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Police to get wearable cameras LAURA GADDY Consolidated News Service The Jacksonville City Council agreed Monday to purchase the 23 wearable cameras for the municipality’s police department. The city will purchase the Axon Flex Body cameras and two camera bays will cost for $14,498.75, according to a measure passed by a council. The measure also authorized Mayor Johnny Smith to sign a three-year contract with the camera manufacture for $5,310.90 per year. “I think it will protect all of us,” said Police Chief Tommy Thompson.

The devices are about the size of a tube of lipstick, and they can be clipped to a pair of sunglasses, a shirt collar or the bill of a baseball cap. Thompson said they will be used to capture everything from routine traffic stops to high speed car chases. Thompson said in a world in which almost every resident is equipped with a camera phone with the capacity to capture videos, it’s especially important for officers to have the same capability. “I think we’re catching up with the citizens like law enforcement always does,” Thompson said. “We were outgunned first, and now we’re getting out-cameraed.” Council President Mark Jones said the devices will

Mary Agnes Hester is CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Hester has worked with JCOC since its beginning

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Historian will speak Sunday at Cole Library A novel about a Maryland doctor during Civil War and John Pelham

BY MARGARET ANDERSON NEWS CORRESPONDENT

The Jacksonville News surprised Mary Agnes Hester Monday at the Jacksonville Christian Outreach Center by naming her Citizen of the Year. News publisher and editor John Alred presented Hester with a plaque and expressed his appreciation for the work she has done in the community. Hester was on the steering committee of the Jacksonville Outreach Center when it was organized in 1994. She has served as chairperson since 2005. Mayor Johnny Smith expressed his gratitude. “It’s certainly appropriate that The Jacksonville News has chosen Mary

Anita Kilgore

Mary Agnes Hester is this year’s Citizen of the Year recipient.

■ See HESTER, page 10

add a new measure of accountability to police work in Jacksonville, making it easier to determine when accusations of excessive police force have merit. “This way we’ll have an actual account of what happened,” he said. Jones said he is glad the governing body decided to move forward with the decision. The council has been considering the move for about two months, and it wasn’t scheduled to vote on the matter Monday but members voted to add it to the agenda shortly after the meeting began. “We’ve been discussing this for a couple of months now, why keep putting it off?” he said.

Meet and chat with historian David P. Bridges Sunday at 2 p.m. on the 11th floor of Houston Cole Library. Bridges will talk about his latest book, “the Broken Circle”. “The Broken Circle” is a dramatic historical novel about James Breathed, a young Maryland physician who chose to fight with the Confederate Army to BRIDGES preserve Southern culture and its principles of selfgovernment, community, hard work, family values and faith in God. In 1013 he was posthumously awarded the Confederate Medal of ■ See BRIDGES, page 7

FACES IN THE COMMUNITY

Stanley Carr’s responsibilities for the city vary

SS&D superintendent oversees several departments BY MARGARET ANDERSON NEWS CORRESPONDENT

Anita Kilgore

Stanley Carr lives in Pleasant Valley with his family.

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During Stanley Carr’s high school years at Pleasant Valley, he considered being a wildlife biologist or an engineer. He still hadn’t decided when he entered Gadsden State. He thought he’d take his core classes and all classes that the two majors had in common and then make a decision. In the meantime, he was hired by the

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number of departments in this capacity. He’s over landfill, animal control and the mechanic, welding and carpenter shops. “My primary role though is making sure the streets, traffic lights, drainage and such as that are all maintained,” Carr said. “It’s like most any job. You have good days and bad days, but for the most part, I enjoy it. I have a lot of

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city. He wouldn’t be taking any more classes at Gadsden State, but for the next 20 years, he would take many classes to make him certified in various areas to help keep the city running safely and effectively. Carr has had a number of jobs with the city. He has been operations foreman of the utilities department and building inspector. In 2003, he was hired as street and sanitation department superintendent, his current position. He oversees a

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OPINION/EDITORIAL TOWN & GOWN

Who graduates from high school twice? By Ashley Siskey, public relations graduate assistant. Emil Loeken had to graduate from high school twice. The 25-year-old 2012 JSU graduate, now in his second year of graduate school, originally hails from Oslo, Norway. In 2005, Emil traveled to Fort Payne as a high school exchange student. Due to differing secondary education structures, Emil was considered to be a senior in the United States and received his high school diploma from Fort Payne High School in the spring of 2006. Time for college in the United States! Not so fast. In Norway, there is a thirteenth grade, and Emil had to return to Kongsberg High School in Oslo to complete another senior year. In 2007, he was finally legally a high school graduate in both his native country and his host country. Now, it’s time for college in the United States! Emil enjoyed the experience of living abroad and learning a new culture and language and knew he would return for more adventures. He had heard about JSU and its International Program from his host mother in Fort Payne. After visiting several colleges and universities in the region, Emil decided JSU was the right place to pursue his post-secondary education, and he settled in nicely at the International House with the assistance of the director, Dr. Jay Ketterer, and an International House Program Scholarship. He also walked-on to the tennis team, where he played during all four years of college. “Accounting was my first major, but I soon learned numbers were not my strongest point. I failed my first math class. However, failing math class was the best thing that ever happened to me at JSU – it’s where I met my wife, Hayley,”

Emil Loeken

Emil says. Hayley Freeman Loeken is also a 2012 alumnus of JSU and currently teaches economics and geography at Oxford Middle School. The two were married in May of 2013. After parting ways with math and accounting, Emil found his home in the communication department and completed the program in spring of 2012 with a concentration in public relations. Part of his degree requirement was an internship, and Emil found himself interning in the

public relations office at JSU. “You never know where an opportunity might lead. What I thought was just a requirement to earn my undergraduate degree has turned into an incredible learning and networking experience. Without the internship, I would not have been offered a graduate assistant position in marketing and communications, which has afforded me the resources to now be within reach of getting my master’s degree. I’m extremely grateful to my JSU family for taking a chance on me,” says Emil. Emil will graduate with a Master of Science in Sports Management in the spring of 2014.

In addition to his studies, Emil has taken his hobby of filming and turned it into a valuable marketing and public relations tool for JSU. In just a year, Emil taught himself how to be a videographer and edit footage to produce videos for various media platforms. This initiative led to an opportunity for Emil to transition to the newly created interactive department as a videographer and editor. JSU Interactive (www.jsu.edu/interactive/), according to Lead Interactive Designer Shannon Crutchfield, “delivers interactive products such as video, motion, animation and digital interactive media to enhance the experience of the end-user engaging with the JSU brand.” Attend a JSU football game last season? Emil, along with Crutchfield, produced and edited the football video intro that plays on the jumbotron right before the players run onto the field. The pair has also produced the Behind the Scenes Emergency Management (EM) Spot, a video delineating the making of the emergency management department’s thirtysecond commercial that was shot last fall. The Behind the Scenes EM Spot was shot entirely on Longleaf Studio’s (www.longleafstudios.com) green screen allowing the pair to manipulate the background of the video without having to shoot at multiple locations. After graduation, Emil’s ultimate goal is to be a creative director in marketing and advertising and he is looking for opportunities to open doors down that career path. He concludes, “I’ve already started the job hunt even though I’m a few months out from graduation. I’m hoping someone out there wants to hire this guy from Norway that’s decided to make Alabama his home. I’ve even started practicing my southern accent for the interviews.”

