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US Senator Shelby met Southwire Forte executives for a tour of the Heflin plant in his 48th stop on his statewide jobs and industry tour.

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The Southwire Forte plant in Heflin hosted U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby on a tour Wednesday, a reflection, said the plant manager, that the company has become a major influence in the region’s economy.

“I think it reflects that Southwire has become a powerful player in this part of the country,” said Jim Perdue, the plant manager.

The family-owned business based in Carrollton, Ga., manufactures 75 to 80 million pounds of medium- and high-voltage cable and installation products in the Heflin plant each year, according to Gary Leftwich, spokesman for the company.

Southwire opened the plant in Heflin in 1996. It now employs approximately 200 of the company’s 7,500 employees, and is one of 30 company facilities, Perdue said.

As the senator toured the plant, Perdue wanted to impress on him what the compa-

ny does and what it faces as a business. They talked about the metals market, fair trade and employment law, Perdue said.

Shelby said he was impressed with the business.

“A family-owned business,” Shelby said as he left the plant floor. “That’s what America’s about.”

The plant was Shelby’s 48th stop on a statewide tour focused on jobs and industry.

“Every year for 48 years, I’ve toured the state for some kind of meeting,” Shelby said.

This year, he said, he decided to visit a business in every county because business and jobs affect everybody in the nation. He wanted to find out how he as a member of Congress could help them. The visits have given him perspective, Shelby said. Everywhere he’s gone, business people have asked that he help avoid over-regulation, Shelby said.

Heflin Mayor Rudy Rooks was one of the people on the tour with Shelby. He also expressed concern about over-regulation, Rooks said. The city has been trying to attract busi-

ness and it’s hard, Rooks said. Excessive regulation can make it even more difficult, he said.

The role of the federal government in economic development is first to do no harm, Shelby said.

“Everything we do affects them,” Shelby said. “We need to let the market work.”

Shelby said he believes Alabama is on the right path when it comes to attracting business and creating jobs. Gov. Robert Bentley is letting people know that Alabama is open for business, he said.

Tanya Maloney, director of the Cleburne County Chamber of Commerce, organized the tour for Shelby. She said the visit was valuable to Southwire, because it gave the company a chance to show itself off and also to address concerns to him. But it could also benefit other local businesses as it gave her and Rooks a chance to talk about their economic development challenges with the senator and his staff.

“He’s a good ear to have,” Maloney said.

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The Cleburne County Commission Tuesday voted to grant an alcohol license to an Abel store despite the objections of community members who attend a church next door.

Pete Frames, a former Cleburne County Commissioner and member of the Abel Baptist Church, brought to the commission meeting a petition with 90 signatures asking the commissioners not to grant the license.

“From what I understand — correct me if I’m wrong — legally

we don’t have a leg to stand on,” Frames said. “It’s not a legal issue, it’s a moral issue.”

Donald Morrison of Prosper, US, Inc., requested the license for his store at 4304 Cleburne County Road 24. The license was approved by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

T. J. Maloney, Morrison’s sonin-law, attended the meeting on his behalf and argued for the license.

Morrison took over the store about three years ago and has four employees, Maloney said. The business serves a lot of people in the area, and its location near

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Cheaha State Park also gives it potential to serve visitors to the area, he said. But Morrison is at a crossroads; he has tried to streamline the business to generate revenue, but every month he dips into his own pocket to pay his employees, Maloney said.

“He needs to figure out is the store going to be profitable or is he going to have to shut it down,” Maloney said.

The commission has previously passed two licenses — one for the Trickum Trading Post and one for Weigel’s in Hollis Crossroads — Maloney said. Both have churches nearby, he said. The commis-

sion should take that precedent into account when considering the license application, Maloney said.

The congregation, though, is worried about the store’s proximity to their church. The business is just 164 feet from Abel Baptist, said Willie Freeman, a resident of Abel and a member of the church.

The church cemetery is about 60 feet from the store. The county currently doesn’t have any laws banning alcohol licenses near churches, Commissioner Emmett n See Commission page 8

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With qualifying for local elections officially closed, it appears that most Cleburne County races will be decided in the Republican primary on June 3.

Only one Democrat, Diane C. Williamson, candidate for Board of Education, qualified for the upcoming elections.

Darrell Turner, chairman of the Cleburne County Democratic party and candidate for Alabama State Senate District 13, said he’s unsure why more Democrats didn’t qualify this year.

“Truthfully, people are discouraged by the way our legislators have been acting,” Turner said. “That’s what a couple people have told me.”

BOARD OF EDUCATION – MEMBER-ATLARGE Williamson of Heflin will be running against Lonny Watson from Delta for the member-at-large seat currently occupied by Dana Turner. Turner is not running for re-election for health reasons, he said.

Williamson, 52, is a former board member.

She was on the board for 12 years until 2010 when she decided not to run for re-election for health reasons. Now that her health has improved, she decided to run again.

Williamson, a lifelong resident of Cleburne County, believes academics should be foremost on board members’ minds as they make decisions.

“We just have to work together to make sure students get the best possible service,” she said.

Williamson, owner of Luv-N-Care Day Care Center in Ranburne, said she has 24 years of experience working in childhood education, she said.

Watson, 44, is running his second election for Board of Education. He ran

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Qualifying Statements Watson qualifies for Board of Education member at large

My name is Lonny Watson and as Cleburne

County’s Republican nominee for the Cleburne County Board of Education member at large. I am seeking your support, and your vote, in the November election. As a graduate of Cleburne County High School and a parent of two Cleburne county students, I seek to help to improve the quality of the educational system in our county

for not only my children, but for all of the students in Cleburne county.

My qualifications include: • Project Management • Human Resource Management • Budgeting • Conflict Resolution • Team Building • Contract Drafting and Negotiation

• Genuine Concern for Cleburne County Schools • BS Degree in Poultry Science with a Minor in Economics • Currently Working on MBA A vote for Lonny Watson is a vote for our children, our community, and our future.

I appreciate your support at the polls in November.

Hendrix qualifies for Cleburne County Commission District 3

It is with great honor and pleasure that I, Terry W Hendrix, am announcing my candidacy for the

office of Cleburne County Commissioner District 3 in the June 3rd Republican Primary.

I consider myself fortunate to be a lifelong resident of Cleburne County where I reside in Ranburne. I have been married to Sheila Hanson Hendrix for 38 years and we have two children, Terry Wayne Hendrix, II of Settle, Washington and Mandy Hendrix Benefield

of Ranburne. I am a 1976 alumni of Ranburne High School and local business owner.

Everyday, as a business owner, I hear the concerns of Cleburne County residents. Often elected officials forget their job is to improve the lives of Cleburne County residents and to spend their hard earned tax dollars in the most efficient and productive way possible. As

a successful businessman, I understand the need to get the most out of every dollar spent. With the support of District 3, together we can make Cleburne County a more successful community to work in and raise a family.

I ask for your consideration when you go to the polls on June 3rd. Thank you for you support and consideration.

Building character for ‘Rapunzel’ HERVEY FOLSOM

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For Heflin students, the word “character” has a double meaning as they rehearse for the musical frolic “Rapunzel” under the direction of the Missoula Children’s Theatre.

The production is Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. and Mar. 1 at 2 p.m. at the Heflin Civic Center, known as the old National Guard Armory at 115 Evans St. The project and performance is hosted

by the Heflin Arts Council.

“Character” in this instance means not only creating a character for the plot, it means building an inner character that comes from learning accountability, dependability and sensitivity — all necessary for effective teamwork.

In MCT’s storyline there are some additions; several familiar fairy tale characters appear besides Rapunzel, the witch and the prince.

From auditions to the curtain call, presenting the

full-length MCT musical is an educational project. The traveling theater came to Heflin five years ago, according to Beverly Casey, coordinator of the project and the results were positive. At that time, MCT, based in Missoula, Mont., presented “The Jungle Book” and “Beauty and the Country Beast.”

“They were high-quality productions.” recalls Debby Mathews, an art council volunteer. “The structure was in place to make a successful theater

experience possible for all involved.”

Casey likes it for another reason.

“It gives our youth a chance to be involved in this art,” she said.

MCT will also conduct workshops for Fruithurst Elementary, Ranburne and Cleburne high Schools.

Ticket prices for “Rapunzel” are $5 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets can be bought at the door, but the arts council members encourage purchasing them in advance at City Hall.

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The Ranburne Senior Citizens Center will receive some extra funding for its meal program, the Ranburne City Council heard during its meeting Monday.

Belva Durham, the project director for Senior Center Services at East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission, found the center funding for six more homebound meals for the next six months, said Mayor Owen Lowery. At the January meeting, the council learned five seniors were on a waiting list for meals — four for homebound and one for on-site meals.

“That should take care of everybody on the list then,” said Councilman Larry Smith.

