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COUNCIL

School debate isn’t over yet Vote set next month to decide if mayor will be allowed to deed land to system

LAURA GADDY Consolidated News Service The Jacksonville City Council will have one more chance to decide whether it will allow the Jacksonville Board of Education to build an elementary school on land near George Douthit Drive. At a called meeting last week, the council

gave Mayor Johnny Smith the authority to negotiate 20 acres of land with the city school system. He said at Monday’s regular meeting that the council will decide by vote next month if it wants to give the mayor the authority to deed the land to the school system. “It’s a difficult decision,” Council president Mark Jones said. “I have had plenty of people who have told me they are for

this, but it’s obvious that there are plenty of people who are against it.” About 50 residents filled the city council chambers for the Monday meeting. Many of them came in response to the council’s vote last week, which came during a noon meeting Wednesday and caught many residents off guard. “There have been a lot of really hurt feelings about the vote on Wednesday,”

said Rena Comisac, a Jacksonville business owner. “That’s why I think a lot of people are here.” For two years the Jacksonville school board discussed building a new school, and members told residents they were considering moving Kitty Stone Elementary School. Vocal residents said at several public meet■ See COUNCIL, page 10

WATCH US GROW

Tree give-away in Jacksonville is a cooperative effort

By Susan Di Biase Truman Norred stood in the center of the Jacksonville Square on Friday afternoon addressing a long line of people. “What we are giving you here are educated trees,” he said. “Each tree knows exactly what kind of tree it is supposed to become. When the leaves come out, they will be the right ones. But we want you to plant them in the right place, so be sure your trees are labeled and be sure to pick up the information sheets. That way you’ll know what trees you have when you get home.” Those waiting in line eagerly pressed forward to pick up their trees. At the first station, Alabama Power volunteer Lee Roper demonstrated the proper depth to plant trees. Jacksonville Tree

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Gov. Robert Bentley speaks at Shelco Foundries groundbreaking last week.

GROUNDBREAKING

Shelco Industries expands

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This is McKenzie Marie Exum’s third year to participate in the event.

FACES IN THE COMMUNITY

Police officer starts drive for animal shelter

LAURA GADDY Consolidated News Service Workers in hard hats, a few international business people and local elected officials encircled Gov. Robert Bentley in a Jacksonville plant last Thursday to hear that Shelco Foundries is expanding. The announcement had been expected for several months. The company, which makes iron components for large engines, plans to add 106 jobs by the end of 2015. The workers who take the new jobs will fill a new 65,000-square-foot machining facility to be built at the company’s current location on Francis Street. “This has been a good week,” said Bentley, referring to the 2,000 new jobs expected for a Remington Arms manufacturing plant in Huntsville. “One hundred and six jobs here in Jacksonville are just as important to Jacksonville as 2,000 jobs are to Huntsville.” ■ See GROUNDBREAKING, page 12

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Becky Bishop wants to help neglected, abused animals BY MARGARET ANDERSON NEWS CORRESPONDENT

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As a Jacksonville police officer, Becky Bishop sees more animal abuse and neglect than most and, as a lifelong animal lover, this is of great concern to her. One of Becky’s two dogs is a rescue. Cocoa, a lab mix, was spotted by a fellow police officer last month on one of the coldest nights of the year. The temperature had dipped to 8 degrees. Cocoa was cold, scared and emaciated. She had been thrown to

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OPINION/EDITORIAL TOWN & GOWN

Service learning at JSU combines academics, civic responsibility

By Dr. Teresa Reed Professor of English Jacksonville State University Recently I had students crowd into my office to tell me that a grammatical mistake would not stand; they would not have it, and it must be changed. These were freshmen in my Fall 2013 Honors Freshman Composition course who had just read the phrase “JSU: Were Your Going” on a flier for a video game tournament the class organized. By the time class actually started and I arrived in the classroom, these students and several others had accosted the young man responsible for the flier and had made him correct the mistakes. As an English teacher, I dream of that kind of engagement with grammar, and it was brought about by the service-learning component of the class. Jacksonville State University has embraced service learning in recent years. Service learning is an instructional method that allows students • to engage with the community; • to reflect on their experiences, making connections between those experiences and course materials as well as the academic discipline; • to enter into public dialogue through writing, research, or other course activity; • to learn the practical applications of their studies; • and to become actively contributing citizens and community members through the service they perform. Service learning differs from traditional service in that service learning combines academics with service; indeed, integrating service opportunities with academics is a key component of service learning. Service

for care packages to be sent to active-duty military personnel overseas. Both projects were successful, but, perhaps more importantly, the students understood that there is a larger purpose to their classroom education than they might have otherwise. They realized that writing isn’t just about getting a grade in a freshman class and then moving on. Similarly, service learning approaches Submitted photo offer some distinct JSU students create care packages for active-duty advantages for military personnel stationed overseas. Emergency Management degree learning helps foster civic responsibility in programs. This program links educational students; enhances academic curriculum; and objectives with the world of practice in such has positive personal, social, educational, a way that the student, the university, and the and professional outcomes for students and community all benefit from their experiences. institutions. Real world practice settings offer students During the fall of 2013, my two sections an opportunity to immediately use and apply of Honors Freshman Composition developed their classroom knowledge and skills, and service projects in relation to Tim O’Brien’s Vietnam War novel, The Things They Carried, receive valuable feedback through assessment and reflection. Service learning also allows in other words, projects having to do with students to experience various emergency military personnel and/or their families. management roles and functions, and thus Groups in each class presented project contributes to a successful transition from proposals and each class voted on a project. school to the workplace. Students also report Then we spent the rest of the semester that such practice experience makes them a implementing the project. One class chose to more attractive candidate when applying for hold a Call of Duty: Black Ops tournament jobs, giving them an edge in the job market. to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Indeed, recently Dr. Tanveer Islam, Project, while another solicited donations

Assistant Professor of Emergency Management, worked with his PhD student, Celeste Richardson, on a very successful service-learning project. Together, and in collaboration with the Etowah County EMA, they developed the “Shelter Etowah” app for Android phones, which provides information to users about 12 community shelters located in Etowah County (with shelter addresses, image of shelters, contact and other information, such as if a shelter allows pets, is handicap accessible, etc.). The users can view the status of the shelters live (i.e. open or closed) on a map through the app so that they can take refuge in an open shelter during a severe weather emergency such as a tornado warning. The app also can help users to navigate to a shelter from their current locations using GPS features. If necessary, users can make calls directly to shelters by one touch using the app. This is just the kind of service-learning experience that lets students experience the ins and outs of their professions, while gaining experience, making professional connections, and providing needed service to their communities. In the College of Nursing, students participate in the KidCheck program. The KidCheckPlus program in Alabama is a oneof-a-kind initiative that coordinates students from a variety of Colleges of Nursing across the state with school health nurses to provide comprehensive health screenings. In 2011, the program became part of a nonprofit organization known as Sight Savers America. Jacksonville State University’s College of Nursing is an active partner in the program. JSU nursing students have screened 6,264 school-aged children in pre ■ See JSU, page 10