Go is the message to music lovers

I’d like to encourage everyone to go to any performance of Jenny Wall, Dr. Bill Wall, and/or Jason Wright. Their talents will transport listeners to musical heights. Friends and I attended a concert at the Jacksonville Public Library on Thursday of last week. The three entertainers kept us spellbound. Jenny, who is well known by most Calhoun Countians that love musical performances, is a soprano opera singer. Her husband, a local dentist, often accompanies her as a pianist. He has been a musician since childhood and has a background in performance. Jason Wright is a visual artist who said he developed his singing ability as a baritone only of late. He has made up for lost time. Jenny studied music in Knoxville, Tenn., and performed there several years before deciding that the domestic life and community performances best suited her. She blessed Calhoun Countians by returning to her hometown where she and her husband reared their five children, all of whom are now adults. As she sang, Jenny astonished us all as she first sang love songs from Phantom of the Opera. Her effervescent personality enhanced her performance. Several times during the concert, she would speak directly to us and tell us the background of the songs. Also, she danced and acted. Jason’s voice quality is smooth and clear – perfectly suited to versatility to opera and a wide variety of music. His pleasant

and humorous personality suited Jenny’s lead in the dialogue. The couple has sung together for a couple of years now, and it is evident that both are delighted to perform together. She said specifically that she is always happy Sherry-Go-Round to sing with him, and he echoed her sentiments. Jason is a couple of generations younger than Jenny, but he seems mature beyond his years. Their age gap made no difference at all, even when the two sang the selections from Phantom. Two of those, especially, were the ones that deeply touched several of us in the audience. The three also chose to perform songs from the musical Porgy and Bess. Jenny sang and acted out the role of Bess to “Summertime.” Jenny’s interpretation made the room in the library seem like a humid summer evening. I could almost smell honeysuckles and hear fish jumping in a pond. Jason sang “I Got Plenty of Nothing,” a snappy song during which he danced.

Sherry Kughn

Selections from the musical Godspell rounded out the concert. It was a musical I have never seen, but in which I am now interested. Bill’s virtuosity on the piano provided a spirited background for the singers. Amazingly, this concert was free, thanks to the efforts of head librarian Barbara Rowell. Afterward, she said she had planned for months trying to schedule the three busy performers. Also, thanks to library employee Brenda Morgan for working the late shift. Jenny, Bill, and Jason are Calhoun County treasures. They delighted all of us, judging from the comments I heard after the performances. No one, it seemed, wanted the night to end; and the musicians stayed, answered questions, and visited with all of us. One youngster among us was particularly impressed with Jason. After the concert, the young man spoke to him and gave Jason a brief demonstration of the excellent pitch of his singing voice. So, if you get a chance to hear these musicians performing together again, pay money, travel, and give up your comfy recliner for at least one night. While at their concerts, you won’t think of your troubles. You won’t be aware of anything negative in the world. You will just go and be entertained. Email Sherry at sherrykug@hotmail.com

Legislature will put final touch on move to right

The 2014 legislative session began this week. Speculation is that it will be short and may not last the full four months allotted. The super majority Republican legislature will put their final touch on their four-year march to the right. They have made an indelible conservative mark on state government in both fiscal and social measures. The GOP House will emphasize financial incentives for job expansion. They are calling their agenda “Common Sense Conservative.” It will include a bill to raise the threshold where small businesses have to pay a monthly estimated income tax from $1,000 to $2,500. They will also make filing state business taxes easier by creating an online tax filing system for all taxes. Other bills in their conservative agenda will include a tax credit to encourage adoptions. They will address the issue of legislators exiting their terms early to lobby. They will tighten the current law that prohibits legislators from lobbying for two years after they leave office. Speaking of those legislators who left early, their replacements are ready to go after winning special elections last year. Margie Wilcox won the seat of Jim Barton in Mobile. Dimitri Polizos will replace Jay Love in Montgomery. The Elmore County seat held by Barry Mask will be filled in a special election Republican runoff on January 28th. Several lawmakers have announced they will not seek reelection this year. These open seats will create lively contests. Veteran lawmaker Richard Laird of Roanoke has served in the House since 1978. Laird was always an archconservative although he ran as a Democrat. Arthur Payne of Trussville will end his 36-year tenure in

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the House. Arthur was a very conservative legislator like Laird. Another powerful and respected House member, Mary Sue McClurkin, will not run for reelection. Mary Sue served successfully for 16 years. Another conservative will replace her. In fact, another conservative female will likely take

McClurkin’s North Shelby seat. DuWayne Bridges will step down from his Chambers County seat. Like Laird, Payne and McClurkin, DuWayne had a very conservative voting record. Two freshman Republicans have chosen to serve only one term. State Senator Bryan Taylor of Prattville and Wes Long of Guntersville will not run for a second term. Steve Clouse of Ozark will assume chairmanship of the House General Fund Budget Committee. Rep. Lesley Vance of Phenix City becomes chair of the House Financial Services Committee for the second time. The AEA fired their first salvo of the campaign year. They gave $150,000 to Gareth Moore to challenge Senator Jimmy Holley. It will be wasted PAC money. They will not defeat the popular and effective veteran South Alabama State Senator. Gov. Bentley has said that funding for prekindergarten programs and pay raises for teachers will be among his highest

priorities during the legislative session. Speaking of Gov. Bentley, he seems determined to get to the bottom of the Alabama State University issue. He spearheaded and called for a complete audit of the university over a year ago. His report has come back and he is on the warpath. He recently released a report on a forensic audit of finances on Alabama State University, which alleges that family and friends of at least three current or former university board members benefitted financially from their ties to the university. This 36-page audit was done by Forensic Strategic Solutions of Birmingham. This audit revealed significant discrepancies. Indeed, the audit in its conclusion calls for a further investigation to allow a jury or trier of fact to investigate multiple acts of fraud, waste and abuse that may have occurred and may be occurring currently at ASU. The audit lists numerous conflicts of interest, financial waste, inappropriate relationships, payments to family and friends of university board members, intentional obscuring of inappropriate payments circumventing policies and procedures and ASU’s practice of charging administration fees to fund a reserve account for the Center for Leadership and Public Policy. However, Gov. Bentley’s ire seems focused on allegations of fiscal mismanagement of a Medicaid contract that ended up costing the university approximately $1 million. This saga is just beginning. You have not heard the end of this story. 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

