in Leighton, she moved here to attend Jacksonville State University in 1989. She met her husband, Kenneth, on a blind date after she moved here. They’ve been married 18 years. Kenneth works at Honda.

Their children, Kenya 17, Kenneth 14 and Kenon 12, attend Jacksonville High School.

Tanya began working for Mary Kay Cosmetics 15 years ago, when she wanted to find a job that would help her pay off some of her student debt. She has a major in social work and a master’s in counseling from JSU and worked

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Mary Kay sales director Tanya Satcher and Jacksonville Health and Rehab resident Margaret Stedham talk about their plans for the Christmas holidays. Mrs. Stedham will spend Christmas with her family, while Tanya will adopt a grandparent and spend time with her family. in that field for 10 years.

“Once I began working with Mary Kay, I wanted to stay with it,” she said. “I love people and I love empowering women.”

Her job allows her flexibility so that she can attend her children’s sports activities and school events.

“I can go to football games, field trips and doctors’ appointments,” she said. “I can work around my family, and that’s one of the things I love about my job.”

She and Kenneth are in charge of the marriage ministries at their church.

“It’s awesome to be able to help marriages be strong,”

she said. “We set up marriage enrichment classes and have fellowship banquets. Our theme is living our vows for life, and we try to teach and help other couples do that.”

Tanya’s mother, Bobbie Nelson, lives in Jacksonville.

She will be one of 26 guests at Tanya’s home for Thanksgiving.

Tanya’s cooking specialty is cakes.

“I’m very proud of the ones I make,” she said “When people eat them, they always ask me how to make them.”

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RECIPES CARAMEL WHITE VELVET BUTTER CAKE 4 oz. egg whites, room temperature 1 cup whole milk, divided, room temperature 2 1/4 t. vanilla 3 cups sifted cake flour 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 Tbs + 1 t. baking powder 12 T. unsalted butter-room temperature 1/4 t. kosher salt (my addition) In a mixer, combine all the dry ingredients, and mix for about 30 seconds. Add the butter and mix until the flour gets crumbly. Stir in 1/4 cup of the milk and bring the speed to medium high and beat for about 30 seconds. In a bowl, stir together the egg whites, milk and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients in 3 additions, scraping down the sides and beating for about 20 seconds after each addition. Do not over mix, but make sure it is all incorporated.

Pour into 2-7” cake tins, which you have parchment lined and greased. smooth the batter and bake in a preheated 350 oven for about 35 minutes. Bake until a tester comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn over onto cooling rack and allow to cool completely. Slice each round into two horizontally to make 4 layers total.

BUTTERFINGER PIE 6 (2 1/8 oz.) butterfinger candy bars, crushed 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese 1 (12 oz.) carton Cool Whip 1 graham cracker crust Mix first three ingredients together. Put it in pie crust. Chill.

Caramel Icing 2 cups light brown sugar 1 stick unsalted butter 1/3 cup whole milk 2 T. real maple syrup 1/4 t. kosher salt

CINNAMON ROLL CAKE 3 cups flour ¼ t. salt 1 cup sugar 4 t. baking powder 1 ½ cups milk

1 t. vanilla extract 3 cups confectioner’s sugar 1 cup chopped toasted pecans Bring brown sugar, butter, milk, maple syrup and salt to a simmer. Simmer just until the sugar is no longer grainy, don’t let it boil. Remove from heat and add vanilla, stirring constantly. Allow to cool just slightly so that it isn’t scorching hot, but nicely warm. Whisk in powdered sugar.

You have to work fast, this will set up rather quickly. Pour icing on each layer as you stack it. You don’t want it to completely pour over the sides, but it can drip over without issue. Once all the layers are set, pour the remaining icing over the top using a ladle. use the bottom of the ladle to coax the icing over the sides to cover completely. Sprinkle pecans on top

2 eggs 2 t. vanilla ½ cup butter (melted) Topping 1 c. butter, softened 1 c. brown sugar 2 T. flour 1 T. cinnamon Glaze 2 c. powdered sugar 5 T. milk 1 t. vanilla Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 glass baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside. In an electric or stand mixer add the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Once combined well, slowly stir in the melted butter. Pour into the prepared 9×13 baking pan.

FOR TOPPING: In a large bowl, mix the 2 sticks of butter, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon together until well combined and creamy. Drop evenly over the batter by the tablespoonfuls and use a knife to marble/swirl through the cake. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or when a toothpick inserted near the center comes out nearly clean.

FOR GLAZE: In a medium bowl, mix the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla together with a whisk. Drizzle evenly over the warm cake. Serve warm or at room temperature.

GARDEN CLUB NEWS

JSU botanist speaks to club Dr. Jimmy Triplett talked about native plants Dr. Jimmy Triplett, a botanist at Jacksonville State University, spoke to members of the Jacksonville Garden Club Nov. 13 at the Community Center. Dr. Triplett, who is interested in taxonomy and phylogenetics presented a program about native plants in the Jacksonville area.

His slide show was a quiz. Members were asked to identify the plants shown.

They did well in identifying flowering plants but need to learn more about other natives. His presentation was educational and challenging.

