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Andi Lindsey got a call from Cleburne County Schools about 10:15 a.m. Tuesday saying the schools were closing at 11 a.m.

She abandoned her half-filled grocery cart at the store and went straight over to pick up her kids. The snow was falling gently but steadily. As a newcomer to the area, she’d heard horror stories about snowstorms in Cleburne County from relatives. Lindsey didn’t want to take any chances. But the roads were already slippery by the time she and her three children were headed to their home between Heflin and Ranburne half an hour later.

“We pulled off of 78 onto 9 and that’s where I got stuck the first time,” Lindsey said. “One of the men that lived in there, he pushed my truck so I could get into the middle lane so I could get to rolling again.”

But about 3 or 4 miles from her house, Lindsey got stuck again — this time sideways on Cleburne County Road 19 about half a mile past County Road 118. Some Micaville firefighters stopped and pushed her truck to the side of the road, Lindsey said. But they couldn’t help her further because the firefighters were responding to a wreck farther down the road, Lindsey said.

She and her children stayed in the truck while she called relatives to see if they could come get them.

“My kids were freaking out; I was just trying to keep calm for them,” Lindsey said. “I said, if we have to, well we’ll just try to walk on.”

But within about half an hour, a good Samaritan in a Hummer arrived and drove the family home, Lindsey said.

Lindsey was one of dozens of motorists involved in accidents or stranded on Cleburne County roadways after more than 2 inches of snow fell in the area Tuesday.

Cleburne County EMA Director Steve Swafford Tuesday said there were multiple accidents across the county. Tow truck services were overwhelmed with calls, he said.

“We have exhausted our EMS and fire resources,” Swafford said. “There are folks slid off everywhere and where they’re slid off they’re going to be there a while.”

The city of Heflin closed its city streets, and Swafford said the county engineer had declared county roads impassable.

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Top picture is of Pam and Anthony Clifton of Ranburne disregarding the ice and snow during Tuesday’s storm to enjoy a watermelon. Apparently the cold didn’t bother them. Rhett and Breanna Williamson of Ranburne enjoyed a little sledding in a laundry basket as well.

Heflin police Chief A.J. Benefield said Wednesday afternoon the department had responded to or assisted Alabama State Troopers with 27 wrecks since 11 a.m.

Tuesday, and the calls were still coming.

“We’re assisting the Troopers right now with two wrecks on I-20,” Benefield said.

He said state troopers could not get to the wrecks in their vehicles, so Heflin offi-

cers took them in a four-wheel-drive SUV and the city’s humvee.

Tuesday afternoon, the city of Heflin opened its Recreation Center on Coleman Street as a warming center for stranded motorists. Two people from Haralson County, Ga., on their way to Jacksonville made their way to the center after becoming stuck at the Jack’s Restaurant in Hef-

lin, said Tammy Perry, director of Heflin’s Parks and Recreation Department.

“Jack’s closed and they needed some place to go,” said Mayor Rudy Rooks.

The Recreation Center closed about 6 p.m., after the Heflin Baptist Church opened an overnight shelter, Perry said.

Bobby Bailey, chairman of deacons for the church, said the shelter took in five people who had become stranded on the interstate.

“The police brought some and the National Guard brought some,” Bailey said.

“We provide a warm, safe place to sleep and hot meals.”

Bailey said the church opened the shelter at about 4 p.m. It was manned by church members and staff from the Department of Human Resources. It closed at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, he said.

The church has opened as a shelter numerous times over the years for tornado and hurricane alerts, Bailey said. However, it hasn’t opened for a snow emergency since 1993, he added.

Ryan Robertson, Cleburne County Probate Judge, decided to close the Cleburne County Courthouse at noon on Tuesday. It remained closed Wednesday, but he said at least the probate office and the court will open at noon on Thursday. Heflin City Hall closed Wednesday and will remain closed Thursday, Rooks said.

The Street Department worked Wednesday to clear the streets, but “it was really too froze to do much good,” he said. The city streets remained closed Wednesday and overnight, Rooks said.

“We just want everybody to just stay safe,” Rooks said. “Just kind of hunker down at home until this mess clears up.”

According to the National Weather Service office in Calera, that should start happening Thursday.

Kristina Sumrall, observing program leader, said temperatures will warm enough for ice and snow to melt.

“Between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., it should be sun-up and temperatures warming up to about freezing,” Sumrall said.

The predicted high for Thursday is the upper 30s, she said.

That may allow the stranded motorists to start recovering their vehicles.

Lindsey’s car was still on County Road 19 on Wednesday. She was unsure when she would be able to pick it up.

“I had to leave it and I hope nobody’s broke into it or anything,” Lindsey said.

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Heflin Highlights Qualifying Statements

by: Suzanne Payne

Lacher qualifies for Family Court Judge My name is Peggy Miller Lacher. I am running for the office of Family Court Judge for Calhoun and Cleburne Counties in the June 3rd republican primary.

I have practiced law in Calhoun and Cleburne Counties for the past 18 years. I have handled thousands of cases involving divorce, annulment, custody, child support, alimony, contempt, dependency, delin-

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quency, truancy, adoptions and visitation.

I have lived in either Calhoun or Cleburne County my entire life. I started working in a law office when I was 15 years of age. I worked full time in family court as a legal assistant while attending college and then law school at night. I am married to Grady Lacher who is a counselor at Oxford High School and I have two children, Jana (age 23) and Tyde (age 12). I am well versed in the law and I am a fair, honest, hard working person. I strongly feel that the best way I can serve the citizens of Calhoun and Cleburne County is to run as your Family Court Judge. I ask for your endorsement, support and vote in the June 3rd election.

Turner qualifies for State Senate District 13

Darrell Turner of Heflin, Ala. qualified yesterday with the Alabama Democratic Party to run for state senate district 13.

“For years, I haven’t felt like I’ve had representation in this district,”

Turner said. “We need someone in Montgomery who will look out for the hard working families and their values, support education, and most of all, represent the people of district 13 in an open, honest way.”

As a business representative for the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, Turner knows how to compromise to find a solution that meets everyone’s needs.

“Compromise and negotiation are two things we’re missing in Montgomery right now,” Turner said. “For the legislators to represent the people, our

voices must be heard and we must work together to find solutions. As your state senator, I will be sure my voice is heard.”

According to Turner, the lack of cooperation and transparency in the current leadership is what leads to deals like the Alabama Accountability Act. That bill was changed dramatically in a closed, backroom deal and then passed through with no opportunity for debate. “That’s not what the American government is supposed to look like. We can do better than that.”

Turner says he feels like the people in the district are very encouraged by

his message. “I have been well-received across the district. People are angry about the way they have been represented, and they are ready for new leadership who can relate to their needs.”

Turner is a lifelong resident of Heflin where he still lives with his wife, Bonnie, and their son, Bradley. They are all active members in the Heflin Baptist Church.

The 13th district covers all of Randolph, Cleburne and Chambers counties, as well as the southern portion of Cherokee county, the eastern half of Clay county and part of Lee county.

Jan. 30-Denise White, Bill Bennett, Summer Nelson, Bill Shelton, Miranda McCormick, Rebecca Thompson, Janie Weathers, Robert Watson and Christine Hill. Jan. 31-Storm Medders, Joe Sanders, Paula East, Sue Bowden and Judy Benefield. Feb.1Hulett Thompson and Kaydence Hughes. Feb.2Chase Howle, Martha Herren, Danny Bowen, Robbie Yarbrough, Jacob Durham, Harold Thompson, Paige Wysner and Dawn Reid. Feb. 3-Carolyn Parker, Terry Johnson, David Cavender, Earlene Kooken and Chris Davis. Feb. 4-Sawyer Dalton Elkins, Louise Sanders, Matt Jones, Rita Bailey, Jessica Brown, Jonah Howle and LeAnn Gersh. Feb.5-Pete Ware, Mitch Lee, Elaine Hall, Ashley Franks, Debra Hembree and Mitch Bell.