Revelation from the forest: One man’s history

Last week, Steve Bragg, 48, of Heflin traveled deep within the Talladega National Forest. What he found there culminated almost seven years of searching his family tree. Bragg and his father Joe, 72, enjoyed the moment with other family members. The Braggs hiked to four dikes that an ancestor had built to dam up the fall and winter rainfall for spring planting. Bragg’s great-great-grandfather, George Washington Bragg, had built them in the bottomlands that his mother had received as a homestead. The land is located near the old EdwardsvilleJacksonville Highway and is now part of the Talladega National Forest. The dikes are made of large stones, and one of the walls was about 10 feet high and about 60 feet long. His ancestor’s efforts to build the dikes show their determination to succeed. They had hauled the stones, his father told him, from the farmland as they uncovered them when plowing. Bragg knows first hand about determination. On July 5, 2007, when he was building the ceiling of a workshop in the back of his Heflin home, he dropped straight down and drove his right leg into the floor below. Doctors wanted to amputate it more than once, and he had nine surgeries during his recovery, which took about ten months. During the long wait, Bragg decided research his family tree – a longtime goal. Bragg’s grandfather had told him many stories from his childhood, and Bragg wrote them down. His father had photographs, and Bragg reproduced them for a book he planned to

compile. He began his research on ancestry. com and was amazed at all that he learned. As of now, Bragg has traced his ancestors back to the 1500s in England and Ireland. Closer to his own time, though, Bragg discovered that his Sherry-Go-Round family’s property in Edwardsville was obtained in the 1850s, just after Cleburne County had gone from being Indian territory to being a part of Benton County. Back then, it also included Calhoun County. Edwardsville, at one time, was the county seat. Bragg learned that, in the mid 1800s, a couple named John and Elizabeth Bragg moved from Spartanburg, S.C., with their four daughters and three sons. One of those daughters, Mahala, 18, signed to obtain 640 acres of land that had a creek running through the bottomland. By age 19, Mahala was pregnant and gave birth to a son, George Washington Bragg, who kept her family name. The father, a Burgess, intended to marry her, but he had to leave in 1861 to fight in the Civil War. He was killed in one of the earliest battles, but Bragg can find little information about Burgess’s military service nor his death.

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Mahala, likely with the help of some of her brothers, developed a farm and turned it over to George. He built the dikes, married Mary Elizabeth Howell, and had a family of his own. Bragg has a family photo taken on the porch of the Bragg home. He has identified several of the family members, and he also has found six unmarked graves in the Edwardsville Cemetery. Cemetery records showed him where the six are buried, and soon he plans to erect markers on their graves. “I am proud that Mahala is my ancestor. She was called ‘Big Granny,’ and George’s wife was called ‘Little Granny’,” said Bragg. “Big Granny must have been a strong-willed, strong-bodied woman. She never married, and she is pictured in the photograph I have with the family.” Also, Bragg has proof of the character of George. He found an obituary in The Cleburne News that ran on June 30, 1927. “The county never produced a more noble or honest citizen,” read the obituary. “He never intentionally harmed or wronged anyone.” Steve is proud that he was able to see the dikes, and he proudly shows off the 11 X 18-inch memory book he has compiled. It is full of family trees, census records, photographs, personal stories, and more. “There are good things that came out of my accident,” said Bragg. “One is this project, and another is that I have been able to give a testimony to God for using my life and giving me purpose.” Email Sherry at sherrykug@hotmail.com

Aderholt will become dean of delegation

Last week’s column expounded on the two different concepts that members of congress perceive their roles to be in Washington. Our two senators are classic but different examples. Jeff Sessions is the quintessential ideologue and Richard Shelby is the classic caretaker. What about our seven members of congress? We have seven congress people, six Republicans and one Democrat. All seven pretty much toe the party line. All six Republicans vote straight down the party line and our lone Democrat votes with the Democratic leadership. Therefore, you would have to classify them all as ideologues. We have no congress people with the power to be a caretaker like Richard Shelby. It remains to be seen whether any of them will become rainmakers in the future. It is not really their fault; they just have not been on the Potomac very long. The key to power in the U.S. Congress is seniority. The longer you stay the more powerful you become. It usually takes 20 years in Congress before you wield any power. It is

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actually closer to 30 years before you are powerful and then only if you are chairman of a committee Steve and your committee spends money from the U.S. Flowers Treasury. The only one of our seven-member delegation who has been in Congress 20 years is Spencer Bachus Inside The Statehouse but he is leaving. Whoever takes Bachus’ place will have to toil in obscurity for a decade before folks in Washington know their name. Bachus now chairs the Financial Services Committee. This chairmanship is very important to the banks, credit unions and insurance companies throughout the nation and on Wall Street. However, it does not translate into largesse for Alabama. When Spencer first went to Congress in the early 1990’s, three of the nation’s largest banks were domiciled in his district in Birmingham. Now there is only one. Spencer could raise a lot of campaign money as Chairman of Financial Services, but that is not bringing home the bacon to Birmingham. It rests on Richard Shelby’s shoulders to take care of the UAB Medical facility, which is now the largest employer in Birmingham. Robert Aderholt now becomes the dean of the delegation. Robert got to Washington at a very young age. He is in his ninth term in Congress and serves on the Appropriations Committee. He followed a giant, Tom Bevill, who moved rivers and mountains from Washington to his 4th District, which stretches across North Alabama from Mississippi to Georgia just above Birmingham. Aderholt can and probably will be another Bevill. Third district congressman, Mike Rogers, has 10 years seniority. He is in his early 50’s and can easily stay another 20 years. Rogers served in the legislature before going to Congress. His district encompasses East Alabama. It includes Anniston and Auburn. He does a good job for his people. Like Birmingham, Mobile lost their congressman this year when Jo Bonner quit to take a government relations post at the University of Alabama. His replacement, Bradley Byrne, is very able but will be in the same boat as the freshman who will be elected from Birmingham this year. By the time Bradley gets any traction on the seniority ladder, he will be 70 years old. We have three members who have only three years in Washington. The two Republicans, Martha Roby of Montgomery and Mo Brooks of Huntsville, have staked out their turf as reactionary conservatives. They are both in the

Tea Party wing of the GOP caucus. Their freshman class of 2010 is very conservative to say the least and Brooks and Roby are out to show Capitol Hill observers that they fit into their group very nicely. Terri Sewell is our only Democrat. Ms. Sewell is a Harvard educated lawyer who was successful in her Birmingham law career before going to Congress in 2010. She represents the state’s only majority African American district. The 7th District encompasses the urban area of Birmingham and stretches throughout West Alabama and includes most of the Black Belt. She is well respected among the Democratic leadership and the Black Congressional Caucus. She has been picked by her Party to be a superstar. She is on a fast track to congressional leadership. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His column appears weekly in more than 70 Alabama newspapers. Steve served 16 years in the state legislature. He may be reached at www.steveflowers.us