Other members attending were Mary Andrews, Doris Baucom, Susan DiBiase, Klaus Duncan, Sandra Kelly, Cindii Mitchell, Carolyn Patton, Linda Schiff, Constance Sims, Dan Spector, Sheila Webb, Lucy Morris, and Yun Prater.

RIGHT: Dr. Jimmy Triplett, who teaches botany at Jacksonville State University, spoke to the Jacksonville Garden Club recently. Dr. Triplett is interested in phylogenetics and taxonomy. He spoke on native plants.

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Walgreens will help disabled vets for Christmas Raffles set for Dec. 5 Walgreens of Jacksonville, 311 Pelham Rd. S., will help Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Dec. 5. Walgreens is asking for donations of gift cards, services, products or

meal certificates to be used in raffles to help raise money for the Anniston and Piedmont chapters of the DAV. Hot dogs, drinks and other snacks will be for sell in the store, with proceeds going toward the DAV. A goal of $2000 is set.

Those who can’t donate are asked to visit the store between 4-8 p.m. and enter the raffles or buy some homemade snacks while enjoying the Christmas parade.

Call Buddy Jones at Walgreens at 782-1502 for more information.

JACKSONVILLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY WINNERS

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The Student Government Association at Jacksonville Christian Academy sponsored a food drive for the Jacksonville Christian Outreach Center in October. Classes competed to collect the most food. Classes in K-4 won the elementary challenge, and the sophomore class won the high school challenge. Above (right) are some of the students who won the elementary challenge. In the right photo, members of the sophomore class show some of the food they collected.

Engagement announced

Molly Easter and Brody Thomas

Steve and Sharon Easter of Woodland announce the engagement of their daughter, Molly Carol Easter, to Brody Lee Thomas, son of the Rev. Tim and Lynn Thomas, of Anniston.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Frank and Judy Campbell of Woodland and James and Denise Easter of Mount Airy, N.C. Miss Easter is a graduate of Jacksonville State University. She is employed by Chambers County Board of Education.

The prospective groom is the grandson of Elise Young of Anniston and the late Troy L. Young and George and Martha Thomas of Anniston.

Mr. Thomas is a graduate of Wellborn High School and is pursuing a degree. He is employed

by Buster Miles Ford and Chevrolet.

The wedding will be 3 p.m. Dec. 28, 2013, at the Michael Wedding Barn.

JHS Drama presents ‘Wind in theWillows’ Come and join the Jacksonville High School Drama Department on December 6 and 7 for its performance of Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows adapted for the stage by Joseph Baldwin .This whimsical and imaginative retelling of the classic children’s book, Toad’s Wild Ride is a classic that the whole family will enjoy.

Directed by JHS Drama Department’s seniors, Devin Carter, Katie Cline, Ariel Hosmer, Dylan Hurst, and Alyce Sparrowhawk, this delightful story will thrill children and adults alike.

The famous English country gentleman, Mr. Toad (played by Devin Carter) of Toad Hall, car and promptly falls uncontrollably in love with motoring, so he buys a car which he crashes.

Another car is bought, followed by another crash,

and another, and another.

For, once at the throttle, Toad in his goggles and duster is a man possessed.

His friends Mrs. Otter (Katie Cline), Mr. Badger (Noah Davis), Mr. Rat (Eric Cline) and Mr. Mole (Dylan Hurst), try to stop him. They seize his checkbook, but Toad just buys on credit and cracks up again. Soon Toad is ruled off the road. Then he steals a car! For this he’s sent to jail for 20 years, but soon he’s free again, for the jailer’s daughter adores Toad for his charm and dash, and helps him escape dressed as a washerwomen.

A wildly entertaining, must see show! You do not want to miss out on this one! Performances are on December 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. in the Jacksonville High School auditorium.

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Pearl Williams shows a plaque to Jacksonville State University ROTC cadets Emerald Pagett and Russell Dean. Williams presents several scholarships annually to ROTC cadets in memory of her late son, Maj. Dwayne Williams, who was killed in the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon. Pagett and Dean each received $1 000 scholarships. Williams extended her congratulations to Pagett and Dean.

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Jacksonville firemen help those going through chemo

RIGHT: Jacksonville firemen recently helped Venecia Butler with her collection of items for comfort bags that she presents to chemo patients.

From left are engineer/ driver, Chris Kennedy, assistant chief Chris Roberts, Butler, Local 3948 president David Bell, Butler‘s sister Randa Carroll, Lt. Barry Bowen and firefighter Kyle Glover.

Comfort bags will go to cancer patients When they weren’t protecting the public in October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Jacksonville firefighters were out selling t-shirts to benefit Venecia’s Foundation.

Venecia Butler of Piedmont has gone through cancer four times. The firemen raised $732 to help purchase items to fill comfort bags for those who are going through chemo.

David Bell, president of Jacksonville Professional Firefighters Association Local 3948, said he and his fellow firemen like to help their town.

“We want to become more active in our community and pay it forward,” he said.

“It’s an extension of what we already do.

We work in Jacksonville, and many of us live here.”

Bell said it’s their job to protect citizens, but they want to do more.

Firefighters are conducting a canned food drive in conjunction with St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Cans of food can be

dropped off at the fire station or at the community center.

Last month firemen worked in the mill village, and they have some ideas for the spring.

