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Mayor reflects on past year; looks forward to 2014 Anita Kilgore
Mayor Johnny Smith speaks to Kiwanians.
2013 was a good year for the city of Jacksonville and this year more good things are expected. That’s what Mayor Johnny Smith told the Jacksonville Kiwanis Club at last week’s meeting at the Jacksonville Community Center. Last year began with a new form of gov-
ernment in place in which the mayor does not vote in council meetings, but does have veto power. “There was potential for conflict, but it has been a fairly smooth transition,” Smith said. “I did not veto anything and that’s a sign that everybody is working together.”
Smith said that even though the economy has been sluggish, new businesses have opened in town. “We have a new Jack’s, Legghorn’s, Daylight Donuts, Jacksonville Auto Sales and ■ See MAYOR, page 10
Sam Almaroad : A MAN STILL ON THE JOB After 37 yearsxxxx in the building industry he is still hands on BY MARGARET ANDERSON NEWS CORRESPONDENT
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or the fourth time in his 37 year career, Sam Almaroad has been named Home Builder of the Year by the Calhoun County Home Builders Association. “I appreciate my peers having confidence in me as a person of integrity and craftsmanship,” said Almaroad. “I’m very honored. I enjoy home building. We’ve had a downturn in the housing market since 2007, so since then I’ve been doing a lot of remodeling. I enjoy that.” He said nowadays, with the economy not being what it once was, many choose to remodel their homes rather than rebuild. Almaroad said that, in his opinion, the country is on the climb from the housing crash.
“I’ve been given a gift,” he said. “If you’ve got a gift in life, I think you need to use it, no matter what it might be. I try to put something special in there when I build, something that ties that house to me through the years.” Almaroad said that he’s had realtors show homes to perhaps the third or fourth owner, and that realtor or consumer would know that the house was one he built. He said that means a lot to him. “After 37 years in the housing industry, I still enjoy working every day,” said Almaroad. “I enjoy working with my crew, and the loyal subcontractors and suppliers. It’s a good feeling knowing that I’m helping make someone’s dream a reality.” Almaroad said he uses his thoughts, his mind and the talent that God gave him to do what he does. ■ See ALMAROAD, page 7
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Jacksonville native heads EMA in Calhoun County Jonathan Gaddy works with first responders
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Jonathan Gaddy, 30, believes he’s found the perfect job and the perfect girl. Gaddy and his wife, the former Laura Johnson of Birmingham, were married last year. Laura, a graduate of the University of Alabama, is a news writer for The Anniston Star. Gaddy started out working as a volunteer for the Emergency Management Agency of Calhoun
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OPINION/EDITORIAL TOWN & GOWN
Sochi Olympics marks JSU alumnus’ sixth games By Ashley Siskey, graduate assistant in JSU’s Public Relations Office “What do I do with my time now?” remarked Jacqui Edmiston after her 6,130 mile trip from Sochi, Russia, to attend the JSU December 2013 graduation ceremonies, where she received her emergency management master’s diploma. With a comment like that, one wouldn’t realize Jacqui is in the throes of her sixth Olympic games! A native of Sydney, Australia, Jacqui received her bachelor’s in sports management from Southern Cross University in 1995 and was hired three years later by the Sydney Organizing Committee to help plan the 2000 games. Sydney then led to Salt Lake, which led to Athens, then to Vancouver and London, and now to Sochi. Jacqui has relocated with each Olympics, and she claims it has been “a great way to see the world!” Jacqui, along with her business partner and husband, Rod, provide consultant expertise through their business, Jacman, in areas such as crisis and emergency management, risk assessment, operational readiness, ticketing strategy and operations. The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi will begin in February, followed by the Paralympic Games in March. For these games, Jacqui provides support to the central command, control and communications team (C3), the operational readiness team, and the event services function of the organizing committee. What does this mean? In broad terms, her support involves preparing detailed plans and strategies for responding to a variety of incidents when it comes to emergency situations. This includes training internal and external partners for the implementation of the plans by conducting exercises
that cover both routine and non-routine scenarios. During the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, one notable tragedy resulted in the unfortunate death of a luge athlete from the Republic of Georgia during a training accident. The Crisis Management Plan used in response to this accident was written by Jacqui and supported by a contingency plan for death of a key client, prepared by the risk management team of the organizing committee. For previous Olympics, Jacqui worked directly for the organizing committee in the host countries, “My first experiences were trial by fire. Being fresh out of college and working on the Olympics, I had to learn as I went along,” said Jacqui. Through the years, she gained more experience with incident and crisis management, a growing interest in emergency management and she wanted to combine her professional experience with a degree. After looking at programs in the UK, Australia, Canada and the U.S., Jacqui selected JSU’s emergency management program. The program offered the flexibility she needed while traveling and working in the events arena. Dr. Jeff Ryan, emergency management department head, enjoyed following Jacqui in her travels as she participated in the online classes. “It is not unusual for students to attend classes from overseas. Over the years, we have had students represented on all seven continents. Yes – even Antarctica! We had a student take a class while working in an ice research station,” said Dr. Ryan. “Having an emergency management degree to back up my experience lends more credibility to the services Jacman offers,” said Jacqui. Jacman was started in 2012