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Obituaries CHIEPALICH

Jacksonville - Maria Jane (Ria Jane) Clinkscales Chiepalich, 95, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at her home in Jacksonville. She was born July 21, 1918, in Anderson, S.C. As a young child moved to and grew up in Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Barbich Chiepalich, Jr.; her parents, Julian Edgar and Mary Gilreath Clinkscales; sister, Emma Florence Clinkscales; brothers, Jefferson Gilreath Clinkscales and Julian Edgar Clinkscales Jr. She is survived by her four daughters, Maria Jane C. Wells (Mike), of Andalusia, Ala., Mary Violet C. Suttles (Edgar), of Shelby County, Helen Patricia C. Haigler (Fred), of Eclectic, Ala. and Emma Alice C. Sloan (Jim), of Shelby County; nine grandchildren and ten greatgrandchildren; sisters, Mary Gilreath Clinkscales White and Elizabeth Juliet Clinkscales Graves, both of Marietta, Ga.; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Chiepalich graduated from Brenau College in Gainesville, Ga., with a BA degree in mathematics. She earned a MA degree in mathematics at the University of Alabama. She was an officer in the Waves of the US Navy during World War II where she attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology studying meteorology. She was stationed in Jacksonville, Fla., forecasting weather for navy pilots in training. She was on the faculty of the University of Alabama and Huntington College and was a member of the faculty of Jacksonville State University from 1961 until her retirement in 1983. Mrs. Chiepalich was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Garden Club and Jacksonville Needlepoint Guild. Memorial services for Mrs. Chiepalich were held 11 a.m. Friday, February 21, 2014, at the First Baptist Church of Jacksonville with the Dr. Derek Staples and the Rev. Norman Powell officiating. The family received friends on Friday from 10 - 11 a.m. at the church. The family thanks Judy Austin and Karen & Larry Bridges for their friendship and loving care. The family will accept flowers or memorials may be made to the Jacksonville Christian Outreach Center, 206 Frances Street, Jacksonville, AL 36265. Gray Brown-Service Mortuary in charge of arrangements. (256) 236-3441 Online condolences made at www.graybrownservice.com

FORREST

Jacksonville – Services for Jerry David Forrest, 65, were held on Monday, February 24, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Leatherwood Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Owens and the Rev. Robert Duncan officiating. Burial will be in Seven Springs Cemetery with Anniston Memorial Funeral Home directing services. The family received friends Sunday

from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Anniston Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Forrest passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014, at his residence, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Irene Forrest, of Jacksonville; two sons, Jeremy Forrest and his wife, Alicia and son, Grayson, and Josh Forrest and his wife, Julie and son, Gage; a brother, Jackie Forrest from Hurt, Va.; two sisters, Jimmie Owen from Lineville and Judy Watson from Oxford; several beloved aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Virginia Forrest; grandparents, Floyd and Irene Hydrick and Minnie Forrest. Mr. Forrest was born in Talladega on March 9, 1948. He graduated from Talladega High School in 1966 and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he worked for the CocaCola Bottling Company for several years before entering college. Mr. Forrest attended Jacksonville State University where he earned his degree in education. He was a teacher and coach at Talladega County Central High School, Winterboro High School and St. Clair County High School. He also served as a volunteer coach at The Donoho School in Anniston. Coach Forrest was influential to many youth throughout his coaching career. He strived to be a positive role model for all the young men and women whom he taught and coached. The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at Cardio Vascular Associates and Trinity Medical Center, as well as New Beacon Hospice for their excellent care. They would also like to thank everyone for all of the love and prayers they have received. Anniston Memorial Funeral Home 3865 US Hwy 431 North Anniston, AL 36206 256-820-0024

SUPON

Cedartown, Ga. - William Henry Supon Jr. was born July 24, 1944 while his father was fighting in Europe during World War II. He was the beloved child of William H. Supon Sr. and Lillian Hill Supon and the only sibling of Cathy. He grew up in Jacksonville, Alabama and was accepted into Washington and Lee University in Virginia at the age of 17. After graduating he became a teacher at Darlington School and East Rome High School. Bill was married to the love of his life Karen Jervis Supon in 1968 and in 1975 they moved to Cedartown. Bill taught at Cedartown High School for many years, loving his students and fellow faculty members. He holds an MA and EdS from Georgia State University. He was a member of Mensa and Phi Epsilon Pi Fraternity. Bill was the Director of Music at First United Methodist Church in Cedartown for almost 40 years. He, along with Karen, was very active in little theatre in Rome and Ce-

dartown. He was a bassbaritone and in 1967 was first place the in Georgia Metropolitan Opera competition. He has sung opera, musical theater and concerts in New Jersey, North Carolina, Atlanta and Bonn, Augsburg, and Mannheim, Germany. In 1966 and 1967 he helped to establish Opera Atlanta, a predecessor of today’s Atlanta Opera. Many people in Cedartown have enjoyed performing with him in various productions. During his teaching career he was known by many nicknames including “Big Soup”, “Soup”, “Captain Bo-Nana” and “Herr Supon”. His booming voice, beautiful smile and corny jokes will always be remembered. He always saw the best in people and encouraged them to attain accomplishments beyond their imagination. He was a motivator and mentor to so many throughout his life. He sang in many weddings both in Cedartown and across the country. He was “Uncle Billy” or “Bill” to his nieces and nephews, who adored him and loved spending time with him in his home. He continued these relationships with them as they reached adulthood, always encouraging and voicing his pride. He was the loving caregiver of his maternal aunt, Lorraine Wells. His niece, Gini Stephenson, who lived in their home for many years, held a special place in his heart. His sister, Cathy, was his best friend. In addition to his parents, his wife Karen predeceased him. Bill is survived by his aunt, Lorraine Wells; his sister, Cathy Connor and her husband, the Rev. Dr. Richard M. Connor Sr.; his niece, Gini Stephenson and her husband, Jamie; beloved “grandchildren”, Emma and Charlotte Stephenson; niece, Sherri Connor; niece Catherine Tomasi and her husband, John and daughter, Samantha; niece, Caroline Smeby and her husband, Captain Chase and their son, Connor; niece, Jessica Jervis; niece, Sophie Jervis and her daughter Ava; niece, Samantha Jervis; nephew and godson, William Wells and his children, Ryan and Madison; nephew, USMC Corporal Richard “Mitch” Connor, Jr. and his wife, Shannon and son, Mitchell III; aunts, Magdalen Granzen and Mary McCunn. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law, James and Charles Jervis; sister-in-law, Virginia Chambers and many cousins. Memorials may be made to the William H. and Karen J. Supon Scholarship Fund at Cedartown High School and Special Olympics of Georgia. A celebration of the Resurrection for Bill’s life was held at First United Methodist Church in Cedartown, Friday, February 21, 2014 at 2 p.m. Visitation with the family was held Thursday, February 20, 2014 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Officiating at the worship service will be the Rev. Dr. Ed Wadsworth, the Rev. Dr. Dave Grove, Rev. Bob Ford and the Rev. Dr. Richard M. Connor, Sr., (Panama City, Florida). Messages of condolences can be made to the family by visiting our website and signing the online guestbook at gammagefh.com. The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Mr. William Henry Supon Jr.