Butler said there are still 150 cancer patients who haven’t received comfort bags.

“We’re making an effort to get them to these patients before Christmas,” she said.

Items for the bags can be dropped off in Piedmont at the rescue squad or at the office of Dr. Ben Ingram. Those in Jacksonville who would like to donate items can call Butler at 452-5145 or mail monetary donations to Venecia’s Foundation, P. O. Box 572, Piedmont 36272.

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FUN & GAMES WITH THE NEWS

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Andrea Morris, left, with Nita Jones. Jones along with Sylvia Childs decorated the Christmas tree at the Senior Center this year.

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also develop new recreation for senior citizens and gather information that is relative to the ages of the seniors who go to the center.

Morris said she’s overwhelmed and honored at the same time, and she’s looking forward to the new job and the challenges it will bring.

“I’ve always loved working with the seniors it to the fullest,” said. “To me, seniors are full of wisdom, and I enjoy doing things that will enhance and change their lives. I’m very grateful for this opportunity.”

Morris will supervise four employees, including an assistant.

Parks and recreation director Janis Burns said that Morris is an asset to the city.

“She has worked with the senior adults for several years,” said Burns. “She first

began as just a ‘helper’ for the program. She then was promoted to the senior assistant position. I was very pleased to see her name come from the civil service office as one of the top five candidates. I believe that she will do an outstanding job.”

One of the seniors who goes to the center, Florence McDonald, said she and other seniors were elated, shed tears and clapped when they learned that Morris has been named to head the program.

“She’s such a sweet, caring person who can show people love and make them feel like they’re special,” said McDonald. “We feel like they made the best choice for us.

It takes a special person to go in and work with seniors every day and try to make them happy and comfortable. Not everyone can do that.”

Morris is the daughter of Travis and Freida Morris. She has a brother, Travis Morris Jr.

MUSICAL: Begins on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.

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making all As and Bs, but my first year, I could have done so much better.”

While a student at JSU himself, Traynor started off in music. JSU English professor Steven Whitton suggested that he audition for a play, and Traynor was good enough to get the lead.

“I loved it so much, I stayed with it from then on.

I love writing music, and I’m continually working on new plays.”

He plays the piano and most woodwinds.

Here, as in Greensboro, Traynor said he and Harrell began Cheaha Acting Company to provided an opportunity for talented performers to work and make some money as actors.

“That’s one of my goals with the new company, is to pay the people who are working for us,” he said. “We’ll guarantee them a certain amount. If we do well with the box office, we’ll share some of that. We just want to bring people in and enjoy what we put on and have them come back.”

Traynor said he and Harrell have received a few donations to help them get started. They want to eventually be self-sufficient with the box office.

“We’re hoping to make it work,” he said.

“We’re keeping our fingers and toes crossed. I think our unique quality is that we’re going to do unique works. All of our work is unpublished. We take plays from anyone who wants to submit them to us. If we like it, we’ll put it up.”

Traynor said Cheaha Acting Company will focus mainly on intimate plays with smaller casts.

“How the Buckner Family Saved Christmas” is an original musical that is loosely based on “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Written by Traynor

15 years ago, it has been produced at The Barn Theater in Greensboro five times and is said to be the most requested show there.

Harrell said it’s unbelievable that, while he failed Traynor’s class, he’s now in partnership with him in a production company. Harrell is executive director and Traynor is artistic director.

It was Harrell who suggested the partnership.

“The idea first came up back in the spring, he said. “I was just a couple of weeks away from moving to North Carolina for three months to pursue a professional acting opportunity. I did go, but before I went, I called Eric and told him that when I got back we should start our own company.

His response was, ‘Yea, we should.’ And here we are now with actors hired, a venue locked in and rehearsals in progress.”

Harrell said he’s basically in charge of managing the business side of the company.

“As the artistic director, it falls to Eric to direct each of the shows we do and maintain the artistic integrity of our mission statement,” said Harrell.

The men said the play was written for families and is one that all ages will enjoy.

“Families in the area are going to fall in love with it very quickly,” said Harrell. “It will become part of people’s Christmas tradition around here.”

Traynor is the son of Sara Traynor of Jacksonville and the late Michael Traynor. Harrell’s parents, Eddie and Cassy Harrell, live in Oxford.

“How the Buckner Family Saved Christmas” will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 5-7 and Dec. 12-14 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at Foothill’s Theatre in the Buckner Event Plaza at McClellan. It is rated G. Call 7709571 for reservations.

Contact Margaret at pollya922@gmail.com

International students speak to Inter-Se Study Club Students from the International House, Jennifer Nad of German and Lara Lubiensky from Austria were the guest speakers at the November 19, 2013, meeting of the Inter-Se Study Club of Jacksonville. The meeting was held at the Alumni House, Jacksonville State University, with Maxine Rose and Linda Read serving as hostesses.

Jennifer Nad, the winner of the Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs International House Scholarship, spoke on her experiences as at the International School in Tuscaloosa, as well as her experiences at the International House at Jacksonville State University. She explained how she came to be in the United States with her family from Germany when her father was transferred to the Mercedes Benz plant. She is majoring in Early Childhood Development and plans to use the teaching of languages to young children in her classes.

