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A3 / NEWS B10 / NEWS With COVID pandemic Firefighter, worsening in U.S., paramedic wounded surgeon general worried in Arizona shootings Daily Mountain Eagle “The newspaper that cares about Walker County” MOUNTAINEAGLE.COM TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021 75 CENTS BEVILL STATE JASPER COMMUNITY COLLEGE Mayor talks 4-point investment plan for city Bevill State O’Mary told members of the discuss, but I think we have By JAMES PHILLIPS Daily Mountain Eagle Jasper City Council that he shown that we are on strong would like to see that surplus financial footing, and we need offering During a work session on be used to do several things in to do things to improve all parts Friday, Jasper Mayor David the city that would pay divi- of our city.” O’Mary reported the city is dends for generations. O’Mary discussed a 4-point giveaway for expecting to finish the fiscal “This isn’t some sales pitch, plan that included talk of a ma- year with a 16 percent increase but it is some things that I jor sports complex, a new city in tax revenue and the largest think could be beneficial to our hall, paving more streets and registering monetary reserve in the city’s city for many years after we are funding for industrial develop- history, which could mean all gone,” O’Mary said. “The ment. Mayor David between $3 and $4 million in council can make the decisions students O’Mary budget surplus. on this items that I want to See JASPER, A7 By NICOLE SMITH Daily Mountain Eagle PARRISH ELEMETARY HOSTS PINNACLE BANK END OF SUMMER READING CAMP LUAU Bevill State Community College is Pinnacle giving students the chance to win a Google HP Chromebook when they register for the Bank names fall semester. Returning and new board first-time students are eligible for the give- chairperson away. First-time students From Staff Reports should register for the 2021 fall semester at Pinnacle Bank recently Bevill State between elected a new chairperson July 6 and July 30 in to oversee its board of order to be eligible for the giveaway. Re- directors. turning students must register for the fall Robbin Reed Allen of semester between June 28 and July 30 for Jasper has been named to a chance to win a Chromebook. the po- Winners will be selected using random sition. selection software on Tuesday, Aug. 24, She suc- 2021, and winners will be announced on ceeds Thursday, Aug. 26. One returning and one James first-time student will win a Chromebook “Jim- system-wide. my” It is required for students to have a Can- zero balance with no holds or outstanding non, balances for a chance to win on the day of who the drawing. earlier A similar giveaway — the Welcome Back this Robbin Reed Laptop Program — was held during the Photos Special to the Eagle year an- Allen spring semester. One student on each Bev- nounced ill State campus was awarded a Lenovo Kindergarten through third the completion of his term ThinkPad during that promotion. grade students from Par- as chairman. As chairper- For information about registration, vis- rish and Cordova Elemen- son, Allen will facilitate it www.bscc.edu/connect. In addition, the the board in its responsi- Bevill State Community College Facebook tary ended their Summer Reading Camp with a luau bilities to the bank, offer- page has a number of videos recently ing support and guidance posted to answer common registration last week. Pizza and drinks for the institution’s overall questions. were donated by Gibson Girl success. Fall classes at Bevill State begin Thurs- Boutique. Cupcakes were “It is such an honor day, Aug. 19. donated by Crossway Bap- and a privilege to serve tist Church in Aldridge. the bank and its share- holders, employees, and customers in this capaci- Alabama promoting ty. I take their trust very WALKER COUNTY COMMISSION seriously,” Allen said. COVID-19 vaccination “Community banks are essential to the economic in TikTok contest Commission to use most of Reed health and vitality of the MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama area they serve, and we is turning to social media to encourage money for new Curry storm shelter [the board] want to en- more people to get vaccinated against sure that Pinnacle Bank COVID-19. By ED HOWELL at the front entrance of the Walker County is safe, sound, and secure The Alabama Department of Public Daily Mountain Eagle Courthouse and to get an architect to start for our shareholders and Health announced a TikTok contest to work on the project. That hire would help customers.” encourage young people to get vaccinated The Walker County Commission on Mon- officials to present a detailed plan on how Pinnacle Bank has before the start of the school year. The con- day gave approval to use up to $150,000 it would