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PHILLIP RAWLS Associated Press MONTGOMERY — The race for Republican Terry Dunn’s position on the state’s utility regulatory board has become the most crowded on the statewide ballot for 2014, with political commentator Steve Flowers entering the field Wednesday. Flowers, 62, of Troy said he’s joining the field of five Republican candidates for the Public Service Commission because he wants to keep utility rates low and he wants to develop harmony that hasn’t existed between Dunn and the other two commissioners. “He doesn’t seem to get along with the other commissioners,” Flowers said. In addition to Dunn and Flowers, the field for the Republican primary June 3 includes former Greene County Commissioner Chris “Chip” Beeker, Alabama Minority GOP Chairman Phillip Brown of Birmingham, and production company owner Jonathan Barbee of Birmingham. Flowers said he believes the race has drawn more candidates than governor and every other statewide race because people see Dunn as vulnerable. Flowers’ news conference was watched by several lobbyists for businesses, business associations and organized labor. George Clark, president of Manufacturer Alabama, said he

plans to recommend that his board endorse Flowers because of his pro-business record. Dunn had anticipated lots of opposition after calling for formal rate hearings last year for the state’s largest utilities. The other commissioners rejected his request and held informal hearings that produced some rate changes. Dunn accused Flowers of not being on the side of utility customers. “Flowers stands with those who’ve spent nearly three decades making sure Alabama utilities’ profit margins remain the highest in the country. He knows that’s where the money is,” Dunn said Wednesday. Flowers said he will stand out in the crowded field because “I come to this race as the only candidate with a proven pro-business, conservative record of public service.” Flowers served in the Alabama House from 1982 to 1998 and made an unsuccessful run for the state Senate in 2002. When he left politics, he became a political commentator on TV and a columnist for more than 70 newspapers, mostly weeklies. Flowers said his campaign already has more than $330,000. No other PSC candidate has reported topping $60,000. If elected, Flowers said he won’t use the PSC as a political stepping stone. “This will be my final resting stop politically,” he said.

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Early morning fire damages home

Anita Kilgore

Firefighters received a call at 8:24 a.m. Monday to 104 Ann St., S. W., the residence of Gerald Stone. Two engines and 10 firefighters responded, arriving on the scene at 8:26. The fire was under control at 8:37. The fire damaged about 20 percent of the structure, and there was smoke damage throughout. No one was home when it started. The cause is still under investigation.

Police Report Jan. 6 • Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle reported in the 100 block of 5th Avenue Northeast. • Third degree domestic violence reported in the first block of Pelham Road North. Jan. 9 • Third degree theft of property reported in the first block of Harris Street. • Third degree robbery reported in the 1600 block of Pelham Road South. • Third degree theft of property reported in the 800 block of Pelham Road South. Jan. 10 • Third degree burglary reported in the 1800 block of Pelham Road South. • Third degree burglary reported in the 1800 block of Pelham Road South. Jan. 11 • Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle reported in the 200 block of Dorothy Drive. • Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle reported in the 300 block of Greenleaf Street Southwest. • Third degree theft of property reported in the 400 block of Church Avenue Northeast. • Unlawful breaking and entering a ve-

hicle reported in the 1000 block of Miss Annie’s Drive Southwest. • Cruelty to animals reported in the 300 block of Harris Street. Jan. 12 • Second degree theft of property reported in the 900 block of Ivan Drive Southwest. • Possession of drug paraphernalia, second degree possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance reported in the 1500 block of Church Avenue Southeast. • Attempting to elude a police officer, disorderly conduct and obstructing government operations reported in the 1000 block of Roberson Street Southwest. • Third degree domestic violence reported in the 1700 block of Pelham Road South. • Counterfeit bills reported in the 1000 block of Pelham Road South. • Reckless endangerment, attempting to elude a police officer and second degree criminal mischief reported in the 1000 block of D & L Drive Southwest.

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Community Capsule • CHRISTIANITY, CULTS, AND RELIGIONS. A DVD-based study authored by Pauyl Carden will begin on Monday, February 3, 2014. The six one hour sessions will be facilitated by Kim McCutcheon at First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville from 6 to 7 P. M. This study helps Christians know what they believe and why. It explains the history, background, and beliefs of the most common religions and cultic groups. Please call the church office at 256-435-6021 to reserve space. • The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, and the SBA, will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Thursday, Jan. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Oxford City Hall. It is necessary for you to make an appointment. Please call 256-782-5271. • The Calhoun County Community Band meets every Tuesday night at 6:30 at the Jacksonville High School band room. • An AARP safe driving class will be 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at Parker Memorial Baptist Church. Upon completion of the class you may qualify for a discount, up to 10 percent, on your auto insurance. The class is held in the classroom and there is no test at the end of the class. Call 256-294-2301 to register or for more information.• 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. • Venecia Benefield Butler’s book, “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, Piedmont 36262, or take money or check to Butler’s sister, Randa Carroll, at the office of Benjamin Ingram at 207 Rome, Ave., Piedmont. Proceeds will go to the V Foundation, founded by Butler, to purchase gift bags for patients going through chemo treatments. The bags will include items such as comedy DVDs, chap stick, gift cards, gas cards, crossword puzzles, Sudoku, search-a-word, lubricant eye drops, gum and peppermints, soft toothbrushes, queasy drops, lotion, neck wrap or hydrating socks. • “Knit and Crochet” Night at Yarns by HPF is from 5-7 the first and third 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 floor aerobic classes and 8 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday for water aerobics and senior therapeutic yoga classes. Contact Aubrey Crossen at 689-2580 or jsu9517k@jsu.edu for more information. • The Alabama Shutterbugs, a new club for all skill level of photographers, meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Peerless Grill, 13 West 10th St., Anniston. Anyone interested in photography is welcome to attend. Call 236-8488 for more information. • The Jacksonville Aspiring Writers Group meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of every month at the public library. Anyone interested in the creative writing process is welcome. Bring samples of original writing to share. The group offers support, critique and information about writing and possible publishing venues. Call 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. • A senior dance for those 55 years and older will be at the Senior Center from 6:30-9:30 p.m. the second Friday night of each month, featuring music, fun, friends and food. The Fun Tyme Band will be there to provide the music. Cost is $5 per couple; $3 for single. • 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. • Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step program, meets every Friday night at First Baptist Church. Dinner is served at 5:30. Large group meetings with worship and praise bands and guest speakers begin at 6:30. Small share/support groups meet after that at 7:30 p.m., followed with cake and fellowship. Call 435-7263 or 225-2492. • The Calhoun County Stamp Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays in Room 327 Stone Center, Jacksonville State University, corner of Church Avenue and Eleventh Street. Visitors and new members are welcome. Call 782-8044, 782-5604 or 435-7491. • Jacksonville Fire Department is looking for information and items relating to the history of the department. If you have anything to share, call David Bell at 310-8961.