Lara Lubiensky talked about her wish to attend college in America from a very early age. She was aided in living in the International House and attending JSU by one of her high school professors that had attended JSU and lived in the International House 20 years ago. She will be here for three years and is majoring in drama with a minor in music. Lara entertained the group with a lovely rendition of the vocal, “Edelweiss”.

Also, Lara explained some of the differences between Germany and Austria, such as Austrians are more laid back, all Austrian children are required to play an instrument or sing, and the differences in the pronunciation of words and use of words in their language.

Lubiensky talked about the wonderful experiences she had in America and at the International House, as well as her love for America.

Carolyn Brooks, Chairman of the Social Committee, announced that the Christmas Luncheon

would be held December 10 at 11:15 a.m. at the Classic on Noble.

Mary L. White, Chairman of Nominations and By Laws Committee, presented a proposed change to the By Laws to bring the local By Laws into line with the AFWC By Laws.

Ways and Means Committee Member and Treasurer, Constance Sims, discussed the proposed budget. She stated that all approved budgeted projects would be kept in Jacksonville.

Checks had been made to the JCOC, Jacksonville Public Library, and Meal on Wheels.

President Calvert asked that members consider who they would like to nominate for the Book of Golden Deeds.

Club members brought box tops for education, magazines for a senior citizen program and toiletries for Second Chance.

Mary L. White, stated that a slate of officers would need to be developed for 2013-2015.

It was decided that the club would continue the practice of individual members purchasing bags and filling them with items for the boys and girls at the Second Chance.

It was agreed that members would purchase their own bags, fill them, tag them as to whether for a boy or girl and indicate the age of the intended recipient. Club members will bring these bags to the February Meeting for delivery to Second Chance.

The club voted that club members would donate a small amount each month to honor members having birthdays in that month, and that the money collected would be donated to Heifers International.

Members attending were: Carolyn Brooks, Kenneith Calvert, Martha Dobson, Elaine Doyle, Eloise Moersch, Sonja Parris, Linda Read, Maxine Rose, Carolyn Sasser, Constance Sims, Margaret, Margaret Valine, Sandy Walker, Carol Ann Watson, and Mary White.

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JSU will host old foe in playoffs Jacksonville State was one of 24 teams selected for the 2013 NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Division I Football Championships and will host Samford Saturday at 7 p.m.

Jacksonville State is making its 14th appearance in NCAA post-season play and the fourth since joining the Ohio Valley Conference in 2003. JSU earned the OVC’s automatic bids in 2003 and 2004, while earning an at-large berth in 2010 to host its first Division I playoff game.

Jax State will be hosting Samford for the 46th time in school history, with the Gamecocks winning the last eight games in the series. The series is the oldest in Jacksonville State football history with the two teams first meeting in 1904.

Jacksonville State holds a slim 22-21-2 lead in the all-time series, but the Gamecocks lead the series 22-8-1 since the 1948 season and is 13-3 versus the Bulldogs at Burgess-Snow Field since that same season.

The Gamecocks were an at-large selection after finishing the season with a 9-3 overall record under first-year head coach Bill Clark. The nine wins tied for the most wins in school history for a first-year head coach, joining Jim Fuller’s 1977 squad who finished the regular-season 9-2.

Jacksonville State, ranked No. 20 in The Sports Network poll released just prior to

the NCAA selection show, will be hosting an NCAA playoff game for the 12th time and the second straight.

General admission tickets are $10 each or reserved tickets are $40, which includes access to the Club Level, a pregame meal and refreshments throughout the game.

The JSU Athletic Ticket Office will be open with extended hours this week, opening Sunday afternoon from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m., and Monday-Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., and 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday. The ticket office will be closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving. Fans can also purchase online at JSUGamecockSports. com, or call the Athletic Ticket Office at 256-782-8499.

The Gamecocks made it to the playoffs by ending the season by defeating Southeast Missouri State 42-34 before a crowd of 12,927 on Senior Day at Burgess-Snow Field.

The Gamecocks quickly put the disappointment of last week’s loss at No. 2 Eastern Illinois behind them by scoring on their first three possessions. DaMarcus James ran for three touchdowns as Jacksonville State raced to a 28-6 lead at halftime.

James finished with a career-high 206 yards on 35 carries, one of three Gamecock ball carriers with more than 100 yards against the OVC’s second-worst rush defense. Quarterback Eli Jenkins added

124 yards and Troymaine Pope had 102 on only six carries.

“What a great game that kid played.

He was unbelievable,” Clark said about James. “That sucker just keeps fighting and keeps fighting. If there’s a better one out there I want to see him. I love that kid because he comes and works every day with the right attitude.”

James extended his school record for rushing touchdowns in a season to 23, four more than Oscar Bonds’ previous record of 19 set in 2004, and set a new OVC mark, passing Eastern Kentucky’s Elroy Harris’ record of 21 set in 1988.

Jacksonville State piled up 587 total yards, including 440 on the ground.

The Gamecocks posted 5,244 yards of total offense in the 12 games, eclipsing the school record of 4,882 set in 1991. The 1991 record was set in 14 games.

Clark’s ninth win in his first season ties him with Jim Fuller (1977) for the most regular season wins by a first-year head coach in JSU history. Fuller went 9-2 in his first season at the Gamecocks’ helm, then won a pair of playoff games to finish 11-3 overall.