with her husband, a native of Wilmington, Delaware, whom she married in 2011. The two met while working on the 2010 Vancouver games. Combined, one or both have worked for every Olympics since the 1996 Atlanta games. While the Olympics and Paralympics are the most recognizable projects on Jacman’s company bio, the company has an impressive list of other events. Projects have ranged from the Commonwealth Games in India, Australia and Malaysia; to the Asian Games in Qatar; to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, also previously held in Australia. Jacman is already consulting on projects coming down the pipeline, including the Toronto 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games. The emergency management master’s program took Jacqui two-and-a-half years to complete. Even with her demanding schedule and travels, she was able to maintain a 4.0 GPA in the program. “The faculty were amazing,” commented Jacqui. “Not only was the subject matter enjoyable, the teaching team was a huge positive. Each of them is successful in their own right – and, just all-around good people.” While here for graduation, Jacqui was asked if she had ever visited the south before. In line with her adventurous spirit and love for travel, she revealed she had previously visited in 2009 as part of a tornado-chasing trip that covered six states. “JSU is proud to have a graduate representing the university on the global stage. We wish Jacqui much success and are looking forward to seeing where her work takes her next,” commented Dr. Ryan. For more information about JSU’s emergency management program, visit http://www.jsu.edu/em/
I’m not crazy, just abstract random
I am a student again at Jacksonville State University, and I am studying ways that we all learn new things. The purpose of studying learning styles is to help us teachers offer alternative methods of engaging with students. Implementing these new, non-traditional methods and attitudes allow students to learn in ways other than the traditional ways. Some of these new methods include incorporating sensory activities into traditional ones that allow students to use touch, sound, vision, taste, and smell. Another method that teachers are encouraged to use is to allow students to work more in groups because some students learn a lot from each other. One new way of doing things is to, at appropriate times, allow a noisy environment in the classroom because some students learn better when there is noise around them. Another new attitude is to allow some students to move, stand, and even walk around while listening to their teacher. Some teachers probably do not like the loss of control over their classroom environment; and, of course, anything can be taken too far. However, I have tried embracing some of these new ideas this year, and it has worked just fine. One student, in particular, is so cute. He will stand and struggle for several minutes to figure out new words if I will pause after about 10 words and allow him to walk fast to the back of the classroom and to return while carrying a flag that flaps behind him. Other students have loved getting out of their seats to paint, make bulletin boards, and pop out of their seats to play games. Although a man named Anthony F. Gregorc wasn’t the
first to coin the term “learning styles,” he possessed some interesting theoSherry ries. Every human, he says, has many Kughn styles of learning, and all of us have patterns of learning that are more domiSherry-Go-Round nant than others. Two of the learning styles relate to how we take in information. These are concrete learners or abstract learners. Those who are concrete learners use all five senses and deal with things they way they are. They experience and accept life. Those who are abstract learners understand that the best things are not even visible. These learners use intuition and read between the lines when perceiving new things. Abstract learners believe that life is usually not what it seems. Two of the styles of learning relate how we use information. Many learners are sequential in how they apply what they have taken in. These learners follow logical, linear, step-by-step methods of thinking. They like to follow plans, and they rarely act quickly when making decisions. The others of us, Gregorc taught, look at a goal and shoot for it by skipping logical steps. Order is this group’s weak point, so they are usually spontaneous and impulsive. They desire to achieve, move on, and think about happiness and such. The fun part of this process is identifying how each of
us fits into the four combinations of these four styles. That is, are you concrete sequential, abstract sequential, abstract random, or concrete random? As I read these four categories in the book “The Way They Learn” by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias, I was surprised to learn how dominant I was in the category of abstract random (AR). I, like most ARs, am friendly, listen to others, focus on the feelings of others and my own, and think in intangible terms. I lead with my heart. My dislikes are that I do not like competition, details are not important to me, and I think in several directions at the same time. I was happy and relieved to know that I am not the only person who is like this. For instance, last year when my principal told us teachers to give awards of our choice to only a few students, I could not bear to skip even one class member. I made up an award for each student, and I told the teacher who took the lists from me to trim it because I could not bear to do it. It is no wonder that I dislike making and sticking to a list of chores; that I would rather sit on a curb with a friend than go to an amusement park with someone I barely know; and why, when I am stressed, I go in my mind to happy, intangible places. My learning more about myself has helped me appreciate the characteristics of others. Also, I have a bond with fellow ARs. As a frog named Kermit once said, “It isn’t easy being green.” If you want to learn more about your own characteristics regarding Gregorc’s learning-style categories, visit http://web.cortland.edu/andersmd/learning/gregorc.htm. Email Sherry at sherrykug@hotmail.com
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Kitty Stone needs to stay in the heart of the town We moved to Jacksonville in 1971 when my husband took a job at JSU. One of the first things we heard was that Jacksonville schools were excellent. Shortly after our daughter entered the first grade three years later we were told that there was going to be a middle school built. Fast forward 40 years and there is still no middle
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school. There is, however, talk of a new elementary school. As a firm supporter of our school system I have advocated that our city should support our schools financially I am very much against moving Kitty Stone to the outskirts of Jacksonville. It is vital for our city’s health that Kitty Stone School remain in its present location–in the heart of the town. To move it will be one more step in the demise of the northeast side of town. To move the school behind Wal-Mart will mean elementary school kids in my area will be boarding the buses in the dark to get to school. Young families will flee our neighborhood by the droves to avoid the extra ten minutes of precious traveling time in the mornings. The current location is lovely with giant trees on the playground providing much needed shade in the midday sun. Sidewalks surrounding the school make it convenient for kids to walk to the library or even to walk to school.