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CCHS Class Of 1951

If you are a member of the Cleburne County High School class of 1951, it will interest you to know that you will be having a grand reunion this year. It is planned for August 8 at 12:00 at the Bell House.

For more information, contact Billie Small Moore at 769-218-2840.

An Event of Great Joy

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Diabetes Education February 4 Diabetes Education will be held February 4 at Heflin Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. The topic will be putting the pieces back together with Christopher Randolph, MD February 25 Diabetes Education will be held February 25 at Heflin Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. The topic will be Living with diabetes with Louis Divalentin, MD

Pageant to benefit HOSA

CCMS student faculty basketball game honoring BOE member Jerry Cash Cleburne County Middle School hosted a Student-Faculty Basketball Game on January 24th. The game was in honor of Board Member Jerry Cash. The students were treated to watching and playing against several of their teachers, as well as, their Principal Greg Corkren and Board of Education Representative Jerry Cash. Board Member Hope Lee was also on hand to cheer for the CCMS students and faculty. Principal Greg Corkren organized this event for the students of CCMS where fun and learning go hand in hand. Cleburne County Middle School appreciates the support and dedication of Jerry Cash.

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OPINION/EDITORIAL Wallace, Nudie and Alabama road projects

It seemed to go under the radar last year but the Bentley administration quietly inaugurated the largest road-building program seen in the state in over six decades.

Gov. Bentley launched the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (ATRIP). The ATRIP program, coupled with another road program, the Rural Assistance Match Program, will bring the total for road and bridge construction in Bentley’s first term to well over $1 billion.

This probably makes Bentley’s road program the largest since Gov. James E. “Big Jim” Folsom’s famous Farm to Market road program in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s. Big Jim’s Farm to Market road program was his greatest legacy. Folks in rural Alabama still talk about Big Jim’s roads today.

Bentley designed his road program to come to fruition and have the greatest political impact while he was running for governor this year. It appears that he will have smooth sailing and will not need the ATRIP program to propel him to victory.

Under ATRIP the state borrows 80% of the cost of each project through what are called Grant Acquisition Revenue Vehicle bonds (GARVEE). It allows the state to borrow against future federal highway grants at an interest rate of 2.6%. Local cities and counties are required to make a 20% match, except in the rural counties that cannot afford to match state funds. For these poorer counties, matching funds are provided under the Rural Assistance Match program.

Mayors and county commissioners throughout the state have made hay with Bentley’s road program. The governor has endeared himself to these local officials.

Roads are near and dear to the hearts of mayors, city

councilors and especially county commissioners. In fact, roads have been an Steve part of politiFlowers integral cal patronage in state politics for years. In my early legislative years, the governor would entice legisInside The Statehouse lators to vote for his programs by holding the lure of a particular road project important to a legislator over the head of that legislator like a carrot over the head of a rabbit.

This discussion of road programs reminds me of a humorous story that occurred during the Wallace years.

The year was 1983. George Wallace was beginning his fourth and final term as governor. As you know, Wallace had been shot numerous times by a crazed would be assassin in 1972 in a Maryland parking lot while running for president. Wallace miraculously survived that assassination attempt but was left paralyzed and in constant pain. He had to take medication to alleviate the pain so some days he was not quite cognizant.

However, Wallace was determined to remedy the shortfall he inherited in the state coffers. His solution was to raise taxes. He called them revenue enhancement measures. I called it a tax-a-day club.

Wallace made me one of his floor leaders in the House. Therefore, I felt duty bound to vote for his revenue enhancement measures. My seatmate and new best friend was a gentleman from Talladega named Jim Preuitt. Jim and I were the only two freshman floor

leaders. We dutifully toed the line on the first six revenue enhancement measures but then the Wallace team came with a biggie. It was a substantial gasoline tax for road improvement. I told Jim, “I’m falling off the wagon here. I can’t have a record of voting for every tax that comes down the pike.”

The governor had earned a vaunted reputation through the years of cajoling reluctant legislators to his side of an issue by calling them down to the governor’s office in small groups and enticing them with plum projects for their districts, usually a road. Wallace was on his game for this road tax vote. Therefore, those of us who had indicated our reluctance were called down to the governor’s office to be hot boxed.

Preuitt and I were in a group of real naysayers to Wallace’s taxes. Wallace looked over as though he was surprised to see us. He then zeroed in on Rep. Noopie Cosby from Selma. Noopie had not voted for any of Wallace’s revenue enhancement measures and he was not planning on breaking his streak with Wallace’s gas tax.

Noopie has gone by this name since childhood but Wallace immediately addressed Noopie as “Nudie.” He began, “Nudie, when I was a young legislator I had a road program. So Nudie, you need you a road program and, you see Nudie, if you vote for the gas tax then your road program will be part of my road program. But Nudie, if you don’t vote for my gas tax then I’m afraid your road program will not be part of my road program.” Wallace explained politics to Nudie that day.

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

To get warm, get down with down

The weather has been cold, but there has been a warm spot in my heart. I keep thinking about the seven or eight women who are comfortable in the coats I donated to a charitable group in October.

I encourage anyone with extra coats to donate them to churches, thrift stores, or any organization that helps those in need. It is amazing how fast we can accumulate coats.

Disliking cold weather, as I do, I had accumulated too 14 or so coats made of wool, denim, velvet, leather, fur, velour, and fiber-filled cloth.

Until recently my favorite was the fur -- a mink jacket I won about 25 years ago at a store promotion. It is luxuriant, lightweight, and warm. However, wearing it has disadvantages. I have friends who frown on the sale of fur coats, and my mink is so dressy that it is generally not practical to wear.

I kept my velvet, dress-like coat even though it is a little too small. (I’ll get back in it one of these days.) I have been wearing the other four coats this winter, along with a sweater for extra warmth, until recently. I bought a new coat about two weeks ago – my first down jacket.

I have worn it every day since then, and I may decide I do not need the six Sherry still hanging in my closet.

Kughn The down jacket, which is well styled, is even lighter and warmer than the Sherry-Go-Round mink. One reason I waited so long to buy one is that most of them make women look like the overdressed child in the movie “The Christmas Story,” kind of a puffy, dough-boy look. However, my jacket, besides being streamlined, is dark in color and slenderizing. One other benefit for buying the jacket at this time is that I purchased it for 65% off.

I am not too surprised that my down jacket is so warm. I remember visiting Noccolula Falls one day several years ago. It was a bitter cold day, and sleet started falling. As I walked back from the falls, I saw a duck

sitting beneath the bushes. It hopped off of a nest for a second, and beneath it was badelynge of ducklings.

(I found the word “badelynge,” pronounced “bad-linge,” on the Internet. It means a group of ducks on the ground.)

They were all nestled deep into their down-lined nest.

Mama duck was exposed to the sleet, but I imagine that her own down coat kept her warm enough.

Another reason I know down feathers are warm is that I once owned a down blanket. Sleeping beneath it made me so hot that I had to kick it off. As I write this, I think that blanket is stored in the attic in case the power ever goes out on a winter’s day.

I posted on Facebook how much I liked my new jacket, and a friend from up north said she owned down pants and a down skirt. I wonder if anyone sells down hats, scarves, and gloves.

Also on Facebook, one of my sisters stated that she could not wear any down-filled clothing because she is allergic to it. Oh well, there is a down side to everything.

Email Sherry at sherrykug@hotmail.com

Why isn’t Obama working with Congress We don’t hear the expression much any more, but when growing up I heard people comparing difficult tasks with passing “an act of Congress,” as if it were nearly impossible to pass an act of Congress. Frankly, not much has changed. It’s still difficult under the most favorable circumstances to pass an act of Congress.