The center served 238 meals at the center and delivered 285 to homebound seniors in January, Lowery said.

In addition, the seniors enjoy the companionship at the center, he said.

“After they come back in after the ice, they stayed a few hours longer,” Lowery said. “They didn’t want to go home.”

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In other business the council: — Learned the recreation department has had some damage to its plumbing in the cold weather.

The valves at the fieldhouse were leaking and a plumber has fixed those, Lowery said. Lowery is going to have the plumbing checked out to see if there is more damage, he said.

— Heard there was one accident in Ranburne during the ice storm, said Ranburne Police Chief

Steve Tucker.

— Heard that business license fees collected total about $25,000, the majority of which was from Alabama Power. Town Clerk Pam Richardson said the company’s license was about $2,000 less than last year.

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— Was reminded that the members need to complete their statement of economic interest by Apr. 20.

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Happy Birthday

Feb.20-Bill Krause, Lexie Wilkes and Bennie Brimer. Feb.21-Jessica Smith Joiner, Jordan Windsor, Hazel Ervin, Martin Alred, Laura Charles Hill and Domanicka Kaylor. Feb.22-Jimmy Jones, Linda Hiett, Diane Dewberry, Kara Klinsic, Mary Whitley, Missy Morrow, Nicole Willis and Tim Porteous.

Feb.23-Blake Turner, Brandon Freeman and Stanly Turner. Feb.24-Brad Whatley, Derrick Dennis, Taylor Cavender, Zachary White, Dustin White, Bill Cavender, Colton Payne and Justice Powell. Feb.25Amy Bullington, Crimson Jeffers, Jordan Badgett, Jesslyn Wright, Myrtle Allen, Jerry Riddle and Kay Jordan. Feb.26-Linda Jackson, Dot Smith, Julia Miller, Nikki Cason, Tim Bell, Gene Bryant and Josh Green.

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February 21-Tommy and Susan Austin. February 22-Matt and Pam Miles.

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The following are a few events that might just interest you and your family!

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As a Relay for Life fund raiser, The First United Methodist of Heflin will sponsor a Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper on March 4 at 5:30. Everyone is invited to come and join in the fun, food and celebration. The supper will be free to all, but donations to the American Cancer Society will be accepted.

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The Cleburne County High School athletes (Rutherford and Rooks) of the 1960s will have a breakfast gathering on March 8 at 9:00 at the Heflin Baptist Church. These athletes have a special bond and always have an amazing time when they get together.

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Back by popular demand…The Heflin Arts Council drama division will present “Steel Magnolias” the first weekend in April. This was the first play production for the theater group some ten years ago and it proved to be a favorite. Ticket information and other details will follow.

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OPINION/EDITORIAL Alabama’s senators play different roles

There are two schools of thought as to what role a U.S Senator should play on the stage in Washington. One model is called the caretaker. This senator believes that he or she should bring home the bacon. If there are any pork projects for roads, schools, bridges, universities, parks or any grant money in the annual federal budget then that senator’s state should receive its share or more.

The second model should be referred to as the ideologue. He or she should be known as either a right wing or left wing philosophical zealot. For example, if you are from Texas, Oklahoma or Alabama you should be known as the most conservative or reactionary member of the senate in Washington.

Our two U.S. Senators are the clearest examples of these two models in present day Washington. It is brought up by Washington insiders every time I have a conversation with a friend on the Potomac. They marvel at how different each of our senators is in their outlook of their role for Alabama. Both men are very diligent and even though they are different they get along remarkably well.

Jeff Sessions, who has been in the Senate for 18 years now, is the ultimate ideologue. He and John Cronyn from Texas are referred to in the same breath is the most conservative members of the U.S. Senate. They are hardcore conservatives on fiscal as well as social issues.

Their voting records, as well as their time before the camera or in senate debates, revolve around fundamental prudence. They are looked upon as extreme and far right. However, Sessions reflects the conservative nature of our state. We are one of the most conservative states in the nation. Therefore, it is only appropriate that we

have one of the most ultraconservative senators representing our views. You can bet Steve your bottom dollar that Flowers Jeff Sessions will be a safe bet for reelection to his fourth six-year term this year.

Our senior senator, Inside The Statehouse Richard Shelby, is in his 28th year in the U.S. Senate. He is considered to be one of the 10 most powerful members of the U.S. Senate. It would be mind boggling to try to ascertain how much money he has brought home to Alabama in his five terms in the Senate. There is hardly a city or town or University in Alabama that has not received a federal grant from Washington because of Richard Shelby. Take a drive through practically every university in the state and you will see a state-of-theart building named for Shelby. Decades from now the University of Alabama at Birmingham medical mecca will be benefiting from Washington largesse garnered by Shelby. The same can be said for the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville.

Shelby is the ultimate caretaker. Some in Washington like to refer to him as the King of Pork. Shelby votes very conservatively generally right down the line with his Republican colleagues. However, he has always had his eye on the budget because he believes in bringing home the pork.

Sen. Shelby is also known in Washington as one of the most prolific fund raisers in the Senate. He seems to enjoy the fundraising aspect of senate life, whereas most of his fellow senators detest this chore. Shelby continues to raise campaign money at a record clip. At last count he had a campaign war chest exceeding $15 million. If he ever had a serious opponent it would only cost $3 to $5 million to dispense of the idiot.

Richard Shelby is also a safe bet to win reelection to his sixth six-year term in 2016. He plans to run. Even though he is 79, he is fit and looks 65. If you have any doubts that he will run again in 2016 just check out his schedule for this month. He is currently visiting all 67 counties in the state and holding town hall meetings in every nook and cranny in the heart of Dixie.

What about our congressional delegation? All seven are representative of their constituency. They vote right with the Alabamians they represent. They hardly ever stray from their party philosophy or mantra. Therefore, all seven could be referred to as philosophically attuned to their people and reflect that in their voting records.

All six Republicans are very Republican and our lone Democrat Terri Sewell is very Democratic. When it comes to bringing home the bacon none of the seven seem to have the flair or ability that Shelby exhibits.

However, most of them have not been there very long.

Seniority is the key to power in Washington.

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

A salute to the Monuments Men who rescued art

At some point in my past, I guess I had heard that, during World War II, Adolph Hitler ordered soldiers to steal other countries’ art and hide it. However, I had never heard that American and Allied soldiers had been charged with rescuing and returning the stolen art to its owners. The Americans were called The Monuments Men. Thanks to the movie of the same name, currently playing, millions of people now know more about this historical event.

American author Robert Edsel researched the facts of this story for many years and wrote a book about it called The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History.

The story caught the attention of actor George Clooney, who co-produced, directed, and starred in the movie.

The Monuments Men movie captures the passion of a group of art-loving American civilians who were art experts. At the urging of Frank Stokes, played by Clooney in the movie, they subjected themselves to the rigors of basic military training. Then, they traveled to Europe in search of the hiding places of the art and risked their lives to save paintings, sculptures, stained glass, tapestries, and art panels. A quote from Stokes summarizes the motivation of The Monuments Men. “If you destroy an entire generation of people’s

culture, it’s as if they never existed.

That’s what Hitler wants, and it’s the Sherry one thing we can’t allow.”

Kughn Those who want to see the movie should study a little about it in advance.

Sherry-Go-Round My only criticism is that it is slightly hard to follow. One fellow moviegoer said after seeing it, “I wish I had been more familiar with the various uniforms that soldiers from different countries wore.”

Movies do a good job of personalizing stories, and The Monuments Men sheds light on the actions of the thieves and those who helped the Americans. Also, the movie creates sympathy for the soldiers who sacrificed time away from their families; and, in more than one instance, gave their lives for the effort. One character redeemed himself from a past indiscretion against his country.

The Americans’ passion and dedication to art come through, amid several other revelations about the bonds they create with each other.

Ironically, just after this movie came out, the media reported a story about German officials who were investigating the tax records of a man named Cornelius Gurlitt and came across many more works of art in Salzburg, Austria, some of which may be the stolen art. In fact, the Germans also disclosed that they found another Gurlitt stash two years ago in Munich.

The stories raise the question of whether there is still more hidden art that might one day be discovered.

In Sunday’s Parade magazine, an interview with Edsel stated that some American soldiers had also stolen art during the time they were rescuing it. He urges the public to come forward with any illegal art that their parents or grandparents might have given them.

It is the hope of art lovers that the book and the movie might allow stolen art to be returned to its home where it can be protected and enjoyed.

Edsel deserves a salute for bringing the story to this generation. Readers might be interested in his other books, Rescuing Da Vinci and Saving Italy.

This story reminds me of several truths. We should respect those who create artistic masterpieces that are cultural treasures. We should never allow another Hitler to greedily horde or destroy art, and we should be glad that good deeds triumph over evil intentions.