Parents can run errands on the square as they head to and from school. Surely a group as bright as our school board can find a way to make the current site work, if they want to. The heart of the school is the teachers, not how many flat screens are on the wall or other fancy equipment. If the teachers can’t teach and don’t love their jobs, no amount of icing on the cake can help our children succeed. Take the extra money spent to move the school and support our teachers with the supplies that often come out of their own pockets or bank that money toward a long awaited middle school. Just do it! Our town will be so much better. Our community will rise in support and, consequently, support – emotionally and financially – for the Jacksonville City Schools will be invigorated. Sherry Blanton Jacksonville
Please give more thought to moving Kitty Stone It is easy to say let’s build a new school. The estimated cost for building a new elementary school would be a “tight budget” of $11 million. We are yet to see a detailed financial report comparing this cost with alternative plans. The city taxpayers funded a junior high annex for grade seven. Enlarge the annex and moved grades 6-8 to the annex building. We do not need a junior high school for 250-300 students. Leave grades pre K-5 at Kitty Stone or move pre K and K to Eastwood where there are playgrounds and a cafeteria already there. Renovate the pods as they are emptied and save the taxpayers money. The superintendent’s office does not need to be on the Kitty Stone campus. Use that pod also for classrooms. Children in the neighborhood have sidewalks and can participate in after-school activities. Moving the school to the edge of town will eliminate
their ability to stay for these events. Elected city officials are worried about congestion at Kitty Stone. How about Walmart, the public complex, high school and projected elementary school traffic? There is plenty of space at Kitty Stone. Use the old football practice field and the baseball and soccer fields on A Street for instance as well as Forney Hall. “We have not decided on anything definite yet,” was Superintendent Campbell‘s statement at the last public meeting. How many times have we heard this while the final decision was already a foregone conclusion. Please give this venture more time, planning and public support. Ultimately, the citizens of Jacksonville will carry the financial burden for years to come if the school board’s plan is implemented. Klaus W. Duncan, Retired JHS teacher
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Rockmart, Ga. - Mrs. Rosa Delores Brock White, 72, of Rockmart, Ga., passed away Monday evening, January 13, 2014. Mrs. White was born August 14, 1941 in Jacksonville, daughter of the late J. B. Brock and the late Oma Lovell Turner Brock. She began employment at the Walmart Supercenter of Rockmart on the day the store opened in 2007. Mrs. White was a faithful member of the New Prospect Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Mack A. White Jr. on September 18, 1999; a son, Bryan Gregory White; a granddaughter, Chloe White; sister, Fay McCarroll; two brothers, Veston Brock and Roland Brock. Survivors include four sons, Craig White and his wife, Donna, of Rockmart, Ga., Scott White, of Savannah, Ga., Adam White and his wife, Becky, of Silver Creek, Ga. and Brock White and his wife, Brooke, of Wilmington, N.C.; daughter, Marie Sifuentes and her hus-
band Efrain of Rockmart, Ga.; three sisters, Maxine Heathcock, of Jacksonville, Carolyn Wills, of Cowpens, S.C. and Clara Cochran, of Piedmont; three brothers, Larry Brock and Ray Brock, both of Piedmont and Glenn Brock, of Pinopolis, S.C. and eight grandchildren. Funeral service for Mrs. White was held January 16 at 2 p.m. in the New Prospect Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Davis and the Rev. James Coffman officiating. Interment service followed in the family lot of the church cemetery. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Kevin Odom, Jason Rodgers, Tyler Brown, Lane Odom, Klay Odom and Tony Baker. Please visit www.freemanharrisfunerals.com to extend your personal condolences to the family by signing the online guestbook. Freeman Harris Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mrs. Rosa Delores Brock White.
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Carol Ann Watson, 78, is remembered for her service to military families On Sunday, Jan. 5, Carol Ann Chemical Regiment for exceptional Watson’s lungs were heavy and her service to the nation and to Army body tired, but the longtime milifamilies. tary wife persevered to complete “She has been very active in tryone last act of service. ing to make it a better place That day Watson, 78, for other people,” said her was scheduled to provide husband. “I think she will snacks for the congregants be remembered for that.” at Church of St. Michael For most of Mrs. and All Angels in Anniston, Watson’s adult life she where she and her husband was a homemaker and a were longtime members. volunteer, but she did work Already ill with what she intermittently outside the didn't then know was pneuhome, such as with school WATSON monia, Mrs. Watson prechildren at various military pared the food, delivered installations including Fort it to the church, and returned to her McClellan. Jacksonville home to rest without On each base his family moved attending the service that day. With- to, and in each community that in hours Mrs. Watson was admitted surrounded it, Mrs. Watson became to the hospital, and she died a week an established member of the vollater at Regional Medical Center in unteer community, Darryl Watson Anniston. said. Within the Army, she supportIn life, she was known for being ed units by sending care packages the wife of retired former Fort with reminders from home, includMcClellan commander Maj. Gen. ing Twinkies and Tabasco sauce, Gerald Watson, for being a mother, he said. Her son said she also lent a mother-in-law and a grandmother, moral support to women and chiland for her service to other military dren who were left behind on bases families. while their husbands and fathers “If you had to sum up my were stationed across the globe. mother’s life, it was service to “My mother was extremely dedGod, service to family and service icated to the army community and to country,” her son Darryl Watson the family,” said Darryl Watson, a said. Jacksonville High School graduShortly after graduating from ate who practices law in Georgia, Trinity University in San Antonio, where he lives with his wife and where Gerald and Carol Ann earned three children. academic degrees, the high-school Retired Col. Walton Phillips first sweethearts married in 1957 and met the Watsons at Fort McClelhe became a commissioned officer. lan in the early ’60s. During the During their nearly 60 years of decades he knew the couple, they marriage, the Watsons moved sevwere assigned to work on several of eral times; he was stationed at Fort the same projects and spent at least McClellan three times before the three years as neighbors. couple retired in Calhoun County in “Carol Ann has been what you the early ’90s. would say is the ideal wife of a Mrs. Watson was twice recogsenior officer,” Phillips said. “She nized by the Army for her leadwas always looking out for famiership as a military wife, and the lies.” Secretary of the Army approved a He said during one of their joint medal named the Carol Ann Watson stints at Fort McClellan his own Award to be given to spouses in the wife, Lucy Phillips, developed
terminal cancer. For ten months, Phillips said, Mrs. Watson visited her every day, bringing coffee when she came. Phillips said he last saw the Watsons over the holidays. “She was still doing things for people,” Phillips said. Mrs. Watson helped the community outside the military bases, usually through volunteer work with the American Red Cross and the Episcopal church. “My mother certainly felt it was her responsibility to reach out to the civilian community,” Darryl Watson said. In Anniston she worked in the community at the Anniston Soup Bowl, the American Red Cross and St. Michael's Clinic. She also was part of women's groups at the church and was involved in the Inter-Se Study Club. In recent years, Maj. Gen. Watson also spearheaded a local display of Wreaths Across America, a holiday wreath-laying ceremony that is recognized at an event at Fort McClellan. On Dec. 14 she attended the gravestone decorating ceremony. Mrs. Watson’s funeral will be today at 2:30 p.m. at The Church of St. Michael and All Angels. A reception will follow the service in Lagarde Hall at the church. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, retired Maj. Gen. Gerald G. Watson; two sons, Maj. Gen. Bryan Watson and his wife, Kris, and Darryl Watson, and his wife, Janie, four grandchildren, Rachel Watson of Chicago, Ill., Zachariah Watson, Thomas Watson and Samuel Watson, all of Acworth, Ga.; a sister, Dorothy Christie, of Utah, and her dog, Dixie. Staff Writer Laura Gaddy: 256235-3544. On Twitter @LGaddy_Star
Community Capsule • COPING WITH GRIEF. A coping with grief - even if nobody died group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6 P. M. at Jacksonville First United Methodist Church. Please call the church office for information and directions (256-435-6021). • The J.O.Y. Quilt Guild will meet Thursday, February 6 at 9.30 a.m. in the FMC of the First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville. Visitors are welcome. • 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 256782-5660 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, searcha-word, lubricant eye drops, gum and peppermints, soft toothbrushes, queasy drops, lotion, neck wrap or hydrating socks. • 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. • 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 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 256499-2182 for more information. • Alcoholics Anonymous meets at noon each Thursday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 400 Chinabee Ave., just off the square. Call 8470909.
