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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. Arrangements will be announced later by Kilgo- Managing Editor - Ron Harris re-Green Funeral Home. [email protected] Vicki Stephens Phillips Vicki Stephens Phillips, 65 of Carbon Hill, passed Kilgore-Green Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-9503 Executive Advertising Director - Jake Aaron away on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Princeton Baptist [email protected] Hospital. A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 25, Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Sims Production Manager - Michael Keeton 2021, at Glory Fellowship Baptist at 2 p.m. Adam [email protected] Brewer will officiate. Stovall Goram Vicki was born December 7, 1955 and was raised Geraldine “Gerry” Sims Stovall Goram, 90 of Daph- Sports Editor - Johnathan Bentley in Carbon Hill. She was a pharmacist for close to 40 ne, went home to be with her Lord Saturday, July 17, [email protected] years. She worked at Walker Baptist, Walmart of Jas- 2021, at Eastern Shore Rehab and Health Center. per, Son’s Discount Pharmacy of Jasper and Strick- Family will receive friends Thursday, July 22, 2021, Classified Advertising Manager - Donna Hicks land Pharmacy of Carbon Hill, where she worked from 10 until 11 a.m. at New River Baptist Church. [email protected] with her father. Services will follow at 11 a.m. at New River Baptist She was preceded in death by her father, Herb Ste- Church. Bro. C.W. Box will officiate. Burial will be at Accounts Receivable Manager - Judy Brown phens and father-in-law, Fred Easterwood. New River Baptist Church Cemetery in Eldridge. [email protected] She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Geraldine “Gerry” Stovall Goram was born in Keith Phillips; children, Dru Phillips (Allie), Kaitlyn Fayette County on September 21, 1930, to Arthur and Legal Ads - Barbara Haynes Phillips; grandchildren, Eli, Cal and Jos; mother, Elsie Sims. She graduated from Hubbertville High [email protected] Doris Miller Stephens; brothers, Marc Stephens (Lee) School in 1953. She worked at Arrow Shirt Factory and Jeff Stephens (Sandra); mother-in-law, Lamo- until the mid 60’s, then with the State of Alabama Ad Compositor - Brenda Anthony na Easterwood and a host of nieces, nephews and [email protected] until 2000. She was a member and organist of Me- friends. morial Heights Baptist Church in Montgomery and Graphic Designer - Malarie Brakefield Friends may sign the guest register at kilgore- active in the Eastern Star Montgomery Chapter 180 [email protected] greenfuneralhome.com. for more than 25 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Social Media Coordinator - Jeffery Winborne Kilgore-Green Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-9503 and Elsie Sims; and sister, Martha Jean Jenkins. [email protected] She is survived by her children, Peggy McDon- ald, Carl Stovall (Gypsy), and Paula S. Bright (Jim); News Editor - Ed Howell Walton E. McDonald grandchildren, Carla Stovall, Brooke Grout (Julien), [email protected] Walton E. McDonald, 88 of Jasper, passed away Grant Stovall (Kristen), Amy McDonald, Meghan Monday, July 19, 2021, at his residence. Lazarevic (Vladamir), Angela Bright, and Katheryn Features Editor - Jennifer Cohron Arrangements will be announced later by Col- Lindsey (Dustin); sister in-law, Christine Perdue; and [email protected] lins-Burke Funeral Home. a host of great-grandchildren along with her church family, Eastern Star family, and wonderful caregiv- Circulation Manager - Tia Jones Collins-Burke Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-5571 ers. [email protected] Kilgore-Green Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-5571 Mailroom Supervisor - Elane Jones [email protected]

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Staff Reporter - Nicole Smith What’s Going On [email protected] The “What’s Going On” Section will be featured for family members dealing with Band Steele has been rescheduled each Tuesday and Saturday in the Daily Mountain a loved one with addiction to any for August 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets to Advertising Sales - Renee Holly Eagle, and on the Calendar at www.mountainea- [email protected] gle.com. Events are listed by calendar date and substances meet Sunday and The Band Steele are $25. Finish- time as space allows, so no guarantee when, or Wednesday evenings at 5:30 p.m. ing out the 2020 concert series the number of days, an event will run. The dead- at Desperation Church. that had been postponed due to Advertising Sales - Andrea Phillips line to place a an event is no later than noon on [email protected] Monday and Friday. Email information for What’s • Diabetes Education classes at the pandemic will be the 7 Bridg- Going On to [email protected] or Capstone Rural Health Center in es Band, September 11 at 7 p.m. Prepress Supervisor - Brian Parrish call 205-221-2840, ext. 246. Parrish are held weekly on Mon- Tickets are $35 each. Dinner will [email protected] days from noon until 1 p.m. be offered prior to this show at an SPECIAL NOTICES • The VFW Honor Guard is additional $20 per person. Call • 2021 Rabies Clinic handled by Pressroom - Todd Foster offering belated graveside funeral 205-487-3002 for tickets and info. Walker County Rabies Officer, Dr. services for veterans who passed Previously purchased tickets are Sonny Springer, will take place Pressroom - Chase Jones during the pandemic. If you are still good. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. nightly Tuesday, a family member of a veteran July 20, at Carbon Hill High; Circulation - Josh Cagle who passed during the pandemic SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 Wednesday, July 21, at Townley and would like to have a belated Curry High School Class Re- Elementary; Thursday, July 22 at Circulation - Carter Godsey graveside funeral service for your union for classes of 1964, 1965, Oakman High; Tuesday, July 27, veteran, please call (205) 388-2846 1966, and 1967, will be 10 a.m. at Lupton Elementary; Wednes- Circulation - Bill Morrow to make arrangements. until 3 p.m. Saturday, August 7, day, July 28, at Old Thach School; • Sons of Confederate Veterans 2021 in the Curry High School Thursday, July 29, at Curry High; Circulation - Stone Phillips meet the third Sunday of every lunchroon. Lunch available for Tuesday, August 10, at Cordova month at the Jasper First United $11. For more information, call High; Wednesday, August 11, at Methodist Church in their Youth Butch Wilson, 205-901-4499; Ray Parrish Elementary. Cost is $12 Center (behind the church) at 2 Tidwell, 205-522-8650; and Caro- per animal. Alabama state law p.m. Friends, family, and guests lyn Rivers Herr, 205-902-6999 or VOLUME 60 NUMBER 34 requires yearly rabies vaccination are welcome. email: [email protected]. for dogs and cats. For more infor- • The Jasper City School System mation, call 205-221-4500. Daily Mountain Eagle is attempting to locate those with SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 • The Townley Community Cen- disabilities from birth to age 21 Curry Class of 1971 will have - Main Office ter has been chosen as the recipi- 1301 Viking Drive Member who reside in Jasper city limits as their 50th class reunion Saturday, ent of proceeds from the Commu- Jasper, AL 35501 Audit Bureau part of Child Find. Anyone know- August 14, 2021 at 2 p.m. at P. J.’s of Circulations nity Bag Program offered by Winn Phone (205) 221-2840 ing of a child in need of special Restaurant. For more information, Dixie. For the month of July 2021, education services but not receiv- call Dennis at 678-971-4475 or Business Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday purchase a reusable shopping bag ing them or need more informa- Cathy at 205-384-2016. Closed Saturday & Sunday for $2.50 in the Jasper Winn Dix- Daily Mountain Eagle ISSN 0893-0759 Copyright © 2015 by the Daily Mountain tion about Child Find should call ie store and the community center Eagle is published every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (Excluding Christmas Cathy at 205-384-6880 between 8 FRIDAY, AUG 27 and New Year’s Day) by Jasper Daily Mountain Eagle , a division of Cleveland will receive a $1.00 donation from Newspapers, Inc., 1301 Viking Drive, Jasper, AL 35501. Business and Editorial a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through The Walker County High School each bag sold. Offices: 1301 Viking Drive, Jasper, AL 35501, Accounting and Circulation Offices: Friday. Class of 1970 has rescheduled the Daily Mountain Eagle, 1301 Viking Drive, Jasper, AL 35501. Call (205) 221-2884 to • Walker County Health Depart- subscribe. Application to mail at Periodicals postage prices is pending at Jasper, AL, 50th class reunion for August 27- ment will be having a free COVID and additional mailing offices (if applicable). SATURDAY, JULY 31 28, 2021. “Mix & Mingle” at Jim vaccination clinic every Tuesday • July 31st at 7 p.m., the Pas- Wilson’s farm on Friday afternoon, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Daily Mountain Eagle, PO Box 1469, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. No Jasper, AL 35502-1469 (USPS 144-040). time Theatre of Winfield will begin tour the new Jasper High School appointment necessary. its comeback with local talent fa- on Saturday morning and “Main MISS YOUR PAPER? If you do not receive your paper with your regular mail please • Opiates Anonymous meetings call our circulation department at 221-2884 and every effort will be made to get a vorites and Walker County based Event” at Musgrove Country copy of the paper to you. are held at the Jasper Civic Cen- country rock band BACKDRAFT. Club on Saturday evening. For ter/Desperation Church Monday Jasper, Alabama 35501 – Telephone 221-2840 This concert is not part of the orig- registration information: wchsc- through Friday from noon until 1 Periodical Postage Paid at Jasper, AL inal concert series that had been [email protected] or Walker USPS NO. 144-040 p.m. and Sunday and Wednesday postponed. Tickets for this perfor- County High School Class of 1970 evenings at 5:30 p.m. SUBSCRIPTION 3 6 1 mance will be $10. 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By JAY REEVES variant first identified late Saturday reinstated Associated Press in India, that has since rules requiring everyone hit the United Kingdom to wear masks inside The U.S. surgeon and other countries, said public buildings. Around general said Sunday that Murthy. San Francisco’s Bay Area, he’s concerned about what While U.S. case num- which has some of the lies ahead with cases of bers and hospitalizations highest vaccination rates COVID-19 increasing in are still far below levels in California, health offi- every state, millions still from the worst of the cials have recommended pandemic early this year, that everyone again wear unvaccinated and a highly Nathan Papes/The Springfield News-Leader via AP, File contagious virus variant Murthy said the worsen- masks inside public build- spreading rapidly. ing situation shows the ings, regardless of their In this file photo, Karen Martin receives a COVID-19 vaccine at a vacci- Noting that nearly all need to convince more vaccination status. nation clinic hosted by James River Church West Campus in conjunction coronavirus deaths now people to get inoculations. But in conservative Al- with Jordan Valley Community Health Center in Springfield, Mo. The U.S. are among the tens of mil- “It is our fastest, most abama, where COVID-19 surgeon general said Sunday, July 18 that he’s concerned about what lies effective way out of this hospitalizations have lions of people who haven’t ahead with cases of COVID-19 increasing in every state, millions still unvac- received shots, despite pandemic,” he said. more than doubled in a widespread vaccine avail- About 186 million month and only about a cinated and a highly contagious virus variant spreading rapidly. ability, Dr. Vivek Murthy Americans have received third of the population is they have, health related painted an unsettling at least one shot, but fully vaccinated, officials fears, what it might do picture of what the future another 90 million eligi- have refused to reinstitute to them later on in their could hold. ble Americans haven’t. statewide health rules lives, what might be “I am worried about Officials are trying to or use gimmicks such as contained in the vaccina- what is to come because overcome a refusal among lotteries to boost immuni- tions,” he said. we are seeing increasing some — particularly zations. “I think the best Murthy, the surgeon cases among the unvac- conservative, rural white thing for us to do is just general, said “not nearly cinated in particular. people — to get vaccinat- encourage everyone to use enough” progress was And while, if you are ed, but it’s unclear how to their common sense and being made in the fight vaccinated, you are very do that. So, for the mean- practice personal respon- against misinformation well protected against time at least, some places sibility and make them- spread through social hospitalization and death, have reverted to health selves and their families media about COVID-19 unfortunately that is precautions that had been safe,” Gov. Kay Ivey told and vaccines. Individuals, not true if you are not cast aside. reporters last week. not just platforms such as vaccinated,” Murthy said In Las Vegas, some Cases also are on the Facebook, need to combat on CNN’s “State of the resorts and casinos are rise in Springfield, Mis- the problem, he said. GGlasslass aandnd Union.” again requiring employees souri, where Mayor Ken “Each of us has a deci- Glass and U.S. cases of COVID-19 to wear masks in response McClure told CBS-TV’s sion that we make every last week increased by to a recommendation “Face the Nation” that time we post something MMirrors Miirrrroorrss 17,000 nationwide over issued by health officials false information about on social media, and I’m a 14-day period for the amid rising COVID-19 the pandemic was ham- asking people to pause F ree • Since 1966 • first time since late fall, case rates in Nevada; it pering the fight to get and to see, is a source ac- Estim ates! and an increase in death ranks fifth among U.S. people vaccinated. curate? Is it coming from historically follows a states for the most new “I think we are see- a scientifically credible Creative Aluminum spike in illness. Much of cases per capita over the ing a lot spread through authority? And if it’s not, the worsening problem is last two weeks. social media as people are or if you’re not sure, don’t 1206 Curry Hwy 387-7683 387-7698 being driven by the delta Los Angeles County talking about fears which share,” he said. Jasper, AL 35503