Pope finished off a pair of seven-play scoring drives in the second half with TD runs of 21 and 3 yards. The sophomore’s 3-yard scoring run gave Jacksonville State its biggest lead, 42-13, with 1:45 remain-

ing in the third quarter.

But the resilient Redhawks (3-9, 2-6) refused to fold in their season finale.

SEMO piled up 21 unanswered points in just over seven minutes to start the fourth quarter, closing the deficit to 42-34 with 7:41 to go.

SEMO had one last shot to pull even after Jacksonville State’s Griffin Thomas missed a 44-yard field goal attempt with 2:26 remaining.

Starting at their 29, the Redhawks moved downfield to JSU’s 15 in 12 plays, but backup quarterback Kyle Snyder’s 9-yard pass to Peter Lloyd on fourth down came up a yard short and the Gamecocks ran out the clock to preserve the victory.

“We played really great for a half,” Clark said. “It was still a good night and we’re glad to get out of here (with a win).”

Jacksonville State registered its most first-quarter points since 2009 as James scored on runs of 1 and 15 yards and Jenkins added a 7-yard TD in the game’s first 12 minutes.

James later added his third TD, an 8-yard run, to cap a 74-yard, 10-play JSU drive.

Thomas’ extra point made it 28-6 with 3:16 left before intermission.

SEMO’s offense racked up 463 total yards, with DeMichael Jackson netting 183 of their 410 rushing yards. Lewis Washington added 111 yards on 14 carries.

Gamecocks get first victory Junior Darion Rackley tied his career high with 27 points to help the Jacksonville State men’s basketball team overcome a slow start to pull away for the 85-61 victory over Dalton State on Friday afternoon at Pete Mathews Coliseum.

Rackley finished with 20 points in the first half to help JSU (1-5) overcome a slow start to claim the Gamecocks first victory of the season. He previously scored 27 points against Martin Methodist on December 11, 2012. Dalton State opened the game connecting on 5-of-7 from the 3-point line before finishing the game shooting just 7-of-22 from behind the arc to fall to 8-2 on the season.

Freshman Undra Mitchem set a new career-high with 17 points, 13 of which came in the second half while junior Grant White finished with 11 points. The Gamecocks finished the game shooting 26-of-47 from the field after going 16-of-24 from the field in the second half.

The Gamecocks will host Fort Valley State on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at noon.

Auburn 78, JSU 54

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Still in football mode? Three football players find the transition to basketball easy as they fight for the ball. From left, Sid Thurmond, Lucas Ford and Elijah Cunningham.

AUBURN - The Jacksonville State men’s basketball team got off to a slow start and never recovered when Auburn opened up an early lead and closed with a 78-54 win.

JSU got a double-double from junior D.J. Felder, whose first of his career came in the form of 16 points and 12 rebounds, both career highs. He was the only Gamecock to score in double figures and had over a third of his team’s 33 rebounds in the game.

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The great thing about making it to the playoffs for the Jacksonville football team was that it capped a great season for the Golden Eagles, the down side was for the basketball team who had to start the season with only two days in the gym for the complete team.

Jacksonville had to face Etowah with just two practices under their belts with the football players that had returned after being put out of the playoffs.

Jacksonville lost to Etowah 74-60. The next night the Golden Eagles took on Pleasant Valley and pulled out a 61-48 victory.

Jacksonville was down only 29-27 at the half to Etowah, but slowly started to lose steam in the second half allowing Etowah to pull away for the win.

Sophomore Cameron Horton led the Eagles with 19 points, six rebounds and five steals. Sid Thurmond added eight points; five assists while Lavontae LaCount, Savon Parker, Dakota Doss and Payton Sims all had six points.

Taye Ackles added three points.

Pleasant Valley erased a six-point Jacksonville lead to come back and tie up the game at 23-23 at the half.

Horton started out the third quarter with a 3-pointer and

after a basket by Thurmond the Eagles went up by four.

Raider Trey Phillips, who ended the game with 22 points, came down and drove the baseline on two consecutive drives down court to tie the game up at 28-28.

The game see-sawed back and forth until Jacksonville’s Cunningham went on a tear scoring five quick points and the Eagles were up 40-32 with 2:08 remaining in the third.

After a basket by Phillips, Horton hit his third 3-pointer of the quarter and Sims followed with another three for the Eagles.

Phillips finished the quarter out with two quick drives down the lane but the Eagles had taken a 46-37 lead.

While Cunningham had the hot hand for the Eagles in the third quarter it was Thurmond with a big spurt in the fourth.

The Raiders had managed to cut into the score 51-46 with 3:51 remaining before Thurmond hit a foul shot, made a three point play the old fashioned way then followed with another basket to put the Eagles back up by 10.

Thurmond finished the game with 18 points for the Eagles, 14 of those coming in the second half. Horton once again was high point for the Eagles with 19. Cunningham followed with 13, LaCount 5, Sims 3, Doss 2 and Ackles 1.

For Pleasant Valley, Phillips had 22, Lucas Ford 11, Dustin Andrews 9, and Hunter Carr, Samuel Prickett and Moore all had two points.

to Etowah, beat Lady Raiders

The Jacksonville Lady Eagles started out their basketball season with a loss to Etowah and a win over Pleasant Valley.