spend grant funds. been locally operated test is for between the ages of 13 and 29. in funding obtained by The commission opted to do that as land since 1935 and has a long To participate, contestants should sub- Senate Pro Tem Greg has become available next to the Curry history of partnership and mit a TikTok video showing themselves Reed, R-Jasper, for a Fire Station by way of a donation from a involvement within the getting vaccinated or include a creative new storm shelter in citizen, District 1 Commissioner Keith community. Reed said her message explaining, “This is why I got Curry — which could be Davis said. hope is the board can help vaccinated.” All videos must tag @alcovid- in place by the end of the The commission decided on using cultivate more ways for vaccine, #getvaccinatedAL and #ADPH. year. $150,000 in line item reimbursement the bank to be a more in- Winners will be determined based on In addition, the com- money in the state General Fund. The clusive financial partner creativity, originality and popularity mission agreed to apply for Community language in the budget would also allow with customers, share- Development Block Grant (CDBG) money See CONTEST, A7 to get better accessibility for the disabled See COMMISSION, A7 See ALLEN, A7 DEATHS WEATHER INDEX SOCIAL James Benton ‘J.B.’ Fox Sr., 95, Quinton Business ....................... B1 LEFT Vicki Stephens Phillips, 65, Carbon Hill Cashword ...................... A4 Walton E. McDonald, 88, Jasper ON Classifieds .................... B8 RED William R. ‘Ronnie’ Lowe, 55, Empire Use your Comics .......................... B2 Linda Billings, 75, Jasper phone to Sports ............................ B4 Find us on your Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Sims Stovall Goram, 90, High Low quickly sign Viewpoints .................... A6 favorite podcast Daphne up for our streaming 80 69 weekly e-mail platforms. OBITUARIES / A2 newsletter Two sections, 18 pages A2 | Daily Mountain Eagle | TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021 Today’s weather Obituaries Forecast for Tuesday, July 20, 2021 TENN. Oxford James Benton William R. ‘Ronnie’ Lowe 82/68 Huntsville ARK. 79/69 William R. “Ronnie” Lowe, 55, of Empire, passed ‘J.B.’ Fox Sr. away July 19, 2021. James Benton “J.B.” Fox Sr., 95 of Quinton, passed He was preceded in death by his GA. away on July 17, 2021. He was born January 16, 1926 parents, James A. and Joyce A. in Alliance. Lowe; sisters Virginia Marie Lowe Greenville Birmingham 85/71 81/70 He was preceded in death by his parents, Emma and Faith Marie Lowe. and George Fox; brothers, J. R. (TX) and Pat (PA); Ronnie is survived by his sister, and daughter Toni. Loretta Diffy (David), of Empire; He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jane Cara- brother, Thomas A. Lowe; aunts dine Fox; children, Nancy Fox and James B. Fox, Jr. Jackson Montgomery and uncles, as well as a host of niec- 83/71 84/71 “Jim” (Donna); granddaughter Morgan Morgan (Lee) es, nephews and friends. and great-grandsons Hayes and Grant. He was a loving and kind man Serving in the Navy Seabees during World War II who was always smiling. Ronnie was a member of Brookhaven Hattiesburg 83/71 80/72 in the South Pacific, he survived his ship being lost Dora Church of God. He worked for several years at at sea for a time during a typhoon. J. B. owned a Walmart in Sumiton as a part of the maintenance Mobile trucking business and had a love for antique cars and crew. Ronnie was a resident of Ridegview Nursing 81/72 LA. FLA. helping others. He was a member of the West Jeffer- Home and previously Shades Crest Nursing Home. son Baptist Church and Acacia Masonic Lodge #670. Services will be held at New Horizon Memorial Funeral services will be held Wednesday July 21, Funeral Home on Thursday, July 22, 2021. 2021 at 12 p.m. in the New Horizon Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 1 until 2 p.m. The funeral The Rev. Howard Thompson will officiate. Burial will service will begin at 2 p.m., with burial following at- follow at West Jefferson Freewill Cemetery. The fami- New Horizon Memorial Gardens. Bishop Bruce LeVan ly will receive friends from 10:30 am -12 p.m. officiating. ©2021 AccuWeather, Inc. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Fox Online condolences can be made at www.newhori- Endowed Scholarship, Jacksonville State University zonmemorial.com. Foundation, 700 Pelham Rd. N., Jacksonville, AL 36265. New Horizon Funeral Home, Dora; 205-648-2323 Online condolences may be expressed at www. DME Staff (205) 221-2840 newhorizonmemorial.com New Horizon Memorial Funeral Home, Linda Billings Editor & Publisher - James Phillips Dora; 205-648-2323 Linda Billings, 75 of Jasper, passed away Friday, [email protected] July 16, 2021, at UAB Hospital.