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We need a real change in Washington This week we “celebrate” passage of the big stimulus bill in 2009 in which President Obama and his economic advisors promised to create “shovel-ready” jobs for 400,000 men and women and drop the soaring 7.8 percent unemployment rate to 5 percent or lower by 2013.

Three months after passage of the $816 billion bill (spent to-date), GDP jumped to 4 percent and we officially came out of the great recession with a series of unending months of positive GDP growth albeit historically anemic numbers compared with numbers under Reagan and Clinton after the recessions they inherited.

Eight months after President Obama signed the historic bill the unemployment rate soared to double digits topping out at 10 percent in October 2009. It took nearly four years for the Obama economy to reduce the historically high unemployment number to the soaring rate of 7.8 percent he began with. So much for the bygone days of 5 percent unemployment.

Without getting into the weeds of economic theory, Keynesian economists believe spending drives the economy regardless of where the money comes from, and Obama and his economic advisors and progressives generally believed borrowing money to increase

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spending would help the economy. Nobel Prize winner and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman in December 2008 advocated a stimulus bill as high as $600 billion to get the economy going. Obama & Co. produced a bill spending 36 percent more than the Keynesian

nale the Democrats pushed to pass the Affordable Care Act? We need to provide health insurance for the 30 million Americans who don’t have health insurance. So, 100 percent of Democrats in Washington bullied through the ACA with zero Republican supDaniel port. That’s significant in light of mid-term elections Gardner coming this November.

The Congressional Budget Office has said after Obamacare is fully implemented we will still have more than 30 million Americans uninsured. Yes, you read that right! In other words, Obamacare not only My Thoughts doesn’t do what it promised regarding helping the 30 million uninsured Americans get “affordable” healthKrugman recommended. care insurance, but Obamacare also disrupts health So, how did the Keynesian economists and their the- insurance for everybody else. More than 6 million ories fare? We still have record high unemployment at Americans have had their health insurance cancelled 6.6 percent, and total public debt outstanding has sky- due to Obamacare, and millions more cancellations rocketed from $10,626,877,048,913.08 the day Obama are expected. took office to $17,258,805,514,290.93 February Voting Democrats out of office at the national level 13, 2014, an increase of $6,631,928,000,000.00 is the first step we need to take to stop spending well in five years (rounded off…my calculator cannot beyond our means. Republicans are not blameless in calculate trillions to the penny), or an average of this economic mess. We need to vote the old guard $1,326,385,600,000.00 more debt every year during national Republicans out of office too. We need a real President Obama’s tenure. change in Washington if we hope to stop the traditionObviously, we shouldn’t hold President Obama al political cronyism that’s gone on for generations. accountable for all of this added debt, even though he Daniel L. Gardner is a syndicated columnist who did propose and sign legislation adding at least $816 lives in Starkville, MS. You may contact him at billion of additional debt with the stimulus bill, and Daniel@DanLGardner.com, or visit his website at who knows how much more debt we will incur under http://www.danlgardner.com Feel free to interact with his namesake bill Obamacare. him on the Clarion-Ledger feature blog site blogs.

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Sound off Thanks to those who provided socks for seniors Mary Chandler, a member of New Beginning Ministry and the coordinator for an internation project, with her assistant Debby Jacobs of Heflin Baptist Church, wish to give thanks to all the businesses and churches that participated in the support for our “Holiday Sock Drive.”

Those participating were: Heflin City Hall, Piggly Wiggly, New Beginning Ministry, First United Methodist Church, Hefline Baptist Church, Mount Olive

Missionary Baptist Church, New Zion Baptist, Fruithurst Restaurant and Mary Martha missionary Baptist Church.

Socks were given to the Cleburne County Nursing Home, Ranburne seniors, Heflin seniors, Fruithurst an dthose who received Meal Outbound. On the Internet it is www.socksfor seniors.com Mary Chandler Heflin

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Tigers finish the season second in the area RIP DONOVAN

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The Cleburne County Tigers closed out the 201314 basketball season with two strong performances in their final three games.

In the semifinal round of Class 4A, Area 10 tournament at Anniston on Feb. 7, Cleburne County challenged Munford with a tight zone defense, held the Lions to about 20 percent shooting from outside the arc and won 63-51. The Tigers led at every break.

It was 13-10 after the first quarter, 34-25 at halftime and 46-35 after three quarters. Munford needed to score from outside but netted just four 3-point attempts.

Max Prichard and Christian Henson led Cleburne County in scoring with 20 points and 18 points respectively. Twelve of Prichard’s 20 came in the second quarter, helping the Tigers to their halftime advantage. Cameron Kerr tallied seven points. Brandon Horn and Tyler Berry each scored six points.

Jeremiah McLeroy, Matthew Morrow and Griffin Turner had two points apiece.

The victory over Munford guaranteed Cleburne County an appearance in sub-regional action for the first time in 10 years or more.

In the Area 10 tournament title game on Feb. 10, regular-season champion Anniston won 86-34.

Henson scored nine points, Kerr eight and Prichard six. Morrow scored three

points. Horn, Isaiah Ware and Jeremiah Blake each scored two points. Turner and Blake Pointer made one free throw each.

At the conclusion of the Area 10 tournament, the regular season all-area team was announced.

Prichard, Henson, Morrow and Kerr were Cleburne County’s members of the all-area team.

The Tigers showed their resiliency when they played toe to toe against heavily favored Area 11 champion Hokes Bluff at Hokes Bluff on Feb. 14 in a sub-region contest before falling 44-40.

The Eagles (27-5), featuring 7-foot-plus Isaac Haas at center, led just 10-7 after one quarter. It was 20-18 Hokes Bluff late in the half until the Eagles scored four quick points just before halftime for a 24-18 lead at the break.

In the third quarter, Hokes Bluff outscored Cleburne County 11-5.

Trailing 35-23, the Tigers rallied behind Prichard and Morrow in the final eight minutes as Hokes Bluff struggled at the free throw line. Prichard had eight points, two baskets and 4-for-4 shooting at the line, in the fourth. Morrow netted a 3-point basket and a 2-pointer on consecutive possessions.

Prichard scored 20 points overall, including two treys. Morrow finished with seven points, Henson six, Kerr five and McLeroy two.

The loss at Hokes Bluff closed Cleburne County’s season at 10-17.

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All area players Receiving all area for the tournament was Christian Henson, Cameron Kerr, Maxson Prichard and Matthew Morrow

Wiggins finishes fourth at state and for the season 34-7 for the Bulldogs RIP DONOVAN

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Sophomore Dalton Wiggins finished third at 160 pounds in the Class 1A-4A tournament at the AHSAA state wrestling tournament in Huntsville Saturday. As the third place finisher in the South Super Sectional tournament in Montgomery the previous weekend, Wiggins opened the state tournament in the quarterfinal round against Christian Knop of Alexandria, No. 2 from the North Super Sectional, and won a 7-3 decision.

The win over Knop pitted Wiggins against the No. 1 from the South, eventual 160-pound champion B.J. Thomas of Tallassee.

Thomas downed Wiggins 18-8 then won in the championship match on an 18-2 technical fall.

The loss to Thomas sent Wiggins to the consolation bracket semifinals where he defeated Alex Castanza of Montgomery Catholic in a tie-breaker 6-4. Wiggins had beaten Castanza 2-1 a week earlier in the South Super Sectional consolation finals for third place.

In the consolation final, the match for third place,

Wiggins defeated Kenny Brady of Ashville 6-4.

“Honestly, I feel like if he had been in the bottom half of the bracket he would have finished second. He ran into the state champion in the second round, the semifinals, so that put him in the consolation bracket,” Ranburne coach Jay Harlan said.

“After seeing everybody there, I feel like he was the second best there. He just got put in the wrong bracket. I thought he wrestled as good as he had all year.”

Harlan said while Wiggins was pleased with finishing the 2014 season

with a medal at the state tournament, he was already thinking about next year.

“I think it got him even more excited about next year. He’s expecting to win it all next year is what he

told me,” Harland said.

Wiggins was fourth at state in his weight class in 2013 as a freshman and third this year as a sophomore.

“He told me he was going to skip second as a junior and go straight to first,” Harlan said.

Wiggins ended the season 34-7.

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Super Sectional tournament in Montgomery Feb. 7-8. Davis finished the season at 30-12. Mayfield was 39-11 for the year and Sandmann 45-7.

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Cleburne County qualified three wrestlers for the AHSAA Class 1A-4A state tournament in Huntsville Friday and Saturday and two placed. Junior Alex Sandmann finished third in the 220-pound division and freshman Tyler Mayfield was fourth at 132 pounds.

Junior Corey Davis scored three points for the Tigers before he was eliminated.

In his 220 quarterfinal match, Sandmann pinned Blake Williams of Ashville in the second period. A sudden victory loss to Arthur Frawley of St. James sent Sandmann to the consolation bracket semifinals. He won an 8-4 decision over Michah Gaston of Lincoln to advance to the match for third place. Sandmann won a sudden victory over Ashville’s Williams to take the third place medal.