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Editorials Bibb Graves, the education governor Most states have one General system idea just created by the E. “Big Jim” Folsom. He also had Drop ‘Nazi’ Fund Budget. We are only one of federal government. an indelible legacy. Many of the five states that have two. Little did Governor Bibb Graves rural roads in the state were dirt Some of you have know that today, these two reve- and impassable when the rains — and spare us asked why we have Steve nue streams would be the largest would come. Most folks in the two budgets FLOWERS source of revenue for the state. state farmed for a living. When the indignation – one for the That little Special Education Fund the roads washed out they could General Fund Budget now dwarfs the General not get their crops to the market, Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District U.S. and one for Fund by over a two-to-one amount. so their year long work was washed Rep. Lauren Boebert was back at it stirring Education. Here When I was first elected to the out. Big Jim knew the plight of the pot on Twitter the other day, calling public is why. Legislature in 1982, the General these farmers, he was the little health workers who are conducting door-to-door During the Fund and Education budgets were man’s and rural man’s big friend. vaccination outreach “Needle Nazis” in a July 8 era of the Great 50/50 dead even. Today, the bud- Big Jim paved almost every rural tweet. And her usual detractors bent on unseat- Depression In The gets the Legislature will pass are road in the state with his legend- ing the first-term, headline-making Republican and even after- Statehouse at least 75% Education and around ary Farm-to-Market Road Pro- congresswoman were back at it, too, thundering wards, education 25% General Fund. gram. Ole Big Jim has a legacy as with ritual indignation. in Alabama was woefully under- Governor Bibb Graves built an Governor. The offending tweet, as reported by The Ga- funded and that is really being indelible legacy as the Education His son, Jim Folsom, Jr., has a zette, warned: “Biden has deployed his Needle generous to simply say underfund- Governor. His efforts also en- legacy as governor. Even though Nazis to Mesa County. ... The people of my dis- ed. Our schools were similar to a hanced higher education in the he was only Governor two years, trict are more than smart enough to make their third world country. We had two state. He established teacher’s he brought Mercedes to Alabama. own decisions about the experimental vaccine separate systems, one for white colleges at Troy, Florence, Jack- The German company now builds and don’t need coercion by federal agents. Did I students and one for black stu- sonville and Livingston along with more of their luxury automobiles at wake up in Communist China?” dents. Many rural schools were enhancing funding at the State’s their Vance-Tuscaloosa plant than That drew a letter to Boebert’s office from the one room shanties like folks used two flagship institutions. anywhere in the world. This initial Colorado Democratic Party on Wednesday de- in the 1800’s, like Blab schools, no The University of Alabama and Mercedes coupe by Folsom was manding an apology. A party spokesman said the air condition, wood burning stoves at the time the Alabama Polytech- the impetus for Hyundai, Honda letter was signed by dozens of Boebert’s “Jewish for heat. There were no buses to nic Institute, now Auburn Univer- and now Toyota-Mazda making and non-Jewish constituents,” and some Jewish transport children, so they really sity, were recipients of new educa- Alabama the home of automobile state lawmakers. did walk to school, barefooted, tion dollars. manufacturing. “Let us be clear: trivializing the Holocaust to many times miles to and from. Every university in the State has With these facilities come major score cheap political points is insulting to the This was for the white schools. You a primary building usually in the spin-off accessory manufacturing memory of those who were murdered, and that is can only imagine what an abysmal center of the campus named after plants. We are now the second what your statement calling public health work- education was afforded black kids. Governor Bibb Graves. That is largest automobile manufacturing ers ‘Needle Nazis’ has done,” the letter said. Many times teachers were not even quite appropriate because Gover- state in America and are poised to Of course, Boebert is in good company — or being paid. They were given script nor Bibb Graves left an education supersede Michigan and become bad, depending on your view of the Biden admin- notes in hopes of getting paid in legacy as governor. number one in the next few years. istration. Colorado Democrats might not recall the future. He may very well be Alabama’s Some Governors have left a lega- it was the president who invoked the specter of We had a governor come along greatest Governor. In fact, he cy. Bibb Graves, “Big Jim” Folsom, Nazi Germany just last fall on the campaign named Bibb Graves that made it was our only two term governor and Jim Folsom, Jr. are three that trail against then-President Trump. his mission to make education a between 1901 and 1954. Alabama have left their mark on Alabama Fending off Trump campaign charges that priority in Alabama. He and the law did not allow governors to suc- history. Bibb Graves has a legacy he was peddling socialism, Biden retorted on Legislature created the Special Ed- ceed themselves. Therefore, they as Alabama’s Education Governor. MSNBC last September that Trump was “sort of ucation Trust Fund Budget. They would have to wait out four years See you next week. like Goebbels,” the architect of Adolf Hitler’s pro- earmarked two tax revenues to be to run again. Graves was governor paganda machine. “You say the lie long enough, used for the new Education Budget. from 1927 to 1931 and again 1935 Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political keep repeating it, repeating it, repeating it, it Education was to be the recipient to 1939. columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 becomes common knowledge.” Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the of the state sales tax and the state The only other two term governor state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. President Joe Biden apparently thought the income tax, which was a new tax in the no succession era was James steveflowers.us. analogy so apt, he recycled it this year to express his distaste for firebrand Republican U.S. Sens. Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz, of Missouri and Tex- as, respectively. Incensed at Hawley and Cruz for supporting Trump’s claims of election fraud, Today In Biden denounced the two in his trademark, meandering style at a Jan. 8 news conference in History Wilmington, Del., as captured on C-SPAN: “They’re part of a big lie. I was being reminded Today is Tuesday, by a friend of mine, maybe you were with me, July 20, the 201st day of I can’t recall ... that, you know, with the great 2021. There are 164 days lie, keep repeating the lie, keep repeating the left in the year. lie. There was a point when Dresden was fire- Today’s Highlight in bombed, 250 people that were killed. Or, was it History: 2,500 people that were killed. And Goebbels said On July 20, 1969, as- no, 25,000 — or 250,000 were killed. And our pa- tronauts Neil Armstrong pers printed that. Our papers printed it. That’s a and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin big lie.” became the first men to The president’s rendering of history aside — an walk on the moon after official German government commission con- reaching the surface in cluded in 2008 that about 25,000 perished in the their Apollo 11 lunar Allied air raid on the German city — he evident- module. ly had no qualms about invoking the imagery of On this date: wartime Nazi propaganda to chide two Republi- In 1942, the first de- can pols. tachment of the Women’s Nazi-fying one’s foes is in fact well-traveled Army Auxiliary Corps territory. Longtime Boston Globe columnist Jeff — later known as WACs Jacoby captured it particularly well in a commen- — began basic training at tary he penned the better part of two decades Fort Des Moines, Iowa. ago. Even then, Nazi references, as well as the In 1944, an attempt by manufactured outrage over their use, had long a group of German offi- since exceeded their shelf life. cials to assassinate Adolf “The most striking thing about the uproar Hitler with a bomb failed over Illinois Senator Dick Durbin’s comparison as the explosion only of American servicemen to ‘Nazis, Soviets in wounded the Nazi leader. their gulags, or ... Pol Pot’ is that his grotesque President Franklin D. comparison even caused an uproar in the first Roosevelt was nominated place. ... for a fourth term of office “When another Senate Democrat, West Virgin- at the Democratic conven- ia’s Robert Byrd, declared a few months ago that tion in Chicago. the Republican effort to bar filibusters on judicial In 1976, America’s nominations was no different from Hitler’s strat- Viking 1 robot space- egy to achieve dictatorial power, where was the craft made a successful, storm of protest? When Pennsylvania’s Repub- first-ever landing on lican Senator Rick Santorum, on the other side Mars. of the same debate, said of Democrats objecting In 2007, President to the GOP’s stand, ‘It’s the equivalent of Adolf George W. Bush signed Hitler in 1942 saying, “I’m in Paris. How dare an executive order prohib- you invade me? How dare you bomb my city? It’s iting cruel and inhuman mine,’” why was there no outpouring of censure? treatment, including hu- When pundit Robert Novak, at still another miliation or denigration point in the filibuster controversy, fumed that of religious beliefs, in the for Republicans to consider compromising with detention and interroga- Democrats would be ‘like going to a concentra- tion of terrorism suspects. tion camp and picking out which people go to the In 2012, gunman death chamber,’ how many commentators and James Holmes opened fire talk-show hosts erupted in outrage and con- Letters to the Editor inside a crowded movie tempt?” theater in Aurora, Colo- The Daily Mountain Eagle invites business will be published. Enough already. rado, during a midnight readers to write letters to the editor. When several letters about the For all of our political differences as a society, showing of “The Dark All letters must be signed and include same subject are received, the Eagle we at least should be able to agree that “Nazi” Knight Rises,” killing 12 a daytime phone number for verifica- reserves the right to publish represen- and its spinoffs are well past their freshness date people and wounding 70 tion. tative letters, but not necessarily all as political barbs. And for that very reason, may- others. (Holmes was later Letters which do not include a name letters. be we also can agree that orchestrated indigna- convicted of murder and and phone number will not be pub- Letters which are obviously orches- tion over their misuse is just as stale. attempted murder, and lished. trated by a group or individual will — Reprinted from sentenced to life in prison The Colorado Springs Gazette Letters should be typed and be lim- not be published. without the possibility of ited to 300 words or less. Letters from individuals or orga- parole.) The Eagle reserves the right to edit nizations thanking businesses or In 2015, the United all letters but will make every effort to other individuals for their support of States and Cuba restored ensure such editing does not alter the projects or other activities must run full diplomatic relations content or meaning of the letter. as cards of thanks in the classified after more than five No letters containing profanity or section or general pages of the news- decades of frosty relations accusations against an individual or paper. rooted in the Cold War. TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021 | Daily Mountain Eagle | A7

