Statewide Candidates Look for Votes in Jasper
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INSIDE TODAY: Abortion, Ten Commandments on state’s ballot in November / A4 APRIL 29, 2018 JASPER, ALABAMA — SUNDAY — WWW.MOUNTAINEAGLE.COM $1.50 ELECTION 2018 FLW TOUR EVENT INSIDE ON LEWIS SMITH LAKE Inside today’s Daily Mountain Eagle - Ron Harris Eagle you’ll find our David Williams of Maiden, N.C., shows of f ‘Celebrating the two of the five bass he caught Saturday to Kindergarten Class maintain his lead in the FLW Tour event on of 2030’ special Lewis Smith Lake. The tournament con- edition that has cludes today with the weigh-in at 4 p.m. photos of all the kindergarten Daily Mountain Eagle - Ed Howell classes in Jasper Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, right, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, talks and Walker County. with Jasper Mayor David O'Mary on the courthouse square Saturday during a po- Williams holds litical forum sponsored by Jasper Main Street. Battle also came to Jasper to talk with O'Mary and local government and civic leaders over an informal lunch last lead heading into BRIEFS year before his campaign started in earnest. City council to tourney finale meet Tuesday Special to the Eagle The Jasper City Statewide candidates SMITH LAKE – Pro angler David Williams Council will meet at of Maiden, N.C., weighed a five-bass limit to- 10 a.m. Tuesday in taling 16 pounds, 12 ounces the council cham- look for votes in Jasper Saturday to continue his bers on the second reign atop the leader- board at the FLW floor at City Hall in By ED HOWELL Tour at Lewis Smith downtown Jasper. Daily Mountain Eagle Lake presented by T-H Marine. Williams’ three- A number of gubernatorial and lieu- day cumulative total of 50-12 gives him a com- Sumiton tenant governor candidates spoke briefly manding 6-pound, 10-ounce lead heading into council to Saturday on the courthouse square during the fourth and final day of competition when a “Jasper Votes’ event hosted by Jasper he will lead the final 10 pros on the water to meet Tuesday Main Street. compete for the top prize of up to $125,000. The Sumiton City The event, held in advance of the June 5 Williams started his day by returning to his party primaries, attracted a low turnout Council will meet at among the general public, but candidates See FLW, A7 9 a.m. Tuesday at and supporters made for a small crowd City Hall in Sumi- around the square as statewide candidates ton. took turns giving brief stump speeches. Most local candidates also set up booths T.R. SIMMONS but did not speak. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL By the end of the event, two additional DEATHS state races were represented unexpectedly, as Republican Alice Martin, running for at- ‘Simmons at Sunset’ John E. Williams, 89 torney general, and Jasper attorney Donna Daily Mountain Eagle - Ed Howell David Joel Griffin, 63, Wesson Smalley, who is the state Demo- Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Jasper cratic nominee for associate justice on the 5K and Fun Run set Peggy J. Cooner, 78, Alabama Supreme Court, Place 4, were in- Hightower speaks on the courthouse Quinton vited to speak. square in Jasper Saturday during a po- Leroy ‘Chip’ Swindle Jr., 57, for Friday at 6 p.m. Boligee A letter from Democratic gubernatorial litical forum sponsored by Jasper Main Betty Jo Barksdale, 84, See VOTES, A7 Street. By NICOLE SMITH Graysville Daily Mountain Eagle Peggy Darty Harbin, 81, Vestavia Hills. T.R. Simmons Elementary School will host its C.B. Wilson, 96, Parrish largest fundraiser of the year — the Simmons at Flavil Nichols, 99, Huntsville Sunset 5K and Fun Run — on Hagood seeking superintendent’s post Friday. Last year’s event raised Full obituaries / A2 Paid Advertisement wisely, and in the classroom on the students where it belongs. “I will over $21,000 that has Veteran Walker County educa- serve the people of Walker County now been used to install WEATHER tor Dr. Joel Hagood has announced with integrity. My administration touch screen panels in that he is a candidate for superin- will be honest and transparent classrooms at T.R. Sim- tendent of Walker County Schools. with no agendas. I am a fiscal con- mons, and Principal High Low “I want to be your next Walker servative who will be accountable Jonathan Allen said the County Superintendent of Educa- to the hardworking people of this school has a goal to raise be- 70 43 tion because I have a plan to make county.” tween $15,000 and $20,000 at our schools great again,” Hagood Hagood said the people of this year’s Simmons at Sunset. said. Walker County deserve a high- The 