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He said, “Of course not” and then pulled the job network Hemes Morant a Murray State hat out of his back waist- band. “It was definitely a fun weekend Continued from Page 1B of recruiting,” McMahon said. That closed the door on his recruit- in the next class. The Racers are 16-3 and ment. And it was just in time, as bigger a conference tournament champion- programs came calling. He was sched- ship away from a second-straight trip to uled to visit South Carolina after it of- ClassifiedsClassifieds the NCAA Tournament. fered a scholarship. Georgia Tech, Geor- ToTo place place your your ad, ad, call call 502.582.2622, 502.582.2622, Morant, a sophomore, is the team’s gia and Clemson reached out. ”—Š’†Ž‘ˆ‘†˜˜Ž²Š‰˜jˆ”š—ŽŠ—Z”š—“†‘ˆ”’or email [email protected] high-flying point guard whose propen- Ja said he liked Murray State because sity for highlight plays has made him a McMahon and his staff “made it a need NOTICE OF INVITATION TO mainstay on SportsCenter’s Top 10 for me to come here.” He also liked the GARAGE SALES SUBMIT PROPOSALS plays. He’s averaging 24.1 points, 10.5 up-tempo playing style that put an em- LOUISVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT GARAGE SALES AUTHORITY assists and 5.6 rebounds a game. phasis on defense transitioning to of- Sealed Bids will be received at Once a small-town high school bas- fense, as well as the small, 19,000-per- the Authority, 4320 Park Boule- vard, Louisville, Kentucky ketball player with no stars next to his son community of Murray. 40209, as follows: RP-015-19 recruiting ranking, he’s now a potential “I really didn’t worry about the name Beechmont Woman’s Club 4516 S. 6th Airfield Marking Maintenance top-five NBA draft pick. He has drawn of the school. Just what feels like home,” St., 40214. "SOUPER" SATURDAY, Plan Development Consultant Feb. 2nd, 11-2:00. Homemade soup, Proposal Deadline: February 14 comparisons to Oklahoma City Thunder Morant said. cornbread, drink $5. Desserts $1. Enjoy board games and "Chinese" auction. at 2:00 p.m. guard and NBA MVP Russell Westbrook. Tee, who was also born and raised in Take-outs available. Bid Documents may be obtained on the Authority’s website at w “He’s explosive like Westbrook was,” Dalzell, agreed. Both places have fam- North- Louisville, ESTATE SALE Entire HAVANESE pups, AKC, home raised, ww.flylouisville.com. Home contents 122 N. 42nd st Feb The Authority has a No Contact ESPN analyst Jay Bilas said. “I watched ily-oriented communities, and while 1&2 8-4 Selling contents of newer best health guarantee, 502-912-9585 2400 sq ft home for the Estate of Rus- Policy which prohibits contact Westbrook when he was a college player they don’t have many entertainment sel Patrick. Estate consists modern & www.noahslittleark.com by bidders or its representatives antique furniture nice quality. Non- directed at the Authority, its his first couple years at UCLA. ... Morant options, they make up for it because smoking & pet free home. Included Labrador puppies, AKC, silver & black. Board members, employees, will be large sectional sofa 8 barstools Born 12/22/18. UTD shots, wormed, vet is a little bit ahead skill-wise and shoot- they’re tight-knit. coffee tables 3 bedroom sets electron- checked. Silver $975, Black $775. consultants, or its other repre- ics vinyl records costume &silver jewel- Ready at 8 wks. Non-refundable $250 sentatives except as permitted ing-wise than Westbrook was at the “That’s what Ja is used to.” Tee said. ry steepleton Pool table slot machine dep. reserves your pup. 606-346-3338 by the Bid Document. garage items washerdryes fridge time.” “That’s why the transition to Murray kitchenware nice mens & womens Labrador Puppies (Choc. & Yellow) PUBUC NOTICES clothing shoes purses see Parents AKC registered, no papers Bilas added: “I don’t see anybody out was so easy because that’s