State in Brief From A1 Jasper “This isn’t some sales pitch, but it is Judge refuses to dismiss Development and discussed and further some things that I think could be ben- construction of a sports included possibly utilizing eficial to our city for many years after charges against Alabama sheriff complex was the first item basement space for rental ATHENS, Ala. (AP) — Testimony began in the discussed. The develop- and other opportunities. A we are all gone. The council can make corruption trial of a longtime Alabama sheriff ment would be planned professional architecture the decisions on this items that I want Monday after a judge refused a defense request to for property located in the firm would be retained to discuss, but I think we have shown throw out four charges alleging he stole thousands area of Industrial Boule- to begin looking. The of dollars from his own campaign committee. vard and Walker Coun- current Jasper City Hall that we are on strong financial footing, Judge Pamela Baschab denied a request filed by ty Lake. The complex location would then be and we need to do things to improve all Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely, and pros- would be city-developed, used mostly for municipal parts of our city.” ecutors immediately began calling witnesses who -owned,-maintained and court. testified about the flow of money toward Blakely, -operated. The vision and “I think that just makes - Mayor David O’Mary who was first elected in 1983. scope for the project would sense,” the mayor said. News outlets reported Joyce Varnell, executive include state of the art “We have wanted to do director of the Athens-Limestone Association of facilities that would be something with Sherer with District 4 council be used for JIDB projects Realtors, testified that Blakely requested that a determined by an inde- for a long time. This fills member Jennifer Smith such as land acquisition campaign donation that originated with a state pendent consultant, based a need for us, and it also and District 5 council or property improvement. realty fund be made out directly to him rather than on what best fits the area. ensures we keep a historic member Willie Moore say- To access these funds, his campaign account, called “Friends of Mike O’Mary also discussed a building within our city.” ing they have significant the JIDB would make a Blakely,” after the 2014 election. group hoping to use land O’Mary proposed a new needs in their districts for request to the city coun- Clay Helms, the elections director for the sec- in that area for a large paving allocation that paving. cil and request amounts retary of state’s office, said all campaign contri- housing development. would include prioritizing “I know how this goes at based on individual butions should go to accounts separate from the “We need this type of roads based on severity times, and we (Districts projects. candidate’s personal finances. Candidates can’t complex in our city,” he of degradation and need. 4 and 5) get put on the The council would allo- put campaign money into a personal account un- said. “It won’t be self-sus- Priority of roads paved backburner,” Moore said. cate or deny funds. less it is reimbursement for a personal loan to the taining, but it will be will be determined as “We cannot have that any During the work ses- campaign, he said. something that will draw before by an independent more. We need roadwork sion, no votes could be Indicted on 13 counts in 2019, Blakely was ac- people to Jasper.” engineering firm. done in all areas of the taken on the projects, but cused by prosecutors during opening statements The possibility of a new This was estimated that city.” council members asked Friday of using money from his campaign and city hall at the existing it could reach $5 million The final proposal on O’Mary to move forward public accounts to cover personal expenses, and Sherer Auditorium in worth of infrastructure the list presented by with a “fact-finding” of pressuring employees for money. downtown was next on investment. “Jasper paved O’Mary was to establish phase for each. The first four counts of the indictment accuse the agenda. The idea was 70 percent of our road- a fund to be available The council will meet Blakely, 70, of taking money from his campaign posed to develop admin- ways with a $9 million to the Jasper Industri- today at 10 a.m. at Jasper account. Blakely was the candidate and principal istrative offices in the investment several years al Development Board City Hall, but no action of the account, the defense argued, so he already historic building. Plans ago,” O’Mary said. “This (JIDB) for economic and is expected to be taken had an interest in the money and can’t be convict- to attempt to return the would allow us to pave the industrial development. on any of the projects ed of stealing from the fund. building’s façade to its remainder.” The fund would set aside brought up by the mayor The judge sided with prosecutors, who argued original WPA state were A discussion was held up to $2 million that could at the work session. Blakely’s position could result in a bank teller who stole being acquitted of theft if the worker owned any stock in the bank. The state also said Blakely waited too long to seek dismissal of the charges Commission and denied claims that state campaign laws in effect bar the theft charges. From A1 Aside from theft, Blakely is charged with using his office for personal gain and soliciting money it to use the money for from an employee. Blakely, who has continued courthouse security, but working as sheriff, pleaded not guilty to all the the commission will apply charges and faces automatic removal from office if for other funds to contin- convicted of a felony. ue that work. Kenneth Boswell, Alabama advises against eating director of the Alabama Department of Economic fish from some waterways and Community Affairs MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama public (ADECA), had discussed health officials are warning people to avoid eating the situation with Davis any fish from some state waterways because of and Curry Volunteer contamination. Fire Department officials The state Department of Public Health issued its during a visit he made in latest fish consumption advisories this month. June. He also reviewed They are based on nearly 500 samples of specif- needs at the courthouse, ic fish species taken during the fall of 2020 from 41 including elevators and Daily Mountain Eagle - Ed Howell bodies of water, health officials say. the need for front doors District 1 Walker County Commission Keith Davis, far left, talks with Curry Restrictions on consumption are broken down compliant with the Amer- Volunteer Fire Department members after the commission voted Monday by waterbody and presented as the safe number of icans with Disabilities to use legislative funds for a new shelter next to the Curry Fire Station. meals of a species that can be eaten in a given pe- Act. riod of time. In some locations, people are advised Boswell said while a Shown are, from left volunteer Bruce Bennett, officer and EMS lieutenant to avoid all fish. Mercury is often cited as the fish new lift at the courthouse Becky Atkins and board chairman Joe Batton. contaminant of concern. takes wheelchair users up to the top of the court- security,” Davis said. In the wake of the thanked Curry firemen Police look for possible link house steps, it would be A release recently said Boswell visit, “we de- for the work they do. The difficult for them to open that $30,000 was ar- cided the easiest way to department is expected to between DUI arrest, body the heavy front doors to ranged for the courthouse navigate and get Curry help to open the shelter in DECATUR, Ala. (AP) — Police in an Alabama city get in. and $120,000 was being a shelter in the quickest bad weather. are working to determine if the discovery of a body Davis suggested after allocated for “Walker timeline is to allocate “Going forward on that in a ditch is related to the arrest of a motorist on a Monday’s meeting that County storm shelters.” that $120,000 for the project, Regina and Glenn charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. that automatic sliding However, Reed said after Curry shelter, if it is the will take that and run it,” Al.com reports that Decatur police responded to doors would be looked at the Curry event that the will of the commission- Davis said. “We’ll try to a single-car crash shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday. using grant funds. combined $150,000‑which ers,” Davis said. “We still move forward as quickly There, police arrested the driver of a car that left Grant writer Terry is being released in the have $30,000 for court- as we possibly can. But the roadway and hit a guardrail. Acuff, from Community state’s Fiscal 2022 bud- house security in that we know that is a great About 7 a.m. Sunday, officers were dispatched Consultants in Hunts- gets starting Oct. 1 this $150,000. That money need for that community,” to the same area following a report of a body in a ville, told the commis- year ‑is actually mixed will be available in Octo- he said. ditch. sion Monday that Aug. together and the county ber. So we can start the Miller said in his 16 is the deadline for will decide how much of process with (Myers and comment time that the CDBG applications. The the $150,000 can go for Assistant Walker County shelter is a big project for county could apply for shelters or courthouse Engineer Glenn Peek) Curry. “I would like to a competitive grant for security improvements. leading that, to go ahead thank Mr. Davis for being Allen From A1 community enhancement Boswell said during and get the shelter bid, on top of this and taking grant, which is $300,000 his Curry visit that it and work through that this project, and running holders and members of organizations. and requires a 10 per- is possible that all the with Terry and get that with it. He has done a the community. Allen’s love for her cent match. He said the money could be used for process rolling. Hopefully great job there.” Allen graduated from home community is what commission is looking to a shelter and the county we can have a shelter in Davis noted a number Walker High School, drives her to be success- apply for handicapped could apply for grants for November, I think.” of Curry fire officials were attended Walker College ful in the roles she un- accessibility for the court- the courthouse needs. That would leave the in attendance. and graduated from the dertakes, and she hopes house. Chairman Steve Miller commission to also apply A shelter “is something National Center for Para- that passion is carried Davis said in the meet- said the commission could for the grant money Acuff that our community has legal Studies in Atlanta. over in her work for the ing the discussions have choose “either/or” on the mentioned for courthouse anticipated and looked She has worked in her people she serves. been going on for both use, but also said the needs to be addressed, he forward to,” Curry Fire family businesses as vice “I want to be an the courthouse work and courthouse security mon- said. board chairman Joe Bat- president of corporate example, not just in my the Curry shelter, which ey could not be used for “There have been a lot ton said after the meet- affairs for Reed Minerals work with the bank, but did not get a shelter when labor, which Davis said of hours put into this” to ing. “After the last season and Reed Hauling and within the Walker com- many were set up in the was a good point. In the figure out the best way of storms, we felt it was as president of Henry Oil munity,” Allen said. “I county some time ago due past, more than $200,000 to help the Curry com- urgent as any need that Company. She is cur- love this community and to lack of land. in courthouse security munity with that much we had. We look forward rently the vice president I want it to be a place He said that the lack of funds Reed has obtained needed storm shelter, he with moving ahead.” and corporate paralegal people want to live, work, land has been resolved. for the county has been said. “This is the quickest Reed said in a state- for Reed Energy. She is play, and contribute to He said he and District used for security camer- way to accomplish that. ment later in the day, an alumnus of Leader- for years to come.” 4 Commissioner Steven as, doors and other items, Hopefully, we’ll get the “I am pleased to see the ship Walker County and Pinnacle Bank’s cur- Aderholt met with Bo- and it cannot be used for grant for the courthouse funding I worked to have Leadership Alabama. rent Board of Directors swell and with the head staffing deputies at the needs also.” included in the state She serves as a board is comprised of Robbin of the state Emergency courthouse. Davis thanked Reed general fund budget go to member for the Walker Reed Allen, Robert B. Management Agency, and He said the whole and Boswell, who were such an important project College Foundation and Nolen Jr., O.H. Brown, a call was placed to Reed, $150,000, if not needed, not present, on behalf for our community. as chairperson of the Sam Murphy, Eddie to find money for a shelter could be allocated for of the commission and “As we have seen in board of the Walker Area Jackson, David Kilgore, in Curry as well as a security, noting officials the Curry community, recent storm systems Community Foundation Greg Batchelor, Billy smaller shelter in Sipsey such as Walker County adding that Boswell was that have moved through and is active in numer- Humphries and Al Sim- “that we will address at a Emergency Management easy to deal with. He said our area, having access ous civic and charitable mons. different date.” Agency Coordinator Boswell attempted to get to a safe, secure place to He noted a grant appli- Regina Myers and other money out of Washington seek shelter when severe cation for shelters would officials have looked at so he could pay for the weather arises is criti- From A1 not have a guarantee for shelter prices. An indi- shelter out of his funds, cal in providing proper Contest approval, and a shelter vidual has also donated but was unsuccessful in protection for members of would probably not be equipment time, for prep that. our community. One of measured by the numbers of likes and shares. The set up until late 2022, or and site work. “He went the extra mile my favorite parts about videos should be submitted by Aug. 6. even later, if a grant come As a result, officials to try to help us get this serving in the Senate is Advertising professionals and department staff through. think $120,000 would process done,” Davis said. having the opportunity will select four winners who will each receive a $250 “So Senator Reed went work for a shelter, he Acuff said by the first to bring resources from Visa gift card. Winners will be announced Aug. 13 into the state budget, said. Aderholt said the meeting in August, the the state to our area. This on the @alcovidvaccine TikTok account and promot- working with ADECA Di- commission could allo- commission would formal- project will be an import- ed on Department of Public Health social media. rector Kenneth Boswell, cate up to $150,000 and ly approve resolution for ant tool in improving our Complete contest rules, information and guidance to up the grant money redirect the excess, which the grant application. community’s ability to about COVID-19 are at https://www.alabamapubli- we’ve received in the past commissioners eventually In his commissioner stay safe during danger- chealth.gov/covid19vaccine/tiktok.html. few years for courthouse adopted. comments later, Davis ous storms.” A8 | Daily Mountain Eagle | TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021 Biden hosts Jordan’s king amid tough choices in Mideast WASHINGTON (AP) “end run” on finding the Baghdad. The Biden ad- — President Joe Biden is way to a peace deal that ministration sees Jordan set to host King Abdul- includes a Palestinian as a moderate voice in the lah II of Jordan during state, according to a region that can help “bal- one of the most difficult senior administration of- ance and counter” some of moments of the Jordanian ficial who was not autho- the more malign influence leader’s 22-year rule and rized to comment publicly coming from Iran, the offi- at a pivotal time in the and spoke on condition of cial said.