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im McCutcheon m i s s e s h e r grandparents who live in Pennsylvania. Lester and Grace Brubaker, 91 and 86 respectively, mean the world to Kim. They’re getting to the point to where they need help to live independently in their home, and since Kim can’t be there to help out, she said she’s doing the next best thing to help older or disabled persons. She has purchased a Home Helpers franchise and will have a grand opening on Feb. 10 at the office, 1505 Pelham Rd., S., Suite 7. She named the business portion of her franchise, Gracious Living LLC, after her grandmother. Home Helpers provides three types of in home care ̶ companion care, personal care and emergency monitoring. “I picked this franchise because it’s a highly successful, highly rated franchise,” said Kim. “I expect to do very well with it.” At the time of her grand opening, she will have 10 caregivers ready to go to work and will add others as the business grows. “I don’t want to only take care of my clients, I want to take care of my employees,” she said. She wants her caregivers to feel just as important as her clients. “When caregivers know they are valued, it will show in the way they interact with their clients, she said. “It matters.” Connie Thompson is operations manager. Prior to the grand opening, Kim and Connie will go to Atlanta where they will become certified senior advisors.
“That’s a highly distinguishable certification for us and this business,” said Kim. Kim and her family moved to Jacksonville in 2008 to work at the incinerator at Anniston Army Depot. She managed the lab there until last year when the incinerator closed. She said because she knew her job would be gone, she had a year to research her new business. “It’s very scary to think about having this grand opening and not knowing whether or not we’ll have any business,” she said. “But I’m faithful and trusting God that He will bless this business. I think we’re doing it for a wonderful reason and I’m excited about it. Every person that I hug in this business is because I can’t hug my own grandparents.” Kim said her company doesn’t provide medical care, but helps take care of those who can’t take care of themselves due to age, illness or disability. Kim was born in Elgin, Ill., and graduated from high school in Elderton, Pa. She received a bachelor’s of science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is a member of the First United Methodist Church where she sometimes teaches Sunday school classes and Bible studies. Her husband Keith owns Beacon Building and Remodeling, a home improvement business in Jacksonville, and is also an explosives technician. Their son Zachary, 24, lives in Madison Wisc., and will be married on Feb. 7. Their daughter, Katherine, received a scholarship to Auburn where she is a freshman studying chemical engineering. Katherine is one of the reasons her parents decided to stay in this area. Kim was offered a job in Kentucky after
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Kim McCutcheon and her family moved to Jacksonville in 2008. Westinghouse closed the incinerator, but because Katherine asked them to stay and also because they had fallen in love with the area, they decided not to move. Kim has a Tennessee Walking horse, Breezey, who stays at Red Barn Riding Stables. Kim and Breezey are being trained in dressage by Allison Dunn which, Kim explained, is like a ballet for horses. “If you’ve seen it in the Olympics, it’s the guys who ride in their black tuxedos and top hats and make their horses do all these very difficult, very challenging but
very beautiful movements.” She said Breezey won’t be doing that at the Olympics or anywhere else. “It’s more like therapy for me,” she said. “I don’t intend to show him. He’s pleasure only. I could show him though. He’s gorgeous.” Kim enjoys baking, specifically making her own bread. “Homemade bread with homemade peach butter is almost too good for words,” she said.
9-inch square pan. Chill until firm. Cut into bars. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature. GRACE BRUBAKER’S CHERRY TORTE 3 c. flour ½ t. baking powder ½ t. baking soda ½ t. salt 1 can cherry pie filling 1 c. shortening 1 c. sugar 3 eggs ½ c. milk 1 t. vanilla Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla. Sift together dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients and milk, alternating, to the creamed mixture to form stiff dough. Reserve small portion of dough. Press remaining dough into greased jelly roll pan. Spread pie filling on top of dough. Roll out small portion of dough (add flour if necessary). Cut into strips. Create lattice top with dough strips on top of pie filling. Bake 25-30 minutes until edges are brown. Cool slightly. Slice and serve.
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Engagement announced John and Twylia Cassell of Jacksonville announce the engagement of their daughter, Misty Faith Cassell, to Brandon James Ray son of Jimmy and Rhonda Ray of Lincoln. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of William and Carolyn Lovvorn of Oxford, the late Dot Lovvorn and the late William and Adelle Cassell. Miss Cassell is a graduate of Saks High School and Jacksonville State University. She is employed by the Brandon Ray and Misty Cassell Athletic Department at Jacksonville State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mary Calhoun of Lincoln, the late Frank Calhoun, Charlie and Dorothy Long of Oxford, Sarah Ray of Pell City and the late Hershel Ray. Mr. Ray is a graduate of Lincoln High School and the University of Montevallo. He is employed by Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC in the New Model Department. The wedding will be 3 p.m. March 22, 2014, at the First Baptist Church of Saks.
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Keep the music going Sunday after Knox Concert Saturday night Good music continues in Jacksonville Sunday, after Saturday night’s Knox Concert Series’ presentation of The Haifa Symphony Orchestra. The David L. Walters Department of Music Hervey Folsom at JSU presents Alumnus Keith Moore of Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, in concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26 in the Performance Center in Mason Hall, third floor, to benefit the Jacksonville Opera Theatre. There are two reasons why this is a significant and important event. Not only will viewers be seeing a gifted artist who is enjoying an outstanding musical career, but it is a time to celebrate a lifetime of music whose soloist and teacher was inspired by the teachings in JSU’s music department. Keith Moore, accompanied by colleague, Robert Marler pianist, will perform vocal solos and for Moore, performing in this particular recital hall is a nostalgic event, having sung his senior recital here in 1973. He studied voice with both Dan Marsengill and Noni Espina. As a student he also directed the Baptist Student Union Choir and was Youth Music Director at Jacksonville First Baptist Church. “Moore is one of our finest graduates who has accomplished much in the area of vocal music and his concert will benefit the JOT season.” said Susie Francis Dempsey. “We rarely have an opportunity to hear fine bass-baritones in live concerts. For me, personally, this will be the first time since his Senior Recital that I have heard Keith sing. He entered JSU as a piano major studying with me and was doing quite well until the faculty noticed that he was also a talented singer. So, we all encouraged him to pursue voice studies instead.”