Our Founding Fathers made it so when they wrote the Constitution.

So, why is President Obama blaming a divided, partisan Congress rather than working with Congress to improve the economy like predecessors Reagan and Clinton?

Both President Reagan and President Clinton “inherited” economies in recession; each had to work with a divided, partisan Congress; and, both led our nation into the best economic times in the modern era. During President Obama’s first two years in office, he enjoyed Democratic majorities in both Houses of Congress, yet little that passed during those two years has worked out very well. (See Obamacare or the $866 Billion “shovel-ready” stimulus bill for details.)

President Obama enters his sixth year in office with more threats than appeals to Congress. At a recent

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Cabinet meeting Obama said, “We’re not just going to be waiting for legislation in order to make sure that we’re providing Americans the kind of help they need. I’ve got a pen and I’ve got a phone….” referring to executive actions he plans to take in lieu of

logical, the irony is striking: Here is an easily available piece of infrastructure – privately built, costing government not a penny, creating thousands of jobs and, yes, shovel ready – and yet the president, who’s been incesDaniel santly pushing new ‘infrastructure’ as a fundamental economic necessity, can’t say yes.”

Gardner Americans are living through the weakest economic recovery ever after a recession. The recession officially began December 2007 and ended June 2009, just five months into Obama’s first year in office. President My Thoughts Obama can make a good speech with his teleprompters, but Americans are tired of empty promises wrapped in working with Congress. rousing rhetoric. The most recent Gallup Poll shows only Consider Mr. Obama’s confrontational leadership style 40 percent approve Obama’s job performance. Approval in light of what Congress might accomplish with a coop- among independents has sunk to 32 percent. erative White House. Private companies were ready to Rather than changing his unpopular leadership style build the Keystone XL oil pipeline when Obama came and tactics to be more cooperative with a divided into office. All they needed was presidential approval.

Congress like his predecessors Reagan and Clinton, The project was and still is literally “shovel-ready,” with President Obama has decided to stick with his thousands of jobs waiting for the go ahead. President heavy-handed Chicago leadership style regardless of Obama has steadfastly refused to approve this job-proconsequences to Americans stuck in this quagmire econducing, economy-building project for purely ideological omy. It will take many acts of Congress to undo the reasons, even though 62 Senators approve and every damage President Obama is wreaking on our economy in governor of every state on the pipeline route approve the the name of leaving a personal, progressive legacy. project.

Daniel L. Gardner is a syndicated columnist who lives Noted syndicated columnist, Charles Krauthammer in Starkville, MS. You may contact him at Daniel@ summarized Obama’s refusal to approve Keystone this DanLGardner.com, or visit his website at http://www. way: “The only rationale for denying the pipeline is danlgardner.com Feel free to interact with him on the political – to appease Obama’s more extreme environClarion-Ledger feature blog site blogs.clarionledger. mentalists. For a president who claims not to be ideocom/dgardner/

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Ranburne completes regular season RIP DONOVAN

News Sports Correspondent

Although they didn’t know it at the time, Ranburne’s 72-42 home-court win over Ohatchee Monday completed the regular season for the Bulldogs (14-8). Tuesday’s game at Spring Garden was canceled due to snow and ice. Remnants of the storm’s fury halted school for the remainder of the week.

There was some preliminary discussion of a February 3 make-up game with Spring Garden but that will not happen. Ranburne’s next game will come in the Class 2A, Area 10 tournament at Ranburne on February 7 when the Bulldogs meet the winner of Tuesday’s tournament game between Ohatchee and Pleasant Valley.

“We haven’t picked up a basketball since Monday night. We lost Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. We can’t come in on Sunday,” Bulldogs coach Stephen Bailey said late Friday morning. “I really did not feel comfortable jumping back into it. With the time we’ve got to get prepared for either Pleasant Valley or Ohatchee, I feel like we need to spend it on (practice) versus playing that game.”

At the Area 10 seeding meeting earlier Friday, it was decided to play the No. 4 versus No. 5 games for both boys and girls at Woodland, the site of the girls tournament, on Tuesday. The will allow Pleasant Valley and Wellborn as well as Ohatchee and Woodland to play their remaining Area 10 game on Monday, the day the girls’ spur game was initially scheduled.

The boys’ tournament shifts to Ranburne Friday.

No. 2 Wellborn and No. 3 Woodland will play at 6 p.m. ahead of Ranburne’s game. Friday’s winners meet Monday at 7 p.m. in the area championship game.

Ranburne held a commanding 42-26 halftime lead against Ohatchee and cruised from there on the way

to the Class 2A, Area 10 victory. Brayden Wilson netted a pair of 3-point baskets as a part of his teambest 14 points. Mark David Smith scored 11 points and led on the boards with eight rebounds.

Jay Smith and Dylan Wiggins each scored 10 points and Smith had seven rebounds. Point guard Kyle Lovvorn had eight points and four assists.

Owen Smith scored seven points, Spence Florczak six, Logan Sibley four and Blake Young two.

The win over Ohatchee earned the Bulldogs a clean sweep of their home-and-home meetings with Area 10 opponents. Ranburne finished 8-0 in Area 10 play.

Area win No. 7 came on January 24 at home against Woodland. The Bulldogs scored the initial eleven points of the game and won 57-50. Wilson had five points during the opening run, Jay Smith was 4-for-4 at the free throw line and Mark David Smith scored a basket.

Woodland had cut Ranburne’s advantage to 11-4 at the end of the first quarter. At the half, the Bulldogs led 31-20 and it was 40-33 Ranburne after three quarters. Bailey said his team had 16-point leads twice during the game but needed some late free throws after the Bobcats got within two points at 5250. Of the 17 points Ranburne scored in the fourth quarter, 13 came at the foul line. Wilson was 4-for-4 in the fourth, Lovvorn 4-for-5, Mark David Smith 4-for-6 and Jay Smith 1-for-2. Overall, the Bulldogs were 24-for-32 from the charity stripe.

“We didn’t shoot very well from the outside. Had we not made free throws, they might have beaten us,” Bailey said.

Mark David Smith finished with 18 points. Wilson and Jay Smith scored 11 points apiece. All of Lovvorn’s points came at the line where he was 7-for-9 for the game. Owen Smith scored five points. Dylan Wiggins had Ranburne’s only 3-point basket and a free throw for four points. Florczak scored one point.

Jonathan Fordham Braydon Wilson going down the court. He netted a pair of 3-point baskets for his team.

Senior night is tonight at CCHS RIP DONOVAN

News Sports Correspondent

Jeremiah McLeroy is a the free throw line.

He scored four points against Handley and two points against Clay Central.

Cleburne County lost a heartbreaker to Handley in Roanoke on January 23.

The final score was 7369. After trailing 32-23 at halftime, the Tigers inched closer in the second half but never could overtake Handley.

Christian Henson scored 25 points to pace Cleburne County. Max Prichard and Tyler Berry also scored in double figures, Prichard with 12 and Berry with 10. Matthew Morrow and Isaiah Ware each tallied six points. Jeremiah McLeroy scored four points while Cameron Kerr and Brandon Horn added three points apiece.

Playing at Clay Central the following night, the Tigers fell behind early and lost 61-39. The Volunteers

opened on a 9-0 run and Cleburne County trailed 21-5 after one quarter.

Henson was Cleburne County high-point man again with 15. Prichard finished with eight points and Horn scored six points. Ware and Griffin Turner had three points apiece. McLeroy and Brent George each scored two points.

In a Class 4A, Area 10 game on January 27 in Anniston, the Bulldogs downed the Tigers 89-44.

Prichard netted 15 points.