U.S. Capitol Police via AP, File Middle East for Biden. anonymity. Abdullah is the first Abdullah arrives The two leaders are Arab world leader to meet In this file image from U.S. Capitol Police video, Monday afternoon at the expected to discuss the face-to-face with Biden. Paul Allard Hodgkins, 38, of Tampa, Fla., front, White House. Last week situation in Syria — more The president is set to stands in the well on the floor of the U.S. Sen- a Jordanian state secu- than 1 million Syrian host al-Kadhimi at the ate on Jan. 6 at the Capitol in Washington. rity court sentenced two refugees have fled the White House next week, former officials to serve war-ravaged nation for and Biden has invited Is- AP Photo/Alex 15 years in prison over an Brandon, Pool, File Jordan — and a wobbly rael’s new prime minister, Capitol rioter who alleged plot against the security situation in Iraq, Naftali Bennett, to visit king uncovered earlier In this May 26 file pho- the official said. At least later this summer. breached Senate gets this year that involved to, Jordan’s King Ab- eight drone attacks have Abdullah is also set to Abdullah’s half-brother. dullah II listens during a targeted the U.S. military have a working breakfast Meanwhile, Biden, meeting with Secretary presence in Iraq since Tuesday with Vice Presi- 8 months for felony who has put much of his Biden took office in Jan- dent Kamala Harris and foreign policy focus on of State Antony Blinken, uary, as well as 17 rocket to meet with Secretary of By MICHAEL TARM China and Russia in the in Amman, Jordan. attacks. State Antony Blinken. AP Legal Affairs Writer early going, faces some tration speaking positive- Abdullah — along with The Oval Office meet- difficult issues in the Mid- ly of the former adminis- Egypt President Ab- ing with Biden is also a A Florida man who breached the U.S. Senate dle East. He is dealing tration’s policy-making. del-Fattah el-Sissi — vis- chance for the king to chamber carrying a Trump campaign flag was with stepped-up attacks Biden officials plan to ited Iraq in June for talks spotlight his closeness sentenced Monday to eight months behind bars, the against U.S. troops in stress to Abdullah that with Iraqi Prime Minister to Biden following the first punishment handed down for a felony charge in Iraq and Syria by Irani- the accords are not an Mustafa al-Kadhimi in attempted coup. the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and one that could help deter- an-backed militias at the mine the severity of other sentences in hundreds of same moment that his pending cases. administration is trying In pronouncing the sentence on Paul Allard Hod- to nudge Iran back to gkins, U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss said the the negotiating table to 38-year-old had played a role, if not as significant revive the nuclear agree- as others, in one of the worst episodes in American ment that Donald Trump history. Thousands of rioters loyal to then-President abandoned during his Donald Trump stormed the Capitol and disrupted presidency. the certification of Joe Biden’s election win, in a White House press stunning display of public violence. secretary Jen Psaki said “That was not, by any stretch of the imagination, the meeting “will be an a protest,” Moss said. “It was … an assault on de- opportunity to discuss the mocracy.” He added: “It left a stain that will remain many challenges facing on us … on the country for years to come.” the Middle East and Moss acknowledged Hodgkins’ sentence could set showcase Jordan’s lead- a benchmark for future cases. And deciding an ap- ership role in promoting propriate punishment was made more challenging peace and stability in the because the case is unique and the court couldn’t region.” look to previous sentencings as a guide. Abdullah had a difficult More than 500 people have been charged so far relationship with Trump, #1 Dealer in Alabama 9 Years In A Row! for their participation in the attack, and many like who he saw as undercut- Hodgkins were accused of serious crimes but were ting a peace deal between www.TimberlineJasperAL.com not indicted, as some others were, for roles in larger Israelis and Palestinians conspiracies. They will have to decide whether to with his 2017 declaration (205) 387-1002 plead guilty or go to trial. of Jerusalem as Israel’s 12844 Highway 78 East, Jasper, AL 35504 Moss interrupted Hodgkins’ attorney, Patrick capital. He also chaffed Leduc, to ask if granting the defense request to at the Trump administra- spare Hodgkins from prison could encourage others tion’s pursuit of what offi- disgruntled by the results of a future election to cials called the Abraham besiege the Capitol. Accords — deals with “If we allow people to storm the United States Bahrain, the United Arab Capitol, what are we doing to preserve our democra- Emirates, Sudan and cy?” Moss asked. Morocco that normalized But he said Hodgkins deserved a lesser sentence relations with Israel but than the 18 months prosecutors had requested, left out the Palestinians. in part because he didn’t assault anyone, didn’t Biden has no plans to damage government property and wasn’t among the reverse U.S. recognition of lead attackers. Jerusalem as the capital, Hodgkins apologized to the court and said he felt and his administration ashamed. Speaking calmly from a prepared text, has even offered praise for he described being caught up in the euphoria as he the Trump-brokered ac- walked down Washington’s most famous avenue, cords — a rare instance of then followed a crowd of hundreds into the Capitol. the Democratic adminis- Canada to let vaccinated U.S. citizens enter country on Aug. 9 TORONTO (AP) — Can- ous attention it deserves, our unique bond, especial- ada announced Monday and there is no excuse.” ly between border commu- it will begin letting fully Canadian officials also nities,” Trudeau said. vaccinated U.S. citizens announced that children In the early days of the into Canada on Aug. 9, who aren’t vaccinated but pandemic, the U.S. and and those from the rest of are travelling with vacci- Canadian governments the world on Sept. 7. nated parents won’t have closed the more than Officials said the 14-day to quarantine, but will 5,500-mile border to non- quarantine requirement have to avoid group activ- essential traffic. will be waived as of Aug. ities including schools and With increasing vacci- 9 for eligible travelers who daycare centers. nation rates and dropping are currently residing in Transport Minister infection rates, some were the United States and Omar Alghabra also said annoyed the two govern- have received a full course a ban on direct flights ments hadn’t laid out of a COVID-19 vaccine ap- from India will be extend- plans to fully reopen the proved for use in Canada. ed to Aug. 21 because of border. 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1301 VIKING DRIVE JASPER, ALABAMA (205) 221-2840 www.MountainEagle.com B2 | Daily Mountain Eagle | TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021 MONDAY COMICS Man still depends on ex-wife for everyday needs DEAR ABBY: I have been with GARFIELD my boy- BY JIM DAVIS friend, “John,” for a year and a half. He Dear Abby had been By Abigail divorced Van Buren for two years after a 20-year marriage when we got together. He told me he and his ex, “Jessica,” were still good friends. I thought it BLONDIE was OK since they were co-parenting their kid. I have children of my own,

and I understand. BY DEAN YOUNG & DENIS LEBRUN I gave up everything and moved two hours away to move in with John. Then I realized he was constant- ly talking and texting with her. Then I noticed all the food containers in the fridge were from her. It made me realize

how much he depends on PEANUTS Jessica. John told me they divorced because they grew apart. BY CHARLES M. SCHULZ When we discussed it further, John admitted he still depends on Jessi- ca for everything from dinners to paying his bills and daily conversations. They are both in relation- ships and continue to act like this. Their “kid” is now 18 and has graduat- ed from high school. Am MARVIN I wrong for not wanting

to move forward in this BY TOM ARMSTRONG relationship? John doesn’t seem to want or need me. -- CONFUSED IN MONTANA DEAR CONFUSED: To say that John is overly dependent on Jessica would be an understatement, and Jessica seems to like THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME it that way. You’re not By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek wrong for preferring Unscramble these Jumbles, not to move forward in one letter to each square, WALKER BY MORT this relationship; you to form four ordinary words. BEETLE BAILEY are intelligent. For you to move forward, Jes- LYODL @PlayJumble sica would have to step aside -- and it appears that neither she nor John is open to doing CEEEM that.

DEAR ABBY: I am a Twitter app • Follow us on petite, 53-year-old woman who works out four to five SLUAWR times a week, so I’m in very good shape. I often BY JOHN ROSE perform manual labor jobs instead of hiring PLAGOL someone or using equip- the free JUST JUMBLE Get ment. I regard it as an BARNEY GOOGLE & SNUFFY SMITH opportunity for an extra Now arrange the circled letters

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workout. Someday I may All Rights Reserved. suggested by the above cartoon. - have to take the easier path, but not yet. Ans. When people see me do here: things that are considered (Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: ALLOW RUGBY STINKY EXHALE hard work, they presume Saturday’s I need help. For instance, Answer: After raising their prices, the bistro at the today I bought 30 cement vineyard turned into a — “WHINE” BAR blocks to start building a wall. Several men asked CRANKSHAFT if I needed help. I refused HOROSCOPES By Eugenia Last politely as I always do, saying they were thought- & CHUCK AYERS BY TOM BATIUK ful to offer but I didn’t CELEBRITIES BORN VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. need help. They replied, ON THIS DAY: Trai 22): Pay attention to the “No problem.” Byers, 38; Jared Padalecki, people around you; grav- A short time later it 39; Benedict Cumberbatch, itate toward those who started raining. A woman 45; Nancy Carell, 55. share your concerns. walked by carrying an Happy Birthday: Take LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. umbrella and offered to a deep breath and dig 22): Keep your emotions help, and I responded just into something electri- out of any deal you are as politely. She put her fying. Plan your actions negotiating. Sentiment umbrella down and start- carefully, and spare no will end up costing you HI & LOIS ed lifting the blocks into expense or detail when it dearly. BY CHANCE BROWN my car anyway! I said, comes to reaching your SCORPIO (Oct. 23- “No need. You were sweet objective. Nov. 21): Financial, to offer, but I’m getting ARIES (March physical or personal risks my morning workout.” She 21-April 19): Put more will backfire. Taking a took offense and snapped, into physical well-being route that ensures your “Sorry to ‘impose.’ I and less into letting safety and doesn’t war- was trying to help,” and emotional concerns over- rant emotional wear and stalked off! This happens whelm you. tear will be your best bet. often. TAURUS (April 20- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. I feel bad after these May 20): Get involved 22-Dec. 21): Secrets encounters. It seems I am in the conversation and are best not revealed. If perceived as ungrateful, make a difference. Your someone is nosy, tighten but if I need help, I will broad overview of a situ- up security. ask for it. How can I con- ation will help others see CAPRICORN (Dec. BABY BLUES vey this more effectively, the potential in some- 22-Jan. 19): Use your or must I just accept the thing that will turn a experience to make a help?

negative into a positive. difference, but don’t fund SCOTT BY RICK KIRKMAN & JERRY -- TRYING HARD GEMINI (May 21- your plans with personal IN OHIO June 20): Move things assets. Look for contribu- DEAR TRYING around at home to suit tions, and you will find a HARD: If multiple peo- your needs. If you have a way to get what you need ple are offended when great space to work out or at a premium. you refuse their offers engage in something you AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- of help, there may be want to pursue, it will Feb. 18): Don’t feel you something wrong with up your enthusiasm and must give more than you the way you’re deliv- turn what may seem im- receive. Aim for equality, ering your message. possible into something and you will avoid regret. Sometimes it isn’t what exciting. PISCES (Feb. we say but the words CANCER (June 19-March 20): Take the we choose or their tone 21-July 22): Live the unusual path, and you that can be off-putting. dream. It’s up to you will discover a talent you My advice is to talk to make decisions that didn’t know you pos- this over with some of give you the freedom to sessed. your friends and see explore what excites you. Birthday Baby: You how they react. LEO (July 23-Aug. are imaginative, intelli- 22): Emotional mistakes gent and resilient. You will leave you in an awk- are aggressive and outgo- Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phil- ward position. Choose ing. lips, and was founded by her mother, your words wisely, and Visit Eugenialast.com, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby refrain from taking phys- or join Eugenia on Twit- at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box ical action. ter/Facebook/LinkedIn. 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021 | Daily Mountain Eagle | B3 TUESDAY COMICS Adult son resists rent demands from parents DEAR ABBY: Should a 23-year-

old son GARFIELD BY JIM DAVIS pay room and board even though Dear Abby he spends By Abigail little Van Buren time at home and eats out often? He doesn’t do laundry or help around the house. His argument is, we shouldn’t take mon- ey so he can save and buy BLONDIE a condo. We are middle-class peo- ple and, at times, some bills are hard to pay. Our 20-year-old daughter con- BY DEAN YOUNG & DENIS LEBRUN tributes $100 a week, but she earns considerably more than he does. He is laying a guilt trip on us, and now I’m questioning whether our daughter should pay if he doesn’t. Your advice will help us clarify how the household should run. PEANUTS -- TEMPORARILY CONFUSED MOM BY CHARLES M. SCHULZ

DEAR TEMPORAR- ILY CONFUSED: Your adult children should both contribute be- cause the income is needed. Since your son earns less than your daughter and can’t afford to pay

as much as she does, MARVIN perhaps he should pay the same PERCENT- BY TOM ARMSTRONG AGE of his income as his sister. However, if that’s not feasible, he should absolutely be doing chores around the house to make up for it. The longer you coddle him, the heavi- er his guilt trips will become and the great- er your frustration THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME will be. By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek Unscramble these Jumbles,

one letter to each square, WALKER BY MORT DEAR ABBY: Does it BEETLE BAILEY seem to you that the defi- to form four ordinary words. nition of the word “fiance” has changed? It used to VRORE @PlayJumble mean a future spouse, someone whom you were committed to marry after a planned engagement TWHAC period. Now, though, it seems to mean merely the person with whom you Twitter app • Follow us on are currently having sex, or with whom you have VOCNIE a baby in common. Am I right? BY JOHN ROSE -- OLD FOGEY IN PHOENIX RHUFTO Get the free JUST JUMBLE Get BARNEY GOOGLE & SNUFFY SMITH DEAR “FOGEY”: The Now arrange the circled letters definition of fiance ©2021 Tribune Content Agency, LLC to form the surprise answer, as has definitely changed All Rights Reserved. suggested by the above cartoon. since the inception of this advice column. Well into the 1960s, (Answers tomorrow) when a couple said Jumbles: DOLLY EMCEE WALRUS GALLOP Yesterday’s they were engaged, Answer: The husband-to-be who was dressed and ready it meant they would for his wedding was — WELL-GROOMED be married -- usually

within a year. How- CRANKSHAFT ever, over the last 20 By Eugenia Last years or so, I have HOROSCOPES

received mail from & CHUCK AYERS BY TOM BATIUK women referring to the father of their children CELEBRITIES BORN avoid becoming part of or the men they have ON THIS DAY: Julianne someone’s melodrama. been living with for Hough, 33; Judy Greer, LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. an extended period as 46; Josh Holloway, 52; 22): Don’t waste time their “fiance.” (Men, Carlos Santana, 74. arguing over something not so often.) Happy Birthday: Be you cannot change. Use For anyone interest- yourself, make decisions your time and energy to ed in reading more based on what you want, accomplish your goals. about this subject, go and refuse to let anyone SCORPIO (Oct. 23- HI & LOIS online and search for a push you around. Speak Nov. 21): Seek an unusu- fascinating article that on your behalf and make al way to learn or educate BY CHANCE BROWN appeared on Slate. the adjustments that add others. A change in how com. The title is, “What to your comfort and con- you deal with peers, Do You Call the Per- venience. friends or relatives will son You Are Probably ARIES (March result in an optimistic Never Going To Mar- 21-April 19): Put more transition that will help ry?” by Hanna Rosin. I thought into money mat- you bring about positive highly recommend it. ters, health and contracts. change. TAURUS (April SAGITTARIUS (Nov. DEAR ABBY: I was 20-May 20): Too much 22-Dec. 21): Test your recently invited to a of anything will work skills. Use your strength potluck baby shower. I against you. Limit your and agility to reach phys- have also been invited intake, your spending and ical goals or challenges, to potluck weddings! I the promises you make. and don’t give anyone the BABY BLUES always thought the point GEMINI (May 21- chance to mess with you. of a shower/wedding was June 20): Take care of CAPRICORN (Dec. providing for your guests red-tape issues to avoid 22-Jan. 19): Opportunity while they provide gifts. delays. Listen to what knocks, and a potential SCOTT BY RICK KIRKMAN & JERRY Food is not expensive, others say, and step in gain is within reach. A and if money is an issue, if someone offers false partnership with someone one could schedule a information. Take care of who shares your senti- shower outside of meal- details, and leave nothing ments will blossom into times, or with simple tea to chance. something exciting. and cookies. I’d appreci- CANCER (June 21- AQUARIUS (Jan. ate your thoughts on this. July 22): Practice what 20-Feb. 18): Don’t follow -- POTLUCK BABY you preach. Take the in someone’s footsteps. SHOWER initiative to live life your Choose a path that en- way. courages you to use your DEAR POTLUCK: My LEO (July 23-Aug. attributes to advance. thought is: If the con- 22): Do whatever it takes PISCES (Feb. cept of a potluck baby to improve mentally, 19-March 20): Put your shower or wedding is physically and emotion- emotions on the back offensive to you, rather ally. Discipline and hard burner and head down a than judge, you should work will encourage you path that brings you one send your regrets. to set high standards and step closer to your dream. goals. Birthday Baby: You VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. are curious, diverse and Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phil- 22): Take care of issues appealing. You are oppor- lips, and was founded by her mother, before they escalate. A tunistic and proactive. Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby practical approach when Visit Eugenialast.com, at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box dealing with an over-the- or join Eugenia on Twit- 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. top person will help you ter/Facebook/LinkedIn. B4 Daily Mountain Eagle TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021 Sports