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Moore serves as Coordinator of Vocal Studies at Belmont, having taught there over 30 years. He holds degrees from JSU, University of Louisville, and College-Conservatory of Music of University of Cincinnati. Professionally, he has performed extensively throughout the United States and Europe where his experience is as varied as performing opera with Nashville Opera Association to directing choirs at First Presbyterian Church in Nashville. His credits include numerous opera performances and solos appearances and he is an active recording session artist, having sung back-up on recordings with Amy Grant, Sandy Patti, Michael W. Smith and others. Moore will perform operatic works by Mozart, who was known for his operas, selections from song cycles by Ravel and Wolf in addition to other songs by Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky. Tickets will be sold at the door to benefit the Jacksonville Opera Theatre: $10 for Adults and $5 for students and seniors. The public is encouraged to attend.
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GADDY: ‘We’re kind of there as an emergency resource provider’ From page 1
or large emergency incident,” he said. “We assist them in developing plans and procedures on how they can work together on how to respond when something happens in the community and how to get the community back on its feet as quickly as possible.” The EMA is a branch of the Calhoun County Commission, so county commissioners directly oversee everything the agency does. Gaddy said he’s happy to have the pleasure of working with county administrator Ken Joiner as well as the county commissioners and other elected officials in the county, including mayors. He said what makes the EMA successful is the fact ‘that all of these officials are pro-active and engaged and are supportive of public safety. “That helps out a lot, and that’s what makes us successful,” he said. “I absolutely love what I do and a big part of it is getting to work with all these people.” He said that emergency management is unique because he gets to interface directly with many in the
community, including the Salvation Army, Red Cross, hospitals, health care organizations and local elected leaders. “We get to see a lot of different faces and do a lot of networking in the community, and that’s what it’s all about -making those connections in the community so that everyone is aware of what capabilities and resources are available and to help people work together so that nobody gets left out,” he said. Overall, he said, the EMA’s role is more of a facilitator. “We don’t control anything,” he said. “We’re there to support all those agencies whenever there’s a need for it in an emergency.” Gaddy explains an analogy for his job. “I tell people a lot of times that if we have a problem we need to call 911. They contact the police or whoever they need to contact. When those guys need assistance, they call the EMA. We’re kind of there as an emergency resource provider for local agencies and local government.” Gaddy is a member of a medical team AL-1
Jonathan Gaddy and wife Laura.
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Jonathan Gaddy believes there’s a role in emergency management for everyone. (Alabama-1), which is a Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT). It’s based out of Birmingham and includes doctors, nurses and paramedics who travel throughout the country wherever they’re needed to assist in a disaster. Gaddy said there’s a large number of these teams in the country. “It’s a great opportunity for me,” he said. “It’s allowed me to travel and teach classes all over the country.” Most recently, he responded to Hurricane Sandy. He spent two weeks in New York City helping in the emergency shelter for people who were displaced. He’s also traveled to other states doing similar work. “My role on the DMAT team is helping them with
the communications and technology side of it,” he said. “I don’t actually do patient treatment. There’s a role for everybody in emergency management, and it’s a lot more diverse than many people think. It’s very rewarding when you’re a part of a big team of people helping people out.” Gaddy said he’s currently enjoying being a newlywed. He and Laura spend a lot of time outside riding bikes, kayaking, exploring new places and taking a lot of short trips. “Laura is the love of my life,” he said. “She’s been a blessing to me in many different ways. We like to visit new towns and meet people. We like to get out there and experience. I’m elated that she saw fit to say yes when I asked her to marry me.”
They attend Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Gaddy is the son of Bobbie (Williamon) Gaddy and the late Hoyt Gaddy. His brother and sister-inlaw, Craig and Tori Gaddy, have two children. Ashton is 17, and Cole is 13. Gaddy is a graduate of Pleasant Valley High School and Jacksonville State University. “Having had the opportunity that I’ve had at a young age, I’ve discovered that people in Calhoun County have a lot to be proud of,” he said. “No matter where I go I find people who are familiar with Calhoun County for one reason or another. Maybe they knew someone who attended school here or was stationed at Fort McClellan.” Gaddy said he believes that everything happens
for reason “I didn’t really think I’d get in this career when I started college,” he said. “I’m very blessed.” His first job with the EMA as a volunteer was with the Hazmat Team. Gaddy received a lot of encouragement from Fran Byrd, then commander of that team. He considers Byrd a mentor as well as Harold Rhodes who works with civil defense. “The Lord always has a plan, and I’m very thankful for all the opportunities I’ve had and all the people I’ve been able to work with,” said Gaddy. “We have a great team of people here at the office. All the people I work with are awesome. They make up a great network.”