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Community Capsule • COPING WITH GRIEF. A coping with grief - even if nobody died group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Jacksonville First United Methodist Church. Please call the church office for information and directions (256-435-6021). • The Calhoun County Community Band meets every Tuesday night at 6:30 at the Jacksonville High School band room. • The J.O.Y. Quilt Guild will meet Thursday, March 6 at 9.30 a.m. in the FMC of the First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville. Visitors are welcome. • Bradford Health Services has free family support meetings from 5-6 Monday nights at 1701 B Pelham Rd., S., Suite D (Brookstone Building next to RMC Jacksonville). The meeting is for anyone experiencing behavioral problems with a loved one, has a family member of any age with drug or alcohol problems, needs help coping with a loved one’s drug or alcohol problems or needs help making decision on how to help a family member of any age. A counselor will facilitate the meetings. • Alcoholics Anonymous meets at noon each Thursday at St. Luke’s Episcopal

Church, 400 Chinabee Ave., just off the square. Call 847-0909. • A Narcotics Anonymous group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First United Methodist Church behind McDonald’s. For more information, call Pearl Williams at 435-4881. • The Friday Night Opry Show is presented from 6:30-9:30 Friday nights at the Golden Saw Music Hall in the Williams community. Call 435-4696. • Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step program, meets every Friday night at First Baptist Church. Dinner is served at 5:30. Large group meetings with worship and praise bands and guest speakers begin at 6:30. Small share/support groups meet after that at 7:30 p.m., followed with cake and fellowship. Call 435-7263 or 225-2492. • The Calhoun County Stamp Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays in Room 327 Stone Center, Jacksonville State University, corner of Church Avenue and Eleventh Street. Visitors and new members are welcome. Call 782-8044, 7825604 or 435-7491.

Police Report Feb. 10 • Identity theft reported in the 100 block of College Street Southwest. • Second degree theft of property reported in the 600 block of Pelham Road South. • Second degree theft of property reported in the 300 block of Nisbet Street Northwest. • Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle reported in the 200 block of Eagle Bald Road. Feb. 11 • Second degree criminal mischief and unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle reported in the 1200 block of Pointer Drive Southwest. • Third degree domestic violence reported in the first block of Whites Gap Road. Feb. 12 • Third degree domestic violence reported in the 800 block of Alexandria Road Southwest. Feb. 13 • Second degree domestic violence reported in the 600 block of Vann Street Southeast. • Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle reported in the 200 block of Goodlett Avenue Northwest. • First degree sexual abuse and third degree domestic violence reported in the 600 block of Nisbet Street Northwest. • Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle reported

in the 200 block of Goodlett Avenue Northwest. • Duty upon striking an unoccupied vehicle reported in the 400 block of Pelham Road North. Feb. 14 • Leaving the scene of an accident reported in the 1000 block of George Douthit Drive Southwest. Feb. 15 • Third degree domestic violence reported in the 1600 block of Pelham Road South. • Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle reported in the 700 block of Lynn Drive Southeast. • Third degree theft of property reported in the 500 block of Whites Gap Road Southeast. • Harassment reported in the 900 block of Alexandria Road Southwest. • Third degree domestic violence reported in the 100 block of Chimney Peak Circle. Feb. 17 • Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle reported at the intersection of Chief Ladiga Trail/Alexandria/ Jacksonville Highway. Feb. 18 • Third degree criminal mischief reported in the 1500 block of Brierwood Place Southwest. Feb. 19 • Third degree criminal mischief reported in the 1500 block of Church Avenue Southeast.

• Second degree theft of property reported in the 1500 block of Church Avenue Southeast. • Second degree theft of property reported in the 1600 block of Pelham Road South. Feb. 20 • Third degree criminal mischief reported in the 900 block of 4th Avenue Northeast. • Third degree criminal mischief reported in the 1100 block of Legacy Boulevard Southeast. • Third degree assault reported in the 300 block of Nisbet Street Northwest. • Third degree theft of lost property reported in the 500 block of Nisbet Street Northwest. Feb. 21 • Burglary reported in the 600 block of Gadsden Road Northwest. Feb. 22 • Illegal possession of prescription drugs, minor in possession/consumption of alcohol, second degree possession of marijuana, third degree burglary, possession of an altered firearm and carrying a firearm without a license reported in the 1500 block of Church Avenue Southeast. • Theft of property reported in the 600 block of Nisbet Street Northwest. • Third degree theft of property reported in the first block of Quietview Drive.

Arrests Feb. 11 • Stanley Bryan Grubbs: intimidation Feb. 12 • Yvette Marie McCall: domestic violence (second degree) Feb. 13 • Jessica Marie Draper: public intoxication • Steve Anthony Curbelo: assault Feb. 14 • Tracie Hope Moyers: assault Feb. 16 • Michael Anthony Hill Jr.: possession of marijuana

(second degree) Feb. 17 • James Wesley Hagood: probation violation (2X) Feb. 18 • Breanna Shuntae Parker: criminal mischief (third degree) and criminal mischief (second degree) Feb. 19 • Willie Webb Crook: aggravated assault • Anthony Tyrone Roy Jr.: obstructing governmental operations • Shawn Patrick Conner: failure to appear in court • Tammy Floyd Moss:

assault on a police officer, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct/disturbing the peace Feb. 21 • Clyde Blake Reaves: probation violation (2X) Feb. 22 • Kerry Bowers: burglary, possession of an altered firearm, illegal possession of prescription drugs, possession of marijuana (second degree), possession of a concealed weapon without a permit and minor in possession/ consumption of alcohol

Do You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis? The Pinnacle Research Group is currently looking for volunteers to participate in a clinical research study for rheumatoid arthritis using an investigational product made of adult stem cells. Eligible participants are taking methotrexate for at least six months, and have had biologic treatment such as Enbrel® (etanercept), Humira® (adalimumab), Simponi® (golimumab), Remicade® (infliximab), or Cimzia® (certolizumab), or other biologic agent in the past. Eligible participants age 19-80 will receive the following at no cost: • Study visits • Lab visits • Procedure visits You will be compensated for time and travel. Contact us at 256-236-0055, extension 111 to find out if you qualify. The Pinnacle Research Group is located in Anniston, Alabama. Email: abolt@pinnacletrials.com

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Jada Grass looks forward to continuing relationship with JSU Former teacher is wife of football coach