SEC MEDIA DAYS Media Day 2021 Mullen, Gators adapt to new offense

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer

HOOVER — Florida coach Dan Mullen puts a positive spin on losing his three best of- fensive play- makers. The Gators are replacing Heisman Trophy finalist Kyle Trask at quarterback and two first-round NFL draft picks, wide receiver Kadarius Toney and tight end Kyle Pitts. It could mean a big difference in style for an offense that led the nation in passing en route to the SEC East title. “We’ll be a little bit different offensively, but that’s part of the fun of coaching is being able to adapt and change and build around the players that we have,” Mullen Daily Mountain Eagle - Johnathan Bentley said Monday at South- eastern Conference media days. Above, Jasper It won’t be the first time High School head he’s adapted his offense to football coach a different style of quar- Philip Bailey, joined terback and personnel. by players Kevon Emory Jones, the likely Samuels, left, and starter, is more of a dual threat than Trask. Dalton Dockins, “I don’t know what right, answers my bread and butter is questions during because we’ve been all Walker County over the place with every Media Day held at different style of quar- Five Loaves Bakery terback,” Mullen said. “If on Monday. Right, you go back, even being a coordinator, you go back Dora head coach to the Alex Smiths and Chavis Williams, the Chris Leaks, through joined by Jayden (Tim Tebow), to Tyler McDavid, left, and Russell and Dak Prescott. Brennan Davis, There’s been so many right, speaks during different variations. Monday’s event. All “I think the key to it seven head foot- is, and one of the reasons we’ve been successful is, ball coaches were never try to take a square joined by players peg and put it into a at the event, which round hole.” can be found on FACE TO FACE the Daily Mountain Ed Orgeron made sure Eagle Facebook he didn’t hire his new page. Daily Mountain Eagle - Johnathan Bentley See MULLEN, B5

NBA FINALS History awaits: Bucks one win away from 1st NBA title since 1971 By BRIAN MAHONEY “It’s hard, because you work so hard to AP Basketball Writer be in that moment, which is tomorrow,” Antetokounmpo said Monday. “It’s hard MILWAUKEE — High atop the out- not to get ahead of yourself. But this is side of Fiserv Forum — way above even the time that you’ve got to be the most a leaping Giannis disciplined.” Antetokounmpo’s The Bucks have won the last three reach — blares the games to set up a potential party 50 Bucks’ postseason years in the making. motto. Around 17,000 fans are expected in- “HISTORY IN side the arena and the Bucks announced THE MAKING” it Monday that the Deer District has been reads, a sign and a situation that’s now expanded to allow up to 65,000 fans impossible to ignore. to stand shoulder-to-shoulder outside. And yet, that’s exactly what the Bucks Barricades line the sidewalks around are trying to do. the arena and restaurants within walk- They can indeed make history Tues- ing distance were contemplating how to day night as Milwaukee’s first NBA get employees into and back home from AP Photo champion since 1971. But the Bucks work through the anticipated crowds. Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reaches for the have to resist thinking about what It’s a scene that couldn’t have hap- ball during the first half against the Phoenix Suns during game five of the happens if they beat the Phoenix Suns pened for much of this season that 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. The Bucks look to close out the in Game 6. See FINALS, B6 series at home tonight. TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021 | Daily Mountain Eagle | B5 SPORTS DIGEST Sankey joins call for change Local Digest Policy Event announcements and registrations for the Local Digest can be sent to sports@mountainea- in college athletics oversight gle.com or by fax to 205-221-6203. ——— The Associated Press time to consider decentralizing people will ask that question of me. Oakman holding Toybowl registration and deregulating college sports in But it doesn’t predict that kind of HOOVER — Southeastern a shifting of the traditional power outcome at this point.” Oakman is holding toybowl registration for the 2021 Conference Commissioner Greg structure. Emmert’s stance, San- The powerhouse SEC and the season. Registration will be held on July 24th and Sankey echoed the NCAA presi- key said, “does speak to we’re going rest of the college football are 31st from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Oakman Middle School. dent’s call for potential changes in to have to administer this differ- preparing for a fall season amid For more information, contact Ryan Hall at 205-471- how college athletics are governed ently” but not necessarily formally one of the most tumultuous periods 5563 or Michael Smith at 205-544-1785. Monday, though he did not endorse separating Power Five conferences in college sports. Aside from the ——— a breakaway by the five most pow- from the pack. heavy impacts of the pandemic, Bear Pride golf tournament erful leagues. “Yet I think people are going to the landscape has clearly changed Sankey spoke about the need for be asking that question of me,” with a Supreme Court ruling Lynn Football presents the Bear Pride Football change to open SEC Media Days, Sankey said. “I think within our against the NCAA last month in benefit golf tournament which will be held on Satur- less than a week after NCAA programs people will ask that an antitrust case related to caps on day, July 24 at Horse Creek Golf Course in Dora. The President Mark Emmert said it’s question of me. I think nationally education-related compensation. tournament will have a shot-gun start at 8 a.m. The four-person scramble has a fee of $240 per team. The entry fee covers green fees, cart and lunch. Mullen From B4 There will be an “At the Turn” putting competition coaches without inter- with a $5 entry fee as well as long drive and closest viewing them in person to the pin competitions. For more information or to this time. The LSU coach register call Lynn High School at 205-717-3337. didn’t do that in hiring ——— defensive coordinator Bo Go Wildcats kickoff dinner Pelini, who lasted one The Go Wildcats annual kickoff dinner will be held season after the Tigers’ struggled defensively and at 6:30 p.m., on August 12 at the Oakman indoor fa- finished 5-5. cility. There is no cost and donations to the Oakman Orgeron said he still football program will be accepted. You are invited to would have made that enjoy a night of fellowship as we preview the 2021 particular hire, but got Wildcats. Please text your RSVP to coach Ryan Hall plenty of face-to-face at 205-471-5563 by August 6 if you plan on attend- time with a new group of ing. assistants that includes offensive coordinator ——— Jake Peetz and defen- Yellow Jacket Youth Football Camp sive coordinator Daronte The Curry Yellow Jacket Youth Football Camp will Jones. be held July 26-27 at Hudson-O’Rear Stadium at “I believed in him, Curry High School. The camp is for players ages 5 and it just didn’t work,” to 12 and will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. both days. Orgeron said of Pelini. The camp fee is $40 per child. Also, a youth coach- “I said I would never do that again. Every one of ing clinch for coaches will be held starting at 7 p.m. these guys, I interviewed AP Photo each day. For more information or to register, contact them in person. I had a coach D.J. Emerson at [email protected] or Florida head coach Dan Mullen speaks to reporters during Southeastern long interview with them, Conference Media Days Monday in Hoover. 205-412-6363. specific questions that I asked, things that I maybe should have asked him at Virginia Tech for The Tide plays Tennes- ing up the teams from OLYMPICS or shouldn’t have.” sure,” Beamer said. see from the East annu- the west and playing two Phelps to work as commentator, Orgeron said he did a FLORIDA BOUND ally and Florida faces different teams each year correspondent at Olympics thorough job of vetting Alabama will make its LSU. instead of a permanent before making the latest first visit to Gainesville, “I’d love us to maybe do crossover. I think that STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Michael Phelps will be hires, including calling Florida, in a decade on away with the permanent would be really exciting part of NBC’s Olympics coverage as a correspondent their former players. Sept. 18. Mullen would crossover team so you so you get this matchup.” and swimming commentator, the network announced NEW FACES like more such games, get these type of games The teams have met a Monday. There are only four new which are relatively rare more often,” Mullen said. whopping 10 times in the because of the teams “I think for the players, SEC championship game, Phelps — who has won the most medals (28) and SEC head coaches but seven are making their each having annual dates for the fan bases, I really including last season. gold medals (23) in Olympic history — will call se- media days debuts, at with an opponent in the think it’s exciting to see Alabama won that one lected swimming events with Dan Hicks and Rowdy least with their current other division. some more of maybe mix- 52-46. Gaines and contribute features as a correspondent teams. The event was during primetime coverage. Phelps, who swam in five canceled last year be- Games from 2000-16, did some work for NBC during cause of the pandemic. its coverage of last month’s U.S. swimming trials. South Carolina’s Shane “I know he’s going to offer some incredible insight Beamer took the media You can now find the days podium for the first on especially those races that he has won so many time. gold medals in,” Gaines said during a teleconference. The league’s other Daily Mountain Eagle on new coaches include NHL Auburn’s Bryan Harsin, Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea Nashville Predators prospect and Tennessee’s Josh proudly comes out as gay Heupel. Lane Kiffin, a A Nashville Predators prospect has come out as former Volunteers coach, gay before his first NHL camp, intent on leading an is representing Mississip- pi in Hoover for the first “authentic life.” time. Ditto for Mississip- Luke Prokop, a 19-year-old Canadian who was a pi State’s Mike Leach and third-round pick in the 2020 draft last fall, posted a Arkansas’ Sam Pittman. message to Twitter on Monday: BEAMER INTER- “It has been quite the journey to get to this point EST in my life, but I cannot be happier with my decision Shane Beamer’s father, Frank, never ventured to come out,” he said. “From a young age I have into the SEC as a coach dreamed of being an NHL player, and I believe that but the overtures did living my authentic life will allow me to bring my come — even from Ala- whole self to the rink improve my chances for filling bama. my dreams.” The Crimson Tide had the head job come open fairly frequently before MLB landing coach Nick Kazmir, Kivlehan, Alvarez help Saban in 2007, cycling through coaches like US baseball win prep game Mike DuBose, Dennis CARY, N.C. (AP) — Scott Kazmir allowed two runs Franchione, Mike Price over five innings, San Diego minor leaguer Patrick and Mike Shula. Long- Kivlehan hit a three-run homer in a five-run first time Virginia Tech coach inning, and the U.S. began its prep for the Olympics Frank Beamer did get contacted, his son said. with an 8-3 win over a collegiate national team on “I can remember a Sunday night. couple times that the Miami minor leaguer Eddy Alvarez hit a two-run Alabama job came open, homer in a three-run second. Alabama reaching out to

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OLYMPIC MEN’S BASKETBALL Ready or not: Short-handed US roster off to Tokyo

