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MOUNTAINEAGLE.COM WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16, 2020 75 CENTS Voters will JASPER CITY COUNCIL have six state Council approves budget for Fiscal 2021 By RON HARRIS excited about is that this budget “I believe it’s a good budget. I Daily Mountain Eagle indicates, if things go well in believe its doable, barring any- amendments Fiscal 2021, our reserves will thing unforeseen,” he said. Jasper City Council members reach near $10 million,”O’Mary O’Mary said he’s most pleased to decide voted Tuesday to approve a bud- said when the proposed budget about the new budget because it get for the new fiscal year. was introduced at the council’s “provides for our people,” re- In the new fiscal year which Sept. 1 meeting. “We have to be ferring to the city’s almost 200 By ED HOWELL begins October 1, city leaders are pleased about that.” employees. Daily Mountain Eagle projecting revenue to reach near On Tuesday, council members “Taking care of our people is In addition to two local amendments, $26 million — almost $3 million voted unanimously to approve the right thing to do,” he said. “I Walker County voters will encounter six ahead of figures from Fiscal the proposed budget. believe our morale is at an all- Mayor David O’Mary thanked council mem- statewide amendment proposals for the O’Mary 2016. Nov. 3 General Election ballot, includ- “One of the things I’m most bers for their vote. See JASPER, A7 ing numerous changes to the court system and permission for SUMITON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Treatment the Legislature to remove racist options or unnecessary language from the state constitution. Amendment 1 only provides “that only discussed a citizen of the United States has the right to vote. The Fair Ballot Commission in ‘Journey charged with informing citizens about statewide amendments hints a certain Series’ amount of duplication and lack of change. “The state constitution grants the right By JENNIFER COHRON to vote to U.S. citizens who meet certain Daily Mountain Eagle requirements,” the commission stated on the Secretary of State’s Website. A 2019 telephone “This amendment does not change those survey revealed that requirements. If a majority of voters more than 60 percent of vote ‘yes’ for Amendment 1, the state Walker County residents constitution will grant the right to vote were not familiar with to ‘only’ those U.S. citizens who meet the local treatment options requirements. If a majority of voters vote for those struggling with ‘no’ for Amendment 1, the state consti- opioid abuse. tution will continue to grant the right to Representatives of vote to ‘every’ U.S. citizen who meets the the Recovery Resource requirements.” Center and the Recovery Marsh told WBRC that he doesn’t Organization of Sup- think non-citizens voting is a big prob- port Specialists (ROSS) shared information about See VOTERS, A7 how to get help from their respective organizations

Photo Special to the Eagle in the second week of WALKER COUNTY “The Journey Series,” COMMISSION Kristy Wheeler retired in August as principal of Sumiton Elementary School. a free virtual series on addiction and recovery. Both Stephanie Schil- County officials ling, a certified recovery support specialist for satisfied after A NEW CHAPTER the Recovery Resource Center, and Paige Brit- seeing ‘21 budget ton, a certified recovery support specialist for — First of two parts — ROSS, emphasized that BEGINS treatment is not one size fits all. Both are living in By ED HOWELL Wheeler retires as principal of Sumiton Elementary recovery. Daily Mountain Eagle The Recovery Resource Center website lists a The Walker County Commission, By NICOLE SMITH “Lee and I have talked for years about range of levels of care: which had a productive year and Daily Mountain Eagle where we plan to travel once I retire,” she good financial condition in spite of said. “I am looking forward to checking places early intervention, outpa- COVID-19, will have a $11.5 million Wheeler retires as principal of Sumiton off my list, reading all the books I haven’t tient, partial hospitaliza- Fiscal 2021 General Fund budget, Elementary taken time to read in the past, lots more tion, inpatient, inpatient although a number of improvements are Kristy Wheeler said goodbye to Sumiton El- kayaking, and spending time with the people detoxification and medi- still on tap. ementary School in early August and is ready I love.” cation assisted treatment The budget, which goes into effect to embark on a new chapter. Wheeler shared her background in educa- (such as methadone and Oct. 1, could be approved as early as Wheeler has retired as principal of Sumiton tion with the Daily Mountain Eagle, which all Suboxone). Monday’s meeting. A budget surplus Elementary and most recently saw the school started when she graduated from to Univer- “We’re able to do the as- of $6,513 will be seen, after projected through preparations for students to return sity of Alabama at Birmingham in 1993 with sessments and put them revenues of $11,478,700 and projected for in-person instruction during the age of a degree in early childhood education. She in the right level of care, expenses of $11,472,186.77. COVID-19. always worked in Walker County Schools, refer them to a detox if Commissioners appeared pleased “I had been thinking about retirement where she taught special education and third- they need that or a resi- after a 50-minute Tuesday morning prior to the pandemic, so it was really just my grade at Cordova Elementary School, Lup- dential if they need that. work session on the budget, which time,” Wheeler said. “COVID did make the ton Jr. High School and Curry Elementary That way it is started was rescheduled from Wednesday due decision a little easier.” School. on a foundation of ‘This to a scheduling conflict. No concerns Wheeler plans to be active during her She then served as assistant principal of person is an individual. about the budget draft were expressed, retirement and said she looks forward to her Bankhead Middle School for five years. Her What are their needs?’” outside of Revenue Commissioner Jerry husband, Lee, teaching her how to fish. Just last 12 years in education were spent in the said Schilling, who Guthrie asking briefly for a little more as Wheeler fostered a love for learning in role of principal, where she led Farmstead Jr. recently began working students over the years, she wants to keep See WHEELER, A7 See COMMISSION, A7 discovering and finding new things to enjoy. See JOURNEY, A7

DEATHS WEATHER INDEX SOCIAL Chrissa Lee Alexander, 56, Jasper Parrish Business...... A11 Sheila Ann McAdams Yvonne Warren, 79, Grand Bay Classifieds...... A8 Calloway, 69, Cordova Gary Reed, 69, Cordova Comics...... A10 Jerry Willard Thompson, 78, Jasper Clarence Coleman Mullinax, 90, Use your Dear Abby...... A10 Jimmy Don Lathum, 76, Oakman phone to Opinion...... A6 quickly sign Salinas, California Gerald Wayne Hallman, 72, High Low Sports...... A13 up for our Homer Jackson Bradford, 76, Cordova 76 69 weekly e-mail OBITUARIES / A2 newsletter One section, 14 pages A2 — DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE Jasper, Ala., Wed., Sept. 16, 2020 www.mountaineagle.com Today’s weather DEATHS & FUNERALS Forecast for Wednesday, September 16, 2020 TENN. Oxford 83/70 Huntsville ARK. 78/66 Chrissa Lee Alexander Sheila Ann March 31, 1964‑September 13, 2020 GA. Chrissa Lee Alexander, 56, of Jasper, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at St. Vincent’s East. McAdams Calloway Greenville Birmingham May 26, 1951‑September 14, 2020 76/70 88/70 The family will receive friends Thursday, Septem- Sheila Ann McAdams Calloway, 69, of Cordova, ber 17, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at Collins-Burke Funeral passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at her Home, funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the residence. Collins-Burke Chapel. Dwight Bailey will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday, Septem- Jackson Montgomery Mrs. Alexander was preceded in death by her 86/71 77/71 ber 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at Collins-Burke Funeral grandparents, Carl and Lanie Nix, Grady and Nellie Home. Funeral services will be Friday, September 18, Blackwell; sister, Cynthia Jo Nix. 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the Collins-Burke Chapel, with Brookhaven Hattiesburg She is survived by her husband, Charles H. Alex- 82/71 79/70 burial at Boldo Cemetery. ander; mother, Patricia Salmon; father, B.C. Nix; step Mrs. Calloway was preceded in death by her father, mother, Nancy Nix; daughters, Brandy Branham and Mobile Lecil McAdams; mother, Ada McAdams; grandpar- 77/69 LA. FLA. Brandy Jo Alexander; sons, Jerry Wayne Royster, ents, Doss and Pearl McAdams, Phillip and Lillian Brad Alexander and Chad Alexander; sisters, Julie Lamar; granddaughter, Samantha Calloway. Leavins Nix and Lynn Nix; brother, Lecil Sparks; She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Calloway grandchildren, Austin Draper, Lynlee Branham, Roszier (David); sons, Gary Calloway (Misty) and McKinley Alexander, Brylee Alexander, Brooks David Calloway (Jennifer); sisters, Sharon McAdams Alexander, Bryce Alexander, Aubree Alexander, Ava Baker (Frank) and Lynn McAdams Page (James); Alexander and Ryan Alexander; host of nieces, neph- ©2020 AccuWeather, Inc. brother, John L. McAdams, Jr. (Cathy); 8 grandchil- ews and friends. dren; 3 great grandchildren. Collins -Burke Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-5571 Collins -Burke Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-5571

Choking air from Jerry Willard Thompson Jimmy Don Lathum March 17, 1942‑September 15, 2020 Jimmy Don Lathum, 76, of Salinas, California, Western wildfires Jerry Willard Thompson, 78, of Jasper, passed away passed away Wednesday, Sept. 9, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Ridgewood Health- 2020 at his residence after a long care. illness with his loving daughters by just won’t ease up There will be no services at this time. his side. Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his par- Services will be held Friday, Sept. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Relief from putrid, ents, Willard and Willodean Thompson; wife, Eva 18, 2020 by Healey Mortuary and dangerous air spewing from massive wildfires across Gail Thompson; son, Scott Thompson. Crematory of Salinas. He will be the West won’t come until later in the week or beyond, He is survived by his brothers, Albert Thompson laid to rest beside his wife at Cas- scientists and forecasters say, and the hazy and gunk- and Larry Thompson. troville District Cemetery at Moss filled skies might stick around for even longer. Collins -Burke Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-5571 Landing. People in Oregon, Washington and parts of Cali- He was preceded in death by his fornia were struggling under acrid yellowish-green wife, Dorothy; parents, Jess and Rosabell Lathum; smog — the worst, most unhealthy air on the plan- brothers, Ellis, Jess (Bug), Buell, and Billy; sisters, et according to some measurements. It seeped into Homer Jackson Bradford Earlene Spears, Hazel Mason, Lois Ruiz, Betty Robin- homes and businesses, sneaked into cars through air Homer Jackson Bradford, 76, of Parrish, went home son, and Vestie Gregory. conditioning vents and caused the closure of iconic to be with the Lord Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 at his He is survived by his daughter, Tammie; son, locations such as Powell’s Books and the Oregon Zoo residence. Jimmy; brother, Arnold of Indiana; sisters, Jeanette in Portland, the state’s biggest city. There will be no service at this time. Moles of Indiana, and Charlotte Barker of Nauvoo; “I don’t think that we should be outside, but at the He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Brad- three grandchildren; six great grandchildren, and a same time, we’ve been cooped up in the house al- ford; parents, Wilford and Louise Bradford; sister, host of nieces and nephews. ready for months so it’s kind of hard to dictate what’s Billie Lou Bradford. As a teenager, he spent many days as a caddy at good and what’s bad. I mean, we shouldn’t be outside He is survived by his children, Bobby D. Brad- Musgrove Country Club. After school, he moved to period,” said Issa Ubidia-Luckett, a Portland resident, ford (Roxane), Angela Manuel (Bart), Kenneth Lay, California where he met his wife. He remained an who was grabbing lunch on Monday. Jonathan Lay (Amanda), David Bradford (Tiffany), avid golfer and worked for the City of Salinas until he Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality and Daniel Bradford; ten grandchildren; two great retired. extended an air quality alert to Thursday after it was grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and Collins -Burke Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-5571 to initially expire on Monday. The air was so thick other relatives and dear friends. that on Monday Alaska Airlines announced it was Wilson Funeral Home and Crematory, Carbon Hill; suspending service to Portland and Spokane, Wash- 205 -924-4147 ington, until Tuesday afternoon. Yvonne Warren Yvonne Warren, 79, of Grand Bay, Alabama, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at her residence. Journey From A1 Arrangements will be announced later by Col- Gary Reed lins-Burke Funeral Home. within the criminal justice system in Walker County. Gary Reed, 69, of Cordova, passed away Monday, Collins -Burke Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-5571 Schilling estimated that she has worked with ap- September 14, 2020 at his residence. proximately 20 clients whose addiction has lead to an Arrangements will be announced later by Col- arrest. Four have gone to treatment with the others lins-Burke Funeral Home. going through the process. Collins -Burke Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-5571 Clarence Coleman Mullinax The Recovery Resource Center is located at Cooper Clarence Coleman Mullinax, 90, of Oakman, passed Green in Birmingham. Its purpose is to simplify the away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at his daughter’s process of navigating the treatment system. residence. The Recovery Resource Center offers assessments, Gerald Wayne Hallman Arrangements will be announced later by Col- referrals and consultations. Individuals who call 205- March 23, 1948‑September 14, 2020 lins-Burke Funeral Home. 458-3377 will be connected to a peer support special- Gerald Wayne Hallman, 72, of Cordova, passed Collins -Burke Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-5571 ist who will follow them throughout the treatment away Monday, September 14, 2020 at his residence. process. The family will receive friends Thursday, Septem- Individuals who are not insured will be directed to ber 17, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Dovertown Freewill Bap- a state-funded facility, Schilling said. tist Church, funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. Its website is http://recoveryresourcejeffco.com. Burial will be at Dovertown Cemetery. ROSS has a 24/7 helpline at 844-307-1760 staffed Mr. Hallman was preceded in death by his father, by certified peer support specialists. Transportation Jesse Hallman; mother, Evelyn Hallman; sister, June support to treatment is available. Black; brother, Phillip Hallman. Some of the services offered through ROSS include He is survived by his wife, Deborah Hallman; screening/intake, crisis support, peer-led support daughter, Elaine Sanford; son, Anthony Hallman; groups, relapse prevention planning and more. brothers, Randy Hallman and Hollis Hallman; grand- Its website is https://ross4u.org. children, Austin and Brylee Hallman, Emma and “I hope I can help someone else find that recovery Bonnie Sanford. that I hold so important to myself,” Britton said. Collins -Burke Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-5571 Schilling and Britton were joined by Barbara Brown Medders, coordinator of the Bankhead House and Heritage Center and a family member of one individ- ual who died of an overdose and another who is living in recovery. WHAT’S GOING ON “The Journey Series,” a collaboration of the Recov- ery Ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama and Walker County Health Action Partnership as The “What’s Going On” Section Janelle at 387-2256 or Cecilia at and food will be available for well as numerous other state and local partners, will will be featured each Wednesday 697-5672. Also, if you have a quilt purchase. Please follow all safety be offered virtually each Thursday through Oct. 8 at and Sunday in the Daily Mountain top that needs quilted, please give guidelines. Contact 205-544-0888 2:30 p.m. and 3:35 p.m. Eagle, and on the Calendar at us a call! for more details. To register or view past sessions, visit www.walker- www.mountaineagle.com. Events • JFBC Preschool Registra- VFW SCHOLARSHIP recoverymap.org/journey-series. are listed by calendar date and tion for 2020/2021 is open for 6 OPPORTUNITIES time as space allows, so guarantee months‑4 years. 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For questions, call Cash and door prizes will be given, DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE Jasper, Ala., Wed., Sept. 16, 2020 www.mountaineagle.com — A3 ‘Huge rainmaker’ Hurricane Sally threatens historic floods