In their opening game against Etowah, the Lady Eagles were down 21-16 at the half. Etowah outscored the Lady Eagles in the third quarter 13-4 but Jacksonville rebounded with a big fourth quarter outscoring Etowah 23-15. It wasn’t enough though as Etowah pulled out the 49-43 win.

Dasia Kirksey led Jacksonville with 14 points and seven rebounds. Virginia Poe added 10 points; Angel Kidd 6, Darrien Martin 5, and Jasmine Easley and Brandi Canady added 4 points each.

The following night the Lady Eagles had little trouble

Poe led with 19 points, Kirksey added 14, Kidd 9, Destiny Easley and Jasmine Easley both had 6, Brandi Canady 4, and Darrien Martin had 3.

Jacksonville wins A-team championship The Jacksonville A Team won the Appalachian Youth Football League Black Division championship by defeating the Mountain Rams 13-12 on Saturday night at Titan Stadium in Gadsden.

The Golden Eagles (9-1) offense opened some fine holes all evening, allowing Rontarius Wiggins to score the Eagles’ first touchdown on a one yard run, and allowing Kyre Manor to run for the PAT. An aggressive Jacksonville defense shut out the Rams in the first half and allowed only one offensive touchdown in the second half.

The Rams’ defense returned a Jacksonville fumble for their second touchdown. Jacksonville scored the final touchdown on a 65 yard run by Wiggins to put the Eagles ahead for good. The stingy Eagles’ defense then kept the Rams out of the end zone to capture the first A Team championship for the Jacksonville youth football program.

Earlier in the day, the Jacksonville B Team and C

Team also played in their respective championship games. The B team (8-2 on the season) finished as runners-up after being defeated by Piedmont 6-7. The C Team (8-2 on the season) also finished as runners-up, falling to Cherokee County 7-20.

Members of the Jacksonville A Team include Omarion Adams, Rico Aguirre, Brody Bean, Jackson Burell, Parker Comisac, Brant Deerman, Sam Dingler, Joseph Francis, Eren Gaddis, KaMori Hall, Demetrius Hamilton, Jr., Hudson Harvey, Luke Jackson, Mekhi Jones, Radanis Kirksey, Jr., Cade Landers, Kyre Maynor, Jackson Moses, Christopher Nix, Samuel Nix, LaJuan Ragland, Keiondre “KJ” Robinson, Sean Robinson, Zakary Roney, Kenon Satcher, DeAndre Sigler, Carson Shivers, Tristen Thompson, Rontarius Wiggins, and Cederick “CJ” Woolverton. Coaches include Marc Comisac, Keith Robinson, Luke Jackson, Marty Bean, Josh Moses, Demetrius Hamilton, David Duhon and Kenny Satcher.

Lori Tippets

Pleasant Valley’s Bailey Turner drives past a Jacksonville defender.

Golden Eagles

Jacksonville

Blessing Dunn — Most Valuable Offensive Player Calhoun County Tournament

All County Tournament Team Ariel Diaz Halee Stallings

4A State Tournament Team Katie Neisler Blessing Dunn

Katie Neisler 4A State MVP Calhoun County Tournament MVP

First JHS Athletic Program to Win Three State Championships

38-14 Final Record

Calhoun County Champions 4A Area II Champions

Class 4A Elite Eight Championship

Jacksonville Golden Eagles

Lady Golden Eagles

Front row: L-R Back row: L-R Angel Kidd, Tamaria Mays, Blessing Dunn, Coach David Clark, Katie Neisler, Ariel Diaz, Mallory Patterson, Coach Derrick Wilson,

State Champions

2013 Name Courtney Bowden Kristen Aguilar Amber Quinn Darrien Martin Katie Neisler Breanna Hosch Blessing Dunn Halee Stallings Tamaria Mays Ashley Clingan Ashton Gaddy Mallory Patterson Ariel Diaz

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Record: 35-14 Colors: Blue/Gold Location: Jacksonville Superintendent: John Paul Campbell Principal: Rick Carter Athletic Director: Rick Carter Head Coach: David Clark Assistant Coaches: Amber Russell Derrick Wilson Final ASWA Rank: #2 Championships: 2007, 2008, 2013

Scorekeepers: Diane Hall, Amy Clingan Trainer: Shawn Seeger Manager: Angel Kidd

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18 Ball Play Road ....................................... $782,631.60 19 Old Downing Mill Road .........................$677,938.60 20 Alex-Jacksonville Hwy. ..........................$808,369.73 21 Railroad Drive .......................................$340,996.92 22 Ingram Wells Road ...............................$882,434.22 23 Brown Bridge (Big) .............................$1,093,810.00 24 Rainbow Drive .......................................$275,000.00 25 Peeks Hill Road (Small) ........................$409,230.00 26 Weatherbrook Lane .............................. $141,231.00 27 Stitts Road ............................................$153,269.00 28 Lynne Drive ............................................. $85,542.95 29 Eulaton Pike Road ................................ $322,532.11 30 Old Broadwell Mill .................................$365,000.00 31 Prickett Trail .......................................$1,275,000.00 32 Alex-Wellington Road ............................$335,000.00 33 Scott Lane .............................................$265,966.00