By TIM REYNOLDS tant future, but he wasn’t with this team will be much very well. So, we’re giving time to join the AP Basketball Writer cleared for Monday’s during actual Olympic going to have to figure Americans for at least flight. competition. out common denomina- one practice in advance of The U.S. Olympic men’s “I think all of us are -- Oh, and the Ameri- tors for this exact group. the game against France. basketball team has been better for the adversity cans lost to Nigeria and Less is more, so to speak. If Phoenix forces Game together for two weeks. we go through, because Australia, had to cancel Inventing the wheel 7, it would be Thursday There have been six prac- you either handle it or the rematch against the would be the worst thing night, the day before the tices. The team played you don’t,” Popovich said. Australians, and for a we can do for this group.” opening ceremony in four exhibitions. A pair “You figure it out. And brief while had only six Middleton, Holiday and Tokyo, three days before of roster changes have these guys have had to do of the 12 Olympic team Booker will play Tuesday the U.S.-France game. A already been required that. They’ve kept their members available in night in Game 6 of the grueling playoff run is and the Americans have heads up. There might camp. NBA Finals. If Milwau- daunting enough on play- no idea when three other be a disappointment here “We’re still won’t have kee wins that game — ers; a grueling playoff players will join the team or there, or an event that those other three, but at the Bucks, with Middle- run followed by a flight for the first time. takes place, but they this point that’s not going ton and Holiday, lead halfway around the world If that wasn’t enough, move on. And that’s what to change,” Popovich said. Booker and the Phoenix is not the recipe for fresh shortly before they life’s all about. So, this is “We just have to perse- Suns 3-2 in that series — legs, so it’s anyone’s guess were scheduled to fly on no different.” vere and find ways to they would win the NBA how effective Middle- Monday, they found out The adversity has come keep them in shape even title. That would also ton, Holiday and Booker Zach LaVine has entered in bunches for the Amer- though we’re not going mean the trio could be in will be when they get to the health and safety icans. During their two- to be able to execute too Japan by the weekend, Japan. protocols and wouldn’t be AP Photo week stay in Las Vegas: accompanying them on United States’ Zach — Bradley Beal was the flight to Tokyo. forced to leave the team All that probably isn’t LaVine (5) won’t travel for virus-related reasons the formula for Olympic with the Olympic team and Kevin Love backed success, but ready or not, after being placed in out because of an injury. Tokyo awaits. COVID-19 protocols. — Jerami Grant was “It’s a little bit differ- briefly in the health and ent,” U.S. coach Gregg more practices in Japan safety protocols related Popovich said. before opening Olympic to the virus and missed a No, it’s a lot different. play against France on few days. Unprecedented, really, July 25. The Americans — Keldon Johnson just like almost every- have 12 names on the was promoted from the thing else about these roster; only eight will Select Team (the players Tokyo Olympics that be with the team for the brought to Las Vegas start on Friday. The U.S. trip to Japan because so they could practice — the three-time defend- three — Khris Middle- against the Olympians) ing men’s basketball gold ton, Jrue Holiday and to replace Beal, and medalist — was leaving Devin Booker — are still JaVale McGee was added Las Vegas on Monday for playing in the NBA Fi- to the roster to replace the trip to Japan, where nals and LaVine is in the Love. McGee was with it’ll commence final protocols. There is hope the team for Sunday’s preparations for the start that LaVine will be able exhibition finale against of the Tokyo Games. to join the team at some Spain but did not play, The plan is to have four point in the not-too-dis- meaning his first action