what he used raysestatesales.com for more details & 1st shots & wormed - Ready now! there, outside of (Duke freshmen R.J. to do.” pics, (502)262-3868 $250 - Call 812-620-2089 Intent to obtain a title for vin 1G6DM57N120108664 Cadillac Mini Schnauzers, m/f, 7 wks, UTD shots Barrett and Zion Williamson) that I GENERAL FOR SALE & wormed, CKC reg, POP, $500 ea. CTS 2003 belonging to Danell Ahead of schedule 606-787-7101 No Sunday Calls! Moore It is the intent of Fern would take over Morant.” All classified ads are subject to the applicable Creek Transmission 9210 Stor- Westbrook is Morant’s favorite play- rate card, copies of which are available from Pug Puppies, Males and Females, 6 age Way Louisville KY 40291 to our Advertising Dept All adì are subject to Weeks, Fawn, Very Playful Texting is obtain a title for this vehicle un- fine. $400 (502)641-5210 er, and he models his game after him. Morant spent his freshman year as a approval before publication- The Courier- less the owner objects in writing But he shrugged off the compliment — distributor. Journal reserves the right to edit, refuse, Pups, Pure Toy Eskimo Spitz (look like within 14 days after the last reject, classify or cancel any ad at any time. white Poms. 8-10lbs when grown) and publication of this notice 502- his parents told him never to be satis- He averaged 12.7 points, 6.5 rebounds Errors must be reported in the first day of Pure Siberian Huskys., 7 & 8 wks 609-4240 Papers available. UTD on shots and publication. The Courier-Journalshall not be fied. and 6.3 assists for a Murray State team dewormings. Call/text for pics and Legal Notice liable for any loss or expense that results questions. $700-$850 (502)381-3501 “I’m trying to stay where my feet are that made the NCAA Tournament for from an error in or omissionof an advertisement. Sub-Bid Requests No refunds for earty cancellation of order. Notice to all DBE’s at,” Morant said, “here at Murray State.” the first time since 2012. He was one of LEGAL The Harper Company requests only two NCAA Division I players with CEMETERY LOTS Sub/Material Small-town South Carolina to BEER AND LIQUOR LICENSE proposals for the 2019 Terminal 400 points, 200 rebounds and 200 as- Resthaven Cemetery Lot 399C Sec 17, Apron Drainage, Louisville small-town Kentucky sists. He recorded only the second tri- Garden of the Apostles Double Lawn Lian Asian Cuisine, Inc. d/b/a Aji International Airport which bids Crypt $2,000.00 (502) 543-8695 Sushi and Asian Cuisine, 5610 on 2/7/19. For Info call 859-586- ple-double in school history. Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219 8890. Section 1: 1 Lot in Evergreen Cemetery hereby declares its intention to In reality, the story of Ja Morant be- But to McMahon, it wasn’t only the Retail cost: $4,989 - For sale: $3,900 NOTICE OF SALE Call 502-664-5151 apply for NQ4 Retail Malt Bev- gan long before the gym encounter in on-court success that stood out. Morant erage Drink License no later Sale of tenant’s personal Spartanburg. It started about 140 miles spent hours with assistant coach Shane HOUSEHOLD GOODS than February 8, 2019. The li- property will occur by online censed premises will be located auction at the date and time southeast in Dalzell, South Carolina, a Nichols watching film — of himself, of Beautiful entertainment Cent, Real at 5610 Outer Loop, Louisville, listed below. Auction will be wood entertainment center.Holds up KY 40219. Its sole owner is Ci held by Storage Treasures at town of just over 3,000. opponents, of NBA players he was try- to 43" TV inside and 55" TV on top. .It Lian Thang, 5307 Outer Loop, is located on the breezeway at 2621 www.storagetreasures.com. Ja (pronounced “Jah” and short for ing to emulate. He put on 20 pounds in Apt. #2, Louisville, KY 40219. Highest bidder will be notified Langdon Dr. , Free (502)640-8023 Any person, association, corpo- his middle name) grew