Henson also reached double figures with 14 points.

Kerr and Morrow each had four points.

Turner, McLeroy and Berry had two points each and Blake Pointer scored one point.

The Tigers are to play their final Area 10 game Saturday, hosting Munford. Cleburne County goes to Alexandria Monday.

Cleburne County meets Munford again in the semifinal round of the Area 10 tournament at Anniston on February 7. The area championship game will be February 10.

Thank You

The family of Jimmy Dean Walker was humbled by the outpouring of love shown during the recent passing of our beloved brother and son.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the flowers, food, kind words, personal visits, phone calls, cards, online tributes and prayers.

Honorable mention to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Perry, and Rev. and Mrs. Wayne Adams for food supplied during our mourning.

Glenda Petty for donating hours of care and Hospice Caregivers Donna and Candy. Cross Roads Baptist Church, piano player, singers, pallbearers, Reverends Skyler Clark, Mac Prichard and Chester Pesnell, and Dryden’s Funeral Home.

Sincerely Thank You Aledes, Jerry, Hugh, Rex, Fred Walker Judy Williams, Bobbie Jo Otwell and Linda Clark

January is

Radon Action Month Radon is a colorless, odorless and tasteless radioactive gas and is the second leading cause of lung cancer.

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The Oxford Arts Council presents

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Brent George goes up scrambling for the rebound.

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The Cleburne News, Thursday, January 30, 2014 • 5

Epps is leading scorer against the Vols RIP DONOVAN

News Sports Correspondent

Cleburne County tries again Saturday to complete its Class 4A, Area 10 home-and-home series with Munford.

Weather permitting, the Lions will arrive in Heflin mid-afternoon and the varsity girls will play around 4:30 p.m., after the boys’ ‘B’ team contest at 3:30 p.m. Coach Todd Gable said Friday morning he hoped to have his girls at the gym early for a shoot-around session and review of the Munford game at Munford on January 3.

“It’s been since Monday since we’ve played or practiced,” Gable said.

Saturday’s game will also serve as Senior Night for the Tigers.

Cleburne County will complete its regular-season schedule at Alexandria Monday.

Prior to losing three full days of school and

part of Tuesday to snow and ice, Gable’s team was 1-2 over its most recent three games.

Cleburne County played Handley in Roanoke on January 23 and fell 43-42. The score was 11-11 after one quarter. Handley led 27-25 at halftime and 34-30 after three quarters. Gable said the Tigers were able to tie the score in the second half but could never take the lead. Cleburne County got a basket on a baseline drive by Toni Epps to make it a one-point game in the final seconds but was out of timeouts and couldn’t get a foul before the clock expired.

Shawntavia Boyd ended with 13 points, four rebounds and four steals.

Epps scored 10 points and had three rebounds.

Kaity Zeiders recorded nine points, 10 boards and three steals. Kiara Akles had six points, three rebounds and six

steals. Alisa Norton contributed four points, five rebounds and two steals.

Gable said his players had been able to hold their own on the boards against the taller Handley team.

On January 24, Cleburne County played at Clay Central and won 57-27.

“Friday, they came out on fire,” said Gable.

“They were determined that game. … Everything was good. Transition was going great.

We just dominated the boards pretty much. Defense was real good that game.” Epps was the scoring leader against the Volunteers with 17 points and Zeiders led on the boards with 10 rebounds. Norton scored 12 points and added four rebounds and two assists. Boyd had 10 points, three rebounds Ray Stansell/Clay Times and six steals. Akles finished with nine points, Toni Epps shooting from the three point line at six rebounds and three Clay Central last week. Epps was the leading steals. Erykah Ware had

three points and seven rebounds. Madison Jones, Bridget McClain and Lauren Brown each scored two points. Jones grabbed four rebounds and Brown added two boards and two steals.

At Anniston Monday, the Bulldogs blasted the Tigers 57-18. Cleburne County controlled the opening tip and Boyd scored on a layup for a 2-0 lead but it was downhill from there.

“I was pleased as far as breaking the press.

When we’d get on the other end, we’d just rush a shot every time,” Gable said.

Zeiders, Boyd, Akles and Epps each scored three points. Akles’ points came on a 3-point basket. She and Zeiders also pulled down four rebounds apiece and Boyd had two boards.

Ware, Bridget McClain and Bailey Norton each tallied two points. Grace Conkle had two rebounds.

Lady Bulldogs finish second in Class 2A

RIP DONOVAN

News Sports Correspondent

The Ranburne girls split their final two Class 2A, Area 10 games and finished second in the area at 6-2. The Bulldogs (168) will meet No. 3 seed Pleasant Valley in the Area 10 tournament semifinals on February 6 at Woodland at 6 p.m. The area championship game will be February 8 at 7 p.m.

On January 24, Woodland defeated Ranburne 72-34 at Ranburne. Bulldogs’

coach Tim Smith said the contest felt much closer than the final score indicated, describing it as “much better than the first time we played them.”

“I was well pleased with the effort. …

We actually played with them in spurts. I thought we played much better this time around, especially from our guard play,” Smith said.

Jesse Ralston led Ranburne with nine points and made four steals. Lacey Smith scored eight points and added five rebounds and three steals. Hali Wilson re-

corded six points, four rebounds and two assists. Alyssa Smith had five points and six boards. Indiana Morgan, Kat Runels and Hannah Phillips each scored two points. Phillips and Runels grabbed two rebounds apiece and Morgan had three assists.

“The turnover factor hurt us some but we got some turnovers against them, too,” Smith noted.

A home game with Ohatchee on January 27 ended with the Bulldogs coming out on top by a 54-29 count. Ranburne took the

first quarter 16-4 and the third 14-5.

Alyssa Smith had a double-double against the Indians with 14 points and 12 rebounds. She also blocked three shots.

Ralston scored 11 points. Morgan ended with nine points and two assists. Wilson and Lacey Smith each had seven points.

Smith added six assists, four steals and two rebounds. Wilson grabbed three rebounds and had two steals. Phillips had six points and two assists. Runels finished with six rebounds and two steals and Emily Hall added two rebounds.

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Cleburne snow days

Sliding at LE Bell Field / by Lynn Corkren

On County Road 118 / by Andi Lindsey

Around the lake in Heflin / by Susan Bedford

Making a snow angel / by Mindy Whaley

Downtown Ross Street/ by City of Heflin

By Jonathan Fordham

The Cleburne News, Thursday, January 30, 2014 • 7

Cleburne

Churches

Cedar Creek by: Glenda Triplett

Mt. Olive Church of God by: Susie Smith

Pastor Donald’s message was taken from Hebrews 10:25 “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.”

What is the cure for being bored in church?

1. LEAVE everything at the foot of the cross! We don’t have to bear our burdens alone. We have a Savior! When we walk in the door of the church we should focus on worship rather than dwelling on our problems. Focus on praise and adoration for God the Father and Jesus the Son. 2. LISTEN to God and what He has to say to you. Listen with your heart. Pay attention to the words of songs.

Remember the preacher is not just speaking to the lost.

3. LOVE. Help create a loving atmosphere at church.

As Christians we are to love one another with kindly affection and brotherly love. There should be intense affection among Believers. Remember we are all part of the family of God! 4. LABOR. Get to work! Serve the one true living God! There is always a place you can serve in church.

Get involved!

Valentine’s Banquet February 1 at 5pm. February 8 the youth will be going the Winter Jam in Atlanta. They will leave church at 1:30pm. Bridal and Tool Shower/ Supper for Cristie Howle and Curry Stone on February 22 at 5pm in church fellowship hall.

Our Sunday School lesson today was on “Authorities and Friends”; several verses from Ecclesiastes were used.