Mayfield pinned his quarterfinal opponent, Nathan Persall of Susan Moore, at 1:19. In the championship semifinals, eventual state champion Josh Epperson of Tallassee defeated Mayfield. A 5-2 decision over John Peavey of Madison County moved Mayfield to the consolation final. Christian Simmons of

Leeds defeated Mayfield in the third place contest.

Davis, Mayfield and Sandmann each advanced to the state tournament by finishing third at the South

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East Heflin by: Bruce Wright Children and youth workers- there will be a luncheon this Sunday for anyone who is interested in or is serving with our young ones for a special meeting. Men are invited to certify with a two day Disaster Relief Training on Feb28 in Talladega. Call the Association office or Heflin Baptist for more info. This group helps from next door needs to across the region. Only $25 for three years. On April 5th, Brotherhood will host a Wildgame/Fish Fry for men and boys. Look for more info soon.

Bro. George opened to James 1:17-18, “Our Valentine’s Gift: God’s Holy Word”. God loves us so much.

We begin with light that lights our path for us to see.

Every good gift comes from God! If it’s not good, it can’t come from God. We can see it in the majesty of God that it is pure. They contain the perfectness of Him. We must examine the nature of the giver. He should never be challenged. He can never be changed. We can change but he doesn’t because He is just and will always do things right. God’s gift brings us His holy life to us when we live according to God’s will. When we live according to God’s will. When we live according to God’s word and his wisdom. First fruits as His creatures- humanity.

God’s gift brings his holy love to us. He deals with our failures and our future. Are you willing to give God your love?

Happy Hill by: Debra Jackson Hello from Happy Hill. I am loving and enjoying the warmer weather.

It is always a blessing to be at Happy Hill. The singing was beautiful. Loved the singing and dancing by the lil’ kids. On Sunday night, Bro. Earnest Bowen delivered the message.

Join us Saturday night, February 22nd at 5:00 for a presentation by DISCIPLES POWER TEAM. Brotherhood Breakfast will be Sunday, February 23rd at 8:00.

Those on the prayer list are Irmalene and Robert Norton, Carol Doyle, Christopher Thomas, Rhonda O’Harrow, Rider Bearden, Genell Cobb, Butch Pair, Betty Hayes, Ken Sanders, Alma Jacks, Joyce Craven and Lavada Vice.

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

SENTENCE SERMON The best way to knock the chip off your neighbor’s shoulder is to pat him on the back.

THE LIGHTER SIDE On the morning Valentines Day, a woman told her husband, “I just dreamed that you gave me a diamond necklace. What do you think it means?”

“Maybe you’ll find out tonight,” he said.

That evening, the man came home with a small package and gave it to his wife. She ripped off the wrapping paper and found a book titled “The Meaning of Dreams.”

Heflin First United Methodist Church by: Lexi Bennett What a blessing to have the young men of Cub Scout and Boy Scout Troops 206 with us Sunday morning!

And, we had an extra special ending to our service when Jager was confirmed in his Christian faith! Great things are happening at Heflin First United Methodist Church!

Sunday morning worship begins at 9:00 with Sunday School and 10:00 for our Traditional Service! We’re talking about the “Sermon on the Mount” and it’s getting pretty interesting.

Also, join us for Sunday Night Live at 5:05pm! It’s our more contemporary service and our “Behind the Message” series dives deeper into the Sunday morning’s scripture reading. Expect the Unexpected!

Mark your Calendar for March 4th at 5:30 pm! We would love for you and your family to join us for our annual Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper in the Wesley Center! On this special night, we will also be celebrating Relay for Life so wear purple and be ready to have some fun! Supper is free and donations will be welcomed for the American Cancer Society.

Heflin First United Methodist Church Preschool is selling Relay for Life Links. Our Preschool children will decorate their links and make a paper chain. The night of Relay, we will connect our chain to other organizations in Cleburne County to see how far we can all fight cancer together!

If you have any questions about our church or preschool, you can reach us at 256-463-2441 or heflinfirst@heflinfirstumc.org.

Mt. Olive Church of God by: Susie Smith Brother Greg Morgan opened our services this morning with Psalms 18:1-6, 17. These verses tell us to continually call on the Lord, the enemy is too strong for us by ourselves, but with Jesus by our side we can overcome.

Our Sunday School lesson this morning was on “Financial Wisdom”, many verses from Proverbs were used. We need to acknowledge God as the owner and giver of all things. Spiritual blessings far outweigh material riches!

Brother Ronnie’s message this morning was from Matthew 24:1-14, it was a warning for us to be ready, the Son of God is coming soon! We have to be careful not to let anything stand between us and God. II Peter 3:9 tells us the Lord is not slack concerning His promise to return, but He’s longsuffering, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. If you’re not ready for the Lord’s return don’t let one more minute pass without being ready. Brother Ronnie’s number is 256-201-9444, he will help you pray.

Sister Lauren Kate Morgan obeyed the Lord for our service tonight; she gave an altar call urging anyone not ready for the return of Christ, or anyone sick and needing prayer.

We welcome you to join us anytime for wonderful singing and music, great Sunday School and anointed preaching! .

Pinetucky by: Mary Alvarado Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. Proverbs 3:5.

A beautiful Sunday after a cold snowy week. We had a wonderful congregation this week and three were baptized.

Tristian Lockridge, LIberty Sanagrestine and Domineque Parris. God bless all of you.

Our special was “I’ve Been Here Before” by Bobby Cavender.

February 21 will be the Men’s Conference at Barfield Church with Sid Nichols as speaker and Bobby Cavender for special music.

Feb. 23 Josh and Ashley Franks will be in concert at 10:45 a.m.

Keep the sick, bereaved, lost, our nation and leaders in your daily prayers.

Happy birthday to all celebrating and may you have many more.

Father, guide our head and hearts to trust you more.

Have a blessed week.

Verdon Chapel by: Jenny Jeffers Luke 17: 11-18 was the morning text. As Christians we are in this world not of this world.

We live here on earth right now but we can choose which home we want to live in after death.

Heaven or hell Even though we are Christians we still sin, only God can forgive us. Sin can take you farther than you want to go and keep you longer than you want to stay. If you are not saved ask Jesus to come in your heart today. Backslider ask God help you come back to Him. Fervently pray to him. The word of God will stand from now on. Nothing can destroy it. May God bless you.

Come visit us if you don’t have a church.

Local Church & Community Events February 20 In celebration of Arbor Week in the State of Alabama, the Alabama Forestry Commission will be giving away trees to the general public. The give-a-way will be held at the Alabama Forestry Commission office on Hwy 78 in Heflin. A variety of seedlings will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis from 8:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 20, 2014.Representatives will be on hand to answer any questions that you may have about tree planting and seedling celebrate Arbor Week this year by planting a tree with your children and for your children. For more info call 256-463-2876 February 22 The Paul Family, will be singing at, Mt. Paran Baptist Church, County Road 40, Fruithurst on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 6:00 PM CST. Pastor Wayne Pike and all the members invite you to come, and join in a night of worship. Refreshments will be served. For information or directions you may call --700-579-5263 February 23 Youth Rally for Christ will be held Feb. 23 at 6 p.m., at Heritage Baptist Church. The speaker will be Josh Butcher. Music will be furnished by Jason, Tristen, Tylter, Kaitlyn, Kimberly Weaver, Addie Caldwell and JSU friends. Pizza fellowship will follow.

March 8

Wise Chapel by: Dorcas Toney Sunday will be Men’s breakfast hosted at Wise Chapel at 7 a.m.

March 5th will be Ash Wednesday service at Pleasant Grove beginning at 6.

Many remain in need of prayer: Lula Mae Camp, Linda Besselman, Deanie Smith, Ken Sanders, Kit Carson, Hunter Rowland, Kerry Smith, Andrea Smith, Ozell Benefield, Peter Neall, Bobbye Williamson, Pam Jackson, Ronald Edwards, Clarence Noles, Pam McKinney, Andretti Daniel, Iris Kent, Kayla Touman, Elaine Daniell, Faye Roberts, Mary Truett, Jean Kilgore, Beverly Noles, our military, our nation and national leaders. God bless you all and our traveling youth groups from Ranburne and Wise.

Our scripture came from Matthew 18:1-7. The heart of a child, not weighed down with worldly cares. Happy, running, playing laughing and yes crying at times to for the most part care free. Nothing greater than a little one coming with arms open ready for you to pick them up ready for loving. God waits for His children to come with open arms ready for the love thats waiting. God bless us all.

Reunion for 1959-1967 CCHS athletes will be held March 8 at Heflin Baptist Church Fellowship Hall from 9 -11 a.m.

Miss Cleburne County Pageant will be held March 8.