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (AP) — Hurricane Sally drifted in a slow crawl Tuesday toward the northern Gulf Coast, threatening dangerous storm surge and relentless rainfall that forecasters warned could trigger his- toric flooding as the storm was expected to hover in the area long after coming ashore. “It’s going to be a huge rainmaker,” said Phil Jeff Collier via AP AP Photo/Gerald Herbert Klotzbach, a research sci- entist and meteorologist This photo provided by Dauphin Island Mayor Jeff Waves crash near a pier, at Gulf State Park uesday in Gulf Shores, Ala. at Colorado State Univer- Collier shows cars stranded in the sand, as flood- Hurricane Sally is crawling toward the northern Gulf Coast at just 2 mph, a sity. “It’s not going to be ing continues in Tonty Court on Dauphin Island pace that’s enabling the storm to gather huge amounts of water to eventu- pretty.” Monday as Sally closes in on the Gulf Coast. ally dump on land. The National Hurricane Center expects Sally to a dock where they were in as many hours. appeared to be closed at hurricane when we got cane-force winds stretched remain a Category 1 hur- undergoing construction “I’m as prepared as I exits along the I-10 high- back,” Espinosa said. 45 miles (75 kilometers) ricane, with top sustained work in Bayou La Batre, can be,” Thomas said. way that runs parallel “Here we go again.” from its center. winds of 80 mph when it Alabama. M.J. Bosarge, A couple miles away in to the Gulf Coast from In Alabama, officials Forecasters expect- makes landfall late Tues- who lives near the ship- Gulf Shores, Alabama, Louisiana to Florida. closed the causeway to ed Sally to move slowly day or early Wednesday. yard, said at least one of waves crashed over the In Gulfport, Mississippi, Dauphin Island and the northward Tuesday, with The storm’s sluggish pace the riverboats had done end of the long fishing pier white plastic bags hung commuter tunnel that the storm’s center bypass- made it harder to predict considerable damage to at Gulf State Park. Some over some gas station runs beneath the Mobile ing the coast of southeast- exactly where its center the dock. roads in the town already pumps to signal they were River. An online video ern Louisiana. will strike, though it was “You really want to get were covered with water. out of fuel. Along a bayou from Dauphin Island After making landfall, expected to reach land them secured because Stacy Stewart, a senior that extended inland from showed a few cars and Sally was forecast to cause near the Mississippi-Ala- with wind and rain like specialist with the Na- the Gulf, three shrimp SUVs stuck in a beach- flash floods and minor to bama state line. this, the water is con- tional Hurricane Center, boats were tied up as front area, their tires moderate river flooding The hurricane’s slow stantly rising,” Bosarge said Tuesday that people shrimpers and others sunk deep into wet sand. across inland portions movement not only de- said. “They could end should continue to take tried to protect their boats Alabama Gov. Kay of Mississippi, Alabama, layed landfall, but also up anywhere. There’s no the storm seriously since from waves and storm Ivey urged residents near northern Georgia and exacerbated the threat telling where they could “devastating” rainfall is surge. Most boat slips at Mobile Bay and low-ly- the western Carolinas of heavy rain and storm end up.” expected in large areas. Gulfport’s marina were ing areas near rivers to through the rest of the surge. Sally remained a In Orange Beach, People could drown in the empty, and many busi- evacuate if conditions still week. dangerous storm Tuesday Alabama, towering waves flooding, he said. nesses had metal storm permitted a safe escape. President Donald even after losing power, crashed onshore Tuesday “This is going to be shutters or plywood cover- The National Hurricane Trump issued emergency its fiercest winds having as Crystal Smith and her historic flooding along ing the windows. Center predicted storm declarations for parts of dropped considerably from young daughter, Taylor, with the historic rainfall,” David Espinosa walked surge along Alabama’s Louisiana, Mississippi a peak of 100 mph on watched. They drove more Stewart said. “If people the streets of Pascagoula, coast, including Mobile and Alabama on Mon- Monday. than an hour through live near rivers, small Mississippi, Tuesday af- Bay, could reach 7 feet day, and tweeted that By late morning Tues- sheets of rain and whip- streams and creeks, they ternoon, drenched by the above ground. residents should listen to day, hurricane warnings ping wind to take in the need to evacuate and go rain. He wasn’t worried “This is not worth risk- state and local leaders. stretched from east of Bay sight. “It’s beautiful, I love somewhere else.” much about Sally, having ing your life,” Ivey said The threat to Louisiana St. Louis, Mississippi, to it,” Crystal Smith said. Donald Jones, a Na- found his pickup truck during a news conference was easing as officials Navarre, Florida. Rain- “But they are high. Hard- tional Weather Service in a tree after Hurricane Tuesday. in some areas reversed fall of up to 20 inches (50 ly any of the beach isn’t meteorologist in Loui- Katrina wrecked much The storm was mov- evacuation orders that centimeters) was forecast covered.” siana, said Sally could of Mississippi’s coast in ing at only 2 mph (4 had been issued for areas near the coast. There was Capt. Michael Thomas, unleash flooding similar 2005. kph) Tuesday afternoon, that had been feared to a chance the storm could an Orange Beach fishing to what Hurricane Harvey Espinosa had just centered about 105 miles be a risk of flooding from also spawn tornadoes and guide, was outside secur- inflicted in 2017 when it moved back to the area a (165 kilometers) south Sally. In New Orleans, dump isolated rain accu- ing boats and making swamped the Houston few days ago, after a long of Mobile, Alabama, and government offices and mulations of 30 inches. other last-minute prepara- metropolitan area. stint in Oklahoma City. 60 miles (95 kilometers) public school operations Two large casino boats tions. He estimated up to As rain grew heavier “We just didn’t know east of the mouth of the were slated to reopen broke loose Tuesday from 5 inches of rain had fallen Tuesday, many businesses there would be another Mississippi River. Hurri- Wednesday. City to pay $12M to Breonna Taylor’s family, reform police Pumpkins & Mums

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The city woman’s apartment in March. Taylor of Louisville will pay $12 million to the and her boyfriend were roused from bed available now! family of Breonna Taylor and reform by police, and her boyfriend, Kenneth • free local delivery • police practices as part of a lawsuit set- Walker, has said he fired once at the tlement months after Taylor’s slaying by officers thinking it was an intruder. police thrust the Black woman’s name Investigators say police were return- to the forefront of a national reckoning ing fire when they shot Taylor several on race, Mayor Greg Fischer announced times. No drugs were found at her Tuesday. home. Taylor’s death sparked months of pro- “We won’t let Breonna Taylor’s life be tests in Louisville and calls nationwide swept under the rug,” said Ben Crump, for the officers to be criminally charged. an attorney for Taylor’s family. The state’s attorney general, Daniel Crump said the $12 million settle- Cameron, is investigating police actions ment is the largest such settlement in the March 13 fatal shooting. given out for a Black woman killed “I cannot begin to imagine Ms. Palm- by police. He also called for charges er’s pain, and I am deeply, deeply sorry against the officers and urged people for Breonna’s death,” Fischer said, refer- to “say her name,” a phrase that has ring to Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer. become a refrain for those outraged by At Tuesday’s news conference, an the shooting. emotional Palmer pushed for charges Fischer said the civil settlement has against the officers involved in the nothing do with the criminal investiga- shooting. tion. “As significant as today is, it’s only Asked about the criminal investi- the beginning of getting full justice for gation, Senate Majority Leader Mitch Breonna,” Palmer said. “We must not McConnell, who represents Kentucky, lose focus on what the real drive is and told reporters Tuesday “the investiga- with that being said, it’s time to move tion seems to have been more complicat- forward with the criminal charges ed than a lot of people felt.” He said he because she deserves that and much has confidence in Cameron and stands more.” by him. The lawsuit, filed in April by Palmer, The Louisville news conference was alleged the police used flawed informa- broadcast over a loudspeaker downtown tion when they obtained a “no-knock” and protesters listened as they sat warrant to enter the 26-year-old around a memorial to Taylor.