Wisdom is one of the greatest gifts. When we fail it can make us stronger if we learn from our mistakes. The Bible tells us to pray for those in authority over us. We have to use Godly wisdom to know when to speak and what to say at times, our tone of voice and our attitude can make a big difference in how others receive what we say. The devil tries to separate us, oppress us, he tries to make us think God’s not helping us. There is strength in numbers, Hebrews 10:25 tells us not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together, and that we’re to encourage each other, do this more as we see the day of Christ’s return approaching.

We had some “awesome” services today! Many needs were met! Mount Olive is blessed with many great singers and musicians who use their talents for the glory of God. We all want our relationship with God to be seen in this world. If you feel like you’re a castaway or a reject, feel no one loves you, and that life’s not worth living, just give Jesus a chance, he can turn your whole life around. Come join us at Mount Olive and let us love you the way Jesus loves us. If you’re lost we’re praying for you and believing God will bring you in.

Brother Ronnie’s number is 256-201-9444.

East Heflin by: Bruce Wright Faith Friends will meet the 30th at 6pm at the home of Heather Bryant. Everyone is welcome. Our service was special as we began with four baptisms and at the end another came professing faith as a candidate for baptism.

Rev. George opened to Math. 6: 19-24, “Sermon on the A-Mount”. After months of preparation we came to our day of commitment to continue the vision of God’s House. We are blessed to continue His work. We need to examine our loves of what we find most dear. Where is your money, time, and treasure? We can choose earthy things over spiritual. Problem is that they rot from use or disuse and rust and even rob us. One day they will be gone!

We can choose heavenly things. We need the focus on our time and our talent. We have to teach or preach and treasures to raise and spend the funds as He directs.

There is so much more we can do!

Examine your looks. The light of the body is in the eye.

Many people are spiritually blurred. They are materially minded. Vision needs to be focused and must be spiritually minded. Examine our Lords. No man can serve two masters. You have to believe in your master and belong to him. Honor His word. God says it’s a sin then it is a sin and we must honor his commandment. We must honor His work. Are you willing to obey Him? Where is your heart?

New Hope Ministries by: Veneta McKinney Greetings from New Hope Ministries. May the Lord bring provision into your household today!

Remember our TV program “New Hope Arising” can be found on TV 24. The times are Monday evenings at 5:30 pm, Wednesday morning at 9 am, and Friday afternoon at 2 p.m.

This past Sunday morning was youth Sunday. After great songs and dramas from the youth, we were blessed to have Pastor Mary Lyner minister to us. She preached on “The Power of Our Words”. What we speak affects our faith. When we speak fear and doubt that causes fear and doubt to grow and stops us from getting our blessings that God has provided for us. When we speak faith and speak the Word over our problems, that causes our faith to grow and will overcome the things that are hindering our blessings from flowing.

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday night we had Bro. Robin Bullock minister to us. It was powerful!!

Sunday night he ministered from Esther and tied it in with what Jesus did on the cross for us. Jesus died on the cross for our sins and became sin to redeem us. If we accept what he did for us, he looks at us and sees the redemption he gave and not our sins. What a GREAT God we serve!

Harmony Grove by: Reba Gay

Pinetucky by: Mary Alvarado

Kassandra, Betty and Brenda recently celebrated birthdays! Emily sang “Lord, I Want To Be”.

Bro. Walter’s message from John and 1 Corinthians: You cannot live good enough to have everlasting life.

You must have the gift of God’s amazing Grace. If you are saved, your fear of God is reverence. If you aren’t saved, God will tell you to depart, that He never knew you. It’s the blood that allows God to say, “Come on in.”

God knew we would have sin to keep us from heaven.

For you, Jesus took the stripes.

Prayer requests: Doug and Cleo, Edna Dunn, Myrtice, Betty Sisk, Ruth and Murvel, Charles and Annette, all nursing homes that have been quarantined, the Amos, Clayton, Walker, Barker, and Laminack families, Tiffany and Eric, Carole and family, unspoken requests, Reba, Ray and Esther, jail ministry, Effie Davis, all nursing home residents, our military, our nation’s leaders, and our church.

We invite you to be a part of our church family.

Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged and with what measure ye meet, it shall be measured to you again. Matthew 7:1-2.

People are quick to judge someone else. All of us have sinned, but God can and will forgive. Let’s not judge other and keep ourselves clean.

Hope you had a wonderful time this week and was able to attend worship somewhere.

Our choir special this time was “We Will Rise.”

We had a great attendance, there are many still sick or other problems. Keep them in your prayers.

Remember the family whose children was lost in the fire.

Let’s wish happy birthday to everyone with a birthday or anniversary.

Father fill us with your kind of love so, we can love regardless of circumstance. Have a blessed week, keep warm.

Happy Hill by: Debra Jackson Hello from Happy Hill. Hope this finds everyone doing good.

It was a blessing to be at Happy Hill Sunday. The day begin early with the men meeting for Brotherhood breakfast. The message was given by Marty Barber. Our Sunday School attendance was down a little. It was so good to see many more joining us for worship service.

The youth blessed us with their beautiful singing and dramas.

Consider this your special invitation to join us each Sunday. Sunday School - 10:00; Preaching - 11:00 Join us in praying for Irmalene and Robert Norton, Christopher Thomas, Earnest Bowen, Carol Doyle, Ken Sanders, Sherry Brown, Genell Cobb, J.W. Daniel, Alma Jacks and Butch Pair.

Remember to attend church Sunday. Until next time, God Bless!

SENTENCE SERMON In Christ we find: Purpose for the pain. Strength for the struggle. Faith for the fight.

THE LIGHTER SIDE Each evening bird lover Tom stood in his backyard, hooting like an owl - and one night, an owl finally called back to him.

For a year, the man and his feathered friend hooted back and forth. He even kept a log of the “conversation.”

Just as he thought he was on the verge of a breakthrough in interspecies communication, his wife had a chat with her next door neighbor.

“My husband spends his nights ... calling out to owls,” she said.

“That’s odd,” the neighbor replied. “So does my husband.”

Deadine is Monday at 5 p.m.

Email news and events to mpointer@cleburnenews.com

Verdon Chapel by: Richard Jackson We were glad to have several visitors today at Verdon Chapel. We welcome all our visitors, and invite them to join us again.

Brother Paul Cannon’s morning message was from Luke, chapter 12. The rich man was planning for his future by building a bigger barn for his crops, but he didn’t realize his soul would be required of him that night. Just as the man forgot to include God in his future plans, so do people today plan their future without God, not realizing today could be their last day on earth. What if today was your last day? What would you do? What would you say? Would Jesus be in your plans then? We should live each day like it was our last on earth.

The evening message was from Acts, chapter 8. God led Philip out of a place that was fruitful into a desert place. God had a purpose for doing so, and Philip obeyed.

When we are at desert places in our lives, remember God has a reason and a purpose for our being there. Listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and know that He will lead you out of your desert place.

We will have a brotherhood breakfast at the church on Saturday, February 1, at 8:00 am. Brother Trent Cannon will be there to give his testimony.

Wise Chapel by: Dorcas Toney February 2 the youth with have a Super Bowl Party around 5 or shortly after.

February 9 at 10 a.m., the youth and children will have a pancake breakfast. There will also be the annual Valentine luncheon honoring our seniors, with a Italian theme.

Many need prayer: Lula Mae Camp, Bea Crawford, Rider Bearden, Linda Besselman, Sandy Patterson, Deanie Smith, Ken Sanders, Kit Carson, Grayson Smith, Hunter Rowlan, Andrea Smith, Ozell Benefield, Bobbye Willaimson, Clarnece Noles, Pat McKinney, Andretti Daniel, Lester Norton, Scott Tunksody, Jessi Money, Iris Kent, Ronda Daniell, Tracy Waldron, Kayla Foreman, Wayne Johnson, Shleby Yates, Amos family, Mary Truett, our troops, our nation, national leaders. Grace from God be your gift.