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ALMAROAD: CCHBA has been backbone in Almaroad’s business From page 1
“I’ve seen the ups and the downs, the good and the bad,” he said. “I’m going to relate back to David in the Bible. It’s hard to keep a good man down, even against old Goliath who was a giant. I enjoy what I do and when it gets bigger than me, that’s when my faith keeps me going.” Almaroad said that through the years, the Calhoun County Home Builders Association has been a backbone in his business through its support, its associates and its members. Longtime friend Don James, who is also a home builder and general contractor, said that Almaroad is worthy of the
award. “Sam won because he deserves it,” said James. “He’s helped the Home Builders Association as well as the home building industry through a very difficult time. Of course, he’s done all of this while going through health issues with his grandson. Sam has been very loyal to his grandson and family. He’s a great grandfather.” James said that he commends Almaroad for going back and forth to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis with his grandson, while continuing to work with other home builders and run his own company. “No one is prouder of him than me,” said James. “The entire board of directors
feels the same way. Sam and I sometimes build against each other, but we’ve always maintained a close relationship. I’ve known him for 35 years.” Almaroad is a sponsor of the Sunday morning gospel music program on K98, hosted by his friend Johnny Hayes. One day Hayes approached Almaroad and told him what his name stands for ̶ Always Making a Reality of a Dream. That made the 57-year-old home builder happy. Almaroad was named Home Builder of the Year for the Home Builders Association of Alabama in 2000 and was inducted in the Alabama Home Builders Hall of Fame last year. “I guess if I quit building
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Clark may be headed to UAB AL MUSKEWITZ Consolidated News Service According to Internet sources, Jacksonville State football coach Bill Clark will be leaving the program after one season to take the head coaching job at the University Alabama at Birmingham. If Clark indeed is to become UAB’s next football coach, Jacksonville State’s top administrator says he is grateful for the short time Clark spent with the Gamecocks. Although there has been no confirmation from either school, there has been intense speculation about whether Clark will accept the job to succeed Garrick McGee as the Blazers’ head coach after only one season at JSU. JSU president Bill Meehan said this morning the school has had no official contact regarding Clark’s acceptance of the job, but expressed his appreciation for the effort the coach has given to the Gamecocks. “We wish him the best and are grateful for his time at JSU. It was just not long enough,” Meehan said. “He is a JSU grad and we are proud of his success and appreciate the success he brought to the Gamecocks.” Clark was hired to succeed Jack Crowe at JSU 13 months ago and in his first season as a college head coach led the Gamecocks to an 11-4 season that set several school, conference and national records and ended in the FCS quarterfinals. Jim Coxwell, chairman of the JSU board of trustees athletics committee, said he had no further knowledge of Clark taking the UAB job. While he was concerned about the situation, he was particularly concerned for the players. “What I’m concerned about is my kids, our players,” he said. “I don’t want them to feel like that they’re left here without anybody who cares, because I care — a lot — and I’m going to see that they’re taken care of and see they get what they need. “We’ve got some boys who did an outstanding job this year. The coach didn’t do the job, the boys, the team that played, they’re the ones who should be patted on the back for a great job.” A coaching change might also impact the players soon to become Gamecocks. National Signing Day is three weeks away. The Gamecocks already have 13 commitments for what they project to be a strong signing class, including several of the two- and three-star variety according to various recruiting services. At least three — Ashville linebacker E.J. Moss, Walker linebacker Austin Mansell and Mill Creek (Ga.) defensive back Michael Leonard — said they didn’t believe the current uncertainty would affect their decision to sign with the Gamecocks. It might, however, depending on the number of assistants
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Bill Clark has spent one season at JSU, leading the Gamecocks to a 11-4 record. Clark would take to any new position. Moss said he hadn’t received a reply from a text message he sent to JSU offensive coordinator John Grass since the Clark rumors began gaining traction. “You could be stepping out on a good deal,” said Moss, a three-star rated prospect by Rivals.com. “When Coach Clark came in (those recruits) didn’t know how good he was going to be. The next coach might be better, just as good. “I was thinking about that just last night. What if it’s a guy like (Alabama) Coach (Nick) Saban or something like that. You never know.” Mansell, who will take his official JSU visit this weekend, said his commitment to the Gamecocks was rooted in the big picture. “I imagine they’ll have this all figured out by then,” he said. “I don’t see myself changing. If coach does leave, they’ll have somebody lined up for the job. “For me, it’s not alternating my decision. I’m looking at a place I can spend four years not just (for) the coaches, because things can happen.” Coxwell said he considered Clark an ACC- or SEC-caliber coach from the time they first met, and thought he would be at the school several years before making that jump. JSU trustees have discussed ways of enhancing Clark’s compensation to keep him around. The UAB job is expected to pay nearly three times Clark’s current $175,000-a-year salary. “If he is gone, we wish him the best,” Coxwell said. “He’s one of the best things that’s happened to Jacksonville State. I don’t want to lose him.” Messages left for Clark, his Washington, D.C.-based agent,
Gamecocks fall to Eastern Kentucky RICHMOND, Ky. - The Jacksonville State’s men’s basketball team matched preseason Ohio Valley Conference favorite Eastern Kentucky blow-for-blow for much of the night on Saturday before a late spurt and clutch free throw shooting pushed the Colonels to a 60-56 win over the Gamecocks. Senior Brian Williams scored 16 and junior Darion Rackley added 12 for the Gamecocks (9-13, 3-4 OVC), but the Colonels (13-6, 4-2 OVC) needed every bit of Eric Stutz’s 20 and Glenn Cosey’s 17 to hang on for their 10th win over JSU in as many games at McBrayer Arena. On a night that saw 10 ties and 12 lead changes, nine in the second half, the free throw line proved to be the difference for EKU. The Colonels converted on 27 of their 31 attemots from the stripe, including a second half that saw them go 18-for-20 and make 13 of their last 14. JSU got to the line 24 times but made just 16, including an 11-for-19 (.579) second-half effort. JSU limited the Colonels’ main threats from the floor, forcing leading scorer Glenn Cosey and second-leading scorer Corey Walden to a combined 3-for-16 night from the floor. The duo got to the line, though, with Cosey making 11 of his 12 attempts and Walden going 5-for7 in the game. Walden’s seven points
were the fewest by the junior since Nov. 22, but Stutz stepped in and made up the difference. He went 6-for-7 in the post and 8-for-8 at the charity stripe to lead all scorers, while Tarius Johnson went 3-for-4 from behind the arc to account for most of his 12 points. Williams had a big night for the Gamecocks, putting the team on his back at times en route to 16 points, five boards and six assists. The Lawrenceville, Ga., native was 5-for-8 from the floor, while Rackley was 3-for-5. Both players were 5-for-7 from the free throw line. Williams’ five boards led his team on a night that saw the Gamecocks struggle on the glass. JSU had just 17 rebounds to the Colonels’ 24, including no offensive rebounds to EKU’s seven. Senior Nick Cook added eight points in the post but didn’t pull down a rebound in the loss. The Gamecocks got off to a quick start from the floor, thanks to a 1-for-7 start from the floor by the Colonels. Despite four early turnovers, JSU raced to a 9-3 lead before an 8-0 run from the Colonels and a 6:00 field goal drought watch EKU claim its first lead of the night at 11-9. Jax State slowly battled back and tied the game on a Nick Cook three-point play with 4:37 on the clock before Undra Mitchem
faked left and drained a deep 3-pointer with 3:54 left in the half to put his team up 21-18. A pair of Rackley free throws was answered y a Tarius Johnson trey that sent the game deadlocked at 23-23 into the half. Williams eight led the Gamecocks, while Johnson’s eight led the Colonels. The second half saw both teams match each other blow-for-blow from the start. They exchanged leads nine times and were tied seven times over the first 16 minutes before a pair of Walden free throws and a Marcus Lewis dunk gave the Colonels a 50-46 lead, their largest of the night to that point. Rackley went to the basket and drew a foul for a three-point play the old fashioned way cut EKU’s lead back to one. Cosey’s second field goal of the night was a big one on the ensuing possession, when we knocked down a long 3-pointer from well beyond the left wing to push his team back up by four at 53-49 2:39 0n the clock. The Gamecocks were able to pull within a basket a few times but EKU wouldn’t give them anything else, making 13 of its last 14 free throw attempts to hold off a JSU comeback attempt. JSU will continue its four-game road swing on Thursday, when the Gamecocks travel to Austin Peay.