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. University. said, case counts are too (AP) — State and local While case numbers high to resume high- officials around the U.S. have fallen from a peak er-risk activities, such are rolling back social-dis- average of 67,000 new as going to bars, gyms, tancing rules again after infections per day in late theaters and stadiums, an abortive effort over the July to about 36,000 now, participating in close summer, allowing bars, the numbers remain stag- contact sports or eating restaurants and gyms to geringly high. Deaths are inside a restaurant. open. Fans are gather- running at about 750 a In most communities ing mask-free at football day, down from a peak of in Florida, bars were games. President Donald over 2,200 in late April. allowed to reopen at 50 AP Photo/Bobby Caina Calvan Trump is holding crowded In recent days, Missis- percent capacity on Mon- indoor rallies. sippi has allowed restau- day, while keeping some Matt Helms, far left, chats with Zach Preston and his wife Allie Preston at While some Americans rants to expand their precautions in place. But The Leon Pub in Tallahassee, Fla., on Monday night. They have been regu- may see such things as customer capacity to 75%. Florida’s three biggest lars at the once-popular watering hole, which is trying to revive its business a welcome step closer to New Jersey reopened counties — Miami-Dade, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. normal, public health gyms and indoor dining at Broward and Palm Beach experts warn the U.S. is restaurants, though with — are keeping their bars reopen in June, then or- while, cases in Wisconsin $500 fines to property setting itself up for failure limited capacity. Mich- closed because of high dered closed again about are on the rise. owners who violate the — again. igan’s governor allowed case numbers. two weeks later as virus Some local officials are rules on gatherings and “Folks are becoming gyms to reopen and orga- Even in places where cases surged. cracking down as they see mask-wearing. very cavalier about the nized sports to resume. drinking establishments The Leon Pub was cases climb. Public health experts pandemic,” said Mark County commissioners in have been given the OK allowed to reopen in July In Wichita, Kansas, said they worry they are Rupp, professor and chief Pinellas County, Florida, to reopen, some owners because it had a restau- health officials made seeing a pattern: A drop of infectious diseases at on Thursday are set to and customers alike are rant license. bar curfews and mask in cases leads officials and the University of Nebras- discuss whether to repeal hesitant. Jim Smith. owner of wearing mandatory. In regular Americans to re- ka Medical Center. Ne- their mask ordinance. At The Leon Pub, a Poor Paul’s Pourhouse in Framingham, Massachu- lax measures to stay safe, braska’s governor ended Public health experts smoky bar a mile up the Tallahassee, intends to setts, officials said they and infections and deaths nearly all of his state’s noted that it is safe to re- road from Florida’s Cap- keep his place closed until have starting issuing make a comeback. restrictions on Monday, sume certain activities in itol in Tallahassee, the the outbreak is over. even with new cases of the communities where there Monday night crowd was “I miss going to work coronavirus on the rise. are low levels of infection. sparse, as it has been for every day. I miss see- “I think it is setting us The nation’s top infec- much of the long, oppres- ing the customers and Fitness Factory up for further transmis- tious-disease expert, Dr. sive summer. employees,” he said. “We sion and more people get- Anthony Fauci, appeared “It’s been crickets and have to get this thing ting ill and, unfortunate- via video at Vermont Gov. tumbleweeds,” said bar- under control.” & Spa ly, more people dying,” Phil Scott’s virus briefing tender Lauren Bryant. It’s not just government $ 95 Rupp said. Tuesday and praised the Among the few there officials who are letting September Special - 19 The virus is blamed state’s response and its were Allie Preston and up on restrictions. In plus tax per person • no enrollment fee. for more than 6.5 million steps to reopen safely. He her husband. “We’ve been Milwaukee, the Roman confirmed infections and chalked it up to Vermont’s cooped up for a while. It Catholic archbishop said 195,000 deaths in the emphasis on wearing was nice to have normal- he will no longer excuse FREE U.S., by far the highest masks, avoiding crowds cy,” she said. people from in-person WiFi totals of any country, and taking other simple Florida bars were worship unless they are according to the count precautions. shuttered on St. Patrick’s ill or are caring for some- kept by Johns Hopkins But elsewhere, experts Day in March, allowed to one who is sick. Mean-

Trump aide apologizes for video slamming virus scientists

WASHINGTON (AP) — unusual to use an agency cal, integral part of the siders involved. The per- A Trump health appoin- communications platform president’s coronavirus son providing the infor- 118 Hollis Crump Drive • Jasper, AL 35501 • 205-221-3688 tee who used his position for such a blatantly politi- response, leading on pub- mation spoke on condition fitnessfactoryandspa.com • Owner: Brenda Lawson to launch political attacks cal message. lic messaging as Ameri- of anonymity to describe and is accused of trying Over the weekend, cans need public health private conversations. HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8a.m. to 6p.m. • CLOSED Sat. & Sun. to muzzle a government Caputo made headlines information to defeat the publication apologized when Politico and The COVID-19 pandemic.” Tuesday for a video in New York Times reported There was no immedi- which he reportedly dis- that his office had tried to ate statement from the paraged scientists bat- gain control over a CDC White House. tling the coronavirus and publication known as the Attempts to reach Ca- warned of violence after MMWR, or Morbidity and puto were unsuccessful. the elections. Mortality Weekly Report. On Capitol Hill, Sen. Michael Caputo, the In previous administra- Patty Murray, D-Wash., top spokesman for the tions, political appointees called on Azar to fire Ca- Department of Health in the HHS secretary’s of- puto, accusing the spokes- and Human Services, fice maintained a hands- man of trying to interfere apologized to his staff for off policy with regard with CDC reports to the the Facebook video, said to the publication from medical and scientific an administration official, CDC, which is under the community, as well as the who spoke on condition department’s umbrella. public at large. And Sen- of anonymity to discuss The story took a ate Minority leader Chuck internal matters. strange turn on Monday, Schumer, D-N.Y., called The case of Caputo, after the Times reported on Azar himself to resign, a Trump loyalist and about a live video hosted citing interference with former New York political by Caputo on his personal the CDC as one example operative, has become the Facebook page. In it, Ca- of what he termed the latest distraction for a puto reportedly accused administration’s failures. White House still strug- government scientists of Officials at CDC have gling to define its corona- conspiring against Trump privately complained of virus response. as part of a “resistance.” recent efforts by political He also can be heard The message turned appointees at main HHS on an HHS podcast apocalyptic when Caputo to try to edit or press for asserting that Democrats reportedly predicted that changes in the agency’s don’t want a coronavirus Democratic presidential weekly MMWR publica- vaccine in order to punish nominee Joe Biden would tions, a go-to resource for President Donald Trump. refuse to concede defeat public health profession- News reports alleged to Trump in the election, als. last week that his office and violence would break “They have been trying tried to muzzle a scien- out. The Associated Press to insert themselves tific weekly published by was unable to inde- into a lot, especially the the Centers for Disease pendently view the video. MMWR, and they’re Control and Prevention. HHS supported Ca- interested in editing it,” Then on Monday came an puto, with a statement said a person outside the account of a video on Ca- that called him a “criti- agency who spoke with in- puto’s personal Facebook page in which he accused government scientists of conspiring against Trump and suggested “shooting” could break out after the election. Caputo was named the top HHS spokesman in April, during a tense pe- riod in relations between the White House and HHS Secretary Alex Azar. On a taxpayer-fund- ed podcast earlier this summer he accused Democrats and the media of not wanting a corona- virus vaccine until after the elections in order to punish the president. “There are people in the United States government on the Democrats’ side ... (who) do not want a vac- cine,” he said. “They don’t want a vaccine until November 4th,” he added, citing the Daily Mountain Eagle “The newspaper that cares about Walker County” day after the presiden- tial election. It’s highly DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE Jasper, Ala., Wed., Sept. 16, 2020 www.mountaineagle.com — A5 Pelosi: House to stay in session Biden seeks to woo Latinos in first trip to until COVID-19 rescue pact Florida as nominee

WASHINGTON (AP) TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Joe Biden, making his — Speaker Nancy Pelosi first trip to Florida as the Democratic presidential said Tuesday the House nominee, on Tuesday sought to build support among will remain in session un- Latinos, who could decide the election in one of the til lawmakers deliver an- nation’s fiercest battleground states. other round of COVID-19 In a roundtable with veterans in Tampa, Biden relief, a move that came tore into President Donald Trump for his reported as Democrats from swing remarks referring to fallen soldiers as “suckers” districts signaled discon- and “losers.” Trump has denied making denigrating tent with a standoff that remarks on veterans, first reported on anonymous could force them to face sources in The Atlantic, but many of the comments voters without delivering were later confirmed independently by The Associ- more aid. ated Press. “We are committed to “Nowhere are his faults more glaring and more staying here until we offensive, to me at least, than when it comes to have an agreement, an his denigration of our service members, veterans, agreement that meets the wounded warriors who have fallen,” Biden said. needs of the American Speaking of his late son Beau, who served overseas people,” Pelosi said on as a Delaware Army National Guard member, the CNBC. former vice president said, “He’s gone now, but he’s Pelosi told her Dem- no sucker.” ocratic colleagues on a Later in the day, Biden will hold a Hispanic Heri- morning conference call AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin tage Month kickoff event in Kissimmee, near Orlan- that “we have to stay do, as part of an urgent mission to build support here until we have a bill.” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California, right, walks to her office Monday among Latinos who could decide the election in one That’s according to a on Capitol Hill in Washington. of the nation’s fiercest battleground states. Democratic aide speaking A win for Biden in Florida would dramatically on condition of anonymity scuttled a scaled-back record of broadening their leadership effort that narrow Trump’s path to reelection. But in a state but authorized to quote GOP coronavirus rescue efforts and producing signals that the Prob- where elections are often decided by a percentage her remarks. package. results. lem Solvers bill is going point, there are mounting concerns that Biden may The move highlight- Pelosi has maintained a “This is how Congress nowhere. be slipping, particularly with the state’s influential ed the extent to which hard line in negotiations is supposed to work,” “I hope we can get a Latino voters. coronavirus legislation and has been at odds said Rep. Dusty Johnson, deal. It’s really up to An NBC-Marist poll released last week found has settled into a kind with White House chief R-S.D., a member of the the president. As I said, Latinos in the state about evenly divided between of suspended animation of staff Mark Meadows. Problem Solvers group, we have agreed to come Biden and Trump. Democrat Hillary Clinton led in the final legislative She orchestrated passage describing a lengthy, down a trillion (dollars),” Trump by a 59% to 36% margin among Latinos in weeks before the Novem- of a $3.4 trillion COVID bipartisan negotiation said top Senate Democrat the same poll in 2016 — and Trump won Florida by ber election. Both parties rescue package back in that produced a consen- Chuck Schumer of New about 1 percentage point. insist they want action, May, but the effort was sus. The group hopes York. “They come up a At the roundtable with veterans, Biden spoke keeping the idea of new immediately dismissed by the package illustrates trillion and then we’re about his experience as vice president escorting relief alive, but negotia- Senate Republicans and the kinds of compromis- close, that’s very clear. military caskets home and working on military tions between Democrats the Trump administra- es that top Democrats And the bottom line is, issues, and about his own commitments to strength- and the White House tion. and the administration they haven’t done that.” en the VA and tackle veterans mental health crisis. remain frozen, with both Tuesday’s remarks, would have to make to The Problem Solvers And he attacked Trump for what he said were failed sides entrenched in their said Pelosi spokesman get a measure passed and measure contains another promises to veterans. positions. Drew Hammill, don’t signed into law. round of $1,200 direct “President Trump likes to say he passed VA Pelosi’s comments came mean that the speaker is “I hope our leadership payments favored by Choice, but just like everything else he seems to as moderate Democrats, adopting a more flexible is paying attention. I hope Trump and Democrats say, it’s a figment of his imagination or a flat-out many from areas won by position. She instead our leadership is looking but rejected by Senate lie,” he said, referencing a program passed under President Donald Trump seems to be signaling hard at what we’re doing,” Republicans in their most the Obama administration that steers more pa- four years ago, signed on continued determination said Rep. Kurt Schrader, recent bill. It contains a tients to the private sector. to a $1.5 trillion rescue to press ahead and won’t D-Ore. “We consider this liability shield against Biden’s trip suggests he isn’t taking chances in package endorsed by the adjourn the House with- the basic tenets of any lawsuits brought against Florida. He’s spending his day along the Interstate bipartisan Problem Solv- out an agreement with package that comes out of businesses that have re- 4 corridor, which is often where campaigns are won ers Caucus, a group of the administration. the House and the Senate opened their doors that’s or lost. While Republicans typically post big num- about 50 lawmakers who Success is by no means and is signed by the favored by Republicans bers in the northern and southwestern parts of the seek common solutions to guaranteed, and many president of the United but opposed by Pelosi and state and Democrats are strong in coastal cities, issues. people on Capitol Hill States.” trial lawyers. campaigns typically battle it out for every vote in The plan contains remain skeptical that an No. 2 House Democrat It also offers a two- central Florida. many elements of COVID agreement between the Steny Hoyer of Maryland month extension of rescue packages devised White House and Demo- said the moderates had bonus pandemic jobless by both House Demo- crats is likely before the developed “useful ideas, benefits that splits the crats and Republicans election. important ideas” but said difference between the GGarage Gaarraaggee DDoorsDoooorrss controlling the Senate, “My sense is the clock is the proposal did not do Pelosi-backed extension of including aid to schools, running out,” said Senate enough to address the the expired $600 weekly funding for state and GOP Whip John Thune of ongoing needs of helping benefit that lapsed at the F ree E stim ates! local governments, South Dakota. “I don’t see the economy recover from end of July and the $300 and renewal of lapsed any intention or desire the COVID-19 crisis. benefit favored by Senate • Since 1966 • COVID-related jobless on the part of the Dem- “We believe that getting Republicans. After two benefits. ocrat leadership at the to a compromise is abso- months, the benefit would The price tag is sig- moment — regardless of lutely essential,” Hoyer increase back to $600 but Creative Aluminum nificantly less than the what their members are told reporters Tuesday. not if that benefit causes 1206 Curry Hwy $2.2 trillion figure cited saying — to cooperate “Getting to a compromise a worker to exceed their Jasper, AL 35503 387-7683 387-7698 by Pelosi but it’s also well and to work together on a that does not deal with wages. above an approximately solution. I think they feel the problems, however, is $650 billion Senate GOP like they’ve got the issue not useful, because the plan that failed last week and they want to try and longer you delay address- due to Democratic oppo- ride it in November.” ing many of the problems, sition. As the leadership talks the greater you weaken Talks between Pelosi collapsed, some moderate both the economy and the and the Trump adminis- Democrats have been response to COVID-19.” tration broke down last agitating for greater com- And a set of powerful month and there had promise. Their talks with Democratic committee been little optimism they pragmatic Republicans chairs swung against the would rekindle before yielded common ground moderates’ proposal as Election Day. And last but the group does not well, saying it “leaves too week, Senate Democrats have much of a track many needs unmet” — a Trump: Israeli pacts with 2 CORONAVIRUS HELPFUL TIPS FROM THE CDC Arab states signal ‘new’ Mideast