5K will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at the Hagood says his administration quality school system. “We have a school, with the fun run scheduled for around INDEX Dr. Joel will be transparent. Taxpayers will 6:45 p.m. Adult registration is $25, and youth Hagood know their money is being spent See HAGOOD, A7 registration is $12. A race bib with chip timer Classifieds..............B6 Dear Abby...............A8 See SIMMONS, A7 Horoscope..............A8 Lifestyles.................B1 Opinion...................A6 Miller a candidate for seat on county BOE DORA CITY COUNCIL Sports.....................A9 Three sections, 32 pages Paid Advertisement board member you know. It’s why you want someone with experience. It’s why you Council approves pay Your vote matters, because our schools want someone you trust. Check matter. Someone you know: changes for police officers out our I’m David Miller, and •Married 35 years to Leigh Ann (Gille- Facebook I’m asking not only for spie) Miller, a Curry Elementary School By LEA RIZZO page at your vote, but for your teacher. Daily Mountain Eagle Jasper Daily Mountain Eagle partnership. Our kids, •Lifelong Curry local. and the teachers and •“Voice of the Curry Yellow Jackets” for DORA — The Dora City Council voted Thurs- staff who invest into 11 football seasons. day to implement a new pay policy for the city’s them, deserve world- •Curry Little League coach for more police officers. class resources. We want than 20 years. The new plan would put officers on a stair step District 1 positioned to •Children: Cody Miller (Desperation pay policy, with the per hour pay increasing equip our kids for future Church); Andy Greene (Southeast Wood) based on an officer’s experience and time spent success. That’s why the and Ansley Greene (Parrish Elementary with the Dora Police Department. Walker County School David School); Evan Miller (Southeast Wood); and Mayor Randy Stephens estimated that these System, our Curry Miller changes would cost the city $13,520 in addi- Schools and the Walker See MILLER, A7 County Center of Technology need a school See DORA, A7 OPEN HOUSE TODAY! 2-4PM “T he C losers” NEW LISTING MLS#18-707 MLS#18-574 MLS#18-769 MLS#18-383 MLS#18-719 3BR/2BA 4BR/4BA 5BR/4BA 3BR/3BA 4BR/4BA $219,000 $489,900 $349,900 $399,900 $549,000 MLS#18-771 3BR/2BA 4823 BIR D FARM 254 LAKE SHORE DR. 795 RACOON 606 7TH AVE. 42 LAKE POINTE LN. $169,900 RD. JASPER, AL CREEK RD. JASPER, AL ARLEY, AL JASPER, AL Directions: From Curry JASPER, AL continue on Smith 4314 A L-269 Directions: H wy. 257 3 Directions: From 9th Directions: Hwy. 257 Lake Dam Rd, take PARRISH, AL Directions: Hwy. 257 miles, L McDonald Rd Ave. turn east to 7th cross Duncan Bridge, L hard L at deep curve in Ave. & 7th Street CR287, top of hill turn turn R on Smith Lake .2 mile to Country Club front of the civic CAL L MIKE MORTON Rd, 1 mile turn onto L, next road turn R, to Dam Road. Turn L on center. Take first L and (205) 275-4534 Racoon Creek Rd. Bird Farm Rd, 5 miles CALL JAMES ANN straight into sub- then L at the T. House Home is on L. See sign. and home & farm on L. MARTIN division, house on R. will be on the R. JASPER SMITH LAKE 205-275-3994 CALL CHAPMAN CALL RHONDA HALL CALL KEN MARTIN CALL GINGER WISE BLANTON 803 Airport Rd. S. Duncan Bridge 256-255-8549 256-275-0589 205-218-7739 205-240-2475 (205) 384-1113 (205) 221-1221 A2 — DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE Jasper, Ala., Sun., April 29, 2018 www.mountaineagle.com Today’s weather DEATHS & FUNERALS Forecast for Sunday, April 29, 2018 TENN. John E. Williams Leroy ‘Chip’ Swindle Jr. Oxford John E. Williams, born Nov. 8, 1928, walked through July 18, 1960 - April 20, 2018 71/42 Huntsville the enteral gates of heaven on the beautiful morning of Leroy ‘Chip’ Swindle Jr., 57, of Boligee, passed away 68/42 ARK. April 25, 2018. Friday, April 20, 2018. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 30, 2018, The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at 2 p.m. in the New Horizon Memorial Chapel. Burial at 3 p.m. at Collins-Burke Funeral Home. Memorial GA. will follow a Lawler Cemetery. Visitation will begin from services will follow at 4 p.m. in the Collins-Burke Greenville Birmingham noon until service time in the chapel. Chapel. 72/48 72/46 Williams was born in Bagley Ben to the parents of Mr. Swindle is survived by his daughter, Kayla Nicole Ethel and Janie Williams . He was a graduate of Corner “Nikki” Swindle Wade; sisters, Anne Brewer and Shirley High School class of 1948 . He enlisted in the services, Swindle; and brothers, William “Bill” Swindle and where he proudly served from 1949-1952.