Arrests Jan. 8 • Marcus Lannier Bragg Jr.: probation violation (2X) • Fidel Mummadee-Sumo Corfah Sr.: probation violation (7X) • Mary Atkins Nixon: probation violation Jan. 9 • Gregory Allen Nicholson: robbery (third degree) Jan. 10 • Christopher Thomas Conde: Illegal open house party • William Reece Holland: minor in possession/consumption of alcohol and obstructing governmental operations

• Montwell Duwayne Rachel: probation violation Jan. 11 • Jordan Hunter Cobb: probation violation Jan. 12 • James Anthony Boland: failure to appear in court • Keesha Leonette Tuck: probation violation Jan. 13 • Tyler Christian Wilson: reckless endangerment, criminal mischief (second degree) and attempting to elude a police officer

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Antoinette Davis checks one off her bucket list Nail tech drives race car at Talladega

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ntoinette Davis admits that she’s adventurous and always has been. As a gift to herself, she had planned to skydive for her 50th birthday in November, but the weather didn’t cooperate. That wasn’t that big of a deal for Antoinette though. She’d already skydived once before. She’d always wanted to drive a race car. Antoinette works at Salon Alon with what she calls “wonderful friends and co-workers.” Her birthday gift from them was a trip to the Talladega Superspeedway where she was able to check one more thing off her bucket list. Antoinette said that’s the best birthday gift she’s ever received. She drove Carl Joiner’s No. 10 six laps at speeds of 137 miles an hour. A professional driver was in the front seat with her. “It was a rush like you wouldn’t believe,” she said. “I’ve never been intoxicated, so I don’t know what that kind of rush is like, but this was legal.” A few years ago, she tried bungee jumping in North Carolina and enjoyed it so much, she plans to do that again someday. She’ll try her hand next at zip lining. Before that though, she intends to skydive again, and that will probably take place in the spring. “I’m just adventurous,” she said. “I always have been. I’m a daredevil in my old age.” Antoinette was born at Fort Bragg, N. C. Her father was stationed in the Army there. The family moved often and lived in Germany on one of her father’s tours. After graduating from Southview High

School in Fayetteville, N. C. Antoinette entered Winston-Salem State University where she received a bachelor’s in business administration. She used her degree at several jobs, but never liked working in an office. One day, she watched someone do a manicure “I became fascinated with what she was doing,” said Antoinette. “I asked her if she would train me, and she said sure. I started using my sister as a guinea pig. I loved it.” Antoinette went back to school and earned her license to become a nail technician. For the past nine years, she’s worked at Salon Alon for Karen Nelson. “I love my Salon Alon family and I love doing nails,” she said. “I never Anita Kilgore liked sitting in an office Antoinette Davis has been doing nails at Salon Alon for the past nine years. or working at a computer. It’s so boring. I’m a social butterfly. I like to be said. “I average four or maybe five hours Taniya is 5, and Tianna is 2. around people.” sleep a night. That’s all my body requires Antoinette’s granddaughter, TaLesia Antoinette has another job, one that is at the moment. It may change as I get Atkins, 14, lives in Anniston. dear to her heart. older, but right now, that’s all the sleep I Antoinette is a member of New Hope She is employed by the city and works need.” Missionary Baptist Church. She’s a memwith senior citizens at the senior center. Antoinette is the daughter of Joseph ber of three choirs there -- the gospel “I love working with them,” she said. and Elizabeth Davis of Fayetteville. Her choir, the mass choir and the women’s “They’re a unique group of people. They brother Joseph Davis Jr., is stationed with choir -- and she sings soprano with the really keep you on your toes. It’s a very the Army in Kuwait. Two other brothers, praise team. rewarding job.” Glen Davis and Quintin Davis, live in Antoinette said when she’s not being She’s worked with the city for the past North Carolina. adventurous, she likes to cook and travel. 10 years. Her sister, Rita Davis, lives in Atlanta. She likes to make Easy Pound Cake, Holding down two jobs requires her to Antoinette’s daughter, Quandra, lives in Loaded Spaghetti and Pepper Jack work 19-20 hours a day. But she wouldn’t Kansas, where Quandra’s husband, Capt. Mashed Potatoes. have it any other way. Tanrea Johnson, is stationed with the (Contact Margaret at pollya922@gmail. “Everyone asks me when I sleep,” she Army. The Johnsons have two children. com)

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Brown proposed a similar bill last year, but it died in committee on the last day of the session. Tim Claiborne, president of Mobile Memorial Gardens, said he went to Montgomery to campaign against the bill’s passage. “I’m not one that, unless there’s a reason, believes there should be more regulation,” he said. Claiborne runs a nonprofit, 200-acre cemetery in Mobile. Last year he argued that as a nonprofit, his organization should be exempt from the law. Claiborne said he also opposes a provision in the bill that makes failure to put money in a trust a more serious crime if the amount totals more than $2,500. He said $2,500 is a relatively small transaction for a large cemetery, and every transaction carries a risk. “If I don’t deposit my money properly and they rule it’s intentional, it’s a felony,” he noted. Brown said he’s not sure he’ll be able to win Claiborne over this year. “I think he just doesn’t want to be regulated at all,” Brown said. Still, Brown said he thinks the bill has a reasonable chance of passing in the coming legislative session. He said he’s gained the support of a committee chair whose vote blocked the bill last year. Leaders in the Legislature have said they’d like to conclude the session quickly this year, and Brown said it’s likely he’ll know the bill’s fate soon. “I would think in the first two or three weeks, we’d see it come out of committee,” he said. The legislative session begins Tuesday. Capitol and statewide reporter Tim Lockette: 256-294-4193. On Twitter: @ TLockette_Star.