WASHINGTON (AP) — a stab in the back from East.” Israel on Tuesday signed their fellow Arabs and a Under the agreements, historic diplomatic pacts betrayal of their cause for the countries have with two Gulf Arab states a Palestinian state. committed to exchange at a White House ceremo- Hundreds of people embassies and ambassa- ny that massed on the sunwashed dors and to cooperate on Pres- South Lawn to witness a broad array of issues, ident the signing of agreements including education, Donald in a festive atmosphere healthcare, trade and Trump little marked by the security. clean your hands de- coronavirus pandemic. Israeli Prime Minister clared Attendees did not prac- Benjamin Netanyahu will tice social distancing and said the day “is a pivot of If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer mark most guests didn’t wear history. It heralds a new that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your the masks. dawn of peace.” hands and rub them together until they feel dry. “dawn “We’re here this after- Neither Netanyahu nor To learn more, visit www.cdc.gov. of a new President noon to change the course Trump mentioned the Middle Trump of history,” Trump said Palestinians in their re-

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Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 Opinion A6 EDITORIALS The presidential race is underway

Now that the but about 10 battleground swing System, President Trump has to Short takes on national political states. There are 40 states that carry most of the key battleground party conventions it really does not matter who the states in order to win. Current coast-to-coast are over and the Republican nominee is, that party’s polling has Biden ahead of Trump nominees have candidate is going to win that state in most, if not all the pivotal swing stupid human tricks been coronated, and get all of that state’s electoral states because of the COVID-19 the battle royale votes. pandemic. When the economy was ‘Are These People That Stupid?’ for the White Our national politics has become busting through the roof, Trump Folks in Jefferson County appear to be vying House is in full In the so partisan and divided with such could claim credit for the thriving for the gold medal in pandemic ignorance. The throttle. The Statehouse a vociferous divide that old Joe economy. Likewise, the economic latest entry is Ian McFarland’s Modern Weapon nominees, Don- Steve Flowers Biden will carry California by a recession caused by the coronavi- Systems gun shop, which posted a sign last month ald Trump and 60-40 margin, and Donald Trump rus is not Trump’s fault. Howev- declaring, “Masks are for cry babies, Democrats Joe Biden, will will carry Alabama by a 60-40 er, it happened under his watch. and robbers.” shatter the age barrier. Whoever margin. Unfortunately for Don- There is a tried and true political Reasonable people trying to fight the pandemic is elected will be the oldest person ald Trump, Alabama only has 9 maxim, “If you claim credit for the succeeded in getting an ordinance passed two ever elected President. If Donald electoral votes whereas California rain, then you gonna get the blame weeks ago requiring masks to be worn in public, Trump is reelected, he will be 75 has 55. for the drought.” only to revoke it one day later amid loud com- when sworn in. If Joe Biden wins, The election is won or lost in the There is also a cardinal rule in plaints. Ahead of that vote, a protester gained he will be close to 79. When I was swing states like Florida, Ohio, politics. All politics is local. Folks, national infamy for carrying a sign that read: a young man, folks at that age Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wiscon- Joe Biden was born and raised in “Hitler required compliance too.” were in the nursing home if they sin and Minnesota. It is in these Pennsylvania in the blue-collar city McFarland rationalized the mask ban inside his were alive. By comparison, 60 six states that all of the campaign of Scranton to be exact. Even if store by saying he couldn’t identify gun buyers, as years ago when John Kennedy was money will be spent and where the Trump were to miraculously carry required by law, unless he could see their faces. elected, he was 42. two aged candidates might cam- all five of the large, pivotal states, (He never considered asking buyers just to pull If by chance, you are worried paign. It will all boil down to cer- he will have a hard time carrying down their masks?) about their traversing all over the tain zip codes in these six states. Pennsylvania. Referring to mask advocates, McFarland posted 50 states and keeling over in the Current polling has Biden ahead of I know most of you reading this on Facebook, “Are these people that stupid? I have process, calm your fears. Trump Trump in most of the battleground do not like to hear this dour out- to ID everyone.” To answer the question for him: will campaign in only about 10-12 states. look for Trump. However, there is No, the mask-wearers aren’t the stupid ones. states, and Biden will campaign President Donald Trump for the hope. First of all, I am pretty good in probably only two. Why, you first three years of his presidency at predicting and analyzing Ala- Boo to Kansas City Fans! might ask? There are only 10-12 reigned over a tremendous econom- bama political races; not so much Before the opening game of the NFL season, states that matter in a presidential ic boom. He had a fighting chance when it comes to national politics. between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston contest. at reelection based on one factor: In fact, I am usually wrong. Texans, players on both teams spanned the field, Under our Electoral College “it’s the economy, stupid.” Another golden, proven caveat in locking arms for what they termed a display of system, the candidate that gets one All that changed in March. The politics, they only count the votes unity. There was no political message there, only more popular vote than the other coronavirus pandemic hit our of the people who show up to vote. Black, white and brown players standing in a gets all of that state’s electoral nation and devastated our national Older voters tend to be Republican. silent gesture that simply said: We are one. votes. economy. All of the growth of three and older voters are the ones that Apparently, some among the 17,000 attending The country is divided like never years has been devastated. During show up to vote. have an argument with that, erupting in boos. before in our history. You either the same month of March, the ag- We will see in six short weeks. Which would make them, what, pro-divisiveness? live in a red Republican state, like ing Democrat, Joe Biden, captured Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political That wouldn’t be a big surprise considering how Alabama, or a blue Democratic the Democratic nomination from columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 hard some people seem to be working to worsen state, like California. You might the Socialist, Bernie Sanders. Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. the racial and political tensions. say the hay is in the barn in all Under the Electoral College steveflowers.us. Too bad the Chiefs rewarded fans with a 34- 20 victory, delivering satisfaction to people who clearly didn’t deserve it.