up around bas- the offseason, and was helped by grow- at end of sale. Sale of contents GENERAL MERCHANDISE ration or body politic may pro- to satisfy self-storage facility ketball. His father, Tee, played college ing another inch after stretching 2 inch- test the granting of the license owner’s lien. This will be a by writing the Department of Wheelchair/Scooter loader for minivan Public online auction. Contents basketball after playing in high school es during his senior high school season. or full size van. Bruno Joey Brand. Alcoholic Beverage Control, of the units must be removed in with Dalzell’s other basketball super- He’s Now 6-foot-3. Orig cost $4500, asking $1200 1003 Twilight Trail, Frankfort, 72 hours. Cash and Credit Card (1 button operate) 502-439-4450 KY 40601 within thirty (30) days only. $100.00 refundable cash star, Ray Allen. By the time he was 6, Ja And he stepped into a leadership of the date of legal publication. WANTED TO BUY deposit is required. was already breaking down offenses role. INVITATION TO BID February 8, 2019 @ 9:00 am – and defenses. He and guard Shaq Buchanan be- BUYING RARE BOURBON, Old or New. Stor All Middletown , 111 Park Must be sealed. Please call/text. Advertisement for Bid Tee and Ja started training in the came known as the “bounce brothers,” ---- (859)230-0705---- Place, Louisville, KY Sealed bids will be accepted at Antwan Whiting; Jennifer Diehl; Louisville Metro Housing backyard. At that point Ja was under- competing last year to see who could DO YOU HAVE RECORDS FOR SALE? Michelle Duckworth. Rock, Jazz, Blues & Soundtracks. Authority (Purchasing sized, so his dad ran him through sep- record more in-game dunks. Buchanan Only 33’s. Always paying fair prices. Department), 3223 South February 8, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m. – aration drills, taught him step-back won by two — and Morant is quick to Call Jeff 412-713-6748 Seventh Street Road, Louisville, Stor All Fairdale, 6300 KY 40216 up to 10:00 A.M., Commerce Park Ct. Louisville, Freon R12 Wanted local time on Tuesday, February jump shots and increased his strength give him credit. Add in Brown’s 3-point Certified professional pays CA$H for KY Michael Lofton; Dave and agility with resistance training and shooting and an improved defensive ef- R12. RefrigerantFinders.com 19, 2019 for: McPherson; Shannon Terrell; (312) 291-9169 O +FCDCG5@  '5KB Kim Abernathy; Kevin Haycraft parachute drills. He also bought tractor fort, and the Racers have become Maintenance Services for Park DuValle tires and had Ja practice jumping with a threats. February 8, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m. – Copies of the bid documents Stor All New Cut, 5601 New Cut soft landing. After a few months, he had “He’s a winner. He’s about the right may be obtained by contacting Road, Louisville, KY Sharonda Wilson, (502) 569- Stephanie Stepro; Sandra Lasley; to buy wooden planks to make them thing. He’s a great teammate,” McMa- 3440. Ashley Carter; Jyl Pace; Jerry Section 3 Opportunities Martin. higher. hon said. “Players love playing with him. The project will provide Ja finally hit his growth spurt in high It’s been really fun to watch him con- 1 opportunities for Section 3 February 8, 2019 @ 10:30 a.m. – residents and Section 3 Business i Stor All LaGrange, 9911 school. The first time he dunked in a tinue to just develop and get better ev- © concerns. Contact Phil LaGrange Road, Louisville, KY game was his senior year at Crestwood ery day.” Stepteau, MBE/Section 3 Amanda Claggett. Coordinator at (502) 569-4922 High — a rim grazer. “I just kept jumping The school knew the hype was com- for further information. February 8, 2019 @ 11:00 a.m. - and later on in my season I started get- ing, but it came a little faster than ex- ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Stor All Dixie Highway, 10007 ting higher and