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JSU athletics director Warren Koegel, UAB officials and other trustees of both schools today were not immediately returned. Clark, a Calhoun County native, interviewed for the UAB job in Atlanta on Friday. He was defensive coordinator for five years at South Alabama before taking the Jacksonville State job and developed a nationally recognized program at Prattville High School before that. If there is a coaching change forthcoming at JSU, policymakers promise it will be quick, thorough and with an eye to continued success, with no hint as to potential candidates. “I can assure everyone we’ll be on top of this,” Coxwell said. “We will not miss a beat. We’re shooting for a national title next year.”
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2013 Jacksonville State University Football
Coaches: Bill Clark (Head Coach), John Grass, Duwan Walker, Mike Bennefield, Chuck Dunn, Jimmy Ogle, David Reeves, Daric Riley, Blake Shrader, Cornelius Williams, Jody Wright, Tyler Cook, Larry Smith, Trey Clark, Nick Gentry, Heath Thomas Trainers: Jim Skidmore, Eric Johnson
01 - Markis Merrill 02 - Jermaine Hough 03 - Ketrick Wolfe 04 - Telvin Brown 04 - Folo Johnson 06 - Gabe Chambers 07 - Eli Jenkins 07 - Harris Gaston 08 - Rashod Byers 09 - Dushonta Broughton 10 - LaKendrick James 11 - Jaylen Hill 11 - Max Shortell 12 - Josh Barge 13 - J.D. Williams 14 - Kyle West 15 - Pierre Warren 15 - Jayce Barber 16 - Dalton Screws 17 - Tre Garland 18 - Robert Gray 19 - Hamish MacInnes 20 - Jarren Johnson 21 - Justice Owens 22 - Jerry Slota 23 - Brandon Bender 24 - Troymaine Pope 25 - Bryant Mitchell 26 - Jamaal Johnson 27 - Sean Watson 28 - Siran Neal 29 - Bo Billups 30 - Miles Jones 31 - Arias Lockheart 32 - DaMarcus James 34 - Michael Davis 35 - Jeremy Harrison 36 - Brenton Tolson 37 - Jordan Jackson 38 - Michael Carlisle 39 - Ben Olinger 40 - Darius Jackson 41 - Reggie McGee 42 - Leon Jones 43 - Santavious Oden 44 - Kyle Pope 45 - Russell Peters 46 - Darrius Stephens 47 - James Powell 48 - Ben Endress 49 - Erick Butler 50 - Casey Dunn 51 - Rashad Smith 52 - Chad Sharp 53 - JaJuan Lee 54 - Austin Bishop 55 - Dustin Gayton 56 - Tarik Milner 57 - Chad Coleman 58 - Nick Johnson 59 - Andrew Dean 60 - Clay Squires 61 - Brian Binder 62 - Max Holcombe 63 - Adam Wright 65 - Casey Hunt 68 - Taylor Johnstone 69 - Justin Lea 70 - Cody Sanfratello 71 - Rashaad Harper 72 - Blake Burks 74 - Terrence Pendleton 76 - Caleb Gulledge 77 - Dylan Cline 78 - Tyler Scazarro 80 - Luke Smith 81 - Gavin Ellis 82 - Earl Calloway 83 - Mike Bradford 84 - Anthony Johnson 85 - Spencer Goffigan 86 - Kameron Wood 87 - Demontez Terry 88 - Griffin Thomas 89 - Ty Anderson 90 - Chris Landrum 91 - Omari Jones 92 - Barry Stafford 93 - Damien Davenport 94 - Martez House 96 - Montavious Skelton 98 - Connor Rouleau 99 - Caleb Lawrence
2013 GAMECOCK SCHEDULE ALABAMA STATE 24-22 (W) JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY 48-13 (W) UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA 24-21 (W) GEORGIA STATE 32-26 (W) MURRAY STATE 34-35 (L) UT MARTIN 41-27 (W) TENNESSEE STATE 15-031 (L)
AUSTIN PEAY 42-10 (W) EASTERN KENTUCKY (W) EASTERN ILLINOIS 14-52 (L) SE MISSOURI STATE 42-34 (W) SAMFORD 55-14 (W) MCNEESE ST. 31-10 (W) EASTERN WASHINGTON 24-35 (L)
2013 Final Record: 11-4 Ranked 10th in Final Top 25 Poll NCAA Playoffs (Quarter-finals) 11 wins under first-year head coach Bill Clark set an OVC record for most wins by a first-year coach and also tied the JSU school record. First-ever NCAA Division I Playoff Win Advanced to the NCAA Quarter-finals Ranked 6th in the Nation in Attendance 11 Straight Winning Seasons 14th NCAA Playoff Appearance Top 25 Nationally Ranked for Seventh Straight Season Set 49 school records Set 13 Ohio Valley Conference records Set 3 NCAA Records Winningest program since joining the Ohio Valley Conference Winningest senior class in school’s Division I History Most home wins in the OVC since joining league in 2003
Honors and Awards: ALL-AMERICAN DaMarcus James (RB), Griffin Thomas (PK) FRED MITCHELL KICKING AWARD FINALIST Griffin Thomas NATIONAL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Sept. 15, 2013 - Sports Network Griffin Thomas, Special Teams Sept. 15, 2013 - CFPA Griffin Thomas, Kicker Oct. 6, 2013 - CFPA DaMarcus James, Running Back Oct. 27, 2013 - CFPA Griffin Thomas, Kicker
ALL-OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE DaMarcus James (RB) first-team Max Holcombe (C) first-team Pierre Warren (DB) first-team Griffin Thomas (PK) first-team Max Shortell (QB) second-team Caleb Lawrence (DL) second-team Chris Landrum (DE) newcomer Josh Barge (WR) newcomer Max Shortell (QB) newcomer
OVC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Sept. 2 Max Shortell, Newcomer Sept. 8 Troymaine Pope, Co-Offensive Miles Jones, Co-Offensive Eli Jenkins, Co-Offensive DaMarcus James Co-Offensive Eli Jenkins, Newcomer Sept. 15 Griffin Thomas, Co-Specialist Oct. 6 DaMarcus James, Offensive Oct. 27 Rashod Byers, Defensive Nov. 3 DaMarcus James, Offensive Nov. 10 Eli Jenkins, Offensive/Newcomer Griffin Thomas, Specialist
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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
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31853 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANNIE RUTH HASE, DECEASED Letters of Administration on the estate of ANNIE RUTH HASE, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on December 11, 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. MICHAEL LYNN HASE, Personal Representative of the Estate of ANNIE RUTH HASE, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL January 7, 14, 21, 2014
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
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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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31859 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT GREEN BAKER, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of ROBERT GREEN BAKER, deceased, having been granted to NIKI WHALEY, 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. NIKI WHALEY, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of ROBERT GREEN BAKER, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL January 7, 14, 21, 2014