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Exchangites hear from JSU basketball coaches

James Green The talk was about basketball at last week’s Jacksonville Exchange Club meeting at the community center. Jacksonville State’s James Green, who coaches the men, and Rick Pietri, who coaches the women, were the guest speakers. Pietri’s women’s team has compiled a 5-13 overall record, including defeating Eastern Illinois last weekend for its first

conference win. In Pietri’s first season as JSU’s coach the team has already bettered last year’s mark of 1-27. Pietri spent the last 13 seasons as the head coach at South Alabama and helped turn the Lady Jags into a contender in the Sun Belt Conference, capturing back-to-back Sun Belt West Division titles in 2003 and 2004. “We try to bring effort and energy and play the best we can every game,” Pietri said. “Sometimes that’s not enough. However, the final score is how you are judged. Certainly we are better than last year, at least record-wise. And we are getting better each game. “This is the greatest challenge I have taken on in my career because we are dealing with a prevailing attitude of what was going on in previous years. The juniors on this team have posted a 5-52 record so all they know is results on the underside. “What has to happen is somebody on the team had to rise up and make something happen.” The Lady Gamecocks hosted Southern Illinois-Edwardsville last night. Green is in his sixth season at JSU and the Gamecocks are coming off a 17-11 record last season. They have compiled an 8-12 record this season heading into a Thursday game at home against Tennessee State. They are 2-3 in Ohio Valley Confer-

ence play. “The OVC has gotten better each year we’ve been here,” Green said. “So we are getting better but so is the competition. “This year we are trying not to go backwards, but to continue to improve. I want us to play hard, play smart. I want our guys to show up every game and know what it takes to win. We have more talent than at any time I’ve been here, but the schedule has been tough.” Green pointed out the Gamecocks have played Illinois, Auburn and Florida State this season. “Playing those games help us financially, but I believe that in the long run it helps us to be better. It helps recruiting because guys want to play against SEC and ACC teams.” Green said Eastern Kentucky, Belmont, Murray State, Morehead and Southeast Missouri appear to have the better teams in the league. He said the goal is to win the conference and the conference tournament. “That’s the good thing about tournaments, you never know what can happen,” he said. He also urged students and fans to come to the games. “I really know the guys play harder when there’s a crowd,” he said. “Believe me, athletes love to play in front of people

Rick Pietri and the more people the better.” Green also said he would like to see a new arena on campus one day. “That’s one of the key points in selling your program,” he said. “If a student comes here and looks at the facilities and says, ‘WOW’ then we really have something.”

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JACKSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SARAH-REGINA COURTNEY BOWDEN is this month’s Student of the Month for the Exchange Club. She is the daughter of Brian and Carol Bowden, is a JHS Ambassador, AL Girls State Delegate, HOBY Ambassador, and has been in the 85% Club for the past five years. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Science Club, Key Club, Student Council, FFA, and served on the prom committee. She was on the state 4A volleyball championship team and has played junior varsity and varsity volleyball and softball. She enjoys cooking and knitting and was introduced by her AP calculus teacher, Burt Lavender. ABOVE: Sarah-Regina Courtney Bowden stands next to her parents. To her right is AP calculus teacher Burt Lavender and to the far left is Exchangite Shawn Seeger who presented the award.

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PLEASANT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR DANIEL FAUCETT is this month’s Student of the Month for the Exchange Club. Daniel is the son of John and Anne Faucett and is on the A honor roll. He is a member of the Beta Club and Math Team. Daniel plays basketball for PVHS and is in the Praise Band at his church. He enjoys playing basketball, playing his guitar and science activities. Daniel was introduced by his English teacher, Chris Dempsey. ABOVE: Daniel Faucett stands next to his parents. To his right is his English teacher Chris Dempsey. Exchangite Shawn Seeger who presented the award is standing far left.

Honor. Dr. Breathed is the great-great uncle of Bridges, who is a historian and professor at the University of Richmond. Jacksonville’s hero, Major John Pelham, who is in the Alabama Hall of Fame, was Dr. Breathed’s commander and best friend. Hear about what Pelham and Breathed shared to make them blood brothers. Find out why these two great men were both heroes of the Civil War. In addition to “The Broken Circle, Bridges has also written “The Bridges of Washington County,” Fighting With Jeb Stuart,” and “The Best Coal Company in All Chicago and Hot it Got That Way.” He is currently working on a new book, “The Thomas Brothers of Burkes Garden Virginia.” According to his Web site, Bridges is a theologian, historian, biographer, outdoorsman and horseman. He began writing about the Civil War period after nearly two decades of serving as an ordained Presbyterian minister. Bridges undergraduate B.S. degree in economics was received from The University of Kentucky. He furthered his academic experience and studied theology and history at the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and The University of Chicago, Divinity School. In order to further enhance his writing he learned to fire cannon and fight as dismounted cavalry so that he could participate in Civil War reenactments with the 2nd Virginia Cavalry & Stuart Horse Artillery, based in Roanoke, Virginia. Bridges’ area of expertise is 1850-1950 American history. His first non-fictional historical book is about the Best family, coal industrialists and philanthropists who historically impacted Chicago’s history. His second book chronicles the Bridges family in Western Maryland. It shows how industry, politics and conservation worked together to preserve the Woodmont Rod and Gun Club, Hancock, Maryland. He resides in Richmond with his faithful birddogs Angel, Bella and Rosey.

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good people who work for me and who care a lot about their job, and that makes my job a lot easier.” Carr had to pass an eight-hour test to become certified to be a building inspector. “That was a unique day,” he said. “I’ve been to a lot of classes with the utility and street department. I’m certified as a landfill operator and underground storage tank operator. That’s another thing under my supervision, the fuel center. Constance Nations is also certified. We’re both certified for that. You basically have to run it like a service station that sells to the public. We have to have certified operators on hand.” Carr is also the city’s arborist. “When Jacksonville became a Tree City USA a few years ago, the mayor nominated me,” he said. Carr and his wife, the former Carla

Slaght, have two sons. Hunter, 17, a senior at Pleasant Valley High School, is contemplating a career as a nurse practitioner. Cameron, 22, works at the city’s wastewater treatment plant. He’s currently taking classes to get certified in that area. “The city’s probably in as good a shape as it’s ever been,” said Carr. “The mayor (Johnny Smith) is about as good of a fellow as there is. He’s got a real good head on his shoulders.” Carr is the son of Richard and Emma Carr. His brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Johnnie Carr, have two children, Heath Carr and Caitlyn Carr Abernathy. Carr likes to hunt and fish, but said he had rather just spend time with his family. “We do a lot of stuff together,” he said. “Our sons have always been active in sports, so we’ve spent a lot of time at ball fields. We like to camp a lot. Pretty much, as long as we’re together, we’re happy.”

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JSU women get first OVC win of season

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The picture tells it all as Jacksonville High Coach Ryan Chambless and his team look dejectedly on as Alexandria closes out a 72-63 win.