still going,” he said. pected. It was after his freshman season WE PAY CASH Sealed bids will be accepted in Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY FOR RECORD ALBUMS AND 45’S the Louisville Water Company Vonda Campbell; Sunshine But as he piled up stats and played on that scouts and national media started 812.949.9706 Purchasing Department up to Jewell. summer teams featuring current Wil- to take notice. The process was sped up 11:00 a.m., EST on the bid open- PETS ing date indicated for the fol- February 8, 2019 @ 12:00 Noon - liamson, the Duke sensation, Devontae by a big performance at the off-season lowing: Stor All Brownsboro Road, 1919 If you'relooking for a good home for your Bid 19-04 / Project 15460 / East Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY Shuler, who is now at Ole Miss, and CP3 Elite Guard Camp, an invite-only pet you may wish to avoid having your Jefferson County Area Lead Andrew Newton; John Zellich; pet sold for commercial purposes by Dawn Smith; Michele Endress. Nicolas Claxton, who is at Georgia, the event for the best college and high screening potential new owners Service Renewals carefully. Kentucky state law regulates the Bid Opening Date: February 13, focus remained on his teammates. Ja school point guards in the country, ownersnlp of certain ‘exotic wildlife." 2019 February 8, 2019 @ 1:00 p.m. - only had two scholarship offers before sponsored by Houston Rockets All-Star Contact the Dept, of Fish & Wildlife Estimated Contract Value: Stor All Cane Run Road, 4100 Resources for ownership requirements. $500,001 - $1,000,000 Cane Run Rd., Louisville, KY his senior season. Chris Paul. REMEMBER • If someoneoffers youa deal that Prequalified Category: 1” & Sherman Brasher; Kelly Dennis; That’s when Kane came into the pic- But when he returned to school, it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Smaller Water Services Leonzien Anderson; Troy Holley; Buyer: Terri Conner Shannon Weaver; Octavia ture. was all about Murray State. DOMESTIC PETS Phone: (502) 569-3658 Patton; Betty Edison; Vontreil Email: [email protected] Bailey; George Cook; Paul From what he remembers, Tee Mo- “He hasn’t changed one bit,” McMa- Hough; Laterri Gudger. Border collie pups, can be registered, For additional information, bid- rant was sitting on the bench at Spar- hon said. “If anything, it’s made him (fee) can be delivered. Black/white. ders must refer to the plans and M/F $350 812-613-0163 specifications. Plans and specifi- February 8, 2019 @ 2:00 p.m. - tanburg Day School filming his son with hungrier.” cations may be obtained from Stor All King Arthur, 301 E. a Go Pro — somebody had to get footage Morant will be the third Murray State Lynn Imaging, 11460 Bluegrass Gaulbert Ave., Louisville, KY Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40299, (502) Wesley Lynch; Cedric White; of him. Kane asked why he was in the point guard drafted in the last seven 499-8400 and www.lwckyplanro David Majeski; Clarissa om.com. Goodman; Wapelhorst Randy; side gym, and Tee responded that he years — Cameron Payne was taken in Tyrone Spencer; Adrian Price; was a late addition to the camp. Kane the first round in 2014, and Isaiah Ca- Latasha Moore; Jason Rockfeller; Sheijuana Watkins (2 successfully lobbied for Ja Morant to naan was taken in the second round in si? units); Eddie Perkins; Rose move over to the main court, where he 2012. FREE Smith; Vincent Woods; V# FREE Addrianne Mozee (2 units). played against Brown, who later com- CKC Teacup & RegularYorkie Pups, 7 CatsCats mitted to Murray State. ‘Beneath no one’ weeks old, UTD shots, males only. $750 OBO Will hold until Valentine’s News FreeFree Cats News After that meeting, Murray State Day 270-991-3727 News couriorjournal.com/ courierjournal.com/newsletterscourierjoumal.com/ntwsletters “went above and beyond” in recruiting Morant says he’s still upset that he