Fauci Refuses to Tell a Lie TODAY IN Email exchanges obtained by Politico indicate a political appointee at the Department of Health HISTORY and Human Services tried to muzzle the nation’s top infectious disease specialist, Dr. Anthony Today is Wednesday, Fauci, and dictate that Fauci lie about the corona- Sept. 16, the 260th day virus transmission risks posed by children. of 2020. There are 106 Senior adviser Paul Alexander insisted in an days left in the year. email that Fauci’s press team “ensure Dr. Fauci Today’s Highlights in indicates masks are for the teachers in schools. History: Not for children.” Alexander wrongly asserted: On Sept. 16, 1974, “There is no data, none, zero, across the entire President Gerald R. Ford world, that shows children especially young announced a conditional children, spread this virus to other children, or amnesty program for to adults or to their teachers. None. And if it did Vietnam war deserters occur, the risk is essentially zero.” and draft-evaders. Fauci ignored the directive, saying, “No one On this date: tells me what I can say and cannot say. I speak on In 1810, Mexico began scientific evidence.” its revolt against Spanish rule. Stupid Human Tricks In 1994, a federal jury Anyone with a nose in smoky California is in Anchorage, Alaska, aware of how dangerous conditions are right now ordered Exxon Corp. to for wildfires. So what did one expecting couple pay $5 billion in punitive in Northern California do when they wanted to damages for the 1989 reveal the gender of their baby? They set off blue- Exxon Valdez oil spill (the smoke fireworks, of course. U.S Supreme Court later The result was a blaze that spread across more reduced that amount than 10,000 acres and darkened the noontime to $507.5 million). Two skies of San Francisco. Doubly dumb is the fact astronauts from the space that this isn’t even the first time a gender-reveal shuttle Discovery went party has resulted in a big fire. In 2017, 47,000 on the first untethered acres burned in Arizona. spacewalk in ten years. The expectant father in that case was sentenced In 2001, President to five years’ probation. His restitution bill was George W. Bush, speak- more than $8 million. ing on the South Lawn of the White House, said Journalism Without the Newsroom there was “no question” Reporters for the Capital Gazette, the An- Osama bin Laden and his napolis newspaper that was attacked by a mass followers were the prime shooter two years ago, faced a different kind of suspects in the Sept. 11 attack this week. The newspaper’s owners had attacks; Bush pledged the announced they are permanently shuttering the government would “find newsroom and will have the reporters work from them, get them running home from now on. The reporters decided to stage and hunt them down.” a rally in support of saving their newsroom, only In 2005, President to find it already locked when they arrived. George W. Bush ruled After staffers proved they were able to keep pro- out raising taxes to pay ducing the paper while working from home during the massive costs of Gulf the pandemic, owner Tribune Publishing decided Coast reconstruction in it liked what that did to the bottom line. 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High School, T.S. Boyd School and Sumiton Elemen- tary. Wheeler spent her career working in the county where she lived the majority of her youth. “My father was originally from Walker County before leaving to join the army. A few years later he met my mother in Detroit, Michigan. They both grad- uated from the University of Michigan before moving to Alabama,” Wheeler said. “I was 7 years old the summer we moved to Jasper. I wasn’t born here but I was blessed to be raised in Walker County.” In reflecting back on her career, Wheeler said she is most proud of the trauma centered classroom that was incorporated at Sumiton Elementary during the last school year. A grant from the Walker Area Com- munity Foundation made the classroom possible. The trauma centered classroom allows children to receive mental health support in a calm, relaxing space. “The program at Sumiton Elementary has been a huge success and similar calming classrooms are being established at other schools in Walker County,” Wheeler said. “Being the first school selected for this grant was a very proud moment and a blessing to our school community.” Wheeler said her thoughts are with all teachers, Daily Mountain Eagle - Ron Harris administrators and staff as they navigate the chal- lenges presented by COVID-19. Jasper Mayor David O’Mary, at right, presents a proclamation declaring October as Breast Cancer “Teachers are driven by the love and compassion Awareness Month in the city to members of Walker County Hands of Hope. they feel for their students. Right now is a difficult time to be a teacher,” she said. “They are facing chal- lenges we never dreamed of before but teachers have Jasper From A1 rallied and found ways to meet the needs of their students. They make me proud to be an educator.” time high.” the most effective weapon in the •adopted a resolution to allow Wheeler said she plans to always be involved in “We enter this fiscal year better fight against breast cancer.” O’Mary to enter into an agree- education to some capacity, but she’s also looking prepared than we ever have been to Pink ribbons will be placed ment with First United Methodist forward to making new memories in her retirement. do good things in this city,” O’Mary around town as a way to recognize Church related to providing an Still, Wheeler says she will miss seeing students added. “As we move forward in Breast Cancer Awareness in the accessible sidewalk. everyday. this new year, I’m going to make a city. “They’ve tolerated a lot of our “Elementary children give so much love. I will miss commitment — and I hope we all In 2011, a luncheon was held to work and have been kind about it,” seeing their faces light up and their big toothless do — to have ‘big picture’ thinking. honor cancer survivors in the coun- O’Mary said. smiles,” she said. “I’ll miss them jumping up and Understanding the big picture so ty. It’s held each year in Decem- •approved travel for council down with excitement when Santa visits or when we can make good decisions is what ber, with all proceeds going to the member Jennifer Williams Smith they get light up shoes or a sparkly backpack. I will we should always do. If we do that, American Cancer Society. to attend an Alabama League of miss their hugs and their endless stories they can’t we’ll do the kind of job that we “These ladies do a tremendous job Municipalities committee meeting wait to share. I will miss the children most of all.” should do.” said in helping with awareness and October 7-8. O’Mary pledged — and asked support of breast cancer,” O’Mary •approved a request to replace council members to also pledge — said. “It’s always an honor for me to gym flooring at the Percy Goode Commission From A1 to “give the city our best because have an opportunity to share this Community Center. the people of this city deserve the proclamation.” •heard a report from city pur- funding for office supplies and fuel. best.” More information can be found at chasing agent Derleda Abrom on It was a stark change from a few years ago, when In other business, council mem- the group’s Facebook page at Walk- purchasing an animal transport the commission was staring at possible bankruptcy, bers: er County Hands of Hope. van for the city’s animal shelter. resulting in a number of cutbacks. •presented a proclamation rec- •approved $25,000 in funding for •adopted a resolution to place Chairman Jerry Bishop said after the meeting ognizing October as Breast Cancer a sidewalk along Corona Avenue. several properties under the city’s that the good economy before this year’s pandemic Awareness Month in the city. “I’m pleased that this area is hav- nuisance abatement ordinance. helped to pull the commission through, despite fears O’Mary presented the proclama- ing a lot of development,” O’Mary •adopted an ordinance to annex local officials had about the economy when the virus tion to representatives of Walker said. “It’s long been needed.” property at 2300 Tommy Robinson caused some businesses to shutdown. County Hands of Hope. •introduced an amendment Road. Moreover, he said the commission has been able to The proclamation read, in part, to the city’s budget to cover the •adopted an ordinance to place put more money on the roads. Some of that has been that “national Breast Cancer $25,000 for the Corona Avenue a four-way stop sign at the inter- due to the Rebuild Alabama program created from Awareness Month was founded in sidewalk project, as well as several section of Sixth Avenue and 16th the increase of the state gas tax. The commission is 1985 to promote mammography as other items. Street. going into the second year of the program. “We’re leaving (the county) a lot better than we found it,” Bishop said. Bishop noted that even with the coronavirus, the Voters From A1 trend of ordering online has captured revenue for the county, as in recent years a new law has allowed lem in the state. However, he said well over hundreds and millions of changed only during a constitutional the state to collect sales tax revenue from online it would “send a message to Wash- dollars in the judiciary, thousands of convention or when a majority of vot- companies on behalf of local communities. Between ington,” adding “a lot of states don’t employees, just lots of moving parts,” ers approve a constitutional amend- that and the economy, the county did not have to dig police this.” Orr told WAFF. “It’s a very complex ment, the commission noted. as deeply into reserves as it feared. Amendment 2 would involve a job, and having a better prepared “If a majority of voters vote yes’ on County administrator Robbie Dickerson led a series of changes in the state judicial civil servant to serve in that role is Amendment 4, the Alabama Legis- PowerPoint presentation reviewing the previous system, as described by the commis- certainly something that we seek to lature, when it meets in 2022, would year and some upcoming work, and then reviewed sion: have.” be allowed to draft a rearranged paper copies of the upcoming budget. • Provides that county district Amendment 3 would “provide version of the state constitution,” the Dickerson noted for the coming budget, the county courts do not have to hold city court that a judge, other than a judge of commission stated. “This draft could needed to be conservative due to the unknowns of in a city with a population of less probate, appointed to fill a vacancy only (1) remove racist language, (2) the pandemic. But the county’s revenues are to the than 1,000. would serve an initial term until the remove language that is repeated or point “we really didn’t suffer a loss. That is a big • Allows the Alabama Supreme first Monday after the second Tues- no longer applies, (3) combine lan- plus considering some of the things you hear on the Court, rather than the chief justice, day in January following the next guage related to economic develop- news.” to appoint the administrative direc- general election after the judge has ment, and (4) combine language that Workers compensation and liability coverage tor of courts. completed two years in office.” relates to the same county. No other did not increase in cost, which she said is a major • Increases from nine to 11 the The commission states this would changes could be made. accomplishment. Worker comp claims are the lowest total membership of the Judicial change the initial term of a judge “Even if passed by the Alabama she knows of since she started her position, adding Inquiry Commission and determines that is appointed to fill a vacancy Legislature, this rearranged version that COVID-19 is not covered under worker’s comp who appoints each member. (The due to death, resignation, retire- would not become law until it was and everyone was still working. Judicial Inquiry Commission evalu- ment, or removal. approved by a majority of voters.” Health care costs will increase 5.5 percent this ates ethics complaints filed against According to the commission, “Un- WBRC noted similar proposals year, she said, on top of 5 percent the previous year. judges.) der current law, the initial term of failed with voters in 2004 and 2012, She always projects a 10 percent increase annually • Allows the governor, rather than office for a person appointed to fill a while the state constitution still con- for that out of caution, so already there is savings in the lieutenant governor, to appoint a vacancy in a judgeship shall last un- tains a number of phrases that are the budget. member of the Court of the Judicia- til the first Monday after the second still considered racist in nature. The On appropriations, $50,000 is used from a lodging ry. (The Court of the Judiciary hears Tuesday in January following the state constitution is also known for tax increase last year, helping to fund the Chamber complaints filed by the Judicial next general election held after the its bloated nature, containing more of Commerce of Walker County, the East Walker Inquiry Commission.) person has completed one year in of- than 1,000 amendments. Chamber of Commerce and the Walker County De- • Prevents a judge from being au- fice or the remainder of the original Amendment 5 relates only to velopment Authority, the county’s industrial devel- tomatically disqualified from holding term of the judge elected to the office Franklin County, while Amendment opment board. The Walker County Extension Office office simply because a complaint which is vacant, whichever is longer. 6 only relates to Lauderdale County. and the Walker County Community Action Agency was filed with the Judiciary Inquiry The term of the appointment could Both would create a special “Stand have asked for $5,000 each, while the commission Commission. vary widely due to the years left in Your Ground” law for churches in has also approved $5,000 already for the new trans- • Provides that a judge can be re- the original term. At the election, their counties. portation program the community action agency moved from office only by the Court the judicial office shall be filled for a “Alabama’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ will take over. “That is a total of $65,000 but I do of the Judiciary. full term. law allows a person to legally use have budgeted $70,000, in case there is another,” WAFF reported that last measure “Under this amendment, a judge physical force against another per- she said. Approval will for the appropriations are “strikes the Legislature’s ability appointed to fill a vacancy shall son under certain conditions. The expected to be handled Monday. to impeach judges. The Judicial serve an initial term lasting until law does not require the person to Noting security needs, Dickerson said the Ala- Inquiry Commission and the Court the first Monday after the second retreat before using physical force,” bama Department of Economic and Community of Judiciary would be charged with Tuesday in January following the the commission noted. Affairs has “rolled all the grants over” due to the removing judges.” next general election held after the None of the state amendments will pandemic, and the county has $160,000 this year to Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, person has completed two years in be at any additional financial cost to spend. who sponsored the legislation, told office. At the election, the judicial the state, according to the commis- District 4 Commissioner Steven Aderholt asked WBRC the proposal allows for a office shall be filled for a full term. sion. for a list of numbers on insurance increases in re- renewable contract for the admin- WBRC was more concise: “If Local Amendment 1 would deal cent years. District 1 Commissioner Keith Davis ex- istrator. Because the administrator approved, it would extend the time with allowing the Walker County pressed concern about continued increases cutting oversees the entire state court sys- appointed circuit and district court probate judge to exercise equity into funding for other services, saying the increases tem, there needs to be stability, Orr judges could fill a vacancy before jurisdiction on the level with circuit seen can amount to $85,000 to $90,000 a year. told the station. He noted that there facing election. Under current law, courts if the probate judge is a mem- Dickerson said county officials, at the request has been changes every six years district and circuit judges appointed ber of the Alabama State Bar. That of employees, are looking at changing from Tier 2 because a chief justice puts in their by the governor serve an initial term would allow the probate judge to to Tier 1 on retirement, which may actually save own chief justice, creating a “revolv- of one year or the remainder of the decide some cases that are currently money using a method the Retirement Systems of ing door” in the position. original term, whichever is longer. transferred to circuit court. Alabama suggested that would not raise contribu- WAFF quoted Orr as saying of This amendment would change that Local Amendment 2 would allow tions. She wants to double check her figures and the administrative directors, “There initial term of the appointed judge to elected and appointed officials in make a presentation Monday. have been 11 in the last 22 years.” at least two years before they must Walker County to participate in One goal this year is to provide the districts Orr also told WAFF that a chief run for election.” state retirement instead of the su- $280,000 each, amounting to $1.12 million. She said justice may pick someone who is not Under Amendment 4, the Legisla- pernumerary program. This would the figure could possibly even increase. qualified to serve as the administra- ture would be authorized “to recom- essentially open up retirement to the She noted the Walker County Humane and Adop- tive director, or possibly a campaign pile the Alabama Constitution and sheriff and the next revenue com- tion Center is getting an increase in its budget, as manager. submit it during the 2022 Regular missioner, as Revenue Commissioner the center needs someone to work 16 hours a week “Some of the administrators Session, and provide a process for Jerry Guthrie plans to retire under to eliminate overtime. The center has two full-time that have been brought in have no its ratification by the voters of this the supernumerary program. The workers. experience in the administrations, state.” county has said it could save mil- and we’re talking about a budget of Alabama’s constitution can be lions of dollars with the transition. 