Scripture was Isaiah 11:1-10.

Sunday we held a luncheon to raise funds Relay for Life. We had many guests Sunday, we are grateful for the support. We are doing all we can for this fight of cancer.

Thank you all for the help.

Obituaries Doyle Freeman

Doyle Freeman, 78, died Sunday, January 26, 2014 at his residence.

Funeral services were held January 27, 2014, at Edwardsville City Cemetery with the Rev. Benny Abney and Rev. Kenneth Howell officiating. Burial followed in Edwardsville City Cemetery. Dryden Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include: Wife - Doris Holmes Freeman, Heflin, AL Daughter - Vickie Renae(Robert) Burton, Heflin, AL Son - Rex Charles(Pam) Freeman, Ft.Lauderdale, FL Grandchildren - Troy Freeman, Marie Smith, Doyle B. Freeman and Katlynn Burton(Steven Pilkington) Great-Grandchildren - Kayla Tillman, Morgan Freeman, Kyler Thomas and Kristopher Smith Great Great Grand Child - Kaden Miller Sister - Nell Hayes, Haden, AL Brother - C.L. Wiggins, Prattville, AL Brother - Ray Wiggins, Haden, AL Mr. Freeman was a native of Alabama and resident of Heflin since 1995 and attended Green’s Chapel United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by a grandchild, Charla Fay Freeman. Doyle was a hard working “Build America” guy.

Billy Royce Walker

Billy Royce Walker, 78, died Thursday, January 23, at Deceased’s Residence.

Funeral services were held January 25, 2014, at Oak Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Mac Prichard and Rev. Grover Robinson officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery. Dryden Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Walker is survived by his wife, Shirley Walker, of Leesburg, AL. and numerous brothers and sisters-in law, nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Victor Sprayberry, Vandy Sprayberry, Vinton Sprayberry, Cody Sprayberry, Brady Sprayberry and Willie Hugh Walker.

Mr. Walker was a native of Cleburne County and resident of Leesburg for the past 18 years. He retired from the U.S. Air Force with 23 years of service. Billy loved the outdoors and fishing and was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church.

Local Church & Community Events February 2 Friends & Family Day at Gray Hill Church of God will be held February 2nd AM Service - 10:30 CST. No fellowship breakfast, Sunday school, or evening service.

Lunch following service.

February 22 Miss Cleburne County Pageant will be held February 22. The pageant is sponsored by the Cleburne County High School Tiger Band. It will be held at the CCHS Gym. The entry fee is $50.00.

All Girls PreK - 12 are Invited to Participate. Deadline for registration will be February 12. Entry Forms are available at: All Cleburne County Schools, WM Grocery and Dryden’s Florist in Heflin and Buddy’s Sports in Hollis.

For more information contact CleburneCountyBand@gmail.com March 8 Reunion for 1959-1967 CCHS athletes will be held March 8 at Heflin Baptist Church Fellowship Hall from 9 -11 a.m.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF CLEBURNE COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF RICHARD LEE TURNER, DECEASED CASE NO. 2013-112 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION TO: ANY AND ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD LEE TURNER, DECEASED YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 26th day of December, 2013, a certain paper in writing, purported to be the Last Will and Testament of RICHARD LEE TURNER was filed in my office for probate by MICHAEL DEAN SMITH and that the 10th day of February, 2014, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. was appointed a day for hearing thereof, at which time you can appear and contest the same, if you see proper.

Given under my hand this 7th day of January, 2014.

Ryan Robertson JUDGE, PROBATE COURT The Cleburne News Cleburne Co., AL January 16, 23, 30, 2014

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Karen E. McWhorter and David McWhorter, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for First Residential Mortgage Network Inc. DBA SurePoint Lending, Inc., on the 30th day of November, 2006, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Cleburne County, Alabama, in Mortgage

Book 2006, Page 6180; having been modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded in Mortgage Book 2011, Page 3451; said mortgage having subsequently been transferred and assigned to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, by instrument recorded in Mortgage Book 2012, Page 3584, in the aforesaid Probate Office; the undersigned Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama, on March 10, 2014, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Cleburne County, Alabama, to-wit: A tract or parcel of land containing 2.00 acres located in Section 21, Township 15 South, Range 11 East, Huntsville Meridian, Cleburne County, Alabama, and more particularly described as follows: Begin at an iron set (this iron and all irons referred to as “set” are 5/8 inch diameter steel rods with yellow cap stamped HAM PLS No. 21775) at the intersection of the center of Old Edwards Road with the Northwest right of way limit of Southern Railroad; thence North 4 degrees 43 minutes 38 seconds West 202.68 feet along the center of said Old Edwards Road to an iron set; thence North 10 degrees 37 minutes 45 seconds West 183.73 feet along the center of said Old Edwards Road to an iron set; thence leaving said road North 82 degrees 28 minutes 00 seconds East 278 feet to an iron set; thence South 03 degrees 52 minutes 26 seconds West 362.17 feet to an iron set on the Northwest right of way limit of said Southern Railroad; thence along said right of way limit South 73 degrees 57 minutes 21 seconds West 208.67 feet to the point of beginning.

Subject to: an easement for Old Edwards Road along the West side of the above described tract.

Also: A 20 foot non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress, and utilities lying 10 feet each side of the following described line: Commence at the Northeast corner of the above described tract; thence South 79 degrees 58 minutes 12 seconds West 104.83 feet to the true point of beginning; thence North 34 degrees 42 minutes 14 seconds West 67.02 feet; thence South 89 degrees 24 minutes 11 seconds West 113.85 feet; thence North 32 degrees 22 minutes 42 seconds West 50.29 feet to a point of the South line of the Steve and Sharon Thornton tract recorded as Exhibit A in Official Record 15, Pages 200-211, Probate Office, Cleburne County, Alabama, the end of said easement.

ALSO: A 20 foot non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress, and utilities lying 10 feet each side of the following described

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line: Commence at the Southeast corner of the Steve and Sharon Thornton tract recorded as Exhibit A in Official Record 15, Pages 200-211, Probate Office, Cleburne County Alabama; thence South 73 degrees 04 minutes 48 seconds West 164.82 feet along the South line of said Thornton tract to the true point of beginning ; thence North 32 degrees 22 minutes 42 seconds West 154.79 feet to a point in the center of Old Edwards Road; thence North 4 degrees 30 minutes 19 seconds West 63.15 feet along the center of said Old Edwards Road to a 1/2 inch diameter steel road with yellow cap stamped TA HUTTO RLS 16455 at the Northwest corner of said Thornton tract, the end of said easement.

ALSO: A 20 foot easement described and recorded in Official Record 15, Pages 200-211, Probate Office, Cleburne County, Alabama, which starts at the Northwest corner of the Steve and Sharon Thornton tract recorded as Exhibit A in Official Record 15, Pages 200-211, and runs Northerly and Easterly to Old Dial Mill Road, the end of said easement.

Property Street Address: 207 County Road 432, Fruithurst, AL 36262 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.

The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate.