English Bulldogs AKC, puppies & courierjournal.com/ grown ups for sale. $800 - $1600. newslettersnewsletters his son, Tee Morant said. They followed was overlooked as a prospect. But his Great Valentine’s present! him to camps across the state. Kane and parents have encouraged him to avoid 502-969-8715 or 502-631-8017 ~er journalC ourier journal Full-bred Rat Terrier Puppies. McMahon would take turns calling him asking why and to “just keep working.” Vet checked, wormed, & 1st shot. and his son, so often that Ja would “It all played out well in the end, I 812-246-8073 Communications Franchise sometimes not pick up the phone. guess,” Morant said. “I always knew I German Shepherd Puppies - AKC The City of Windy Hills is soliciting bids from parties interested in 10 weeks old - shots/wormed “It got to the point where Coach Kane had game. That’s why I put on all my so- Parents on site - $450 each obtaining franchises to opereate communications systems within (502)432-6268 or (502)449-2768 the confines fo the City of Windy Hills, Kentucky, pursuant Ordi- called me and was like, ‘Can you have cial media handles, ‘I got game.’ “ nance No. 2. Franchise(s) awarded pursuant to this Request for Bids will be non-exclusive and will be for a term of twenty (20) years. your son answer the phone?’ I guess it His Instagram handle is @igot- Bids must meet all of the requirements of Ordinance No. 2. which is was a bit overwhelming to Ja,” Tee said. game12_ while it’s @igotgame_12 on available in the office of the City Clerk, Suite 110, 4350 Brownsboro Road Rd, Windy Hills, KY 40207. All bids must include a completed The Morants decided to visit Murray Twitter. application which is also available in the office of the City Clerk. once the coaches told him they had one “I just felt like I could play with the Sealed bids must be received no later than 11:00 am. local time, Feb. 8, 2019, at which time the bids will be opened publicly in Suite scholarship remaining. As Tee puts it, best of the best,” he said. 110, 4350 Brownsboro Road Rd., Windy Hills, KY 40207. Sealed bid “the rest was history.” To be fair, Tee said he still is upset proposals should be sent to Sandy Moore, City Clerk, Suit 110, 4350 Brownsboro Road Rd., Windy Hills, KY 40207. too. He chalks it up to tunnel vision by The City of Windy Hills reserves the right to accept any bid, to re- Off to the Racers GOLDENDOODLE PUPS: ject y and all bids, to waive any irregularities or informalities in scouts that came to see his teammates Mini & Mediums, Reds, Sweet & awarding the franchise, and to acce t what, in its opinion, is the and didn’t notice his son passing his fel- Loving, UTD Shots & Deworming lowest, responsive, responsible and best bid which is in the be in- Morant overheated on his official low superstars the ball. Dee 502-500-3191 terest of, and most advantageous to the City. recruiting visit. At least that’s what he But in an ironic way, he doesn’t think told McMahon while eating dinner at his son would be who he is without the his house in September 2016. extra push. <3 At Your Service He said he wasn’t feeling well and “The selfish part of me kind of en- Find industry experts for the service that you needl To place your ad needed to go the bathroom. McMahon joyed it a little bit because it kept that call 502*582-2622 option #7 or email servicedirectory(s>courier-JournaLcom frantically adjusted the thermostat as chip on his shoulder so I didn’t have to Ja’s mom, Jamie, helped him in the motivate him,” said Tee, who hasn’t $99 & Up bathroom. missed a home game this year. “That $99 & Up FREEFREE “You could see panic in Coach Mack’s motivated him. Of course I felt like it Hauling: Trash, Yard Waste, Old Furniture or Anything. UpliftingUplifting face,” Tee said. was wrong. But at the same time I felt SCRAP-IT MAN House & Apartment Cleanouts. 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