34 Old Piedmont-Gadsden ........................$212,023.00 35 Wellington Drive ....................................$420,000.00 36 Wilson Mine Road ................................. $181,464.00 37 Hanks Road North ................................ $117,818.00 38 Six Foot Road ........................................$150,000.00 39 Possum Trot Road ................................. $297,780.00 40 Ranch Road ......................................... $814,642.00 41 Choctaw Street .....................................$759,360.00 42 Grayton Road .....................................$1,385,240.00 43 Verbon George Road ............................$959,440.00 44 Wellington Road .................................... $378,520.00 45 Gilbert’s Ferry Road .............................$849,400.00 46 Brown Bridge Road(Truss) ................ $1,298,008.00 47 Steinburg Road ..................................$1,677,520.00 TOTAL ....................................................$23,476,052.15

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KIWANIS NEWS

JHS teacher named Outstanding Educator Club recognizes Seth Taylor

MARGARET ANDERSON Journal Correspondent Former Key Club member Seth Taylor was named Educator of the Month for November by the Kiwanis Club. The local club, as well as other Kiwanis clubs, sponsors Key clubs in schools throughout the nation.

Taylor received the award Wednesday at Jacksonville High School where he teaches 9th and 10th grade geometry classes.

Taylor himself was a four-year member of the Key Club -- two years in middle school and two years in high school. He remembers those years as being beneficial and helping him in a number of areas. He said that experience helped broaden his high school years.

Taylor said he enjoyed doing anything service oriented then and he continues to do so.

He said being recognized by the Kiwanis Club in this way was a surprise, yet special occasion for him. “It’s not anything that I anticipated or even tough of, but it was definitely a very

pleasant surprise,� he said. “There are many good educators out there who are equally deserving. I’m grateful and honored to be selected.�

Taylor was born in Alexander City and graduated from Benjamin Russell High School there. He went on to receive a degree in economics from Auburn University-Montgomery. He worked seven years at Russell Corporation in Alexander City before realizing that he wanted to be a teacher. “I definitely can say that it was a calling that brought me to education,� he said. “The Lord has blessed me to be able to do certain things, and I’m happy that teaching is one of them.�

Taylor and his wife, the former Anna Morris, who teaches biology at Donoho, live in Anniston. Their children are Callee, 5, and Reid, 4 months. Anna is a Jacksonville native and is the daughter of David and Sue Morris.

This is Taylor’s second year to teach at JHS. He previously taught at Munford Middle School and B. B. Comer High School in Talladega County.

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JHS principal Rick Carter (left) looks on as Kiwanian Steve Smith presents Educator of the Month Seth Taylor a check and plaque.

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Default having been made in the terms of that mortgage executed on October 31, 2008 by Larry Wayne Maxwell, unmarried and Mary M. Phillips, unmarried, to EvaBank, which said mortgage is recorded in Book MORT 4524, Page 820 in the Probate Office of Calhoun County, Alabama, and default continuing, and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the following described property will be sold at public outcry, for cash, to the highest bidder, in front of the Courthouse door of said County, in Anniston, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on December 10, 2013: 1.50 acres situated in the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 2,

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and the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 11, all in Township 13 South, Range 7 East in Calhoun County, Alabama and being described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 2, Township 13 South, Range 7 East being a common corner with the Northwest corner of Section 11; Thence South 65 degrees 07 minutes and 25 seconds East 155.39 feet to the point of beginning of the hereafter described property; Thence continue South 65 degrees 07 minutes and 25 seconds East 64.18 feet to an existing iron; Thence South 28 degrees 14 minutes and 16 seconds East 46.84 feet to an existing iron; Thence South 06 degrees 26 minutes and 14 seconds East 140.94 feet to an existing iron at the Western right of way line of the New Liberty Road; Thence North 31 degrees 18 minutes and 57 seconds East along said road 168.59 feet; Thence North 38 degrees 14 minutes and 32 seconds East along said road 46.45 feet; Thence North 51 degrees 43 minutes and 38 seconds East along said road 133.66 feet to a point in a driveway; Thence North 47 degrees 46 minutes and 11 seconds East along said road 40.91 feet; Thence North 44 degrees 09 minutes and 26 seconds West 229.47 feet; Thence South 41 degrees 13 minutes and 12 seconds West 132.08 feet to an existing iron; Thence South 34 degrees 19 minutes and 46 seconds West 178.92 feet to the point of beginning. Situated, lying and being in Calhoun County, Alabama.

Said sale is made for the purpose of paying the mortgage debt and cost of foreclosure.

EvaBank, Mortgagee Dewayne N. Morris Attorney for Mortgagee 2131 Third Avenue North Birmingham, Alabama 35203 The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL November 19, 26, December 3, 2013

Notice

Notice is hereby given that on November 19, 2013 the City Council of the City Jacksonville, Alabama adopted Ordinance O-556-14 “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SUBSECTIONS AND SECTIONS 14-1 THRU 14-45 AND 7-135, AMENDING SECTIONS AND SUBSECTIONS 7-3, 7-22, 7-23 AND CREATING SECTION 7-27 (FORMERLY SECTION 14-44) OF THE “CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ALABAMA”AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF PRIVILEGE LICENSE TAXES AND FEES FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF ENGAGING IN BUSINESSES, TRADES OR PROFESSIONS WITHIN THE CITY AND ITS JURISDICTION, PROVIDING FOR THE CLASSIFICATION AND CATEGORIZATION OF SUCH BUSINESSES AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION THEREOF” effective upon publication of this summary. The Ordinance affects the categorization of each business by its NAICS code and the corresponding license fee schedule assigned for each business activity.