Eagles lose to Cubs, Eagles Jacksonville came out on the short end of the score in area games against Alexandria and Hokes Bluff last week. The Eagles, (6-11, 0-5) played come from behind against Alexandria the whole game and could never catch up. Cam Horton scored 25 for the Eagles, Sid Thurmond 12, and Lavontae LaCount 10 in the loss. Also contributing were Savon Parker with six, Jackson Bell and Tay Ackles 4, and Elijah Cunningham had two points. The Golden Eagles had their hands full at Hokes Bluff and couldn’t overcome a 64 percent shooting night by Hokes Bluff, nor could they overcome a 37-20 differential in rebounding, most by Purdue bound Isaac Haws who had nine rebounds and scored 26 points. Horton and Thurmond were in double figures with 13 and 10, LaCount added six, Ackles five, Bell four, Riven Hill three, Casey Trull, two and Cunningham had one point.

Lady Eagles split in area games Jacksonville was almost able to pick up two area wins last week to remain perfect in area play, but Hokes Bluff had other plans putting in a last second shot to beat the Lady Eagles 52-50. Earlier in the week Jacksonville had no trouble beating Alexandria 60-39. Jacksonville (12-5, 4-1) led 22-21 at the end of the half but Hokes Bluff came out strong in the third quarter outscoring the Lady Eagles 24-8. The Lady Eagles staged a valiant comeback but after tying up the score came up on the short end when Hokes Bluff scored on a

put back for the two point victory. Hot shooting helped Hokes Bluff with the win as they put in 50 percent of their 3-point shots. Angel Kidd led the Lady Eagles with 18 points, and Virginia Poe was also in double figures with 11. Also scoring for Jacksonville were Dasia Kirksey with seven, Destiny Easley, six, Darrien Martin, four, and Sierra Stone and Quenteeria Mooney both had two. Jacksonville had no trouble with Alexandria, leading 41-16 at the half before winning the game 60-39. Martin and Kidd both scored 10, Poe, nine, Kirksey and Stone eight, Ataliya Morgan 6, Destiny Easley three, and Malieah Patterson, Mooney, and Jasmine Easley all contributed two points.

JCA girls get two big wins The Jacksonville Thunder girl’s team took two big wins last week beating Coosa Christian 50-29 and Sacred Heart 52-24. Just about the entire team contributed in the big win over Coosa Christian. Leading the way was Briah Cupp and Josie Howell who both put in nine points. Sarah Crook contributed eight points, Rachel Russaw seven points, seven rebounds and six assists; Elysabeth Morales, six points, seven rebounds, Calley Compton five points, Joeley Cupp three, Raiah Espana two points and Hailee Shell, one point. Against Sacred Heart, Sarah Crook had a big night with 18 points, Joeley Cupp added12 points and five assists, Morales had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, Russaw had six points and 10 assists and Compton two points and five steals.

In their first home game of the new year, the Jacksonville State women’s basketball team held Ohio Valley Conference foe Eastern Illinois to their season-low en route to a 61-46 OVC home win at Pete Mathews Coliseum on Saturday. The win is JSU’s first over EIU since February 1, 2007, and snaps an 11-game losing streak to the Panthers. The Gamecocks’ 15-point win handed first year head coach Rick Pietri his first OVC win. Along with keeping EIU off the scoreboard, JSU also set a new opponent low in field goals made and steals; by only allowing 19 made field goals and allowing only one steal. In addition to those two stats, JSU set a new low with 16 first-half points allowed. The previous season-low was 18 points in November of 2013. EIU opened the game with a Morgan Palombizio layup, and then Bria’unna Buckner sank a three-pointer from the corner to give JSU the lead-a lead it did not surrender. The Panthers never pulled closer than one before the Gamecocks went on a 7-0 scoring run to push their lead to double digits. JSU carried the momentum throughout the rest of the first period, and went into halftime with a 33-16 lead, their largest of the game. The Gamecocks’ defense forced nine first-half turnovers, and turned those into 12 points on the offensive end of the floor. EIU opened the second half on a 9-3 scoring run to cut the halftime deficit to 11 at the 14:51 mark on the clock. During the run, JSU went on a scoring drought, which lasted 3:22. The Gamecock lead shifted between ten and 14 points for the majority of the second half, until the Panthers went on an 8-0 run to pull to within eight with 3:04 left. However, Morton ended the run with a three-point basket to push the lead back to 11 with 2:43 left. Jordyne Crunk answered Morton with her own three-pointer to keep EIU to within eight of the lead. However, it was the last basket for the Panthers during the game. With their ■ See WOMEN, page 9

Early run too much for JSU in loss to EIU Eastern Illinois used an early run and managed to hold on for a 56-48 win over the Jacksonville State men’s basketball team at Pete Mathews Coliseum on Saturday night. The Gamecocks (8-12, 2-3 Ohio Valley Conference) struggled from the field for most of the game, shooting just 16-of-48 (33 percent) and were just 4-of-25 (4-of-25) from three. The Panthers (5-11, 2-3 OVC) meanwhile were 18-of-36 (50 percent) from the field in the win. Junior Teraes Clemmons led JSU with 12 points, all in the second half. Senior Brian Williams added nine points to go with three steals while junior Darion Rackley added nine points and four rebounds. Juniors D.J. Felder and Avery Moore each added eight points for the Gamecocks. Chris Olivier led the Panthers with 15 points on a 6-of-8 performance from the field. Alex Austin led EIU with six rebounds as the Panthers also managed to outrebound the Gamecocks 35-25 on the night. The Gamecocks got off to a slow start, missing their first five shots from the field while the Panthers raced out to an 8-0 lead. Junior Avery Moore then put the Gamecocks on the board with a 3-point shot from the corner with 14:40 to play in the half. Following a free throw from EIU, Moore was again left open in the corner for three to spark a 9-0 to give the Gamecocks a 12-9 lead with 11:38 to play in the half. Brian Williams gave JSU some momentum when he connected with Rackley for a dunk off an inbounds play. D.J. Felder then gave JSU the lead at 10-9 off a layup after a steal from Williams. Moore then took a ball that was deflected by Williams in for a layup to cap the run and give JSU a 12-9 lead. The Panthers then responded with a 9-1 run to take an 18-13 lead. Mitchem then ended JSU’s scoreless drought with a running jumper in the lane before EIU managed to close the half on a 9-3 run to take a 29-18 halftime lead. JSU closed the half making just 2-of-10 shots from the field and missed seven straight shots from behind the 3-point line after starting the game 2-of-3 from three. The Gamecocks finish the half 2-of-10 (20 percent) from three while shooting just 32 percent (6-of-19) from the field. The Panthers meanwhile shot 56 percent (9-of-16) from the floor. The Gamecocks continued to struggle from the field in the second half, missing their first four shots while the Panthers built an 18 point lead at 36-18 with 16:43 to play. Clemmons then entered the game for the first time and scored four straight points to spark a 16-2 run that cut the lead to 38-34 with 8:36 to play. After Williams converted a 3-point play, Clemmons hit another jumper before Felder added four points off a layup and two free throws. Clemmons then hit a 3-point shot to cap the run and snap a streak of 13 straight missed

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Jacksonville State junior guard Darion Rackley drives between two defenders during action earlier this season. 3-point shots by the Gamecocks. EIU then used a 7-2 run to push the lead out to 47-36. Trailing 51-40, Rackley managed to hit a three and added three straight points from the free throw line before a tip-in by Felder cut the lead to 51-48 with 34 seconds remaining. The Gamecocks then missed three shots from three to close the game while the Panthers hit five straight free throws to close the game and hold on for the 56-48 victory. The Gamecocks will cap their current three-game home stand with Tennessee State coming to The Pete on Thursday. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.