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

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Both HEARTS locations are in need of food for the pantries. Suggestions are rice, beans, mixed vegetables, canned tomatoes, spaghetti and pasta, peanut butter and jelly, flour, cornmeal, sugar, canned fruit, jello, tea bags, canned tuna, salmon, ham and chicken. Breakfast foods like oatmeal, grits, pop tarts, and cereal are also needed. Ranburne 256.568.5003, Heflin 256.463.1020.

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Hero Camp Program Hunting for Heroes currently provides three hunting camps. At each camp they provide an all-expense paid outdoor retreat for disabled officers and their families.

These family-friendly events are provided so that the entire family can escape the daily grind of their struggles and connect with those who are in similar circumstances. There is host five families per event so that the families can create a long-term support network. Families come to the camps broken and struggling. They leave our camps with a renewed sense of strength; empowered to conquer new challenges. They leave with a solid support network and, most importantly, the leave as a family.

Recently Hunting for Heroes visited Mountain View in Delta, pictured with them is Dennis Green of Heflin.

Obituaries Rhonda Plyler O’Harrow, age 59, of Anniston, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014. She was a longtime member of Heflin Baptist Church and a loving wife and mother. Rhonda and her husband Tony recently moved to Anniston and joined Hillcrest Baptist Church. Memorial Services will be Thursday, February 20th at 6:00p.m. at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Wayne Stevens officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Rhonda was preceded in death by her parents, James Earl Plyler and Helen Jewell Plyler. She is survived by her husband Tony O’Harrow: daughter, Leslie O’Harrow: sister, Amy Barber: brothers, Randy and Tommy Plyler.

Rhonda’s heart and final resting place will be at her home in Banner Elk, North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Big Oak Ranch at www.bigoak. org.

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Lady Tigers fall to Munford in the semifinal round RIP DONOVAN

News Sports Correspondent

After a one-day delay due to weather conditions, the Cleburne County girls fell to Munford 53-35 in the semifinal round of the Class 4A, Area 10 tournament at Anniston on Feb. 7. The Tigers’ defensive pressure created opportunities for them to score in transition in the first quarter.

When the first quarter ended, Cleburne County led 13-4.

“I thought we did a good job defensively in the first quarter,” Cleburne County coach Todd Gable said.

In the second quarter, the Lions took better care of the ball and Cleburne County’s transition chances evaporated. Gable said his team

got the shots he wanted in its half-court offense but nothing would fall.

The Tigers netted just one free throw in the second quarter and trailed 15-14 at intermission.

After three quarters, Cleburne County trailed 35-22.

Senior Toni Epps scored nine of her team-high 21 points in the fourth quarter but it wasn’t enough to counter Munford’s Kierra Groce, who scored 16 points in the second half. Epps had two of her four 3-point baskets in the fourth and was 3-for-4 at the free throw line. In addition to her 21 points, Epps also had two rebounds.

Freshman Shawntavia Boyd finished with nine points and three steals. Kaithy Zeiders had three points and

three boards. Alisa Norton added two points, three assists and two steals. Kiara Akles contributed four rebounds and two steals. Erykah Ware had two rebounds and two steals.

The tournament concluded with the introduction of the regular-season all-area team. Akles, Boyd, Epps and Norton were Cleburne County’s representatives.

Cleburne County’s season ended at 13-13 with three of the losses coming against Munford. The Tigers lose Epps, Zeiders and Bridget McClain to graduation in May. “Kaity and Toni, they’ve played varsity for three years. When I became varsity coach, they moved up from junior high,” Gable said.

“I had them in junior high. They’ve been a joy to coach. They’ve always worked hard.”

McClain played one season early in her junior high days then returned to basketball as a senior.

“It was good having her back out,” Gable said of McClain. “I wish she had come back out earlier. She worked hard this season.”

The three seniors were the only post players on this year’s team so Gable will spend at least part of the off-season in search of one or more inside players. He said Epps, who played every position except point guard at some time in her high school Lisa Noton career, would be particularly difficult to re- Cleburne County girls all area tournament is Toni Epps, place.

Shawntavia Boyd, Kiara Heard and Alisa Norton

Lady Bulldogs finish the season 17-10 RIP DONOVAN

News Sports Correspondent

A trip to Lanett to take on the Class 2A, Area 9 champion Panthers completed the basketball season for the Ranburne girls.

Lanett rode the momentum of a big first quarter and bested the Bulldogs 68-53.

Ranburne finished the season 17-10. The Panthers hit three unexpected 3-point baskets in the first quarter in addition to their typical transition game and led 20-6 after one quarter.

“It’s hard to simulate what you’re going to see when you go to Lanett,” Ranburne coach Tim Smith said. “When we finally

recovered, we played with them. It was just that first quarter.”

After trailing 44-20 at halftime, the Bulldogs were able to get as close as 11 points in the final quarter but were never able to cut the deficit to single digits.

“I was as proud of them as any bunch I’ve ever coached as far as competing and staying with it,” Smith said of his players and their performance against Lanett.

Senior Indiana Morgan was 10-for-15 at the free throw line and finished with 16 points. Jesse Ralston scored 14 points and handed out two assists. Hali Wilson had a team-best six rebounds and tallied 10 points. Alyssa Smith ended with six points and four rebounds. Lacey Smith

had five points. Kat Runels finished with two points and two boards.

In the 2A, Area 10 tournament championship game at Woodland, the Bobcats defeated the Bulldogs 86-42. Woodland led 58-21 at halftime. Smith said he told his players afterward that he felt Woodland could have beaten any team in the state the way the Bobcats played in that game.

“They were clicking on every cylinder,” Smith said.

While Woodland was playing its best, the Bulldogs were just 8-for-31 at the charity stripe after shooting free throws well against Pleasant Valley in their previous game.

Smith records a double double RIP DONOVAN

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Ranburne’s basketball season came to a close on Saturday when visiting LaFayette defeated the Bulldogs 67-61 in a Class 2A sub-regional game. LaFayette led 14-9 after one quarter, 27-17 at halftime and 43-31 when the third quarter ended.

Ranburne coach Stephen Bailey said LaFayette scored 12 points in a span of about 45 seconds early in the fourth quarter to extend its lead to 19 points. Ranburne battled back to within four points with just less than a minute to play but was never able to get closer.

“I thought our kids held their own.

I really did,” Bailey said. “They were faster than us. We turned the ball over too much.”

Brayden Wilson had 15 points, four rebounds and two steals for Ranburne. Kyle Lovvorn tallied 14 points. Dylan Wiggins had 13 points and four rebounds. Blake Young grabbed a team-high six rebounds and scored three points. Mark David Smith ended with six points and

five rebounds. Jay Smith scored six points and dished out four assists.

Owen Smith had four points and two steals.

Ranburne finished 16-9 after going 9-18 last season.

“I was disappointed with the loss but very pleased with how we competed,” Bailey said.

Ranburne advanced to host in the sub-regional round by defeating Wellborn in the 2A, Area 10 tournament championship game at Ranburne. Wellborn led 29-26 at halftime and extended that lead to 10 points in the third quarter before the Bulldogs switched to man-to-man defense. The defensive change led to fast-break points on offense and Ranburne led 44-43 when the third quarter ended. Wiggins had seven points in the third quarter run and Young netted a pair of 3-point shots.

The Panthers got the first two buckets of the final quarter but Ranburne began to pull away as Jay Smith scored 14 of his 18 points in the fourth, when he was 6-for-8 at the line. He also had five rebounds.

Wiggins had 11 points, four re-

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Ranburne’s Dylan Wiggins going up for the shot. Wiggins scored 13 points and had four rebounds for the night.

bounds, three assists and three steals.

Wilson netted 10 points and grabbed seven rebounds.

Lovvorn contributed eight points and five rebounds. Young and Mark David Smith each scored six points.

Owen Smith had three points and five steals and Spence Florczak scored two points. After a 1-for-5 effort at the charity stripe in the first 16 minutes, the Bulldogs were 15-for25 in the second half.

In the Area 10 semifinals, Ranburne defeated Ohatchee 61-44. A 16-2 second-quarter advantage carried the Bulldogs to a 31-16 halftime lead and the Indians never challenged seriously in the second half.

Eight of Florczak’s 10 points for the game came in the second quarter. He connected on a pair of treys and a long 2-point basket during the run.

Mark David Smith recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Wilson had 14 points and four steals. Lovvorn scored 10 points. Jay Smith pulled down 10 rebounds and added four points and three assists. Wiggins had nine points and three steals.

Wilson scored 12 points and Morgan tallied 10 points. Alyssa Smith contributed seven points, Runels six, Lacey Smith four and Hannah Phillips three.

In the Area 10 tournament semifinal round, Ranburne pulled away from Pleasant Valley late and won 55-46. Morgan’s 3-pointer with about two minutes left broke a 42-all tie. Morgan led the Bulldogs’ attack with 17 points. Alyssa Smith was next in points with 13 and grabbed 13 rebounds. Smith connected three of her four free throw attempts in the fourth quarter. Wilson had 11 points and seven rebounds. Phillips scored eight points and pulled down seven rebounds.