MARGARET ANDERSON Journal Correspondent

ada Grass said there was never any question about where she’d go to college or what her major would be. With hardly a mention of it in her family, everyone knew it would be Jacksonville State University and that she would major in education. Jada grew up in Ragland, the daughter of J. D. and Bettye Arnold, who have been married 58 years. Her older brothers, Bart and Joey, are JSU graduates and educators. Bart is a retired school principal in Ashland. Joey teaches in Cedartown, Ga. Their wives are also teachers. As fate would have it, Jada married someone in education who is also a JSU graduate. Her husband, John, has recently been named head football coach at JSU. “We feel like we’ve come full circle,” said Jada. “We’re back at the university where it all started. It’s like coming home. We’re enjoying seeing our former professors and people we knew while we were in school. We love that family atmosphere that Jacksonville has.” John and Jada have three children. Judson Connor is 11, Jules Marie is 8, and Jace Cannon is 5. The family currently lives in Oxford, where the children are in school, but their parents are looking for a home in Jacksonville. “We feel like if we could freeze time right now it would be wonderful,” said Jada. “We love the ages our children are. They’re our life. We were married seven years before we had Judson. That’s when life began. I can’t say we don’t stay busy, but they bring so much joy, laughter and smiles into our home.” Before their children were born, Jada taught high school math at Springville in St. Clair County and Hoover in Jefferson County. She said her fourth grade teacher, Barbara Dover, was her inspiration to become a teacher. “I think you’re born a teacher,” said Jada. “But once I had Mrs. Dover, I knew I wanted to be a math teacher. It started early. I’ve always loved children and I’ve always loved math.” Jada said when their first child was born, her teaching career ended. “I have seven years of teaching under my belt and I loved every minute of it,” she said. “But as long as my

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The Grass family, from left, Judson, Jace, John, Jada and Jules Marie. babies need me, I’m going to be at home with them.” Jada said growing up with two brothers was like having three fathers. “We had a wonderful childhood,” she said. “My older brother liked a month being 16 and my younger brother liked two months being 14 when I was born. They looked after me for sure and were always checking up on my dates.” The family attends Grace Baptist Church in Oxford where Jada helps teach Wednesday night youth ages kindergarten through sixth grade. She has been director of the Miss Oxford Pageant for the past six years.

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“We’re in the middle of all that right now,” she said. “It’s a scholarship pageant.” Jada said that taking care of her children and seeing that they enjoy their lives is what she likes to do most. She also likes to scrap book and travel with her family. Disneyworld is a favorite vacation spot. “We spend a lot of family time together,” she said. “We play board games and watch movies. I love to feed my family. There’s nothing that gives me a greater sense of satisfaction than seeing my children eat and us eating together as a family. I guess it’s the mother in me.” (Contact Margaret at pollya922@gmail.com)

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‘Kiss Me, Kate’ this weekend at JSU Ernest Stone Performing Arts Center Feb. 27-March 2, Thursday thru Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 By Hervey Folsom While the music is a feast for the ears in Jacksonville State University’s “Kiss Me, Kate” this weekend, the movement and scenic design provides a banquet for the eyes. It is a charming musical comedy that is beautiful to see, according to director Michael Boynton. The songs are amazing and this is the drama department’s largest orchestra yet. But with its variety of stage looks and different levels, and scenes constantly on the go-- like the actors-- it is a visual picture that energizes the plot. The set design by Jennifer Ivey and the director embrace the “show within a show” format, said Boynton, and he adds: “It is stunning!” “Kate” will be at the Earnest Stone Performing Arts Center Feb. 27 –Mar.2, Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The music and lyrics are b y Cole Porter and the book by Sam and Bella Spewack. The musical opened “with great exuberance” in December of 1948, according to The Shakespeare Society’s Shakespeare Newsletter, Spring, 2005. It is the story of a theater company putting on a version of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. The classic has been played to numerous audiences since then and gained a new following with its Tony award-winning 1999 revival. The story revolves around backstage actors, but the core of the musical centers on Lili Vanessi (played by Alexandria Bates) and Fred Graham (Cody Har-

rell), Lois Lane (Meghan Brownand “Too Darn Hot”, with Jeremy dents have done exceptionally well.” ing) and Bill Calhoun (Joshua Stovall as Musical Director, this is “Kate” was written during the Golden Cody Hunt). a dance-heavy show. “Sometimes Age of Musical Theater in the US when In the plot, Fred Graham, the we forget this when remembercomposers, musicians, directors and actors producer, director and leading ing the songs but the dances will were working at the top of their form, man is looking for a hit with his offer exciting moments for the according to The Theater Experience by musical version of Taming of audiences,” Boynton comments. Edwin Wilson. The our-pouring of these the Shrew but gets more drama “Dewayne Barrett, our choreografirst rate musicals is unparalleled today, than he bargained for when he pher, and I worked hard to ensure according to the text. casts his ex-wife Lili in a role. that each dance number not only Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for senior Hervey Folsom As always, art imitates life as the looks fantastic but tells the story citizens and JSU personnel, and $10 for stars struggle their way through an outraand reveals character. We wanted to bring students, children and military. For groups geous opening night that includes a visit forth brash, brassy, and visually-powerful of 8 or more, the rate is $8. For reservafrom a would-be Vice President plus two theater in each dance and I think our stutions call 256-782- 5648. suspicious “businessmen” in dark suits who appear at the last minute. The costumes by Freddy Clements of the drama department are successfully “gorgeous and outrageous in design”, adds Boynton. “We had a lot of fun developing the highly theatrical, circus-like look of the Shakespearean musical scenes, and contrasting that with the period looks of backstage clothing. “The casting was also fun,” said Boynton. The show features a large cast of students and JSU alumni. “I also asked some favors of two favorite faculty members Steve Whitton and our own Carlton Ward. Thankfully they are in the cast.” Submitted photos In addition to the songs such as ABOVE: The group rehearsing the dance number Too Darn Hot. “Brush Up Your Shakespeare”

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CLUB NEWS

Pancake Day is March 8 at Community Center

Anita Kilgore

Pancake chairman Dick Bell discusses Pancake Day. BY MARGARET ANDERSON NEWS CORRESPONDENT

For over a decade, the annual Kiwanis Club Pancake Day has been held at the Wesley Foundation on North Pelham Road. Pancake Day this year will be from 7 a.m.-noon March 8 at the Community Center. Kiwanis Club member Dick Bell encourages anyone wanting a filling breakfast to purchase tickets for $3 from him or any other Kiwanis Club member. Bell’s phone number is 256-239-3383. Tickets are $4 at the door. “We’ll serving pancakes and sausage,”

said Bell. “You can have your choice of coffee, milk or orange juice. We promise you’ll have a complete and satisfying breakfast when you leave.” Proceeds will go toward projects the club supports, including youth teams at the parks and recreation department and the International Kiwanis neonatal tetanus program. The club maintains the walking trail at Henry Farm and the picnic pavilion at Germania Springs. It also gives a scholarship to Jacksonville State University to a high school senior from the area. The local club honors an educator of the month and sponsors Key Clubs at Jacksonville High and Pleasant Valley High. The Jacksonville Kiwanians meet for a noon luncheon the first and third Wednesday of the month at the Community Center. Jim Wilson is president, ad Bob Ford is secretarytreasurer. Bell said he’s like to take this opportunity on behalf of other Kiwanians to extend an invitation to join the club. Call him or contact any Kiwanian. “Since we’ve begun meeting at the Community Center, we decided that’s where we’d start having our Pancake Day,” said Bell. “We promise a good breakfast to everyone. Just come out and join us that morning. There will be plenty of convenient parking.” Bell emphasized that Pancake Day is a way of helping Kiwanians continue to serve and provide for their community. (Contact Margaret at pollya922@ gmail.com)