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PC2020-099 Of said deceased having been TO: Ruth Kohnen and all known per, Walker County, Alabama, 200 Clinton Avenue West, Letters Testamentary granted to the undersigned on and unknown next of kin of on October 15, 2020, during Suite 406 INSTRUCTION Of said deceased having been August 28, 2020, by the Hon- Janet Wilson a/k/a Janet Irene the legal hours of sale, all of its Huntsville, AL 35801 COMPUTER & IT Training Pro- granted to the undersigned on orable A. Lee Tucker, Judge White Wilson a/k/a Janet I. Wil- right, title, and interest in and to Telephone Number: gram! Train online to get the August 24, 2020, by the Hon- of the Probate Court of Walker son, deceased. the following described real es- (877) 813-0992 skills to become a Computer & orable A. Lee Tucker, Judge County, notice is hereby given You will hereby take notice, tate, situated in Walker County, Case No. FLB-19-06151-3 Help Desk Professional now! of the Probate Court of Walker that all persons having claims that on this day, June 22, 2020, Alabama, to-wit: rlselaw.com/property-listing Now offering a $10,000 Scholar- County, notice is hereby given against said estate are hereby came Sarah Jane Layton and COMMENCE AT THE NORTH- *September 16, 23, 30, 2020 ship for qualified applicants. Call that all persons having claims required to present the same produced to the Court a paper WEST CORNER OF THE CTI for details! 1-844-218-4255 against said estate are hereby within time allowed by law or the writing, purporting to be the SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF (M-F 7am-5pm) required to present the same STATE OF ALABAMA same will be barred. last will and testament of Janet THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER within time allowed by law or the MORGAN COUNTY April Dawn Smothers Canada Wilson a/k/a Janet Irene White OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP TRAIN ONLINE To do Medical same will be barred. PROBATE COURT Personal Representative Wilson a/k/a Janet I. Wilson, 14 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST Billing! Become a Medical Of- JOHN DELOACH CASE NO.: 2020-344 Michele E. Pate deceased, and moves the Court AND RUN EAST ON THE fice Professional online at CTI! EXECUTOR IN THE MATTER OF THE Attorney at Law to admit the said will to Probate NORTH LINE OF SAID QUAR- Get Trained, Certified & ready to Jackson, Fikes & Brakefield ADOPTION OF ELAN JAMES Jasper, Alabama and Record. TER-QUARTER SECTION A work in months! Call 1-844-218- Jasper, Alabama BLACK-COLBERT A/K/A *September 9, 16, 23, 2020 You are notified to be and ap- DISTANCE OF 525.00 FEET 4255. (M-F, 7am-5pm) *September 2, 9, 16, 2020 E.J. COLBERT, A MINOR, pear before me, at my office in TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- BY STEVE WOODARD AND NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT the Court House Annex #2 of NING, THENCE CONTINUE BROOKE SAWYER INSURANCE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED said County at 10:00 a.m., on EAST ON THE NORTH LINE NOTICE TO: UNKNOWN FA- SAVE BIG on Home Insurance! TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL the 15th day of October, 2020, OF SAID QUARTER-QUARTER THERS OF ELAN JAMES Compare 20 A-rated insurance BY EXECUTRIX REPRESENTATIVE when the motion will be consid- SECTION A DISTANCE OF BLACK-COLBERT A/K/A E.J. companies. Let us do the shop- IN THE PROBATE COURT IN THE PROBATE COURT ered, and show, if anything you 165.00 FEET, THENCE TURN COLBERT, WHEREABOUTS ping & save you time & money. OF WALKER COUNTY, OF WALKER COUNTY, have to allege, why said paper RIGHT 88 DEGREES, 55 MIN- UNKNOWN Get a quote within minutes. Av- ALABAMA ALABAMA writing should not be admitted to UTES, 27 SECONDS AND RUN YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE erage savings of $444/year! Call THE ESTATE OF THE ESTATE OF Probate and Record, as the true SOUTHERLY A DISTANCE THAT STEVE WOODARD 1-888-674-0779. (M-F 8am-8pm JANICE YVONNE READ, Chester William Long, Jr., last will and testament of said OF 265.76 FEET, THENCE AND BROOKE SAWYER filed Central) DECEASED DECEASED decedent. TURN RIGHT 13 DEGREES their petition on August 20, CASE NO. PC2020-143 CASE NO. PC2020-151 DONE this the 31st day 42 MINUTES, 37 SECONDS 2020 to adopt ELAN JAMES HEALTH/BEAUTY Letters Testamentary Letters of Administration of August, 2020. AND RUN SOUTHWEST- BLACK-COLBERT A/K/A E.J. ARE YOU or a loved one suf- Of said deceased having been Of said deceased having been A. LEE TUCKER, ERLY A DISTANCE OF 104.52 COLBERT, a minor, alleg- fering from Depression, Anxiety, granted to the undersigned on granted to the undersigned on JUDGE OF PROBATE FEET, THENCE TURN LEFT 8 ing that any unknown fathers, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, August 28, 2020, by the Hon- August 28, 2020, by the Hon- *September 9, 16, 23, 2020 DEGREES, 27 MINUTES, 08 whereabouts unknown, have Addictions or other mental or orable A. Lee Tucker, Judge orable A. Lee Tucker, Judge SECONDS AND RUN SOUTH- abandoned said minor. Please behavioral disorders? Our inpa- of the Probate Court of Walker of the Probate Court of Walker NOTICE OF PUBLICATION WESTERLY A DISTANCE be advised that if you intend to tient treatment services can help County, notice is hereby given County, notice is hereby given TO PROBATE WILL OF 59.62 FEET TO A POINT contest this adoption, you must you reclaim your life and get that all persons having claims that all persons having claims IN THE PROBATE COURT IN THE CENTER OF LITTLE file a written response within back on track. We work with against said estate are hereby against said estate are hereby OF WALKER COUNTY, VINE ROAD, THENCE TURN thirty (30) days hereof with the most PPO insurances. Please required to present the same required to present the same ALABAMA RIGHT 100 DEGREES, 37 MIN- attorney for the Petitioners, call 1-855-549-0035 within time allowed by law or the within time allowed by law or the THE ESTATE OF UTES, 24 SECONDS AND RUN whose name and address is same will be barred. same will be barred. JEAN BATES A/K/A NORTHWESTERLY ALONG shown below and with the Clerk ATTENTION DIABETICS! Save JANIECE CHANDLER TABITHA CURTIS ELLIS JEAN BATES THE CENTER OF LITTLE VINE of said Probate Court. money on your diabetic sup- EXECUTRIX ADMINISTRATRIX DECEASED ROAD A DISTANCE OF 135.75 DATED this 24th day of plies! Convenient home ship- Jeff Donaldson, Stephen K. Greene, LLC CASE NO. PC2019-184 FEET, THENCE TURN RIGHT August, 2020. ping for monitors, test strips, Attorney at Law 400 Union Hill Drive TO: Brandon Allen, Shanda 73 DEGREES, 30 MINUTES, 40 JUDGE OF PROBATE insulin pumps, catheters and Jasper, Alabama Suite 100 Allen Garcia and Candice Allen SECONDS AND RUN NORTH HON. GREG CAIN more! To learn more call now *September 9, 16, 23, 2020 Birmingham, AL 35209 whereabouts are unknown, and A DISTANCE OF 392.65 FEET Office of the Judge of Probate 1-855-504-9031 *September 9, 16, 23, 2020 all known and unknown next TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- Morgan County Courthouse NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT of kin of JEAN BATES A/K/A NING. Decatur, Alabama 35602 OXYGEN - ANYTIME. Any- TO BE PUBLISHED NOTICE OF PUBLICATION ELLIS JEAN BATES, deceased. EXCEPTED FROM THE Attorney for Petitioners: where. No tanks to refill. No BY EXECUTRIX IN THE CIRCUIT COURT You will hereby take notice, ABOVE DESCRIBED PROP- Douglas R. Bachuss, Jr. deliveries. The All-New Inogen IN THE PROBATE COURT WALKER COUNTY, ALABAMA that on this day came PERRY ERTY IS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY Nowlin, Bachuss & Gray One G4 is only 2.8 pounds! FAA OF WALKER COUNTY, Progressive Specialty Ins. Co. G. ALLEN and produced to the FOR LITTLE VINE ROAD. Law Firm approved! FREE info kit: 1-844- ALABAMA aso David Baradell, Court a Petition for Final Dis- Said legal description being 118 East Moulton Street 322-9935 THE ESTATE OF Plaintiff, charge on the Estate of JEAN controlling, however the prop- Decatur, Alabama 35601 THOMAS E. GLOVER, vs. BATES A/K/A ELLIS JEAN erty is more commonly known (256) 353-8601 FINANCIAL SERVICES DECEASED Virgil Wilkerson, BATES, deceased. as 494 LITTLE VINE RD, *Aug. 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 2020 DONATE YOUR Car to Char- CASE NO. PC2020-155 Defendant. You are notified that a hear- EMPIRE, AL 35063. ity. Receive maximum value of Letters Testamentary Case No. 64-CV-19-900156 ing will be held at my office in Alabama law gives some per- write off for your taxes. Running Of said deceased having been ALASCAN TO: Virgil Wilkerson, the Court House Annex #2 of sons who have an interest in or not! All conditions accepted. granted to the undersigned on You are hereby notified that Walker County at 11:00 a.m., on property the right to redeem the SERVICES Free pickup. Call for details. September 2, 2020, by the Hon- on 11/13/19 a Complaint was the 5th day of November, 2020, property under certain circum- ADVERTISE STATEWIDE or 1-844-810-1257 orable A. Lee Tucker, Judge of filed against you for negligence when the motion will be consid- stances. Programs may also by Region in over 100 News- the Probate Court of Walker by Progressive Specialty Ins. ered. At said hearing, you may exist that help persons avoid or papers, reaching over 1 million BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY County, notice is hereby given Co. aso David Baradell, Plain- appear and show, if anything delay the foreclosure process. readers each week! Run your BECOME A Published Author! that all persons having claims tiff demands judgment against you have to allege, why said Pe- An attorney should be consulted ad in our Classified Network for We edit, print and distribute your against said estate are hereby Defendant for the principal of tition for Final Discharge should to help you understand these just $210 per week! Make one work internationally. We do the required to present the same $38,286.71 plus interest at the not be closed. rights and programs as a part of call to this newspaper (partici- work. You reap the Rewards! within time allowed by law or the rate of 6% APR from 5/16/17, DONE this the 10th day of the foreclosure process. pating Alascan newspaper) or Call for a Free Author’s Submis- same will be barred. plus costs of court. September, 2020. This property will be sold on call 1-800-264-7043 to find out sion Kit: 1-888-283-4780. LAURA GLOVER By Order of Publication en- A. LEE TUCKER, an “as is, where is” basis, sub- how easy it is to advertise state- EXECUTRIX tered by the Court and notice JUDGE OF PROBATE ject to any easements, en- wide! AUTOMOTIVE Steven A. Thomas be published once a week for *September 16, 23, 30, 2020 cumbrances, and exceptions VEHICLE TITLE Problems? Attorney at Law BEST SATELLITE TV with 2 four consecutive weeks in a reflected in the mortgage and We have a solution! Call Jason Jasper, Alabama Year price Guarantee! $59.99/ newspaper of general circula- NOTICE OF SALE those contained in the records Steward Enterprises, We’re *September 16, 23, 30, 2020 mo. with 190 Channels and 3 tion. Defendant must respond to UNDER POWER of the Office of the Judge of Alabama’s #1 Vehicle Title months free premium movie this publication and make their FORECLOSURE NOTICE Probate in the county where the Problem Experts! Free tele- channels! Free next day installa- NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT answer known to the Court 30 WHEREAS, default has oc- above-described property is sit- phone consultation. North AL tion! Call 1-855-943-1314. TO BE PUBLISHED days from the last date of pub- curred in the performance of uated. This property will be sold 1-256-850-0527, Central AL BY PERSONAL lication. the covenants, terms and condi- subject to the right of redemp- 1-205-267-5735, South AL REPRESENTATIVE tion of all parties entitled thereto IDENTITY THEFT Occurs Every 1-251-342-8538 Done this 11th day of tions of a mortgage from JONA- 2 Seconds. Cybercriminals can IN THE PROBATE COURT September, 2020. THAN T CAGLE AND TIFFANY and subject to any outstanding OF WALKER COUNTY, SUSAN ODOM D CAGLE, HUSBAND AND ad valorem taxes (including ALABAMA CLERK OF COURT WIFE, to MORTGAGE ELEC- taxes which are a lien, whether THE ESTATE OF Of Counsel: TRONIC REGISTRATION SYS- or not now due and payable). Make Someone’s Day SUE AARON, Karen Schwartz McClure TEMS INC AS NOMINEE FOR This sale is made for the pur- DECEASED pose of paying the indebtedness 1609 Richard Arrington Jr. HOMETOWN LENDERS LLC, Bring a little sunshine into someone’s life. CASE NO. PC2020-146 Blvd. South on the 1st day of December, secured by said mortgage, as Letters of Administration Birmingham, AL 35205 2015, said mortgage recorded well as the expenses of fore- Put their name in the paper. It’s simple, Of said deceased having been (205) 933-9451 in the Office of the Judge of closure. The Mortgagee/Trans- inexpensive—and memorable. granted to the undersigned on *Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 2020 Probate of Walker County, Al- feree reserves the right to bid August 18, 2020, by the Hon- abama, on December 7, 2015, for and purchase the real estate For more Daily orable A. Lee Tucker, Judge in Deed/Mortgage Book 2443, and to credit its purchase price information on classified of the Probate Court of Walker Page 625-638, Walker County, against the expenses of sale ads, give us Mountain County, notice is hereby given and the indebtedness secured Alabama Records, said Mort- a call at 221-2840. Eagle that all persons having claims gage having subsequently by the real estate. This sale is against said estate are hereby been transferred and assigned subject to postponement or can- required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. JIMMY H. AARON Personal Representative Stephens & Stephens, LLC BILL & SON’S SUPERMARKET Attorneys at Law MEAT “Our Family Serving Your Family - Four Generations” 10 Ct. Pkg. 2/1.00 Jasper, Alabama Food Club *September 2, 9, 16, 2020 USDA 1.79 Biscuits Family Pack Lb. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT D 45 Oz. TO BE PUBLISHED Pork A Blue 2/5.00 BY PERSONAL Spare Ribs REPRESENTATIVE I Bonnet IN THE PROBATE COURT Margarine OF WALKER COUNTY, USDA R Spread ALABAMA 6.99 Boneless #2 Lb. THE ESTATE OF Y 2 Lb. PHILLIP DARWIN MONEY, Ribeye Food Club 4.99 DECEASED Ea. CASE NO. PC2020-085 Steaks Cheese Loaf Letters of Administration Prices Effective Wednesday, Sept. 16 thru Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 Of said deceased having been USDA Carbon Hill, AL • Store Hours: Mon.-Sat. 7:30am-7pm • Sun. 11am-5pm 4-6 Ct.. granted to the undersigned on 3.49 12 Pack 56 Oz. 64 Oz. Furlani August 28, 2020, by the Hon- Family Pack Lb. 20 Lb. Bag USDA 1.39 12 Oz. Cans Texas Toast Ea. orable A. Lee Tucker, Judge Chicken Fresh Russet Food Club Shurfine Family Pack F of the Probate Court of Walker Pepsi Potatoes Ice Cream Orange Pork Steak 90 Oz. County, notice is hereby given Tenders R 11.99 Products Juice Stouffer’s Ea. that all persons having claims MIX OR O against said estate are hereby 12 Oz. Pkg. MATCH Family Size required to present the same ¢ Z Lasagna within time allowed by law or the 99 Armour Ea. 3/11.00 5.99Ea. 2/5.00 1.79Ea. 1.59Lb. same will be barred. E 24-28 Oz. THOMAS LOUIS OWENS, III Hot Dogs MIX OR MATCH Personal Representative 2 Ltr. Btl. Pepsi Products ...... 4/5.00 N Pictsweet Clear Bag 2/5.00 Laird, Robertson & Allen, P.C. 12 Oz. Pkg. ¢ 14.5 Oz. Double Luck Jasper, Alabama 99Ea. Vegetables *September 2, 9, 16, 2020 Bar-S Whole Kernal Corn or Green Beans ...... 2/1.09 Regular 16 Oz. Food Club Peanut Butter ...... 1.49 Ea. Fresh 89¢ or Thick P Ea. 29 Oz. Argo Peaches ...... 1.69 Ea. Sleeved Celery Sliced R Golden LBS Bologna 11 Oz. Red Diamond Wrights Mill Coffee ...... 2.49 Ea. O 2 1.00 D Ripe 6 Roll Colortex Big Mopper Paper Towels ...... 4.99 Ea. Bananas While Supplies Last • No Rain Checks ¢ U No Sales to Dealers 4.5 Oz. Southeastern Mills Pepper Gravy ...... 79 Ea. C Most Credit Cards Accepted Fresh Jumbo 1.99 We Gladly Accept 15 Lb. Field Trial Savory Blend Dog Food ...... 6.49 Ea. E Ea. WIC Vouchers & EBT Cards Cantaloupes A10 — DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE Jasper, Ala., Wed., Sept. 16, 2020 www.mountaineagle.com Early lesson in social graces helps overcome initial shyness DEAR ABBY: GARFIELD When BY JIM DAVIS I was a young adult, I had difficulty speak- ing with Dear Abby strang- By Abigail ers. I re- Van Buren call, some years later, attending a party in honor of someone I truly admired. Most of BLONDIE the people there didn’t know each other. Some- one had the bright idea for each of us to tell how BY DEAN YOUNG & DENIS LEBRUN we knew the honoree. We went around the circle describing our connection to the person. This not only kept the spotlight on the honoree, but it was a great icebreaker. I found myself interested in several of the folks there, and it gave me PEANUTS fodder to follow up with