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
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
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 2014-0010 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF O.R. BREWER, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of O.R. BREWER, deceased, having been granted to DEBORAH BREWER FAGAN, the undersigned on January 8, 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. DEBORAH BREWER FAGAN, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of O.R. BREWER, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL January 21, 28, February 4, 2014
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31769 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM LAMAR SMITH, DECEASED Letters of Administration on the estate of WILLIAM LAMAR SMITH, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on January 7, 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. LISA SMITH, Personal Representative of the Estate of WILLIAM LAMAR SMITH, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL January 21, 28, February 4, 2014
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31556 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MOLIMEA KALEUATI MASANIAI, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of MOLIMEA KALEUATI MASANIAI, deceased, having been granted to FAGALOA KALEUATI, the undersigned on January 7, 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. FAGALOA KALEUATI, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of MOLIMEA KALEUATI MASANIAI, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL January 21, 28, & February 4, 2014
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31877 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANTONIO PHILLIPS, DECEASED Letters of Administration on the estate of ANTONIO PHILLIPS, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on January 10, 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. WESLEY M. FRYE, Personal Representative of the Estate of ANTONIO PHILLIPS, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL January 21, 28, & February 4, 2014
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
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
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
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 The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL January 14, 21, & 28, 2014
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 2014-0013 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM CLAYTON BIRCHFIELD JR., DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of WILLIAM CLAYTON BIRCHFIELD JR., deceased, having been granted to JERRY K. BIRCHFIELD, the undersigned on January 10, 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. JERRY K. BIRCHFIELD, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of WILLIAM CLAYTON BIRCHFIELD JR., Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL January 21, 28, February 4, 2014
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Isshin Asian Cafe is now open Restaurant is located next to Winn-Dixie BY MARGARET ANDERSON NEWS CORRESPONDENT
Bob Lin, owner of the city’s newest eatery, the Isshin Asian Café, said he couldn’t be happier with the reception he’s received in Jacksonville. The Isshin Asian Café opened a week ago at 815 S. South Pelham Rd., next to Winn-Dixie. It offers a variety of Japanese, Chinese and Korean dishes for what Lin said is a nominal price. “We have most any Asian dish you’re like,” said Lin. “We serve hibachi and stir fry food and stir fried vegetables with or without meat. We offer a good selection of food on our menu.” Lin said his restaurant offers fresh salmon, chicken dishes and several kinds of sushi. “We have a very interesting selection of sushi rolls,” he said. “We have California sushi rolls and spicy tuna sushi rolls, and we also have a chef’s special sushi roll.” Lin emphasizes that both lunch and dinner prices are the same. “Some places charge more for dinner, but we don’t do that,” he said. “My opinion is that as long as the food quality is good, there shouldn’t be any extra charge for it. I’m offering good, fresh quality food for a reasonable price.” The restaurant offers a special Bubble tea which, according to Lin, is popular in larger cities. “Students like it,” he said, “and I have a lot
of older folks wanting to try it. We have it in different flavors.” Lin said because he’s been in the restaurant over 30 years, he quickly learns what diners like or what they don’t like. Because of that, he’s able to adjust his menu to whatever the diner likes best. Patrons can dine in at the restaurant and take advantage of the carry-out meals. “I’m the cook, dishwasher and janitor,” said Lin. “And I always speak to everybody. The customer is the owner. The customers bring money to the restaurant so they’re the true owner.” Lin has eight employees besides himself, his wife and their three sons. His wife, Amber, helps as do their sons when they have time. Eric is studying nursing at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Matthew attends Jacksonville State University. He wants to be a pharmacist. Bryan is a junior at Oxford High School. The family lives in Oxford. Lin is Chinese, but was born in South Korea. He speaks both Chinese and Korean. The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. It’s closed on Sunday. Lin said he’s overwhelmed by the warm reception he’s received from patrons, including many JSU students, and city officials. (Contact Margaret at pollya922@gmail. com)
ABOVE LEFT: Owner Bob Lin discusses menu. BOTTOM LEFT: Bob with wife Amber and son Eric. BOTTOM RIGHT: Isshin Asian Cafe is located next to Winn-Dixie.
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