Gamecocks stop Cougars Junior Jamal Hunter recorded his first career double-double to help the Jacksonville State men’s basketball team pick up a 61-52 win over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville in Ohio Valley Conference action at Pete Mathews Coliseum on Thursday night. The Macon, Miss., native finished 4-of-5 from the field for 11 points to go with 11 rebounds and a career-high seven blocks while helping JSU improve to 8-11 overall

and 2-2 in OVC play. Donivine Stewart was a perfect 4-of-4 from behind the 3-point line to lead the Cougars (4-12, 1-2 OVC) with 17 points in the losing effort. Senior Brian Williams finished with 15 points to go with six rebounds and five assists while helping the Gamecocks win their 14th straight game over opponents from the OVC’s West Division. Junior D.J. Felder added 14 points, 10 of which came in the second half, off a 6-of7 shooting night while grabbing five rebounds on the night. Freshman Undra Mitchem also added nine points and a career-high five rebounds for the Gamecocks. For the game, JSU shot 23-of-52 (44.2 percent) while holding SIUE to a 19-of-52 (36.5 percent) shooting night from the field. The Cougars started the game just 2-of-10 from the field and watched as the Gamecocks built a 17-6 lead to open the game. SIUE then used an 8-0 run to cut the lead to 17-16 with 7:23 to play in the half. Hunter and freshman Undra Mitchem each scored baskets underneath to end the scoring drought for the Gamecocks. Following a layup and free throw from the Cou■ See JSU, page 9

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WOMEN: JSU’s Morton leads offense From page 8

lead down to eight, JSU six-for-six from the free throw line to put the game away. After their shooting went cold against Belmont, Jax State finished the first half shooting 41.9%. The offense was once again led by junior Candace Morton. In her first game since her double figure streak came to a halt, Morton laid the foundation for a new streak as she finished with a game-high 16 points. It was a career night for LeCresha Hor-

ton, who scored her first career basket. She finished the game with six points and three rebounds. Horton moved over to Pietri’s squad after spending the first three seasons on the Jax State track and field squad. Destany McLin added 12 points and a team-best seven rebounds. Freshman Briana Benson chipped in with 10 points as well. Despite the loss, EIU’s Sabina Oroszova finished with her fifth double-double on the season. She finished with 16 points, and 13 rebounds. © 2014 Alabama Power Company

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Jacksonville State’s Miranda Cantrell shoots over a defender during action earlier this season.

JSU’s Warren to enter NFL draft

Jacksonville State’s all-conference defensive back Pierre Warren is leaving school early and entering the 2014 NFL Draft. Warren was a first-team All-Ohio Valley Conference selection as a junior after helping the Gamecocks to their most successful season at the Division I level with an 11-4 record and into the quarter-finals of the NCAA playoffs. “This is something that I’ve been considering since our playoff run,” Warren said on Friday. “After talking to my family and Coach Clark, I think it’s in my best interest to leave school early and enter the NFL draft.” Warren was one of the most athletic players on the defensive side of the ball and finished second on the team in tackles

with 76 total stops. He led the Gamecocks with five interceptions that he returned for a total of 105 yards and one touchdown. The Prattville native also posted teamhighs in passes defended (17) and pass breakups (12). He also had a fumble return and one blocked kick from his defensive back position. Warren is one of the most athletic players on the defensive side of the ball and is second on the team in tackles with 65 total stops. He led the Gamecocks with three interceptions that he returned for a total of 86 yards and one touchdown, while also posting team-highs in passes defended (14) and pass breakups (11). The Prattville, native also had a fumble return and one blocked kick from his defensive back position.

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gars, JSU used a 3-point shot from junior Darion Rackley and a pair of free throws from Williams to push the lead to 26-19 with 3:35 to play. SIUE then went on a 10-0 run to close the half with a 29-26 lead. The Gamecocks missed their final seven shots of the half during the run after opening the game 11-of20 from the floor to finish the half 11-of-27 (40.7 percent) from the floor while the Cougars shot 42.9 percent (12-of-28) from the floor. The Cougars opened the second half with two 3-point field goals from Stewart while building a 36-29 lead. The Gamecocks then began slowly chipping away at the lead, using baskets from Hunter and Felder and a 3-point shot from Mitchem to cut the lead to 38-36 with 15:42 remaining. Stewart then again hit a 3-point shot for SIUE to push the lead back out to 41-36. The Gamecocks then went on a 13-2 run to take a 49-43 lead behind eight straight baskets from Felder. Williams then capped the drive with a 3-point field goal off a feed from Rackley. SIUE would manage to cut the lead to 49-47 with 4:17 remaining but Williams again answered with a three before feeding fellow senior Nick Cook underneath for a basket to push the lead back up to 54-47. The Gamecocks then managed to hit 7-of-10 free throws down the stretch to hold on for the 61-52 victory.

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ABOVE: Mary Agnes Hester is presented a plaque naming her Citizen of the Year from The Jacksonville News publisher and editor John Alred. The presentation was made Monday morning at the Jacksonville Christian Outreach Center.

HESTER: ‘It’s a labor of love for her. It’s living out her faith’ From page 1

Agnes Hester as their Citizen of the Year,” he said. “Mary Agnes has volunteered many years at the Jacksonville Christian Outreach Center. In her work at JCOC, Mary Agnes has touched the lives of many families who were having some difficulties in their lives.” Chalcy Evans, former JCOC volunteer, who is Hester’s longtime friend, said Hester was JCOC’s first secretary and has served as coordinator since its inception. Evans said that Hester is a major reason the center has been so successful. “She has helped the center avoid problems and has enabled it to look forward and take advantage of all the resources we have as well as coordinating those resources to make sure we can help all those who are in need of assistance,” said Evans. Evans said that, in the beginning, the center received a grant. Eventually though, someone from the center had to be responsible for writing the grants. Hester stepped up to the plate and did that. “We laughed and teased her about being our grant writer,” said Evans. “She wrote our grants. Others helped, but she actually put everything together. It was things like that that helped make the center move. No matter what, she’s always there and always put the center first. Because of her commitment as an administrator, we’ve become independent.” Another friend and former JCOC volunteer Kenneith Calvert, said Hester’s management skills and big heart have made a tremendous difference in the lives of many in the community in their time of need. Betty Newsome and Hester have been friends since 1997. “I’ve never known a lady that shows an epitome of class more than Mary Agnes,” said Newsome. “She’s a classy lady at all times. She never argues or condemns. She’s always a proper lady, very sweet and very pleasant. I’ve enjoyed being her friend all these years.” Friend Virginia MacRae who attends First Presbyterian Church with Hester, said that as an elder in their church, Hester reaches out to everyone.” “She’s concerned about everyone in the church as well as the community,” said MacRae.