questions for them when BY CHARLES M. SCHULZ we began to mingle. I learned a valuable lesson that night. Curiosity is wonderful, and as you have pointed out, people like to talk about them- selves. Now when I’m in a room full of strangers, I find it easier to smile and ask, “How do you know Susie?” or, “What brings you to this event?” I am MARVIN no longer shy about at- tending gatherings where BY TOM ARMSTRONG I won’t know anyone. I actually like meeting new folks. Abby, thank you for your column and for offering your booklet that teaches people how to be more comfortable in social situations. I’m sure more than a few of your readers need it. -- MIXING AND MIN- THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME GLING IN NAPA, CALIF. By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

DEAR M AND M: Unscramble these Jumbles, WALKER BY MORT one letter to each square, BEETLE BAILEY You’re welcome. No to form four ordinary words. one is born knowing how to be social. Social LIEPX adeptness is a skill like any other. People don’t have to be bril- liant or a laugh riot. Part of being social -- IRRVE something you picked up on at that party -- is the importance of showing an inter- SEFWET est in other people. A smile is an excellent BY JOHN ROSE icebreaker, and part of being charming is being a good listener. NTFNAO @PlayJumble Twitter the free JUST JUMBLE app • Follow us on Get Of course, you should BARNEY GOOGLE & SNUFFY SMITH cultivate your own Now arrange the circled letters ©2020 Tribune Content Agency, LLC to form the surprise answer, as interests so you will All Rights Reserved. suggested by the above cartoon. have something to add to a conversation. THE My booklet “How To Be Popular” contains (Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: LOCAL MERGE SPRUNG NIBBLE many useful tips for Yesterday’s polishing social skills Answer: Her very basic approach to teaching students for people of all ages about the human skeleton was — BARE BONES -- how to approach others, what to say and CRANKSHAFT what not to say. It can HOROSCOPES By Eugenia Last be ordered by send- ing your name and & CHUCK AYERS BY TOM BATIUK address, plus a check CELEBRITIES BORN hold until you research or money order for $8 ON THIS DAY: Nick the possibilities further. (U.S. funds), to: Dear Jonas, 28; Kyla Pratt, 34; LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. Abby Popularity Book- Alexis Bledel, 39; Amy 22): Quiet time will help let, P.O. Box 447, Mount Poehler, 49. you sort through uncer- Morris, IL 61054-0447. Happy Birthday: Stop tainty. Relive some of the Shipping and handling procrastinating and start moments that haunt you, are included in the doing. You are on the and you’ll discover you are price. Good conver- threshold of something putting too much blame sationalists prioritize awesome and need to pick on yourself. HI & LOIS what others have to up the pace and finish SCORPIO (Oct. 23- BY CHANCE BROWN say rather than feel what you are pursuing. Nov. 21): Size up situa- pressured to fill the Don’t complicate matters tions, and prepare to take air with the sound of with issues you cannot action. Focus on truth, be their own voices. And control. fair and commit to what remember: Most peo- ARIES (March you decide to do next. ple can focus on only 21-April 19): Take a SAGITTARIUS (Nov. one thing at a time. So moment to digest what’s 22-Dec. 21): Think twice forget about yourself happening around you be- before you share your and concentrate on the fore deciding to jump into thoughts with others. OTHER person. If you the mix and take action. Someone will misinterpret try it, you’ll find that it TAURUS (April what you say and meddle works like a charm. 20-May 20): A change in your personal affairs if doesn’t have to be drastic, you aren’t careful.

DEAR ABBY: Why does BABY BLUES my boyfriend always ex- but it does need to make CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- pect me to help him with sense and encourage bet- Jan. 19): You can wheel his home repairs when I ter days ahead. and deal all you want. You don’t live there and don’t GEMINI (May 21-June are in a prime position to SCOTT BY RICK KIRKMAN & JERRY plan to for a long while? I 20): A situation will not advance as long as you live in my own house, and be as it appears. Don’t act don’t let your intellect I don’t ask him to come on an assumption, or you spar with your intuition. help me fix a downed will end up in an unset- AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- fence. How should I han- tled place. Feb. 18): Sit tight when dle this situation? CANCER (June 21- dealing with matters that -- FIXIN’ TO ARGUE IN July 22): Spend more can influence essential TEXAS time on details, truth partnerships or physi- and making changes cal changes you want to DEAR FIXIN’: Do not that will stand the test make. “argue.” If you prefer of time. Concentrate on PISCES (Feb. not to help your boy- partnerships and how you 19-March 20): An emo- friend with his home can contribute as a team tional switch will cause repairs, tell him you player. you to change direction. have other plans. (And LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your feelings will be close if you don’t have any Look over your objectives to the surface and lead to but don’t want to be carefully, and make ad- a place that feels right. conscripted, MAKE justments before sharing Birthday Baby: You some.) your ideas. are impulsive, changeable VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. and persistent. You are Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phil- 22): Stop worrying about hardworking and devoted. lips, and was founded by her mother, what others do; focus on Visit Eugenialast.com, or Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby what you want. A physical join Eugenia on Twitter/ at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box change should be put on Facebook/LinkedIn. 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. Daily Mountain Eagle

Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 Business A11 Law firm Get expands practical Teacher of the when it Month honor comes to statewide saving

Special to the Eagle Dear Dave, Alexander Shunnarah Trial At- I’m torneys is excited to bring back the having “Alexander Shunnarah Teacher of the a hard Month” initiative for its second year time and expand saving the initia- money. tives’ reach Do you Dave Says across the have state of any Dave Ramsey Alabama. prac- AP Photo/Richard Drew, File Last tical advice for saving year, the highly successful campaign In this file photo a sign for a Wall Street subway station is shown. Wall Street is when you have an aver- highlighted Birmingham-Metro area strengthening again as big technology stocks wrest back more of their losses from age income? educators. This year the program will their sudden belly flop earlier this month. Nikki spotlight K-12 teachers across the entire state of Alabama. The nomina- Dear Nikki, tions opened Sept. 9 and will continue One thing I’ve until May 2021 for the 2020-2021 Stocks give up part of an learned over the years school year. is that people only Last year the campaign received start saving mon- over 400 nominations and featured early gain but still end higher ey when they learn eight teachers in the Birming- healthy money hab- ham-Metro area. To continue cele- its — like living on had climbed too high. Treasury yields held brating the work our educators are By STAN CHOE and ALEX VEIGA a written, monthly steady as the Federal Reserve began a two- doing to better our community and the AP Business Writers budget — and let their day policy meeting. future generations, Alexander Shun- future needs become Stocks gave up part of their gains from ear- But the factors that have powered their narah is seeking to make this year more important than lier in the day but still closed higher on Wall gains through much of the pandemic, namely even bigger by honoring two to three their current wants. Street Tuesday. Gains for big technology com- expectations that their profits will boom as teachers a month based on nomina- What I’m saying here panies outweighed even more of daily life shifts online, haven’t tions made from students, parents, is it will only happen losses in banks changed. faculty, staff, and peers across the when you make saving and elsewhere in “The things that are doing well or are ben- state of Alabama. a priority. the market. eficiaries or are working in this environment, “We started this campaign as an op- Everything doesn’t The S&P 500 for good reason, are the things that are going portunity for the community to thank have to magically line rose 0.5% after up,” said Tom Martin, senior portfolio man- the hard working and dedicated teach- up before you start being up more than 1% earlier. It’s the second ager with Globalt Investments. “That isn’t ers for all that they do,” states Alexan- saving, and there are straight sizable gain for the benchmark index going to change until we get a notable change der Shunnarah, president and CEO of plenty of easy, practi- following its worst week since June. in one of the things that are uncertain: The Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys. cal ways to save money Big Tech stocks have been bouncing back virus itself and the effect that’s having on the See LAW FIRM, A12 this week after suddenly losing altitude earli- See RAMSEY, A12 er this month amid worries that their prices See STOCKS, A12 A12 — DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE Jasper, Ala., Wed., Sept. 16, 2020 www.mountaineagle.com

Stocks From A11 Ramsey From A11 economy, and whether we ing in the New York state before the coronavirus wraps off a new high-end and breathe a little extra air into your financ- get anything new on the is expanding more than pummeled the industry. watch model, a next-gen- es. The biggest one is by saying goodbye to fiscal stimulus front.” economists expected, as Financial stocks were eration iPad and a debt. Monthly payments are the biggest drain Because these com- are import and export also laggards. JPMorgan couple of new subscription I can think of when it comes to saving money, panies have grown so prices. Chases fell 3%, losing an services during a virtual because debt robs you of your income. massive, their movements Treasury yields were earlier modest gain. It event held Tuesday. The Most people are shocked when they realize alone can dictate the mar- holding relatively steady trimmed its forecast for company normally also how much they’re actually spending at the ket’s performance more after giving up some this year’s net interest rolls out its new iPhones grocery store. It’s easy to walk through the than ever. Tech stocks as of their earlier gains income, which measures at this time of year, but aisles grabbing things on impulse, but it all a group account for nearly following the release of how much profit it makes production problems adds up. Save money on groceries by planning 28% of the S&P 500, and the report on industrial from interest payments caused by the pandemic out your meals each week. Here are some oth- they’re up 2.9% this week production. The yield on for loans and other prod- have delayed their release er good ideas: after slumping more than the 10-year Treasury was ucts after subtracting until at least October. Buy generic. One of the easiest ways to save 4% in each of the prior at 0.67%. The 30-year the interest it pays out on CEO Tim Cook didn’t money is to give name brands the boot. two weeks. yield ticked up to 1.43% deposits. mention iPhones during Skip the coffee shop, and make coffee at The Dow Jones Indus- from 1.41%. In European stock Tuesday’s one-hour pre- home. trial Average was down Shorter-term rates re- markets, Germany’s sentation recorded at the Take your lunch to work, and eat breakfast 50 points, or 0.2%, to main pinned at lower lev- DAX returned 0.2%, and company’s massive, but and dinner at home. 27,941 after losing its els on expectations that the French CAC 40 rose now mostly empty, head- Cut your ties with cable, and try network gains from earlier in the the Federal Reserve will 0.3%. The FTSE 100 in quarters in Cupertino, apps or streaming services. day. The Nasdaq was up keep its benchmark rate London climbed 1.3%. California. Check your insurance rates. You owe it to 0.8%. Stocks of smaller at nearly zero for some Markets in Asia ended The Apple Watch has yourself to have your agent look things over companies were also time to help the economy mostly higher. never come close to rival- for you, and see what savings they can dig up. making gains, and the recover. The central bank ing the iPhone’s popular- When buying, pay in cash and ask about dis- Russell 2000 index of is beginning its latest Apple debuts ity, but it does dominate counts. You never know until you ask, and you small-caps was up 0.3%. meeting on interest-rate the market for smart- should always ask. Stocks in Europe and policy Tuesday, and it will discount watch, watches. Canaccord Ge- Declutter your home, garage, basement or much of Asia also ticked announce its decision on but no new nuity analyst T. Michael attic. Get rid of things you don’t need and are higher following encour- Wednesday. Economists iPhones ... yet Walkley estimates about willing to let go of for the sake of your finan- aging economic reports say it could change some SAN RAMON, Calif. 51 million Apple Watches cial future. from around the world. of the language around (AP) — Apple introduced will be sold this year, a Lower your cell phone bill by getting rid of In China, retail sales its existing pledge to buy a cheaper version of its 5% increase from last extras like costly data plans, phone insurance, were higher last month bonds to support markets, smartwatch, its latest year. The research firm and useless warranties. Don’t be afraid to than a year earlier for but they expect no major attempt to broaden the GlobalData pegs Apple’s haggle with your provider or switch to anoth- the first such growth this news. appeal of its trend-set- share of the $64 billion er company. year, after the pandemic On the losing side was ting products while many smartwatch market at If your goal is to save money, a vacation is pancaked the world’s sec- Carnival, which dropped consumers are forced to roughly 60%. just about the worst thing you can do. Finding ond-largest economy. In 11%. 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Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 Sports A13 MLB Football World Series set for Arlington Final 3 rounds of playoffs will be played in bubble