Cleburne County varsity softball round robin pairings (All games will be played at the Cleburne County High School softball field)

Friday Pell City v. Gadsden City, 4:30 p.m.

Piedmont v. Lincoln, 6 p.m.

Cleburne County v. Clay Central, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Pell City v. Lincoln, 9 A.M. Cleburne County v. Gadsden City, 10:25 a.m.

Clay Central v. Piedmont, 11:55 a.m.

Lincoln v. Gadsden City, 1:25 p.m.

Clay Central v. Pell City, 2:55 p.m.

Cleburne County v. Piedmont, 4:25 p.m.

Championship (two teams with best records), 5:55 p.m.

8 • The Cleburne News, Thursday February 20, 2014

Election :

Cleburne County races will be decided in the Republican primary on June 3.

From page 1 an unsuccessful campaign in 2012, Watson said.

Watson decided to run after coaching baseball for the Heflin Parks and Recreation Department.

“Over the years, I have gained a passion in seeing our young kids grow and learn,” he said. “I want to see our children excel.”

Watson, an account manager for Moba USA, a manufacturer of food processing equipment, said he would especially like to be involved with the strategic planning for the school system. He would also like to see more local students getting scholarships, Watson said.

CLEBURNE COUNTY SHERIFF There are two Heflin Republicans running for Cleburne County Sheriff.

Sheriff Joe Jacks is not running for re-election.

Darrell Durham, a former sheriff, who lost re-election to Jacks in 2003, said he was ready for the challenge.

Durham, 61, worked for the Anniston Army Depot from 2004 until it closed his department in 2012.

He said his family has been working in law enforcement since the 1860s when his great, great uncle served in the county.

Durham served as a police officer in Heflin and as a forest ranger as well as sheriff, he said.

Durham would like to add education programs in the schools including self-defense programs and school resource officers at the county schools that don’t currently have them, he said. He would also like to add gun safety programs for adults, Durham said.

Dennis Green, 63, said he is running for Sheriff because he felt like he could help affect positive change in the county. His two greatest concerns are illegal drugs and child abuse.

Green said he’s worked

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in the Cleburne County Sheriff’s office for 23 years and has seen how illegal drugs have driven up crime. He said he’s worked several murder investigations in which drugs were a factor and during interrogations Green has heard countless people say they stole property to get money for drugs.

“I’ve never heard anybody say they did it to buy food,” Green said. “Get rid of the drugs and it will reduce theft and things.”

He would start by appointing a second deputy to investigate drug crimes and introduce more drug education programs for local students, Green said.

REVENUE COMMISSIONER Incumbent Joyce Fuller, 44, will be running for her second six-year term as revenue commissioner.

While in office, she has earned her certification as a tax administrator, a fouryear process.

Fuller, a Heflin resident, is running for re-election because she likes the job and takes it seriously, she said.

“This job is very important to the functioning of the county,” Fuller said.

Her challenger is political newcomer Natasha Horn, 28. Horn of Delta is making her first foray into politics because she wants to serve people. Horn works as a legal assistant with Peggy Miller, but previously worked in the Cleburne County Probate office.

“That was the happiest I’ve ever been,” Horn said. “I love working with the public and understand their needs and concerns.”

Her work with the probate office and as a legal assistant has given her ample knowledge of taxes, property and deeds, Horn said. She said one of the things she would like to change as revenue commissioner are the

office hours. She would like to see the office stay open until 5 p.m. to allow working people more time to get there, Horn said.

COUNTY CORONER Gary Mayfield, 52, is running against incumbent Ben McKnight, 38, for the office of Cleburne County coroner.

McKnight was appointed to the position in November 2012 by the governor when the office became vacant. He had been serving as deputy coroner for 10 years at the time, McKnight said.

He’s running for his first four-year term, because the job affords him the opportunity to help people.

One way he does that is by being a member of the Calhoun-Cleburne Child Death Review Board. The group meets once or twice a year to discuss all child deaths in the two counties and to brainstorm about how they could have been prevented, McKnight said. It’s a part of his job that he really enjoys, McKnight said.

McKnight works at his family’s business, Dryden Funeral Home, which also serves as the county morgue.

“I tend to focus more on the family because of my experience in the funeral home,” McKnight said.

Mayfield, a Heflin resident, would provide a different perspective, he said.

“What I would like to see is the office of coroner move from a mortuary standpoint to a medical investigator,” Mayfield said.

He’s seen it in other counties and thinks it would work here, Mayfield said. Mayfield’s background as a firefighter and licensed fire investigator and 30 years working as a respiratory therapist would allow him to make that transition, he said.

“I’d like to use my

skills to serve the county,” Mayfield said.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 Terry Hendrix, 55, is challenging incumbent Benji Langley, 32, for his seat on the Commission.

Langley, who has lived all his life in Cleburne County, will be running for his second term as commissioner. He feels like he has made a contribution in his first term and there are projects, such as widening and repaving County Road 10 that he would like to see through, Langley said.

“Once you get ‘em started you don’t want to just up and leave ‘em,” Langley said.

Langley said his three years’ experience will allow him to better serve the public in his second term as commissioner is a job you learn by doing.

Hendrix, also a lifelong Cleburne County resident, said he is running because he believes the county’s tax dollars could be spent more efficiently. As a businessman, Hendrix owns Cleburne County Parts, a Napa Auto Parts store in Heflin, he thinks he might be the one to turn that around.

“The biggest part of the job is figuring out where to put the tax dollars,” he said.

The county and the commissioners need to prioritize, Hendrix said.

Hendrix said with his children getting older he is at a point in his life where he can devote the time and energy the job requires.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 Commissioner Emmett Owen has no challengers for his seat as District 2 commissioner.

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Commission: “If you don’t respect God’s house, what do you respect?”

From page 1 Owen said.

Another resident talked about investigating vehicle accidents while in the military, many of which were the result of drunk driving.

Another resident, Eugene Robinson, told the commissioners that the issue is a matter of respect for the church.

“If you don’t respect God’s house, what do you respect?” Robinson asked.

Owen told the residents that the commission’s hands were tied, however. Six or seven years ago, before Owen was on the board, the commission denied a license to an applicant that had already been approved by the ABC Board. The county was sued and lost the fight.

“I can’t see wasting the people’s money on something that was already lost,” Owen said.

County attorney Doug Ghee confirmed Owen’s comments. State law does trump county law when

it comes to alcohol, Ghee said. But Commissioner Bobby Brooks said he would still vote against issuing the license. When the county went wet, it was supposed to solve all the county’s problems, and provide money for the schools and county government, Brooks said. But instead he has a family in his church that lost a husband and a father in an accident with a drunk driver.

“You can ask them, would they want me to vote for this?” Brooks said.

He said he voted for the other two alcohol licenses, but no community members came forward to protest the licenses.

The commissioners approved the license 3-1, with Brooks voting no.

In other business the commissioners: — Reaffirmed the Cleburne County property tax millage rate of 30.5 mills.

— Approved partnering with Ranburne and

the Alabama Department of Transportation on a road project for Georgia Avenue/Cleburne County Road 68. The county will provide $50,000 toward the project.

— Approved giving scrape blades to the city of Heflin and volunteer fire departments in Ranburne and Borden Springs for them to clear snow

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Barbara Parris, a resident of the Giles Street mobile home park in Heflin, is angry about speeders in her neighborhood.

She’s afraid for the children who live in the park including hers and came to the Heflin City Council meeting to get some help slowing down traffic.

“If that gray car keeps coming up in the driveway so fast, I did tell him I would flatten that tire,” Parris said during the meeting. “They’re out there in the yard playing — that’s the only area they have to play.”

She always accompanies her children to the school bus stop on the street because she’s afraid of the traffic, she said.

Parris had spoken to Councilwoman Rhonda Green about the problem, who in turn invited Parris to attend the meeting.

Green said she contacted Heflin Police Chief A. J. Benefield about the problem and he spent several hours in the neighborhood.

The speed limit in the neighborhood is 20 miles an hour, but speeders do frequent the area, Benefield said. He said four different cars were stopped for speeding there a few days ago.

He suggested the city put up speed limit and children-at-play signs on Giles and the surrounding streets, Turner, Kitchens

and Harper roads.

“There is a lot of kids out there,” Benefield said.

Another area resident at the meeting suggested putting speed bumps on the road, but Mayor Rudy Rooks said speed bumps on city streets cause as many problems as they solve.

He said the city would put up the signs but Rooks also suggested stepping up police patrols in the area.

“If you sit over there a few times, then people that regularly partake of that area, if they’re breaking the law, they’ll be finding another way around,” Rooks said.