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WILL CUT Small and Large 205-275-1076 KENNEDY within thirty days IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WAR- Apply in person, (205)387-0236 After 1PM Trees out of yards. Trimming & from August 10, 2021, or your RANTY OR RECOURSE, EX- 818 Fall City Topping. Good Prices! Insured. rights will be forever barred re- PRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO Road. 205-300-5292 WARRIOR RIVER PARRISH (205)686-7304 Leave message. Apartments Cordova is accept- garding the adoption of MOD TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOY- HOUSING AUTHORITY ing applications for two bedroom in Case Number PC2021-A042 MENT AND WILL BE SOLD CLASS-A CDL DRIVER is seeking an Executive Director apartments. Immediate avail- in the Probate Court of Walker SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF needed. Birmingham to and a Maintenance Personnel. 50 Cemetery Lots ability. Totally electric with CH/A, County, Alabama. REDEMPTION OF ALL PAR- Louisiana rounds. $1,000 to Experience is a plus. appliances, water and sewer fur- DONE this the 9th day of TIES ENTITLED THERETO. $1500 per week based on Please send resume to 2 CEMETERY LOTS nished. Rent based on income, July, 2021. Said sale will be made subject desire to work. Home [email protected] Walker Memory Gardens income limits apply. A. LEE TUCKER, to any outstanding ad valorem weekends, some nights. or drop off at the office (Masonic section) $4,500; Call (205)483-7724 for more JUDGE OF PROBATE taxes (including taxes which are Minimum 5 years exp. 25 Banks St Parrish. 901-647-7223 information. *July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 2021 a lien, whether or not now due CALL(205)221-0430, Equal Housing Opportunity. and payable), any matters which Monday-Friday, 10AM-4PM SURVEY COMPANY now hiring 4-BURIAL PLOTS LEGAL NOTICE might be disclosed by an accu- Party Chief & Rodman. Older section of NOTICE OF MORTGAGE rate survey and inspection of CORDOVA HOUSING Great pay w/benefits. Oak Hill Cemetery FORECLOSURE SALE the property, any assessments, AUTHORITY (CHA) Contact (205)221-1941 or $750 per plot (will not divide) 122 Mobile Homes STATE OF ALABAMA liens, encumbrances, zoning MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (205)300-3060. Email resumes: 205-420-9804 Wanted COUNTY OF WALKER ordinances, restrictions, cov- POSITION [email protected] I BUY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO enants, and matters of record Cordova Housing Authority is FOR SALE: MOBILE HOMES COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN- superior to the mortgage first seeking a Maintenance Me- 2 CEMETERY LOTS (205)282-1409 FORMATION OBTAINED WILL set out above and restrictions chanic. The position requires Walker Memory Gardens BE USED FOR THAT PUR- of record in the Probate Office independent judgment, and a 20 Announcements (Apostle’s Gardens Section) PAY TOP PRICE FOR GOOD POSE. aforesaid, matters of survey, self-motivated and highly or- Free Pregnancy Test Call/Text (205)542-2651 USED MOBILE HOME! Default having been made in and to any Federal or State Tax ganized individual. Must be (205)221-6789 (205)275-5136 the payment of the debt secured liens, if any, and/or special as- able to diagnose and correct PREGNANCY & FOR SALE: 2-Cemetery Plots by that certain mortgage exe- sessments, if any, which might routine maintenance needs RESOURCE CENTER (Masonic Gardens Section), cuted by Rickey D. Myrick and adversely affect the title to the in apartments, including work Walker Memory Gardens. Alma K. Myrick a/k/a Alva K. premises. order requests. The applicant 1707 2nd Avenue 352-206-0062 LOCAL 124 Land for Sale Myrick, Mortgagor(s), to Ameri- Said sale will be made for the will be responsible for perform- I BUY can General Financial Services purpose of paying the indebt- Jasper, AL 35501 of Alabama, Inc., Mortgagee, ing a variety of semiskilled and WALKER MEMORY GARDENS LAND & TIMBER edness secured by the above on July 7, 2006, said mortgage skilled structural, plumbing, and Apostles Garden 2 spaces, (205)282-1412 described mortgage to Wilm- 221-5860 being recorded on July 11, 2006 electrical building maintenance 2 vaults, 2 open and closing ington Savings Fund Society, FRE E Info o n A bo rtio n Alterna tives in the Probate Office of Walker work at the Authority’s property. and marker. Current value over FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust as County, Alabama in Book 2021, The work involves repairs and $11,000. Sale for $6000. Trustee for PNPMS Trust II, Page 607, and later assigned replacements of items such as 205-295-9203. 125 Real Estate for Mortgagee, and the proceeds to Wilmington Savings Fund windows, doors, gutters, cab- 25 Lost & Found Sale thereof will be applied as pro- Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana inets, walls, ceilings, toilets, I BUY vided for in the terms of said LOST BLACK LAB (M) Trust as Trustee for PNPMS faucets, water lines, electrical CHEAP UGLY HOUSES mortgage. type dog. No collar. All 4 feet Trust II, by reason of such de- outlets, and light fixtures. Appli- 85 Yard Sales Jasper, Manchester, Alabama law gives some per- are gray speckled. Went missing fault, having declared all the Curry, Boldo areas sons who have an interest in cants must also be able to per- 4th of July night from the ONGOING YARD SALE!! indebtedness secured by said 205-282-1409 form preventive maintenance Curry/Duncan Bridge area DAILY, 8:30AM-11AM mortgage due and payable, property the right to redeem the tasks and ground keeping tasks (Trade Center). REWARD. 385 Bryan Road and such default continuing, no- property under certain circum- and must possess the ability to 205-300-2820 Suite 100, Sumiton tice is hereby given that, acting stances. Programs may also read and write in English plus 127 Money to Loan under the power of sale con- exist that help persons avoid or two years of building or apart- LOST: Calico Cat (Isabelle) tained in said mortgage, Wilm- delay the foreclosure process. ADVANCE-FREE LOANS ment maintenance experience went missing from Redmill ington Savings Fund Society, An attorney should be consulted 95 Merchandise OR CREDIT OFFERS or an equivalent combination of Saragossa Road. 205-717-0766 FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust as to help you understand these It’s illegal for companies doing training and experience. Appli- MILLICAN’S Trustee for PNPMS Trust II will rights and programs as a part of business by phone to promise cants must possess a valid driv- (205)387-1888 sell at public outcry, for cash, to the foreclosure process. you a loan and ask you to pay er’s license, and have the ability YOUR CASE KNIFE STORE the highest bidder, in front of the The successful bidder must 40 Services & Repairs for it before they deliver. For to be insured under the Authori- Courthouse door in the City of tender a non-refundable de- more information call toll free ty’s vehicle policy, and have the Jasper, Walker County, Alabama posit of Five Thousand Dollars DENTAL INSURANCE from 1-877-FTC-HELP. A Public Ser- ability to be covered under the during the legal hours of sale ($5,000.00) in certified funds Physicians Mutual Insurance 112 Equipment vice Message from The Daily Authority’s fidelity bond. on July 29, 2021 the following made payable to McMichael Mountain Eagle Newspaper and Equal Opportunity Employer Company. KOMATSU D65EX DOZER, described real estate situated in Taylor Gray LLC at the time and $20,000; 205-275-8532 the Federal Trade Commission. place of the sale. The balance Opens July 16, 2021. Position Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Walker County, Alabama, to wit: closes on August 6, 2021. A tract of land being in the of the purchase price must be Real dental insurance - NOT just a southwest quarter of the south- paid in certified funds by noon ALL RESPONSES MUST IN- discount plan. 135 Motorcycles west quarter of Section 34, the next business day to McMi- CLUDE A COMPLETED CHA 115 For Rent or Lease Township 15 South Range 5 chael Taylor Gray LLC at 3550 APPLICATION AND A VALID Do not wait! Call now! Get your WE BUY Used ATV’s & Motor- West Walker County, Alabama. Engineering Drive, Suite 260, DRIVER’S LICENSE. FREE Dental Information Kit with cycles. Call Jim (205)483-1000 Described as commencing at Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. APPLICATIONS ARE all the details! the southwest corner of said McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC AVAILABLE AT 1-855-353-9680 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE : All quarter-quarter section, thence reserves the right to award the THE CORDOVA HOUSING AU- www.dental50plus.com/dlymtnegl #6258 real estate advertised in this 140 Transportation North 3, degrees 01 minutes bid to the next highest bidder West along the west line of said should the highest bidder fail to THORITY OFFICE LOCATED newspaper is subject to the AT 205 STEWART STREET, A CUT ABOVE BOOGER’S TOWING quarter-quarter section 562.5 timely tender the total amount We pay CASH CORDOVA, AL 35550. TELL TREE SERVICE Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 feet to the point of beginning due. The Mortgagee/Transferee for junk cars or trucks PHONE 205-483-7454 REMOVAL, TOPPING, which makes it illegal to advertise thence North 88 degrees 55 reserves the right to bid for and PRUNING; INSURED: “any preference, limitation or (205)384-0250 minutes East 125 feet; thence purchase the real estate and to DAYBREAK FREE ESTIMATES discrimination based on race, northerly to the southerly right credit its purchase price against (205)282-1412 color, religion, sex, or national of way of the Quinton, Bryan the expenses of sale and the in- Paved County Road to a point 2 full-time positions available, 150 Legals debtedness secured by the real origin or an intention to make that is 210 feet and South 68 benefits include health, dental, D&T HOMEPROS estate. This sale is subject to any such preference, limitation or IN THE PROBATE COURT degrees 37 minutes East of the vision, PTO, retirement plan w/ Specializing in Pressure postponement or cancellation. discrimination.” This newspaper OF WALKER COUNTY, intersection of said right of way match, paid training and pro- Washing, Painting, Fences, Wilmington Savings Fund Soci- ALABAMA and the west line of said quar- fessional development. Driver’s Decks, Vinyl Siding and will not knowingly accept any ety, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust IN THE MATTER OF ter-quarter section; thence North license and insurance required, Remodels. (205)300-4924 advertising for real estate which as Trustee for PNPMS Trust II THE ADOPTION PETITION 68 degrees 37 minutes West AS ATTORNEY IN FACT FOR background screening to be per- is in violation of the law. Our OF AMY JOELL MORROW along said right of way 210 feet; DOZER TRACK hoe work, top Rickey D. Myrick and Alma K. formed. readers are informed that all KENNEDY and thence South 3 degrees 01 min- soil, fill dirt & rock hauling. Land Myrick a/k/a Alva K. Myrick dwellings advertised in this JERRY ALLEN KENNEDY, utes West 484 feet to the point MARK A. BAKER, WEEKEND MANAGER clearing, Ponds built & Trailer TO ADOPT: MOD newspaper are available on an of beginning. This is to correct Attorney for Mortgagee Domestic violence shelter week- Pads built. ALSO Demolition; CASE NO. PC2021-A042 equal opportunity basis. Equal the legal description of deed McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC end shift, opportunity for over- (205)221-2112 (205)544-5592 TO: Keith A. Doyle, or unknown dated Jan 19, 1989 and re- 3550 Engineering Drive, time and holidays, HS diploma Housing Opportunity, M/F father, whose whereabouts are corded on Feb 10, 1989 in vol. Suite 260 or GED and 2+ years’ relevant E.O. STUMP Grinding unknown 1325. Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 work experience required. Eddy Owen (205)544-1320 You or your attorney must re- 1BA/3BR MH, Subject to all restrictions, res- 404-474-7149 FREE Estimates spond to the Probate Court of Poplar Springs. Water and ervations, rights, easements, MTG File No.: AL2020-00525 COURT ADVOCATE Walker County, Alabama, by Garbage furnished. $525mo. right-of-way, provisions, cov- *July 6, 13, 20, 2021 Provide support for domestic vi- G AND M’S Lawncare hand-delivering a written, nota- $525dep. (205)295-8151 enants, terms, conditions and olence victims in court settings, (Commercial & Residential) rized response to 1900 3rd Av- serve as agency liaison to local Pressure Washing, Gutter courts and law enforcement. Cleaning. Privacy Fences 1BR DUPLEX,nice 4-year degree and 2+ years’ and Decks. No Job to Small! Manchester; Large covered work experience required, ex- FREE Estimates! front porch. Fully furnished plus cellent communication skills (205)522-2601 all utilities, water, garbage & necessary. lawn maintenance. Pet Friendly. $850mo.plus dep. JOE’S EXCAVATING & 205-275-3603 Email Hauling. Track-Loader work. 205-275-1076. [email protected] Red Rock, Top Soil & Fill Dirt. with letter of interest, resume, References available. and references if available (205)522-2568 1BR OR 2BR Mobile home’s & Service Directory Apartments. Whites Properties. (205)221-3929 HARBOR CHASE of Jasper JOHN’S LAWNCARE Davis Tree is looking for Part-time Care Grass Cutting, Weed Eating, Partner; 205-384-0660 Gutters Cleaned. ALSO LAUREL GARDEN Service, Inc. Pressure Washing. Room Rental Topping, Trimming, (205)602-0548 2007 Delaware Avenue Removal & Stump Air LABORER & Punch Press Jasper, AL 35501 20 Yrs. Grinding Experience LICENSED & INSURED Operators needed, Rooms available for rent. Johnston MUMMEY LAWN Service (Night shifts). Vacation. Please call 205-601-6198 CALL David Davis 295-1502 Your Heating and Year Round Lawn Maintenance. Retirement. Paid Holidays. or 205-221-2313 Air Conditioning BC/BS Ins. Exp. not required. FREE estimates. (205)388-7004 Specialists! Will train. MUST PASS Drug RENTAL SPACE NATION CONSTRUCTION (205) 384-9008 Test and Physical. available: 1700 to 5000 sq ft. Building and Remodeling. Apply at Jasper Call (205)483-1000 WORKING TO MAKE Electric 175 Curry Hwy (205)275-9431 (205)275-6956 YOUR LIFE BETTER. TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021 | DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE | B9 be barred. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT granted to the undersigned on 150 Legals SARAH KATE LEWIS and TO BE PUBLISHED TO BE PUBLISHED July 14, 2021, by the Honorable ALASCAN LEGAL NOTICE JERRY WAYNE LEWIS, JR. BY EXECUTRIX BY EXECUTRIX A. Lee Tucker, Judge of the Pro- SERVICES The Jasper Civil Service Board CO-EXECUTORS IN THE PROBATE COURT IN THE PROBATE COURT bate Court of Walker County, ADVERTISE STATEWIDE or will establish eligibility registers Nelson Allen OF WALKER COUNTY, OF WALKER COUNTY, notice is hereby given that all by Region in over 100 News- of qualified applicants and give Attorney at Law ALABAMA ALABAMA persons having claims against papers, reaching over 1 million a written exam for the positions Jasper, Alabama THE ESTATE OF THE ESTATE OF said estate are hereby required readers each week! Run your below. To qualify, the applicant *July 20, 27, August 3, 2021 PERNIE IRENE HARDEN SARAH KATHRYN BROWN, to present the same within time ad in our Classified Network for must be a citizen of the United A/K/A PERNIE IRENE DECEASED allowed by law or the same will just $210 per week! Make one HOGELAND HARDEN, CASE NO. PC2021-183 be barred. States and present a copy of the NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT call to this newspaper (partici- DECEASED Letters Testamentary CONNIE DENNETTE KILGORE following documents at the time TO BE PUBLISHED pating Alascan newspaper) or CASE NO. PC2021-159 Of said deceased having been DRUMMOND of making application: BY EXECUTOR call 1-800-264-7043 to find out Letters Testamentary granted to the undersigned on Personal Representative 1. Current drivers license IN THE PROBATE COURT how easy it is to advertise state- 2. Social security card Of said deceased having been July 9, 2021, by the Honorable Laird, Robertson & Allen, P.C. wide! OF WALKER COUNTY, granted to the undersigned on A. Lee Tucker, Judge of the Pro- Judson B. Allen, Esq. 3. Birth certificate ALABAMA June 24, 2021, by the Honor- bate Court of Walker County, Jasper, Alabama ARE YOU BEHIND $10k OR 4. High school diploma or GED THE ESTATE OF able A. Lee Tucker, Judge of the notice is hereby given that all *July 20, 27, August 3, 2021 MORE ON YOUR TAXES? 5. College degree if required GLENDA ARLIENE FROST, 6. Three current letters of rec- Probate Court of Walker County, persons having claims against Stop wage & bank levies, liens DECEASED ommendation (from non city em- notice is hereby given that all said estate are hereby required NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT & audits, unfiled tax returns, CASE NO. PC2021-138 ployees) signed and must persons having claims against to present the same within time TO BE PUBLISHED payroll issues, & resolve tax Letters Testamentary include a phone number. said estate are hereby required allowed by law or the same will BY PERSONAL debt FAST. Call 855-887-9533 Of said deceased having been All documents must be turned to present the same within time be barred. REPRESENTATIVE (Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-5pm granted to the undersigned on in with application. Please make allowed by law or the same will MELISSA JO BROWN IN THE PROBATE COURT PST). your own copies. July 6, 2021, by the Honorable be barred. EXECUTRIX OF WALKER COUNTY, JAILER: A. Lee Tucker, Judge of the Pro- RITA SUE MYERS Steven A. Thomas ALABAMA Did you receive a HERNIA TEST DATE: bate Court of Walker County, EXECUTRIX Attorney at Law THE ESTATE OF MESH IMPLANT in 2008 or August 17, 2021 9:00 a.m. notice is hereby given that all Stephens & Stephens, LLC Jasper, Alabama JAMES WILLIAMS, later and require a revision or DEADLINE to apply: persons having claims against Attorneys at Law *July 20, 27, August 3, 2021 DECEASED removal surgery? You may be August 4, 2021 10:00 a.m. said estate are hereby required Jasper, Alabama CASE NO. PC2021-162 entitled to compensation. Let Must be at least 19 years of age to present the same within time *July 6, 13, 20, 2021 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Letters of Administration our legal team assist you in get- and pass a background check allowed by law or the same will TO BE PUBLISHED Of said deceased having been ting the maximum amount you Recreation Program be barred. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT BY EXECUTRIX granted to the undersigned on deserve! Call 866-943-9202. Coordinator: BURTON CHACE FROST TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE PROBATE COURT June 25, 2021, by the Honor- TEST DATE: EXECUTOR BY EXECUTRIX OF WALKER COUNTY, able A. Lee Tucker, Judge of the BATH & SHOWER UPDATES August 10, 2021 9:00 a.m. Jackson, Fikes & Brakefield IN THE PROBATE COURT ALABAMA Probate Court of Walker County, in as little as ONE DAY! Afford- DEADLINE to apply: Jasper, Alabama OF WALKER COUNTY, THE ESTATE OF notice is hereby given that all able prices - No payments for July 29, 2021 10:00 a.m. *July 13, 20, 27, 2021 ALABAMA PAUL GRAHAM CAPPS, persons having claims against 18 months! Lifetime warranty This position requires: THE ESTATE OF DECEASED said estate are hereby required & professional installs. Senior a. Requires a college degree NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT JAMES ROY CUPPS, CASE NO. PC2021-128 to present the same within time & Military Discounts available. b. Knowledge of principles, rules TO BE PUBLISHED DECEASED Letters Testamentary allowed by law or the same will Call: 833-449-1307. and procedures of organized BY EXECUTOR CASE NO. PC2021-170 Of said deceased having been be barred. competitive sports, athletic and IN THE PROBATE COURT Letters Testamentary granted to the undersigned on TRACYE VINCENT LONG DISTANCE MOVING: recreation programs, objective OF WALKER COUNTY, Of said deceased having been June 22, 2021, by the Honor- Personal Representative White-Glove Service from Amer- granted to the undersigned on able A. Lee Tucker, Judge of the Jeff Donaldson, ica’s Top Movers. Fully insured of public recreation and athletic ALABAMA June 28, 2021, by the Honor- Probate Court of Walker County, Attorney at Law and bonded. Let us take the programs. THE ESTATE OF able A. Lee Tucker, Judge of the notice is hereby given that all Jasper, Alabama stress out of your out of state c. Skill in organizing, coordinat- RITA NELL GARNER, ing and reviewing programs. Probate Court of Walker County, persons having claims against *July 6, 13, 20, 2021 move. FREE QUOTES! Call: DECEASED d. Initative and resourcefulness notice is hereby given that all said estate are hereby required 844-513-0651. CASE NO. PC2021-041 in the solution of difficult man- persons having claims against to present the same within time Letters Testamentary NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT agement problems said estate are hereby required allowed by law or the same will TO BE PUBLISHED SAVE UP TO 80% ON YOUR Of said deceased having been e. Ability to effectively convey to present the same within time be barred. BY PERSONAL MEDICATION. Eliquis, Xarelto, granted to the undersigned on ideas and information to large allowed by law or the same will ARDITH FRAILEY REPRESENTATIVE Viagra, Cialis and more. Li- June 23, 2021, by the Honor- groups be barred. EXECUTRIX IN THE PROBATE COURT censed and Certified. Lowest able A. Lee Tucker, Judge of the f. Ability to follow and maintain a LEE ANN HARDING Law Office of Stephen Grimes OF WALKER COUNTY, Price Guaranteed. Call 855- Probate Court of Walker County, budget EXECUTRIX Gardendale, Alabama ALABAMA 899-6256 and get free shipping g. Ability to understand, follow notice is hereby given that all Guin & Cook, LLC *July 6, 13, 20, 2021 THE ESTATE OF on your first order. (Open M-F). and complete oral and or written persons having claims against Jasper, Alabama DEBRA ANN WILLIAMS, directions. said estate are hereby required *July 13, 20, 27, 2021 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT DECEASED TRAIN ONLINE TO DO MEDI- Applications may be down- to present the same within time TO BE PUBLISHED CASE NO. PC2021-154 CAL BILLING! Become a Med- loaded at www.jaspercity.com allowed by law or the same will NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT BY EXECUTRIX Letters of Administration ical Office Professional online (click on “employees” and you be barred. TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE PROBATE COURT Of said deceased having been at CTI! Get Trained, Certified & will be taken to our site. You RONALD JOE DOCKINS BY EXECUTRIX OF WALKER COUNTY, granted to the undersigned on ready to work in months! Call may also pick up application in EXECUTOR IN THE PROBATE COURT ALABAMA June 21, 2021, by the Honor- 866-475-1014. (M-F 8am-6pm the basement of Jasper City Hall Steven D. Gravlee OF WALKER COUNTY, THE ESTATE OF able A. Lee Tucker, Judge of the ET). (Monday-Friday 8-4:30 (ex- Attorney at Law ALABAMA LILLIE MAE SWAN, Probate Court of Walker County, cluding holiday’s) and return to Sumiton, Alabama THE ESTATE OF DECEASED notice is hereby given that all HEALTH/BEAUTY same via slit in door. *July 20, 27, August 3, 2021 CARROLL L. EDWARDS CASE NO. PC2021-089 persons having claims against ATTENTION OXYGEN THER- The successful applicant will be A/K/A CARROLL LEEVON Letters Testamentary said estate are hereby required APY USERS! Inogen One G4 is required to submit to a drug test NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT EDWARDS, Of said deceased having been to present the same within time capable of full 24/7 oxygen de- prior to entering employment. TO BE PUBLISHED DECEASED granted to the undersigned on allowed by law or the same will livery. Only 2.8 pounds. FREE THE CITY OF JASPER IS AN BY EXECUTOR CASE NO. PC2021-176 June 21, 2021, by the Honor- be barred. information kit. Call 844-322- 9935. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN THE PROBATE COURT Letters Testamentary able A. Lee Tucker, Judge of the JOSEPH LAWRENCE PATILLA EMPLOYER OF WALKER COUNTY, Of said deceased having been Probate Court of Walker County, Personal Representative HELP WANTED-GOVT Chairman, Gilbert Jean ALABAMA granted to the undersigned on notice is hereby given that all Holder, Moore, Lawrence & *July 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 2021 JOBS AVAILABLE now with Al- THE ESTATE OF July 6, 2021, by the Honorable persons having claims against Langley, P.C. abama Department of Correc- BRENDA CHERYL SIDES, A. Lee Tucker, Judge of the Pro- said estate are hereby required Dale Lawrence LIEN SALE bate Court of Walker County, to present the same within time Fayette, Alabama tions. Opportunity to earn up to DECEASED $7500 in bonuses! Competitive Unit #135 CASE NO. PC2021-179 notice is hereby given that all allowed by law or the same will *July 6, 13, 20, 2021 persons having claims against be barred. benefits package. Get started Heather Fowler Letters Testamentary said estate are hereby required ASHLEY PAYNE SWAN today! Visit adocjobs.us. 1609 Amelia Avenue Of said deceased having been NOTICE OF SELF to present the same within time EXECUTRIX Jasper, AL 35501 granted to the undersigned on STORAGE SALE REF: Personal Property, Misc. allowed by law or the same will Matthew Kinder AUTOMOTIVE July 7, 2021, by the Honorable Please take notice USA Storage Unit #175 be barred. Attorney at Law VEHICLE TITLE Problems? A. Lee Tucker, Judge of the Pro- Centers – Jasper located at 379 Tamira L. Howard LINDA JO EDWARDS Sumiton, Alabama We have a solution! Call Jason bate Court of Walker County, N Walston Bridge Rd., Jasper, 206 Town Street EXECUTRIX *July 6, 13, 20, 2021 AL 35504 intends to hold a sale Steward Enterprises, We’re notice is hereby given that all Parrish, AL 35580 Nelson Allen to sell the property stored at the Alabama’s #1 Vehicle Title persons having claims against REF: Personal Property, Misc. Attorney at Law NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT facility by the below occupants Problem Experts! Free tele- said estate are hereby required Unit #099 Jasper, Alabama TO BE PUBLISHED whom are in default at an auc- phone consultation. North AL to present the same within time Pennie L. Williams *July 13, 20, 27, 2021 BY EXECUTRIX tion. The sale will occur or oth- 1-256-850-0527, Central AL allowed by law or the same will 604 Pernie Drive IN THE PROBATE COURT erwise disposed as an online 1-205-267-5735, South AL Jasper, AL 35501 be barred. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF WALKER COUNTY, auction via: 1-251-342-8538. REF: Personal Property, Misc. JAMES WILLIAMS TO BE PUBLISHED ALABAMA www.storageauctions.com on Unit #T094 EXECUTOR BY EXECUTRIX THE ESTATE OF 8/6/2021 at 10:00am. Unless FOR SALE Stephyan D. Sims Baker, Donelson, Bearman, IN THE PROBATE COURT CLARA MAE SAVAGE, stated otherwise the description DirecTV Satellite Service start- 32 Forest Ridge Circle Apt. B6 Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC OF WALKER COUNTY, DECEASED of the contents are household ing at $59.99/month! 1 Year Carbon Hill, AL 35549 Birmingham, Alabama ALABAMA CASE NO. PC2021-127 goods and furnishings. Allison Price Lock! 155+ channels REF: Personal Property, Misc. *July 20, 27, August 3, 2021 THE ESTATE OF Letters Testamentary Gilliland unit #018: 403 Wedge- available. Call now to get the These units will not be sold until JUNIOR RAY ELLIOTT, SR. Of said deceased having been wood Dr #H, Jasper, AL 35501; Most Sports on TV! 888-404- 8-4-2021 starting at 9:00 A.M. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT DECEASED granted to the undersigned on Tracy Steele unit #174: 10780 2087. These units will be sold to the TO BE PUBLISHED CASE NO. PC2021-087 June 23, 2021, by the Honor- Hwy 5, Nauvoo, AL 35578. This NEED NEW Flooring? Call Em- highest bid. BY EXECUTRIX Letters Testamentary able A. Lee Tucker, Judge of the sale may be withdrawn at any pire Today to schedule a Free 4th Avenue Self Storage, Inc. IN THE PROBATE COURT Of said deceased having been Probate Court of Walker County, time without notice. Certain in-home estimate on Carpeting 350 Knight Road OF WALKER COUNTY, granted to the undersigned on notice is hereby given that all terms and conditions apply. See and Flooring. Call Today! 1-888- Jasper, AL 35501 ALABAMA July 8, 2021, by the Honorable persons having claims against manager for details. 381-0916. 205-221-6789 THE ESTATE OF A. Lee Tucker, Judge of the Pro- said estate are hereby required *July 20, 27, 2021 *July 13, 20, 2021 BOB BRUNER PRIMM, bate Court of Walker County, to present the same within time DECEASED notice is hereby given that all allowed by law or the same will NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT CASE NO. PC2021-158 persons having claims against be barred. TO BE PUBLISHED Letters Testamentary said estate are hereby required TERESA TAUSCH BY CO-EXECUTORS Of said deceased having been to present the same within time EXECUTRIX IN THE PROBATE COURT granted to the undersigned on allowed by law or the same will Law Office of Stephen Grimes OF WALKER COUNTY, June 23, 2021, by the Honor- be barred. Gardendale, Alabama ALABAMA able A. Lee Tucker, Judge of the Samantha R. Mayfield a/k/a *July 13, 20, 27, 2021 Samantha Raye Johnsey THE ESTATE OF Probate Court of Walker County, EXECUTRIX ELMER L. INGRAM A/K/A notice is hereby given that all NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Stephens & Stephens, LLC ELMER LEONARD INGRAM persons having claims against TO BE PUBLISHED DECEASED Attorneys at Law said estate are hereby required BY PERSONAL CASE NO. 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TO BE PUBLISHED DECEASED able A. Lee Tucker, Judge of the KENNETH D. INGRAM and BY EXECUTRIX CASE NO. PC2021-160 Probate Court of Walker County, DEBRA I. MILLER IN THE PROBATE COURT Letters Testamentary notice is hereby given that all CO-EXECUTORS OF WALKER COUNTY, Of said deceased having been persons having claims against Jackson, Fikes & Brakefield ALABAMA granted to the undersigned on said estate are hereby required Jasper, Alabama THE ESTATE OF June 25, 2021, by the Honor- to present the same within time *July 13, 20, 27, 2021 BILLY TOM BUNCH, able A. Lee Tucker, Judge of the allowed by law or the same will DECEASED Probate Court of Walker County, be barred. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT CASE NO. PC2021-153 notice is hereby given that all Legrand H. 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PC2021-181 said estate are hereby required Attorney at Law REPRESENTATIVE Letters Testamentary to present the same within time Sumiton, Alabama IN THE PROBATE COURT *July 20, 27, August 3, 2021 Of said deceased having been allowed by law or the same will OF WALKER COUNTY, granted to the undersigned on be barred. ALABAMA July 12, 2021, by the Honorable DONNA MARIE HAYDEN THE ESTATE OF A. Lee Tucker, Judge of the Pro- EXECUTRIX MARY FRANCES KILGORE, bate Court of Walker County, Emily Donaldson, DECEASED notice is hereby given that all Attorney at Law CASE NO. PC2021-173 persons having claims against Letters Of Administration Jasper, Alabama said estate are hereby required With The Will Annexed *July 6, 13, 20, 2021 to present the same within time Of said deceased having been allowed by law or the same will B10 | Daily Mountain Eagle | TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021 Firefighter, paramedics wounded in Arizona shootings