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UAB’s Johnston NEW YORK — The World Series will be sidelined with played entirely at the Texas Rangers’ new ballpark in Arlington, Texas, as part of a shoulder injury bubble agree- BIRMINGHAM, ment between (AP) — UAB quar- Major League Baseball and terback Tyler John- the players’ ston III is out indef- association, the first time the sport’s cham- initely with an injury pionship will be played entirely at one site to his non-throwing since 1944. shoulder. As part of an agreement finalized Tuesday, Blazers coach Bill the Division Series, League Championship Clark announced Series and World Series will be part of a bubble designed to minimize exposure to the the junior’s injury on coronavirus, which decimated the regular Tuesday. season and limited it to a 60-game schedule Backup Bryson for each club. The best-of-three first round Lucero has played of the postseason — expanded from 10 to 16 in both games, teams this year — will be at the top-seeded completing 11 of teams. The World Series will be at Globe Life Park 21 passes for 138 in Arlington, a retractable roof stadium with yards and a touch- artificial turf that opened this year adjacent down. Johnston to the Rangers’ old ballpark. The American has started 13 League Championship Series will be at San games in his career. Diego’s Petco Park, and the National League He has thrown for at Globe Life Park. 293 yards and three The AL Division Series will be at San Diego and Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium, touchdowns with and the NL Division Series at Globe Life and one interception in Houston’s Minute Maid Park. the first two games Off days were eliminated for the Division against Central Ar- Series and League Championship Series, kansas and Miami. which will stress pitching and put emphasis UAB is off this on deeper rotations and bullpens. The two traditional off days were retained for the weekend and visits World Series. South Alabama on Texas is last in the AL West at 17-30 en- Thursday, Sept. 24. tering Tuesday, with little chance of advanc- “Tyler is one of ing to the postseason. the best compet- “In the view of our infectious disease ex- itors I have ever perts, the biggest risk of exposure for players and staff is contact with family members and AP Photo coached and I friends who have been exposed to COVID-19 know he will take Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves rounds the bases after hitting his first in their communities,” Deputy Commissioner his rehab very career grand slam on Sept. 4 against the Washington Nationals. The Braves lead Dan Halem wrote in a memo sent to teams seriously to give the National League East and are close to locking up a playoff spot. See MLB, A14 himself a chance to play again this sea- son,” Clark said. COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREP VOLLEYBALL Football Cordova sweeps Arkansas School leader: Big Ten State-Central road tri-match Arkansas game football on hold until From Staff Reports pushed back The Cordova volleyball team swept a road tri- match on Monday, beating Cornerstone (25-17, JONESBORO, 25-13) and Huffman (25-8, 25-10). Ark. (AP) — Arkan- questions answered Leaders for the Blue Devils were Lily Werling sas State’s home with 10 kills, five aces and four assists, Em- football game By RALPH D. RUSSO malee Watts with nine aces and six kills, Josie against Central AP College Football Writer Veal with six aces, four assists and three kills, Shae Yates with 13 assists and three aces, Bri- Arkansas has been The University of Wisconsin chan- anna Pringle with three kills, two blocks and pushed back from cellor said Tuesday that Big Ten two aces, Haylie Prifogle with three kills and football will remain on hold until there Saturday to Oct. 10. two aces and Kailey Johnson with nine digs. are answers to Arkansas State Cordova also swept a tri-match last week, questions about made the an- beating both Colbert Heights (25-10, 25-17) and COVID-19 test- Vinemont (25-16, 23-25, 15-9). nouncement in a ing and tracing, release Tuesday, along with pos- saying the team sible long-term heart issues related to cannot assemble a the coronavirus. JASPER WINS AREA MATCHES full two-deep depth Chancellor Rebecca Blank said once chart at a specific the Big Ten university leaders have position group due their concerns addressed “we will try to plan a delayed season.” to player unavail- A month after postponing games, ability. conference leaders are considering playing a fall season after all. There were weekend meetings on a plan to AP Photo Sports on TV begin play as soon as mid-October. MLB Blank, appearing at a congressional Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst hearing on compensation for college cheers on his team last season. Nationals at Rays, athletes, was asked by Sen. Tim Kaine The Big Ten football season is on noon, MLB (D-Va.) about the Big Ten’s decision hold due to COVID-19. Dodgers at Padres, last month and whether the conference might reverse course. 3 p.m., ESPN be honest, we almost always decide ev- “There were several main reasons erything by consensus. We very rarely Mets at Phillies, for that,” Blank said. “One was that we take votes,” Blank said. 6 p.m., ESPN were uncertain we could do the level A court filing earlier this month of testing and contact tracing that we Braves at Orioles, disclosed that Big Ten presidents and needed to keep athletes safe. Secondly, chancellors voted 11-3 in favor of post- 6:35 p.m., SPSO there was this growing evidence about poning all fall sports. Iowa, Nebraska D’backs at Angels, heart-related myocarditis and that evi- and Ohio State voted against the move. 9 p.m., ESPN dence was uncertain and it wasn’t clear When the next decision comes from what it means and we wanted to know the Big Ten was unclear, though KETV Soccer more. There were a few other minor in Omaha posted video Tuesday of Daily Mountain Eagle - Ron Harris reasons.” University of Nebraska President Ted MLS She would not predict which way a Carter saying, “We’re getting ready Jasper’s Hallie Harrell serves during Mon- Portland at San Jose, vote to return to play would go. to announce the Huskers and Big Ten day’s match against Minor. The fifth-ranked 8:30 p.m., FS1 “Decisions within the Big Ten are football tonight,” before he spoke at an Vikings swept both Jackson-Olin and Minor largely majority based decisions, but I’ll unrelated news conference. on the day, improving to 23-6. A14 — DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE Jasper, Ala., Wed., Sept. 16, 2020 www.mountaineagle.com SPORTS DIGEST Celtics’ Walker, Heat’s Butler NASCAR Suarez on the move again after parting with Gaunt Brothers waited years for East finals CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Daniel Suarez, who By TIM REYNOLDS that’s the way that I think, that’s foul line while Boston is at 80%. landed a ride two weeks before the season-opening AP Basketball Writer the way that I love, the way that CONFERENCE FINAL our guys think as well. Because I EXPERIENCE Daytona 500, will not return to Gaunt Brothers Racing LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — think confidence and your mental The Celtics have seven play- next season and is seeking a new team for the third Kemba Walker and Jimmy Butler (approach) is the majority of this ers who have been on teams that time in three years. entered the NBA on the same thing. ... Going into these games, reached the conference finals Gaunt Brothers said Tuesday it was a mutual deci- night. it’s about us. We’re in control of our before, with Jaylen Brown and sion for the Mexican driver to leave the team. Suarez They’ve paid their dues since the destiny right now.” Marcus Smart’s 12 games in this will finish the year in the No. 96 Toyota Camry. 2011 NBA draft. Butler is a five- The Celtics could say the same, round before leading the way. “I’m extremely thankful to my entire Toyota family time All-Star, Walker a four-time of course. Miami also has seven players who for everything they have done for me, especially this selection. Walker has the better They went 2-1 against Miami in have been part of conference-final year,” Suarez said. “I will always be grateful to them scoring numbers, Butler the better the regular season, swept Phil- teams, with Udonis Haslem’s 38 for having my back.” defensive numbers. Butler leads adelphia in the first round and appearances and Andre Iguoda- Suarez has struggled with Gaunt Brothers, which is with a style that’s often erroneous- then needed seven games to oust la’s 22 leading their list. All told, reigning champion Toronto in the in its first full season of Cup competition. ly perceived to be gruff, Walker players from the current Heat likes shows a lot more emotion. East semifinals. roster has appeared in 80 confer- And both went to new homes in Here’s some of what to know ence-final games, the current list of MLB the summer of 2019, looking for going into the Eastern Conference Celtics in 47. Two Giants-Seattle games off due something better. Here they are: finals: THE HISTORY For the first time, Walker and BUBBLE’S BEST Heat President Pat Riley played to smoky skies, moved to SF Butler are headed to the Eastern Phoenix went 8-0 in the bubble against the Celtics only once in the SEATTLE (AP) — The two-game series between Conference finals. and Toronto went 14-5 — the best playoffs — and that was in the last the San Francisco Giants and the Mariners in Seattle Walker and the third-seeded records of any team at Disney since playoff appearance of his career. that was scheduled to start Tuesday night was post- Boston Celtics take on Butler and the season resumed July 30. But That was just the start of the Riley poned because of smoky skies caused by the West the fifth-seeded Miami Heat on those squads are home now, so the vs. Celtics rivalry, however. He Coast wildfires. Tuesday night in Game 1 of the best records of any club remaining faced them three times as coach of East title series. Miami is looking in the bubble belong to Boston (13- the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA The teams will now play Wednesday and Thursday for its first East championship 6) and Miami (11-6). Both teams Finals (going 2-1), and the Heat at Oracle Park in San Francisco, with game times to since 2014, Boston its first since are shooting 36% from 3-point have played Boston in the postsea- be determined. The announcement came as fore- 2010. range in the bubble, both shooting son three times during Riley’s stint casters called for smoke to reach very unhealthy lev- “We all think that we’re sup- 46% from the field in the bubble, as Miami’s top executive (going els in Western Washington through at least Thursday. posed to be here,” Butler said. “And Miami is shooting 82% from the 2-1).

MLB From A13 Monday night. “Nearly all of the 2. New York’s Polo Grounds hosted may quarantine at home during positive test results that have been all the games in 1921 and 1922, the transition period, with a provi- reported for players and staff in the last two seasons it was the sion that MLB will not approve a the last month can be traced back home of both the New York Giants large number of requests to quar- to contact with an infected fam- and Yankees. The Giants won both antine at home. ily member, domestic partner, or titles. Only spouses, domestic partners, friend outside of club facilities.” AL teams in mathematical children and child care providers Halem said MLB and the play- contention are to start a transition can stay with players during the ers’ association were in the process period on Sept. 22 and NL teams transition period, and people other of finalizing details of the agree- the following day in which up to 28 than players may not bring family ment, which provides for players to active roster players, 12 taxi-squad to the transition hotel or on the be tested daily during the postsea- players and 50 additional person- road. son. nel ranging from bullpen catchers Family members will not be al- While the NFL plays the Super to front-office staff must remain lowed into the bubble hotels at the Bowl at a neutral site selected in at the team’s transitional hotel or four sites unless they complete a advanced, baseball has resisted travel with the team on the road. supervised seven-day quarantine. the idea, which has been long ad- Under an exception wanted by A player also may have up to six vocated by prominent agent Scott the players’ association, any player family members and guests stay at Boras. who either lives by himself, lives separate family hotels at the four The World Series was last played with a spouse or domestic partner sites. at one site in 1944 at Sportsman’s who is pregnant or has special MLB said it will use best efforts Park in St. Louis, where the Cardi- medical needs documented by a to arrange visits in supervised, nals beat the Browns 4 games to physician or is living with children outdoor places.

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