In other business the council: — Approved 4-1 selling Harris House, a building the city owns and rents to attorney Coker Cleveland for his law practice. Councilman Jerry Gaines voted no on the proposal.

— Unanimously approved hiring Justin Fordham as a city police officer.

Benefield recommended the hire.

— Scheduled a public hearing on Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. for a manufacturing permit for High Country Cellars, a winery that hopes to open in Heflin off Almon Street.

— Heard that the Heflin Fire Department responded to 37 vehicle accidents in January, 28 during the snow.

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Engagements

James Robert Robinson (Rob) and Kayla Marie Vaughn are proud to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

Kayla is the daughter of William and Kimberly Vaughn of Heflin, AL. Her Grandparents are Charles and Brenda Smith, Walter and Elaine Hall, and Ed Vaughn.

Kayla is a 2008 Graduate of Cleburne County High School and Plans to attend Gadsden State Community College.

Rob is the son of Rev. Grover and Marie Robinson of Heflin, AL. His Grandparents are the late Rev. James Robert and Bessie Robinson, and Mrs. Virtie Walker of Heflin, AL. and the late Rev. Fornie Walker.

Rob is a 2000 Graduate of Cleburne County High School and a 2004 Graduate of the University Of Alabama.

Rob and Kayla are the Owners of The Tasty Dip in Heflin, AL. The couple will say “I Do” on March 29, 2014 at 2:00pm at Edwardsville Baptist Church in Edwardsville, AL. Friends and Family are invited to attend. The Couple will reside in Heflin, AL.

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— Approved refinancing $1.9 million in debt incurred from building the county jail. The move will save the county between $150,000 and $160,000, County Administrator Steve Swafford said.

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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness described in and secured by that certain mortgage executed by DAVID WILSON, married, as Mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registra-

tion Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for First Magnus Financial Corporation, as Mortgagee, dated the 5th day of April, 2007, and recorded in Mortgage Book 2007, Page 1750, et seq. of the records in the Office of the Judge of Probate Court of Cleburne County, Alabama; said mortgage being lastly assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP fka COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP by instrument recorded in said Probate Court records; said default continuing, notice is hereby given that the undersigned will, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage sell at public outcry for cash to the highest bidder during legal hours of sale, on the 27th day of February, 2014, in the city of Heflin, at the front Door of the Court House of Cleburne County, Alabama, the following described real property situated in the County of Cleburne, State of Alabama, to-wit: A portion of Vineyard Lots 1215 and 1216 and 1217 from the plat of Fruithurst, Alabama, and lying in the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 and the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 12, Township 15 South, Range 11 East, Cleburne County, Alabama, divided into lots and being more particularly described as: Commencing at the NW corner of Vineyard Lot 1217 at an iron pin found; thence South 89 degrees l0 minutes 57 seconds East a distance of 198.93 feet to an iron pin found (pipe); thence south 88 degrees 37 minutes 37 seconds East a distance of 199.97 feet to an iron pin found (pipe); thence South 1 degree 13 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 97.53 feet to an iron pin set; thence South 1 degree 13 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 102.81 feet to an iron pin set; thence South 1 degree 13 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 104.82 feet to an iron pin set; thence South 1 degree 13 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 104.97 feet to an iron pin set; thence South 1 degree 13 minutes 36 seconds West a distance of 94.96 feet to an iron pin set; thence South 88 degrees 40 minutes 35 seconds East a distance of 152.81 feet to an iron pin set and the point of beginning of the hereafter described Lot #9; thence North 02 degrees 00 minutes 32 seconds East a distance of 65.01 feet to an iron pin set; thence South 88 degrees 40 minutes 35 seconds East a distance of 284.06 feet to an iron pin set on the westerly ROW of Cleburne County Road #233 (Fruithurst-Rosewood Road); thence along said ROW bearing thence South 05 degrees 11 minutes 05 seconds West a distance of 128.15 feet to an iron pin set; thence leaving said ROW bearing South 88 degrees 13 minutes 57 seconds West a distance of 277.54 feet to an iron pin set; thence North 02 degrees 00 minutes 32 seconds East a distance of 77.83 feet to an iron pin set and the point of beginning THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, RESERVATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND/OR 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. Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying said indebtedness and the expenses incident to this sale, including a reasonable attorney’s fee, and the other purposes set out in said mortgage.

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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 TO CREDITORS Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 10th day of February, 2014, by the Honorable RYAN ROBERTSON, Judge of Probate Court of CLEBURNE County, Alabama, 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 DEAN SMITH The Cleburne News Cleburne Co., AL February 20, 27, March 6, 2014

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF CLEBURNE COUNTY, ALABAMA

Notice To Contractors

Federal Aid Project No. STPAA-HSIP-0009(554) CLEBURNE COUNTY, Alabama Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation IN RE: THE ESTATE OF at the office of the Alabama CARNELL TURNER Department of Transportation, ROBERTS, Montgomery, Alabama until 10 DECEASED AM., February 28, 2014, and at CASE NO. 2013-105 that time publicly opened for NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters Testamentary of said constructing the following: deceased having been granted RESURFACING, WIDENING, to the undersigned on the 21st AND TRAFFIC STRIPE ON day of January, 2014, by the SR-9 FROM THE CLAY Honorable RYAN ROBERT- COUNTY LINE TO I-20 SON, Judge of Probate Court The Length Of This Project Is: of CLEBURNE County, Ala- 10.330 Miles. bama, notice is hereby given The total amount of uncompletthat all persons having claims ed work under contract to a against said estate are hereby contractor must not exceed the required to present the same amount of his or her qualificawithin the time allowed by law tion certificate.

The Entire Project Shall Be or the same will be barred.

Completed In Eighty (80) RUBY M. SCHELL Working Days.

A 4.00% DBE Contract ObligaThe Cleburne News tion Is Required.

Cleburne Co., AL A Bidding Proposal may be February 13, 20, 27, 2014 purchased for $5.00.

Plans may be purchased for NOTICE OF $3.00 per set.

Plans and Proposals are COMPLETION available at the Alabama DeStrain Construction Company partment of Transportation, hereby gives notice that all 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, work has been completed on Room E-108, Montgomery, AL the following project for the 36110.

Checks should be Cleburne County Water Au- made payable to the Alabama thority. Project No. 100211.05, Department of Transportation.

2012 Water System Exten- Plans and Proposals will be sions Contract in Cleburne Co., mailed only upon receipt of reAL. Anyone having a claim mittance. No refunds will be against contractor should notify made. the following: Constantine En- Minimum wage rates for this gineering at 2414 Airport Road project have been pre-deterWest, Fort Payne, Alabama mined by the Secretary of La35967 or call 256-997-9887. bor and are set forth in the advertised specifications.

This The Cleburne News project is subject to the conCleburne Co., AL tract work hours and Safety February 13, 20, 27 & March 6, Standards Act and its imple2014 menting regulations.

Cashier’s check or bid bond for of bid (maximum NOTICE OF ADOP- 5% $10,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of TION HEARING Transportation must accompaPROBATE COURT OF ny each bid as evidence of CLEBURNE COUNTY good faith.

CASE NO. 2014-001 To: Lavada Clark and any oth- The bracket range is shown er interested party of Arianna only to provide general finanDenise Pesnell, a minor: cial information to contractors Please take notice that a Peti- and bonding companies contion for adoption of the above cerning the project’s complexity named minor child who was and size. born to LAVADA CLARK on or This Bracket should not be about December 8, 2006 has used in preparing a bid, nor will been filed in said court and that this bracket have any bearing a hearing on said Petition has on the decision to award this been set for the 24th day of contract.

March, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. be- The Bracket Estimate On This fore the Probate Court of Cle- Project Is From $3,152,580 To burne County. Please be ad- $3,853,153 vised that if you intend to con- The proposed work shall be test this adoption you must file performed in conformity with written response with the attor- the rules and regulations for ney for the petitioner(s) named carrying out the Federal Highbelow and with the Clerk of the way Act. Probate Court, Cleburne Plans and Specifications are County as soon as possible but on file in Room E-108 of the no later than thirty (30) days Alabama Department of Transfrom the last day this notice is portation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110. published.

In accordance with the rules Patrick P. Casey and regulations of The Alabama Department of TransporThe Cleburne News tation, proposals will be issued Cleburne Co., AL only to prequalified contractors February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2014 or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are NOTICE OF ADOP- received before 10 AM., on the day previous to the day of TION HEARING opening of bids. bidder’s proposal must be PROBATE COURT The submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him OF CLEBURNE or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation.