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The Jacksonville Women’s Club held its February club meeting at the Jacksonville Senior Citizens Center. The topic for the month was International Studies. The club members and their spouses really enjoyed hearing from the three students from Jacksonville State’s International House. The students were Kuvvat Jorayev from Turkmenistan, Marie Souana from Senegal, and Yoon Shin from South Korea. All three students provided interesting details and information about their home countries. Each also told their favorite things about the United States and being a student at Jacksonville State. Members look forward to hearing about their different countries and the new memories they have made together here at Jacksonville State University. Members brought items for donation to the Eagle’s Nest, and next month’s meeting will be held at the home of Renea Coheley.

DKG Society supports teachers During last school year, Sigma Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (DKG) provided monetary awards to each of the teachers of the year, at both elementary and secondary levels, in the five area public school systems. Presentations were made by the following members: Sandra Sudduth, Anniston; Angela Morgan, Calhoun County; Juanita Badgett, Jacksonville ; Jane Batey, Oxford; and Suzanne Cunningham, Piedmont. As one of its seven purposes, DKG “endows scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate studies.” In addition, district, state, regional, and international meetings feature workshops for professional development provided by DKG members. Statewide, Alabama has seven districts and 90 chapters. Delta Beta and Sigma are the two Calhoun County chapters. DKG is an honor society with about 90,000 members in the U.S. and 17 countries abroad, and it works with the UN to improve education worldwide, including monetary support to Schools for Africa. At the most recent Sigma meeting on Nov. 12, 2013, retired Anniston teacher Dorothy Phillips presented a dynamic program on “New Teacher Mentoring.” Several of the members

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CALHOUN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Work Week....The Voice of Business Membership 101

Mark Your Calendars Wednesday, March 5, Economic Forum 8-11 A.M. at the JSU McClellan Campus $20 for members & $30 for nonmembers Presented by: America’s First Federal Credit Union & Jacksonville State University RSVP to 256-237-3536. Thursday, March 6, Business & Biscuits 7:30-8:30 A.M. Hubbard’s Off Main 20 Choccolocco Street, Oxford Thursday, March 6, Get Linked 2:30-4 P.M. Merrill Building at Jacksonville State University Tuesday, March 18, Regional Business After Hours with Gadsden/Etowah Chamber 5:30 P.M. RTJ’s Silver Lakes, 1 Sunbelt Pkwy, Glencoe, AL Silver Lakes will host a Demo Day on March 18 with Nike, Callaway, Taylor Made and Wilson there from 1-6 P.M. Also on March 18, ALL Chamber Members can play $1 per hole Green Fees. (Cart fees NOT included.) Wednesday, March 19, Ready Business Workshop Series 9-11 A.M Chamber of Commerce No Charge. RSVP to 256-237-3536. Attend 3 workshops of the series to receive your Emergency Preparedness Ready Business Certification from the American Red Cross and Chamber of Commerce.

Now Accepting Small Business of the Year Nominations for the 2014 Small Business Awards Gala.

The Chamber is hosting a workshop series to help businesses prepare for many hazards they face like tornadoes, hazardous accidents, acts of violence, software malfunctions and more. The first of the four part series was held on February 19. Is your business ready? Do you have a plan in place? The remaining sessions include: • Reviewing Your Plan: March 19, 9-11 A.M. • Maintaining & Training: April 16, 9-11 A.M. • Putting the Plan into Action: May 28, 9-11 A.M. Call 256-237-3536 to RSVP.

Each May, the Chamber celebrates Small Businesses. You may nominate more than one Chamber Member business with 75 or less employees. Winners exhibit growth, excellence, risk, diversity, and innovation, and involvement in community activities. (Past nominees are eligible, but not the past award recipients.) Emerging Small Business is 5 years or less in business, & Sustaining Small Business is more than 5 years in business. Nomination deadline is Friday, April 11, 2014. For more information, call the Chamber.

In Case You Missed It

Alabama Power hosted Business After Hours February 18 Classic Too on Noble Street. Regarded as the area’s best networking opportunity, these social events are hosted on the third Tuesday of each month at various Chamber Member locations.

Staff Contact Linda Hearn Chamber Manager lindah@calhounchamber.com Lisa Morales Leadership/Community Dev. Director lisam@calhounchamber.com

1st Class Parties & Events hosted Business & Biscuits on February 10, Home Helpers of Jacksonville celebrated their February 6. This party and event facility is located at 3012 ribbon cutting for their 1505 Pelham Road S, Suite 7 JacksonMcClellan Blvd, Anniston. To book your first class party, call ville location. Pictured center is owner Kimberly McCutcheon, (256) 237-2336. with Jacksonville Mayor Johnny Smith, State Representative K.L. Brown, Chamber Ambassadors, staff and guests.

Kim Boyd Membership Director kimb@calhounchamber.com Judy Myers Customer Services Representative judym@calhounchamber.com Emily Duncan Public Relations Coordinator emilyd@calhounchamber.com

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February 21, the Chamber hosted their annual Leader Series Meeting with U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions at Classic on Noble. These annual meetings feature remarks by the elected officials and open the floor for questions from area businesses.

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Jacksonville State welcomed Chamber Members to cheer on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Morehead State on February 13, for Chamber Night at JSU. These great annual events not only show support for our great area university, but members and their families pay $1 per ticket.

Leadership Calhoun County’s Higher Education Day on February 20, took participants to Gadsden State Community College and Jacksonville State University, touring and learning about the campuses, programs and facilities.

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Anniston, Bolton end Jacksonville’s season in regional LORI TIPPETS teamtip@hotmail.com

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Jacksonville High’s Virginia Poe heads for the basket against Annisotn in the regional tournament at Jacksonville State.

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Jacksonville High’s Angel Kidd tries to get past an Anniston defender in the regional tournament at Jacksonville State.