This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee Andy Saag SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. P. O. Box 55727 Birmingham, AL 35255-5727 Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee www.sirote.com/foreclosures 281244 The Cleburne News Cleburne Co., AL January 23, 30, February 6, 2014

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Alan K. Thompson and Velda D. Thompson, a Married Couple, to Community & Southern Bank, assignee of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in receivership of First National Bank of Georgia, on March 11, 2006, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Cleburne County, Alabama in Instrument Book Number 2006, Page 1131, as Mortgagee/Assignee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Cleburne County, Alabama, on February 14, 2014, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Cleburne County, Alabama to-wit: A certain parcel of land located In the S 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of Section 29, the E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Section 31 and the NW 1/4, the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 and the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 32, all in Township 15 South, Range 12 East; said parcel more particularly described as follows: Tract B: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Section 31, Township 15 South, Range 12 East (aka the Southwest corner of Section 29); thence North 00 degrees 40 minutes 27 seconds West along the West line of Section 29, 1241.55 feet: thence North 88 degrees 04 minutes 00 seconds East 1185.22 feet to a creek; thence Southerly along the Irregular meanderings or said creek as follows: South 19 degrees 44 minutes 30 seconds East 266.83 feet: South 23 degrees 16 minutes 15 seconds East 169.49 feet; South 23 degrees 16 minutes 15 seconds East 101.96 feet; South 49 degrees 06 minutes 00 seconds East 400.44 feet to the intersection of said creek with Bengaul Creek; thence along said Bengaul Creek as follows: South 47 degrees 49 minutes 15 seconds West 19.49 feet; North 52 degrees 07 minutes 26 seconds West 52 .43 feet; North 85 degrees 26 minutes 42 seconds West 288.33 feet; South 84 degrees 05 minutes 22 seconds West 43.11 feet; North 45 degrees 57minutes 09 seconds West 54.88 feet; South 19 degrees 52 minutes 21 seconds West 78.38 feet; South 03 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds East 187.33 feet; South 37 degrees 18 minutes 06 seconds West 51.72 feet; South 11 degrees 47 minutes 01 seconds East 154.22 feet; South 52 degrees 39 minutes

01 seconds West 125.85 feet to the observed Right of Way line of Snake Road; thence South 82 degrees 34 minutes 56 seconds West 25.00 feet to the centerline of said road; thence Southerly along the irregular meanderings of said centerline as follows: South 07 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds East 102.00 feet; South 01 degrees 45 minutes 05 seconds West 37.75 feet; South 28 degrees 17 minutes 58 seconds West 47.70 feet; South 55 degrees 02 minutes 09 seconds West 37.24 feet; South 76 degrees 34 minutes 12 seconds West 64.69 feet; South 82 degrees 07 minutes 59 seconds West 99.18 feet; South 76 degrees 19 minutes 15 seconds West 135.25 feet; South 83 degrees 49 minutes 18 seconds West 180.34 feet; South 88 degrees 13 minutes 39 seconds West 110.78 feet.; South 83 degrees 34 minutes 57 seconds West 58.19 feet South 72 degrees 25 minutes 13 seconds West 93.04 feet; South 63 degrees 12 minutes 31 seconds West 143.66 feet; South 57 degrees 44 minutes 49 seconds West 207.55 feet; South 59 degrees 30 minutes 05 seconds West 59.46 feet; South 69 degrees 45 minutes 54 seconds West 66.04 feet; South 83 degrees 01 minutes 13 seconds West 46.43 feet; South 66 degrees 42 minutes 36 seconds West 63.36 feet, South 58 degrees 48 minutes 45 seconds West 129.44 feet; South 45 degrees 10 minutes 48 seconds West 77.75 feet; South 31 degrees 32 minutes 50 seconds West 102.47 feet to the intersection of said centerline of Snake Road with the centerline of Pounds Mill Road; thence Southerly along the irregular meanderings of said centerline of Pounds Mill Road as follows: South 10 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds East 68.50 feet; South 16 degrees 53 minutes 49 seconds East 61.06 feet; South 25 degrees 11 minutes 45 seconds East 80.44 feet; South 37 degrees 06 minutes 53 seconds East 105.62 feet; South 47 degrees 16 minutes 02 seconds East 93.51 feet; South 39 degrees 43 minutes 41 seconds East 79.46 feet; South 32 degrees 24 minutes 10 seconds East 368.97 feet; South 37 degrees 50 minutes 44 seconds East 66.55 feet; South 43 degrees 23 minutes 52 seconds East 72.57 feet; South 51 degrees 02 minutes 59 seconds East 92.47 feet; South 60 degrees 56 minutes 35 seconds East 96.30 feet; South 64 degrees 08 minutes 50 seconds East 381.55 feet; South 67 degrees 53 minutes 51 seconds East 163.46 feet, South 76 degrees 47 minutes 12 seconds East 266.27 feet; South 72 degrees 45 minutes 40 seconds East 97.96 feet; South 65 degrees 40 minutes 55 seconds East 93.31 feet South 67 degrees 01 minutes 14 seconds East 277.16 feet; South 69 degrees 55 minutes 30 seconds East 136.69 feet; South 74 degrees 29 minutes 15 seconds East 319.03 feet; South 69 degrees 53 minutes 36 seconds East 134.60 feet; South 63 degrees 13 minutes 06 seconds East 193.41 feet; South 59 degrees 11 minutes 29 seconds East 126.83 feet; South 54 degrees 40 minutes 05 seconds East 180.62 feel; South 48 degrees 58 minutes 55 seconds East 152.50 feet; South 45 degrees 28 minutes 37 seconds .East 116.49 feet; South 37 degrees 13 minutes 35 seconds East 130.60 feet; South 39 degrees 31 minutes 19 seconds East 86.06 feet; South 50 degrees 12 minutes 04 seconds East 93.16 feet; South 58 degrees 50 minutes 42 seconds East 74.38 feet; South 76 degrees 47 minutes 23 seconds East 103.22 feet to the Intersection of said centerline with the bank of the Tallapoosa River; thence along the irregular meanderings of said bank of river as follows: South 22 degrees 44 minutes 39 seconds East 85.73 feet; South 17 degrees 36 minutes 04 seconds West 91.94 feet; South 29 degrees 58 minutes 53 seconds West 92.37 feet; South 62 degrees 17 minutes 24 seconds West 56.00 feet; North 72 degrees 41 minutes 55 seconds West 156.36 feet; North 70 degrees 04 minutes 27 seconds West 321.56 feet; North 66 Degrees 00 minutes 04 seconds West 606.72 feet; North 64 degrees 53 minutes 33 seconds West 806.94 feet; North 59 degrees 51 minutes 12 seconds West 859.48 feet; North 61 degrees 44 minutes 01 seconds West 551.76 feet; North 66 degrees 27 minutes 19 seconds West 250.04 feet; North 62 degrees 54 minutes 43 seconds West 158.03 feet; South 68 degrees 00 minutes 52 seconds West 149.12 feet; South 36 degrees 46 minutes 37 seconds West 94.38 feet; South 11 degrees 20 minutes 55 seconds East 417.84 feet; South 01 degrees 15 minutes 21 seconds West 68.66 feet; South 08 degrees 41 minutes 16 seconds East 361.59 feet to the intersection of said River with the South line of the E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Section 31; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds West along the South line of said E 1/2 849.62 feet to the Southwest corner of said E 1/2 thence North 00 degrees 40 minutes 27 seconds West along the West line of said E 1/2 2649.85 feet to the Northwest corner of said E 1/2 thence North 88 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds East along the North line of said E 1/2, 1327.58 feet to the point of beginning. Less and except any right of way assigned to Snake Road and Pounds Mill Road.

LESS AND EXCEPT: Any portion of Section 29 and the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 32 included in the above described Tract B. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE

IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.

The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate.

This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation; contact Jennifer Wilson at the phone number shown below prior to attendance at sale.

Community & Southern Bank, Mortgagee/Assignee Jennifer Wilson J. RICK WALLIS LAW FIRM, LLC 2107 5th Avenue North, Suite 401-G Birmingham, Alabama 35203 Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee (205) 837-4900

This Bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract.

The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $2,364,706 To $2,809,196 The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act. Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transportation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110.

In accordance with the rules and regulations of The Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be issued only to prequalified contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM., on the day previous to the day of opening of bids.