COUNTY CASE The Alabama Department of NO. 2014-004 Transportation, in accordance To: CRYSTAL BOOKOUT, the with Title VI of the Civil Rights mother, and ADAM BOWLING, Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 the father of CANNON CHASE U.S.C. 2000D TO 2000D-4 and BOWLING, a minor: Please Title 49 code of Federal Regutake notice that a Petition for lations, Department of Transadoption of the above named portation, Subtitle A, Office of minor child who was born to The Secretary, Part 21, nondisCRYSTAL BOOKOUT and crimination in federally-assistADAM BOWLING on or about ed programs of the Department August 3, 2011 has been filled of Transportation issued pursuin said Court and that a hear- ant to such act, hereby notifies ing on said Petition has been all bidders that it will affirmaset for the 24th day of March, tively insure that in any con2014 at 10:30 before the Pro- tract entered into pursuant to bate Court of Cleburne County. this advertisement, minority Please be advised that if you business enterprises will be afintend to contest this adoption forded full opportunity to subyou must file written response mit bids in response to this inwith the attorney for the peti- vitation and will not be discrimitioner(s) named below and with nated against on the grounds the Clerk of the Probate Court, of race, color, religion, sex, or Cleburne County as soon as national origin in consideration possible but no later than thirty for an award.

(30) days from the last day this The right to reject any or all notice is published. bids is reserved.

Patrick P. Casey JOHN R. COOPER Transportation Director The Cleburne News Cleburne Co., AL The Cleburne News February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2014 Cleburne Co., AL February 13, 20, 27, 2014 Notice of Public Auction of Abandoned Vehicle Please take NOTICE that Matthews Repair, INC will offer for STATE OF sale by sealed bids to the highALABAMA est bidder for cash the following abandoned motor vehicle: CLEBURNE 2004 Peterbilt 379 VIN: 1XP5DB9X44D811707 COUNTY Probate Court The public auction will be held Case# 2009-016 at 7006 Hwy 46 Heflin, AL TO: ANY AND ALL HEIRS AT 36264 located at 9 a.m. on LAW ESTATE OF ROBERT March 24, 2014.

BAUGH, DECEASED The Seller shall have a right to Notice is hereby given that on reject any bid that is unrea- the 13th day of January, 2014, sonably low and may postpone James G. Baugh, Personal the public auction until another Representative, filed in the specified time and place. In ad- Probate Court of Cleburne dition, the Seller expressly re- County the Petition for Sell of serves the right to bid and pur- Real Property in the Estate of chase at the public auction.

Robert Baugh, deceased. That petition having been read and The Cleburne News considered; Febuary 20, 27, 2014 It is ORDERED that the 31st day of March, 2014, at 11 a.m., NOTICE OF SALE be and the same hereby apThe following vehicle has been pointed as the day for hearing abandoned at 965 Winstead of the said petition.

Rd. Heflin, AL and will be sold Witnessed my hand this the on 04-15-14 at 10:00 am at the 10th day of February, 2014. same address.

Ryan Robertson 1999 Nissan Altima Judge of Probate VIN 1N4DL01DXXC263265 The Cleburne News The Cleburne News Cleburne Co., AL Cleburne Co., AL February 20, 27, & March 6, February 20, 27, 2014 2014

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Snow and ice have little effect for the county LAURA CAMPER

news@cleburnenews.com

Area residents waited all day Wednesday for predicted winter weather.

But in the end all Mother Nature threw at them was a cold rain which clung to tree branches, power lines and street signs with icy tenacity but ran off the streets with little effect.

Shannon Robbins, Cleburne County Engineer, said the temperatures, hovering right at the freezing mark kept the streets, aside from some bridges and higher altitude spots, passable all day and again early the next morning.

Some residents endured a short-lived power outage caused by trees on the power lines caused by winds and rain early on in the storm, according to Alyson Tucker, A spokeswoman for Alabama Power. Those 1,900 customers had power restored within three hours, Tucker said.

Heflin Police Chief A.J. Benefield said

Thursday there wasn’t a single accident overnight despite the weather.

The biggest problem the county faced were downed trees, with 10 calls Wednesday evening and five or six calls early Thursday morning, Robbins said.

“We really fared pretty well,” Robbins said.

Part of the reason, Benefield and Robbins believe, was that residents stayed off the streets for the most part. Cleburne County Emergency Management Agency imposed a curfew on residents between 6 p.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Thursday and the city of Heflin closed its streets at 7 p.m.

The curfew, the forecast and memories of the last winter storm kept people stayed in their homes, Robbins said.

Still, the county and city, with visions of the snow storm that had blanketed the state just two weeks before, prepared for the worst. Robbins and Keith Yancy, Heflin’s Street Department supervisor, ordered sand to replace what was used in the last storm. They scheduled crews at the ready

to combat the coming ice and snow. The county, with the Red Cross and Department of Human Resources, opened its Mountain Center as a shelter for stranded motorists, though no one came.

County Administrator Steve Swafford said the preparations did take a toll on county resources, but not excessively.

The county didn’t incur any extra cost for the shelter. It paid some overtime and doubled up on communication staff, but those labor costs were offset by the snow days taken by non-essential staff who work at the offices of county government, Swafford said.

Those employees were able to use vacation or sick time to cover the snow days and that time was already accounted for in the budget when the employees earned it, he said.

The Heflin City Council decided to pay employees who were asked to take snow days rather than require them to use vacation or sick time, said City Clerk Shane

Smith. Still, between the January storm and this week’s predicted storm, the city incurred less than $5,000 in extra expenses, Smith said.

That includes overtime for Street Department employees, $15 per call paid to firefighters who responded to 28 accidents during the January snow storm, and supplies the city would have had to replenish anyway, Smith said.

The employees would have been paid for their work if the weather emergency hadn’t been called; so no extra costs were incurred there, he said.

Swafford said the true cost of a weather emergency doesn’t occur in the budget, it occurs in the morale of the employees who serve during the stressful time.

“It’s more taxing on people’s emotions and people’s state of mind,” Swafford said.

“It’s about the stress it puts on the system.

We want things back to normal.”

Staff Writer Laura Camper 256-4632872. On Twitter @LCamper_Star.

Cheaha State Park closed until at least Friday, official said BRIAN ANDERSON

Consolidated News Service

DELTA — Tammy Power said she knows the answer to the old “if a tree falls in the forest” riddle.

The superintendent of Cheaha State Park said that during last week’s winter storm, thick ice shut off power on top of Alabama’s highest point around 4:30 a.m.

Thursday. The only thing cutting through the silence was the sound of falling trees.

“I’ll tell you, I could hear a tree from 20 miles away,” Power said Monday, driving her truck over limbs and debris as park employees and crews from Alabama Power and Tallapoosa River Electric Co. worked to clear blocked roads and down lines.

As most of central Alabama prepared for the worst, and got just the mild effects of winter weather last week, Mount Cheaha

saw winds and ice that knocked down more than 1,000 trees, damaged cabins and made roads impassable.

“It looks like a tornado blew through here,” Power said, surveying the destruction that poked holes in cabin roofs and ruined hiking trails.

Alyson Tucker, a spokeswoman with Alabama Power, said four crews worked nonstop between 8 a.m. Thursday and 8 a.m.

Friday to restore power.

“We couldn’t send a crew Wednesday because of the conditions,” Tucker said.

“Trees were starting to break and our trucks had trouble getting up there because of the ice.”

The park closed Wednesday, and as of Monday, signs were still posted telling people to stay away. But that hardly stopped some visitors from trying to enter the park, Power said; a guard had to work through the weekend to turn people away.

“What we want people to understand is this is for their safety,” Power said. “That’s our No. 1 priority.”

Power said her staff is trying hard to get the park open by Friday for the scheduled Mount Cheaha 50K Ultra Marathon race on Saturday, but it’ll likely be next week before the park fully reopens. Her staff still hadn’t assessed some damage, including to the handicap-accessible boardwalk trail, which will need repairs, she said. Since Thursday, her staff of about 20 has been working nearly nonstop, assessing damage, putting tarps on roofs and cleaning trails.

Alabama Power had already placed new poles and fresh lines, restoring electricity to the area by Friday afternoon last week.

Because of its elevation — 2,407 feet above sea level — Cheaha is susceptible to strong winds. The wind coupled with the ice — in some cases, 6 inches worth of it on the trees — caused the most damage to the

park since Hurricane Opal struck in 1995, Power said.

Power said the silver lining is no one was hurt, except of course, the park.

“That’s a casualty that’s heartfelt,” Power said. “I’ve worked here 32 years, so it hurts to see it like this.”

It also hurts the park’s bottom line. Power said that when the park is closed it can’t generate revenue. So while she’s asking people to please stay away while conditions are unsafe, the park is ready to welcome guests as soon as it can.

“Just as soon as we’re open, come back,” Power said. “We didn’t get to be the oldest continually opened state park in Alabama by accident. It’s the people that make this place what it is.”

Residents wishing to volunteer time to help clean the park should contact Cheaha’s staff at 1-800-610-5801.

Staff Writer Brian Anderson: 256-2353546. On Twitter @BAnderson_Star.

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