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) “We are continuing ongoing. It was unclear — A gunman killed one the investigation and not what prompted the person and wounded four releasing anything addi- attacks or if the suspect others, including firefight- tional right now,” Gradil- had a connection to the ers and paramedics, at las said. residents of the burned the scene of a house fire in The investigation was home. Arizona before being shot by an officer, authorities said. The 35-year-old sus- pect, who was critically wounded and remains hospitalized, drove up to the fire and shot at an ambulance crew around 3:45 p.m. Sunday, Tucson Rebecca Sasnett/Arizona Daily Star via AP police Chief Chris Mag- nus told news outlets. The Tucson Police investigators work at the scene of a house fire where a ambulance was two blocks body was found in Tucson, Ariz., Monday. A gunman killed one person from the fire but was and wounded several others, including firefighters and paramedics, at actually on standby for the scene of a house fire in Arizona on Sunday before being shot by an another incident, accord- officer, authorities said. ing to police. The ambulance driver, a chief said. One neighbor Children who lived into the officer’s vehicle 20-year-old man, was shot was shot in the head there and were initial- and opened fire. The in the head, and a para- and died. A firefighter ly missing have since officer returned fire and medic in the passenger was shot in the arm, and been located unharmed, shot the suspect, critically seat, a 21-year-old wom- another bullet grazed an- according to Gradillas. wounding him, the chief an, was shot in the chest other neighbor’s head. He would not confirm how said. The officer was not and arm. The driver was A “badly burned” body many children had been injured. in critical condition and was later found inside the missing. “This is a highly tragic, the woman was stable. home. Tucson spokesman A police officer re- really horrific incident, The suspect then drove Sgt. Richard Gradillas sponding to the scene with many unknowns,” up to the house fire where said Monday the body was encountered the suspect Magnus said. he opened fire on firefight- also tied to the shooting a couple blocks away, the Investigators are still ers and neighbors trying attacks and no suspects chief said. Police said the trying to piece together to douse the flames, the were outstanding. suspect rammed his SUV several details. Largest fire grows, forces evacuation of wildlife station PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) charred about 36 square — The nation’s largest miles of dry brush and wildfire torched more timber as of Monday. dry forest in Oregon and forced the evacuation of a wildlife research station Monday as firefighters A rree yyouou ssureure yyourour cchildhild hhasas AADHD? DHD? had to retreat from the flames for the ninth D ooeses yyourour cchildhild hhaveave ttrouble trroublle cconcentrating?oncenttrrattiing? consecutive day due to aass yyourour cchildhild sseemedeemed iimpulsive?mpulsive? erratic and dangerous fire H impulsive? behavior. D o eses yyourour cchildhild pperformerform ppoorly oorrlly aattt sschool?chooll? Firefighters were forced to pull back as flames, pushed by winds and fueled by bone-dry con- J. Michael Johnson/Bootleg Fire Incident Command via AP ditions, jumped fire-re- Symptoms of ADHD may be associated tardant containment In this photo provided by the Bootleg Fire Inci- with sleep disorders. Have your child lines and pushed up to 4 dent Command, firefighters battle the Bootleg evaluated by our sleep specialist. miles into new territory, Fire in southern Oregon Saturday. Meteorolo- Call 387-7900 for your appointment or authorities said. gists predicted critically dangerous fire weather The destructive Boot- for more information. leg Fire in south-central through at least Monday with lightning possible in Oregon is just north of both California and southern Oregon. After all, this is the rest of their life. the California border and grew to more than key research station on prompting more evacu- wetland restoration. ation orders, the closure “Leading-edge care that helps 476 square miles, an 7KH 2I Walker County sleep soundly.” area about the size of Los The blaze, which was of the Pacific Crest Trail 5(67>I>O:EN:MBHG<>GM>K Fire crews were also burned at least 67 homes extreme bike ride through 'U:HVWHUPDQ%RDUG&HUWLILHG6OHHS6SHFLDOLVW rushing to corral multiple and 100 buildings while the Sierra Nevada. &DOO &DOO “slop fires” — patches of threatening thousands The Tamarack Fire, 3UMMIT$RIVE *ASPER !, 3UMMIT$RIVE *ASPER !, flames that escaped fire more in a remote land- which was sparked by &AX   www.SleepFirst.com &AX   lines meant to contain scape of forests, lakes and lightning on July 4, had the blaze — before they wildlife refuges. grew in size. One of those At the other end of the smaller fires was already state, a fire in the moun- nearly 4 square miles tains of northeast Oregon in size. Thunderstorms grew to nearly 19 square with dry lightning were miles. possible Monday as well, The Elbow Creek Fire heightening the dangers. that started Thursday “We are running has prompted evacua- firefighting operations tions in several small, through the day and rural communities all through the night,” around the Grande Ronde said Joe Hessel, incident River about 30 miles (50 commander. “This fire is kilometers) southeast of a real challenge, and we Walla Walla, Washington. are looking at sustained It was 10% contained. battle for the foreseeable Natural features of the future.” area act like a funnel for On Monday, the fire wind, feeding the flames reached the southern and making them unpre- edge of Sycan Marsh, a dictable, officials said. privately owned wetland In California, a grow- that hosts thousands of ing wildfire south of Lake migrating birds and is a Tahoe jumped a highway,

ANNIVERSARY

50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Hank and Margaret Keeton of Carbon Hill cele- brated their 50th anniversary Saturday, July 17, 2021. They are the parents of Brian Keeton and Eric Keeton, both of Carbon Hill, and Amanda Keeton Guy of Tallahassee, Florida. They have six grandchildren.