Other administrative aspects of the City’s licensing process and definitions were also updated and consolidated in Chapter 7 of City Code. A copy of the full ordinance may be obtained from the office of the City Clerk during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Jacksonville City Hall located at 320 Church Ave. SE Jacksonville, AL 36265. This synopsis is published in accordance with Section 11-45-8 of the Code of Alabama as amended by Act 2011-618.

Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL November 26, 2013

NOTICE OF SALE

CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 29361 Pursuant to that certain Order Authorizing Sale of Real Property entered in the above-referenced case, the undersigned Attorney for the Administrator of the Estate of Louise B. Ramsey, shall offer for sale to the highest bidder, for cash, the following described real estate, to-wit: Sec. 06, Township 16 South, Range 08 East, J M Wainwright Replat Block 46, Lot 5, Anniston, Alabama, Sec. 6, Township 16, Range 8, West Anniston Land Company as shown on Plat Book/Page: K36. Said property being more particularly described in Deed Book 1273, page 30, records of the Probate Office of Calhoun County, Alabama. The address of said property is 2213 McDaniel Avenue, Anniston, Alabama.

Said property subject to taxes for the current year, easements of record, easements as located, and restrictions, encumbrances, judgments, and liens of record, if any.

No Certification of Title: The Petitioner makes no claim as to the chain of title to the properties described above or the correctness of the descriptions.

The descriptions were obtained from the public records of Calhoun County, Alabama, without the benefit of a title examination.

Sealed Bids will be received by the undersigned at the Probate Office of Calhoun County, Alabama, 1702 Noble Street, Ste.

102, Anniston, Alabama, on the 18th day of December, 2013, at 9:00 a.m.

All BIDS are subject to approval by the Probate Judge of Calhoun County, Alabama.

WESLEY M. FRYE, Attorney for Carolyn Beck, Administrator of the Estate of Louise B. Ramsey, deceased Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL November 19, 26, December 3, 2013

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31787 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NELLIE M. BURCH, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of NELLIE M. BURCH, deceased, having been granted to BARRY B. BURCH, the undersigned on November 5, 2013, by the Honorable Wesley M. Frye, Special 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 the same will be barred.

BARRY B. BURCH, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of NELLIE M. BURCH, Deceased.

Wesley M. Frye Special Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL November 19, 26, December 3, 2013

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31818 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SANDRA HULENE WILLIAMS ROGERS, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of SANDRA HULENE WILLIAMS ROGERS, deceased, having been granted to SUZANNE ROGERS PEARSON, the undersigned on November 4, 2013, by the Honorable Alice K. Martin, 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 the same will be barred.

SUZANNE ROGERS PEARSON, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of SANDRA HULENE WILLIAMS ROGERS, Deceased.

Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL November 12, 19, 26, 2013

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31813 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIE L. COBB, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of WILLIE L. COBB, deceased, having been granted to GARY E. COBB AND HARMON E. COBB, the undersigned on October 31, 2013, by the Honorable Alice K. Martin, 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 the same will be barred.

GARY E. COBB AND HARMON E. COBB, Co-Personal Representatives of the Last Will and Testament of WILLIE L. COBB, Deceased.

Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL November 12, 19, 26, 2013

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31771 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES WILLIAM SNIDER, SR., DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of JAMES WILLIAM

SNIDER, SR., deceased, having been granted to KAREN JOY WARD, the undersigned on November 4, 2013, by the Honorable Wesley M. Frye, Special 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 the same will be barred.

KAREN JOY WARD, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of JAMES WILLIAM SNIDER, SR., Deceased.

Wesley M. Frye Special Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL November 19, 26, December 3, 2013

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31826 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL K. PONDER, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of MICHAEL K. PONDER, deceased, having been granted to CATHERINE G. PONDER, the undersigned on November 13, 2013, by the Honorable Alice K. Martin, 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 the same will be barred.

CATHERINE G. PONDER, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of MICHAEL K. PONDER, Deceased.

Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL November 26, December 3, 10, 2013

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31827 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GERALD LESTER ASHLEY, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of GERALD LESTER ASHLEY, deceased, having been granted to GERALYN ASHLEY A/K/A GERALYN BLOHM, the undersigned on November 14, 2013, by the Honorable Wesley M. Frye, Special 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 the same will be barred.

GERALYN ASHLEY A/K/A GERALYN BLOHM, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of GERALD LESTER ASHLEY, Deceased.

Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL November 26, December 3, 10, 2013

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31779 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA JEAN WATKINS, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of BARBARA JEAN WATKINS, deceased, having been granted to AUGUST HESTER, the undersigned on November 19, 2013, by the Honorable Alice K. Martin, 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 the same will be barred.

AUGUST HESTER, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of BARBARA JEAN WATKINS, Deceased.

Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL November 26, December 3, 10, 2013

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