Following an impressive 61-42 win over Madison County in the semi-finals at the Northeast Regional tournament, the Jacksonville Lady Eagles just couldn’t find a way to overcome an inspired Anniston team, going down in defeat 69-45. Jacksonville had lost to Anniston in the finals of the county tournament and were looking for some redemption but didn’t find it in a game that carried so much weight. Anniston moves on to the Final Four. Two years ago Anniston had beaten Jacksonville three times and were determined to go on to the state finals. The Lady Bulldogs were beaten by Oneonta before they had a chance to face Jacksonville in the Regionals. Jacksonville went on to win the state championship. The first quarter of the game last Saturday looked like the game would be a hard fought battle going down to the final buzzer. That didn’t prove out. Jacksonville, behind nine first quarter points of Virginia Poe led 21-18 at the end of the quarter. The Lady Eagles had been able to contain Alabama bound 6’2” Quanetria Bolton and had held her scoreless during the first quarter. Bolton scored six points in the second quarter and while the Jacksonville defense was geared to prevent the big center from scoring Bolton’s teammates stepped up to give the Lady Bulldogs a 38-33 lead at the half. Anniston never looked back. Anniston head coach Eddie Bullock urged his team to keep Poe from scoring and to slow down the play of Jacksonville’s talented point guard Angel Kidd. Anniston did just that, holding Poe to just one second half basket, the last of the game for the Lady Eagles, while holding Kidd to four second half points. Anniston came out of the locker room and reeled off six points for an 11 point margin before Jacksonville finally hit a shot on a jumper by Kidd with just over three minutes remaining in the third. Anniston led by as much as 16 in the third quarter. The Lady Eagles scored only eight points in the third quarter and just four in the fourth as Anniston took over total domination of the game. Bolton, held to just six-points in the first half, scored 12 points in the fourth quarter alone, four on a three point shot where she

Gamecocks use pitching to down Valparaiso Four Gamecocks pitchers recorded 11 strikeouts as Jacksonville State took two out of three games over Valparaiso with a 6-3 win at Rudy Abbott Field on Sunday. Michael Mason (1-0) had four strikeouts in 1 2/3 innings to earn his first win of the season in relief, while Travis Stout recorded a four-out save for his third save of the season. Mario Losi (0-1) gave up five runs on eight hits in 6 1/3 innings to suffer the loss for the Crusaders. Polk had three strikeouts, while Graham Officer had one, Connor Metcalf had two and Mason added four as the Gamecocks limited Valpo to just seven hits in the game. Valpo jumped on Gamecock starter Adam Polk with a pair of runs in the top of the first inning to build a 2-0 lead, but Jax State answered in the home half of the first to tie the game. Michael Bishop led off with a single and stole second before moving to third on an infield grounder. Griff Gordon then hit a deep fly to left field to score Bishop. Cal Lambert followed with a double

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was fouled. While Bolton took over scoring, her teammates weren’t far behind, hitting from the outside and driving up the middle. Rakeema Najiy finished with 15 points while Marticia Jackson had 10. For Jacksonville, Kidd led wit 13 points followed by Poe with 11 and Dasia Kirksey with 10. Also scoring were Darrien Martin with 7 points, five of those in the first quarter and Sierra Stone with four points. Poe and Kidd were named to the All-tournament team. Bolton was named MVP. Afterwards Jacksonville Head Coach Ryan Chambless had nothing but praise for the way his team has played all season. “This group of girls makes coaching enjoyable,” said Chambless. “They come to work everyday. They play hard, practice hard; they have great attitudes and get along as a group really well. “I love coaching that group of girls. “I knew coming into this game that we were going to fight hard and really scrap and make Anniston have to earn it. “I think for the most part, especially the first half we were really carrying out the game plan really well. “Anniston did a good job. They shot the ball well…they had a lot of players shoot the ball well. Bolton is a handful to try to defend. She’s a really good player.” Jacksonville reached the finals by virtue of a 61-42 win over Madison County. Madison County, normally a good 3-point shooting team opted to try to beat the Lady Eagles from beyond the arc but shot only 2-for-10 from three point land in the first half and hit only 28 per cent of their shots. Also forcing Madison County to shoot from the outside was the play of Jacksonville’s future, 6-foot freshman Sierra Stone and 5’10” sophomore Dasia Kirksey. Stone made her presence known in the first half with 10 points on put backs and seven rebounds. Kirksey added six points and four rebounds in the first half. Jacksonville led by as much as 12 in the first half, and never had less than a seven-point lead in the second half. After shooting seven points in the first half Poe added ten more in the second half to lead her team in scoring with 17. Stone finished with 14 points and 14 rebounds, Kirksey 12 points and seven rebounds, Kidd 8, Martin 6, and Destiny Easley four points.

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in the win. Fellow senior Jeremiah Samarrippas and Dwan Caldwell also had a baker’s dozen in the scoring column. The Gamecocks got eight early points from senior Giovanni Smith, who knocked down a couple of 3-pointers to help JSU pull out to an early lead. The largest lead was 12-7 with 13:25 to play in the first half, but the Golden Eagles turned it on at that point. They went to the basket, where they outscored JSU 22-10 in the paint in the first half. TTU put together a 16-2 run that built a 23-14 advantage and carried a 37-22 lead into the half. The Gamecocks slowly cut into the lead to start the second half, getting to within 10 twice, but they couldn’t get into single digits. After JSU cut it to 41-31 five minutes into the half, TTU answered with eight in a row to build its lead back up. The Gamecocks will conclude the 2013-14 season on Saturday at home against league leader Belmont. It will be Senior Day at Pete Mathews Coliseum, and the Gamecocks will honor the program’s four seniors in a postgame ceremony.

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the side of the road enclosed in a cage. The officer called Becky who took over from there. “She was really cold and underweight,” said Becky. “We brought her home and got her healthy. She’s so sweet.” Becky has taken it upon herself to conduct a supply drive for the League for Animal Welfare at 2726 Bynum Leatherwood Road in Anniston, which is the county’s only no-kill shelter. She encourages everyone to contribute to the drive which ends April 15. Donations can be left in the front lobby of the police department, 116 Ladiga St., E., from 5-11 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. “Animals that are neglected and abused cannot ask for help or tell us how much pain they are in,“ said Becky. “They can’t escape their abusers. They must wait on help to come, and sometimes it comes too late. Compassionate people must be the voice for these animals. By donating to this supply drive, you will help increase the number of animals that the league is able to help.” Becky is aware that it takes many things to keep an animal shelter running including linens (blankets, sheets, pillowcases, towels and washcloths -- new or used) and office supplies. It also needs cat and dog toys, catnip, newspapers, collars

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ings that they would oppose moving the school, but in January the board voted to build the new school on city-owned property near George Douthit Drive. Residents in council meetings began petitioning elected city leaders to override the board’s decision by withholding the land from the educators. Last Wednesday the schools officially requested 31 acres of land in a letter. Later that day, during a meeting that was already called to discuss an unrelated matter, the school board voted to allow the mayor to negotiate with the schools for the land. Next month the council members expect to vote on two matters related to the potential school move. First, the council will have to decide whether to declare the negotiated and surplus property, and second it will have to decide whether it will give Smith permission to deed the land to the schools, officials said. Before the vote can happen, the mayor will need to finalize his negotiation with the schools regarding the land, and the schools will need to get an opinion regarding the size of land needed to build the school from their architects, McKee and Associates Architecture and Interior