Sharon Ward said that she and her family are Hester’s family by affection. The Hesters and Wards have known each other since the Wards moved to Alabama in 1973. “Our families just latched on to each other because we didn’t have any blood relatives in Alabama,” said Ward. “We became attached to each other. When our children were born, they grew up thinking Mary Agnes and Glenn were their grandparents.” Ward said she can’t think of anyone who is more deserving of this recognition. “Mary Agnes, along with many others at JCOC, have donated so much time and thought,” said Ward. “It’s a labor of love for her. It’s living out her faith.” Hester and her husband, Glenn “Dick”, have been married 64 years. They have three sons. Glenn Jr., lives in Orlando. Thomas and Jeff live in Birmingham. They have seven grandchildren and one grandchild. While Hester’s husband served in the Army, she was a stay-a-home mom. Even then, when her children were small, she found ways to volunteer. When the JCOC was organized, it was supported by 10 churches. Each church had a representative on the steering committee, and Hester was the representative for her church, First Presbyterian, where she is an elder. In an interview, before she knew she was being named Citizen of the Year, Hester said those who work with JCOC receive the greatest blessing of all by being allowed to be a part of it. “We can’t even think about giving it up,” she said. “Once you start, you don’t ever want to leave. I enjoy the feeling that maybe I’m making a difference in someone’s life that maybe has not been as fortunate as I have always been, and it means a lot to me to be able to do that.” Hester she especially enjoys children and being able to help them. “I think everyone in the community needs to realize what a difference they make by supporting us,” she said. “We couldn’t do a thing without all the wonderful support we receive from our community.” (Contact Margaret at pollya922@gmail. com)

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Letters Testamentary on the estate of GABRIELE E. TORONY, deceased, having been granted to JOAN MCKINNEY, the undersigned on December 17, 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. JOAN MCKINNEY, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of GABRIELE E. TORONY, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL December 31, 2013 and January 7, 14, 2014

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STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31863 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCES JANE ELLIOTT, A/K/A FRANCES BLAIR ELLIOTT, A/K/A FRANCES B. ELLIOTT, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of FRANCES JANE ELLIOTT, A/K/A FRANCES BLAIR ELLIOTT, A/K/A FRANCES B. ELLIOTT, deceased, having been granted to GARY BRIAN ELLIOTT, the undersigned on December 17, 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 BRIAN ELLIOTT, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of FRANCES JANE ELLIOTT, A/K/A FRANCES BLAIR ELLIOTT, A/K/A FRANCES B. ELLIOTT, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL January 7, 14, 21, 2014

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STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31878 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA LOUISE SNIDER ANDREWS, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of VIRGINIA LOUISE SNIDER ANDREWS, deceased, having been granted to DONNA ANDREWS DRISKILL, the undersigned on December 27, 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. DONNA ANDREWS DRISKILL, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of VIRGINIA LOUISE SNIDER ANDREWS, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL January 14, 21, 28, 2014

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STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31852 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HOWARD LYNN SINGLETON, DECEASED Letters of Administration on the estate of HOWARD LYNN SINGLETON, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on December 10, 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. BRANDON SINGLETON, Personal Representative of the Estate of HOWARD LYNN SINGLETON, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL January 7, 14, & 21, 2014

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STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31530 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ODESSA T. ELSTON, DECEASED Letters of Administration on the estate of ODESSA T. ELSTON, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on December 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. MARVIN D. WILLS, Personal Representative of the Estate of ODESSA T. ELSTON, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL January 14, 21, 28, 2014

STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 2014-0004 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NADINE B. NOAH, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of NADINE B. NOAH, deceased, having been granted to WINSELL BEARD, the undersigned on January 2, 2014, 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. WINSELL BEARD, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of NADINE B. NOAH, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate

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STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31791 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCES JOAN HERRING, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of FRANCES JOAN HERRING, deceased, having been granted to DWAIN NORRIS HARRING, the undersigned on December 12, 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. DWAIN NORRIS HERRING, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of FRANCES JOAN HERRING, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL January 7, 14, & 21, 2014

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STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31805 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LIESELOTT PRUETT, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of LIESELOTT PRUETT, deceased, having been granted to DORIS R. LANDRETH, the undersigned on December 17, 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. DORIS R. LANDRETH, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of LIESELOTT PRUETT, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL January 7, 14, & 21, 2014

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Facility renamed Legacy Village Dr. Brunda Revanna will remain medical director BY MARGARET ANDERSON NEWS CORRESPONDENT

Ladiga Manor changed hands and names on Nov. 1, when it was purchased by Legacy Senior Services of Cleveland, Tenn., and renamed Legacy Village. Administrator Tabitha Parker said that Dr. Brunda Revanna will remain as medical director. The facility already had a van, but with the change came the purchase of a 14-passenger bus which takes residents on field trips and other outings. Parker said the van is available to take residents to doctors’ appointments or short trips such as Wal-Mart. The facility has 27 assisted living rooms. The Harbor is the name of its 16 specialty care rooms, which includes residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Parker said the facility strives to care and serve the residents and their families with honor, respect and support. She said Legacy Village’s personnel stand behind its motto, we have the heart, you make it home. “Legacy Village is committed to conducting every day business in a fashion that measures up to the lofty standards we have established for our organizational values,” said Parker. “Our mission is to serve the greatest generation with honor, respect, faith and integrity.” Parker said she doesn’t consider her position a job. “I feel like every time I come to work, I’m visiting my grandparents,” she said. “I’m glad that I have the opportunity to share with the residents and family members the care that they well deserve.” Wendee Rannow, who was hired as activities director on Dec. 2, said she’s enjoying getting to know each resident. “I’m enjoying getting to learn what they like to do on an individual basis,” said Rannow. “I have the best job in the world. These people are truly the greatest generation.” Sharon Gaines is receptionist. Three hot meals are served daily. The facility is located at 1116 James Hopkins Rd., S. W. (Contact Margaret at pollya922@gmai.com)

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