The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation.

The Alabama Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000D TO 2000D-4 and Title 49 code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of The Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies

all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.

The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.

JOHN R. COOPER Transportation Director The Cleburne News Cleburne Co., AL January 16, 23, & 30, 2014

REQUEST FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

CASE NUMBER: JU-2013-33.02 PETITIONER: CLEBURNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN THE MATTER OF: Jolie Anna Turner, a minor child TO: Javos Jesse Hughes, father to Jolie Anna Turner, whose whereabouts are unknown.

A Petition has been filed in this Court requesting that the parental rights of the father to Jolie Anna Turner (DOB 04/01/2013), Javos Jesse Hughes be terminated and that the permanent custody of the subject matter be vested in the State of Alabama Department of Human resources. You must file and answer to said Petition

to terminate Parental Rights within fourteen (14) days of perfection of service by publication or a judgment by default may be rendered. Your answer is to be filed in the Juvenile Court of Cleburne County, Alabama, at the Cleburne County Courthouse. You are further notified of your right to counsel to represent you, and if you are unable to afford counsel, one will be appointed by the Court to represent you in this proceeding. A parent has the right to representation of an attorney in a dependency or a termination of parental rights trial, and, if indigent, the Court may appoint an attorney if requested.

Should the parent desire a court-appointed attorney, application should be made immediately upon receipt of notice of the action, but no later than 30 days prior to trial, by contacting the Juvenile Court Intake office at 256-463-2651. This case is set for trial on April 24, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. Done this the 16th day of January, 2014 Jerry Paul Owen, Circuit Clerk Cleburne County Courthouse 120 Vickery Street Heflin, AL 36264 Attorney for Petitioner: Jayme Amberson (KIR039) Assistant Attorney General Cleburne County Department of Human Resources PO Box 1869 Anniston, AL 36202 (256)240-2072 The Cleburne News Cleburne Co., AL January 23, 30, February 6 & 13, 2014

The Cleburne News Cleburne Co., AL January 23, 30, & February 6, 2014 Notice of Public Auction of Abandoned Vehicle Please take NOTICE that Turning Point MHP will offer for sale by sealed bids to the highest bidder for cash the following abandoned motor vehicle: 1996 Toyota Corolla VIN: 1NX8802E3VX505652 The public auction will be held at 123 Co Rd. 609 Ranburne, Al 36273 located at 10 a.m. on Feb. 25, 2014.

The Seller shall have a right to reject any bid that is unreasonably low and may postpone the public auction until another specified time and place. In addition, the Seller expressly reserves the right to bid and purchase at the public auction.

The Cleburne News January 23, 30, 2014

Notice To Contractors

Federal Aid Project No. R E C A - S T P O A HSIP-0046(504) CLEBURNE COUNTY, Alabama Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10 AM., January 31, 2014, and at that time publicly opened for constructing the following: SAFETY WIDENING, PLANING, RESURFACING, AND TRAFFIC STRIPE ON SR-46 FROM WEST OF CR-620 (MP 10.988) TO THE GEORGIA STATE LINE (MP 21.074) The Length Of This Project Is: 10.086 Miles.

The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate.

The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In Sixty-five (65) Working Days.

A 4.00% DBE Contract Obligation Is Required.

A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00.

Plans may be purchased for $3.00 per set.

Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110.

Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance.

No refunds will be made.

Minimum wage rates for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications.

This project is subject to the contract work hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations.

Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum $10,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.

The bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size.

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Heflin Animal Control has reached its limit.

The city is not picking up any more animals, said Heflin City Clerk Shane Smith. The city has had so many puppies dumped in its small kennel over the last month, it can’t take anymore, he said.

The city received 38 puppies and four adult dogs so far this month, said Heflin Code Enforcement Officer William Chapman, who also takes care of animal control. The department was able to return the four adult dogs to their owners and it adopted out 10 puppies in the last two weeks, Chapman said. The other puppies were taken to the Calhoun County Animal Control, he said Monday as he was on his way to drop off the last 12 puppies.

That’s a record for animal control, Smith said.

Last year, the city picked up 293 animals and took

204 to Calhoun County, he said, adding that’s an average of 17 per month.

The city pays $500 a month to partner with Calhoun County, Smith said.

Although, there is no set limit of animals mentioned in the contract, Smith was worried the large number of puppies would overload the shelter.

He started contacting rescue groups last week to see if they could take some of the puppies.

“They’re flooded with animals,” Smith said.

One of the groups he contacted, Semper Fi Rescue has seven foster homes and all are filled to capacity said Lisa Wippler, who founded the group with her husband John Wippler.

Lisa said puppies are always hard to adopt out in Laura Camper this area.

“Locally, we’re so super The small kennel behind CIty Hall is full of pupsaturated with puppies, it’s pies that people have been dropping off. almost impossible to place them,” she said.

She blames it on the lack She and her husband moved by the number of animals in of spay-and-neuter laws. to the area from California the animal shelters. In their in 2007 and were surprised former home, residents

were required to register their pets annually, it was about $7 if the animal was spayed or neutered or $70 if they were not, she said.

While it wasn’t required to alter your pet, the fees motivated residents to do so, Wippler said.

Here there is no motivation, she said.

Still her rescue will arrange care for the animals including spaying or neutering and offer them for adoption for $150, often under the amount she paid.

But it’s hard to talk people into adopting when they can pick up a free puppy in a local store parking lot and decline the vet services.

“People around here don’t want to pay an adoption fee,” Wippler said.

“They just don’t value those kinds of things.”

In Heflin, that attitude has led to animals being dropped off in the kennel, sometimes without Chapman’s knowledge and often without knowing if they came from within the city,

Smith said.

Heflin has a chain-link kennel with two plastic dog houses in it behind City Hall near the police department. It was never intended to shelter dogs for days, Smith said.

Heflin officials started the animal control program to pick up stray animals that were bothering people in town, he said. It was not meant for people to drop off unwanted puppies, he said. But Monday morning, there were 12 puppies in the kennel.

Smith said the council is scheduled to appoint members to a board that will offer guidance in running the program. The council members have offered a diverse group candidates, he said.

“It’s ranging from private citizens to forest service people, a rescue organization to veterinarians,” Smith said.

Staff Writer Laura Camper 256-463-2872. On Twitter @LCamper_Star.

Police investigate wreck involving unrestrained 3-year-old BRIAN ANDERSON

Consolidated News Service

Police took blood and urine samples from a woman involved in two-vehicle crash on U.S. 78 Thursday morning to be tested by the Department of Forensic Sciences, according to Heflin police Chief A.J. Benefield.

Brandy Michelle Haller, 26, of Heflin,

was taken by helicopter to UAB Hospital for possible head injuries after the wreck on Thursday, Benefield said. Her 3-year-old son, who was unrestrained in the car, was taken to Regional Medical Center by ambulance for possible head injuries. Benefield said Friday morning the child had been released from the hospital and was in custody of the Department of Human Resources. He did not have updated information on the boy’s condition.

Benefield said an officer went with Haller to UAB to collect blood and urine samples from the woman, and sent the evidence to the Department of Forensic Sciences lab in Hoover.

Benefield said it could take anywhere from two months to a year for police to get the results from Hoover.

“It depends on how many cases they have in front of us,” he said. “And I have no idea how many they have.”

Benefield said Haller was still at UAB

as of Friday morning, but he did not know her condition. Haller was in and out of consciousness at the scene of the crash, he said.

Haller was driving a 1998 Ford Mustang around 9:30 a.m. when she rear-ended a Heflin Water Department truck near Ervin Circle, Benefield said. The city truck sustained minor damage while Haller’s vehicle was “possibly totaled,” according to the chief. The driver of the truck was not injured.

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