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STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31872 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PHILLIP JEFFREY COBB, DECEASED Letters of Administration on the estate of PHILLIP JEFFREY COBB, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on January 27, 2014, by the Honorable Alice K. Martin, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. PAUL OLIVER SELF, Personal Representative of the Estate of PHILLIP JEFFREY COBB, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL February 11, 18, & 25, 2014

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31879 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PHILLIP HICKS COBB, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of PHILLIP HICKS COBB, deceased, having been granted to MICHAEL J. WARD, the undersigned on February 5, 2014, by the Honorable T. Boice Turner, Special Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. MICHAEL J. WARD, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of PHILLIP HICKS COBB, Deceased. T. Boice Turner Special Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL February 18, 25, & March 4, 2014

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STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 2014-0042 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOLLIE HUDSON, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of DOLLIE HUDSON, deceased, having been granted to HAROLD EUGENE HUDSON AND DARRYL LYNN HUDSON, the undersigned on January 24, 2014, by the Honorable Alice K. Martin, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. HAROLD EUGENE HUDSON AND DARRYL LYNN HUDSON, Co-Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of DOLLIE HUDSON, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate

The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL February 11, 18, & 25, 2014

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STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 2014-0043 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM H. GARDNER, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of WILLIAM H. GARDNER, deceased, having been granted to WENDELL KERRY GARDNER, the undersigned on January 27, 2014, by the Honorable Alice K. Martin, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. WENDELL KERRY GARDNER, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of WILLIAM H. GARDNER, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL February 11, 18, & 25, 2014

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STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 2014-0031 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MILTON NELSON ADERHOLT, DECEASED Letters of Administration on the estate of MILTON NELSON ADERHOLT, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on January 17, 2014, by the Honorable Alice K. Martin, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. WESLEY M. FRYE, Personal Representative of the Estate of MILTON NELSON ADERHOLT, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL February 11, 18, & 25, 2014

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STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 2014-0048 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHNIE RAY DEESE, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of JOHNIE RAY DEESE, deceased, having been granted to ALAN RAY DEESE, the undersigned on February 06, 2014, by the Honorable Alice K. Martin, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. ALAN RAY DEESE, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of JOHNIE RAY DEESE, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL February 18, 25 March 4, 2014

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STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 2014-0066 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JANICE RUSSELL, DECEASED Letters of Administration on the estate of JANICE RUSSELL, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on February 5, 2014, by the Honorable Alice K. Martin, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the

time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. LINDA BURDETTE, Personal Representative of the Estate of JANICE RUSSELL, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL February 25, March 4 & 11, 2014

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STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 2014-0077 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RHONDA S. MORRISON, DECEASED Letters of Administration on the estate of RHONDA S. MORRISON, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on February 14, 2014, by the Honorable Alice K. Martin, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. RICKEY L. MORRISON, Personal Representative of the Estate of RHONDA S. MORRISON, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL February 25, March 4 & 11, 2014

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STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31810 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TENNIE OLENA HUBBARD TAYLOR, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of TENNIE OLENA HUBBARD TAYLOR deceased, having been granted to IRIS TAYLOR AND JUDITH TAYLOR CHITWOOD, the undersigned on February 10, 2014, by the Honorable Alice K. Martin, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. IRIS TAYLOR AND JUDITH TAYLOR CHITWOOD, Co-Personal Representatives of the Last Will and Testament of TENNIE OLENA HUBBARD TAYLOR, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL February 25 & March 4, 11, 2014

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STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 2014-0060 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HOWARD P. ROPER, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of HOWARD P. ROPER, deceased, having been granted to EDNA S. ROPER, the undersigned on February 4, 2014, by the Honorable Alice K. Martin, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. EDNA S. ROPER, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of HOWARD P. ROPER, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL February 18, 25, & March 4, 2014

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STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 2014-0006 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HARLAN DOYCE LUMSDEN, DECEASED Letters of Administration on the estate of HARLAN DOYCE LUMSDEN, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on February 5, 2014, by the Honorable Alice K. Martin, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. BRUCE E. LUMSDEN, Personal Representative of the Estate of HARLAN DOYCE LUMSDEN, Deceased. Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate The Jacksonville News Calhoun Co., AL February 18, 25, & March 4, 2014

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THE JACKSONVILLE NEWS

LEFT: Helping break ground for the expansion are, from left, contractor Harold Forsyth, managing director Paul Buchanan, CEO Paolo Groff, vice president Mario Gnutti, Gov. Bentley, Mayor Johnny Smith, State Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield, Calhoun County EDC chairman Larry Deason and Calhoun County Commission chairman Tim Hodges. BOTTOM LEFT: Gov. Bentley greets some employees. BOTTOM RIGHT: Looking over some engine components the company makes are, from left, CEO Paolo Groff, vice president Mario Gnutti, Gov. Bentley and managing director Paul Buchanan.

// PHOTOS BY ANITA KILGORE

GROUNDBREAKING: Expansion brings 106 new jobs to Jacksonville From page 1

Gnutti Carlo USA, an engine component manufacturer with a presence in at least seven countries, bought Shelco Foundries’ former parent company, WH Industries, in January 2012. In so doing, it also took ownership of Shelco Foundries and began making improvements at the Jacksonville business, said Paul Buchanan, Gnutti’s managing director. Buchanan said that when Gnutti took over, Shelco employed 44 workers. Today it employs 97, he said. Since purchasing the foundry, Gnutti has also

paid $100,000 to clean an existing machine shop and improve the building there. In addition, Buchanan said, the company has invested $250,000 in equipment upgrades at the foundry in the last year. The city of Jacksonville, the Calhoun County Commission, the Calhoun County Economic Development Council and the state worked together for several months to woo the company to expand in Alabama. Shelco Foundries already had a machining facility in New Jersey, which the company will close Dec. 31 to end its presence in that state. Buchanan said the New

Jersey machining plant is outdated and there is little land around it to expand. By moving the operation to Alabama, he said, the company will have its foundry and its machining facility within walking distance of each other. Buchanan said those factors heavily influenced the company’s decision to move to Alabama, but Gnutti also had a financial incentive from the city, county and state. “The right place for our future was not in New Jersey, the right place for our business was right here in sweet home Alabama,” Buchanan said. The company will receive

breaks on sales, use and property taxes. Jarrod Simmons, Jacksonville’s financial control officer, said the city is estimating the value of the tax break on use and sales taxes — which applies only to goods and services bought for the expansion — at $207,500. An additional property tax abatement will save the company $815,000 over the next 10 years, Simmons said. On top of that, the company may receive incentives for reaching its employment goals. If it reaches the benchmarks, the state will give the company $150,000, the city will donate $62,500, the Cal-

houn County Economic Development Council will provide $62,500 and the Calhoun County Commission will add $25,000. The company will receive half of the money upon hiring 50 percent of the planned additional employees, and the remaining amount upon hiring all 106 additional employees, Simmons said. The Thursday announcement began with a groundbreaking ceremony for the new machining facility. That was followed by a series of remarks to foundry employees and a luncheon at Jacksonville State University. In addition to city leaders, university administrators, and economic

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