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JASPER CITY COUNCIL City refinances previous bond issuance

Council recognizes Jasper for construction of the new Jasper someone refinances their home to O’Mary said the savings will firefighters / A9 High School. get a lower interest rate.” amount to more than $300,000 in Matt Adams of Raymond James O’Mary said the bond issuance the first year alone — enough to By RON HARRIS Financial Services said the timing will create no new debt for the city buy several police patrol vehicles, Daily Mountain Eagle of the bond issuance comes be- and it won’t lengthen the terms of as an example. cause of lower interest rates that the original bond. “Over time, it averages out Jasper City Council members can lead to more than $5.5 million “Nobody’s taxes went up, and we about $220,000 a year in savings,” approved an ordinance Tuesday in savings for the city over the life don’t have any investment other he said. “That doesn’t fall into morning to issue bonds totaling of the bond. than what ink it took to sign the some slot where we’re lacking, it more than $38.7 million. Jasper Mayor David O’Mary documents,” he said. stacks on top of the sound oper- The bond issuance will serve said the savings “certainly will In all, refinancing the previous ation we have in the city. We can Mayor David as a way to refinance a 2014 bond provide some money for operating debt will lead to $5,546,000 in O’Mary issuance of more than $52 million the city, much like it would when savings for the city. See JASPER, A9

WALKER COUNTY JASPER HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION ‘Foundation for a bright future’ County board of education, Bevill State expand dual enrollment programs

By NICOLE SMITH Daily Mountain Eagle

A partnership expansion will allow some Walker County students to receive a two- Photo Special to the Eagle - Ginger Seiberling year degree and their high school diploma Jasper High School’s show choir group ‘Phoenix’ performs at a competition earlier this year. Jasper High simultaneously. Bevill State Commu- School will host the Jasper Foothills Show Choir Classic beginning Friday in the Pam Brown Theater at the nity College and the high school. ‘Phoenix’ will not compete, but will perform at approximately 7 p.m. Saturday. Walker County Board of Education announced last Thursday that be- ginning this fall, more career technical edu- IT’S SHOWTIME cation (CTE) programs at the college will be offered to students in Foothills Show Choir Classic set for this weekend at Jasper High the school system. The Dr. Kim CTE offerings are part Ennis By RON HARRIS Garrett Lindsey, the choral director at of a plan between the Daily Mountain Eagle Jasper High School, said 27 groups from two entities to expand junior high and high schools in Alabama, dual enrollment, which allows high school More than 900 of the most musically-gift- Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee will students to take college courses before ed junior high and high school students from compete this weekend. they graduate. across the Southeast will be in Jasper this Nine junior high groups will compete Dr. Kim Ennis, president of Bevill State, weekend for the Jasper Foothills Show Choir Friday beginning at 5 p.m., with awards addressed members of the Walker County Classic at Jasper High School. presented at approximately 10:15 p.m. High BOE on Feb. 13 to discuss CTE programs It’s the second year Jasper High has host- that will be made available to county ed the event. See FOOTHILLS, A9 schools’ students this fall. She said ma- chine tool technology and welding will be offered to students at the college’s Rapid WALKER COUNTY COMMISSION Response Training Center on Industrial Drive in Jasper, and students may also take robotics, automation and HVAC Bishop: Districts will do more road repairs this year courses on the Sumiton campus. Walker County and Jasper City schools’ By ED HOWELL project was discussed, along up through regular allocations. students already had access to the col- Daily Mountain Eagle with repairs after recent rains. “They will not fix all the lege’s machine tool program through Bishop said the four districts potholes at one time, but they general career tech opportunities. Walker County Commission “will repair and pave and fix will start working on them. And “What we’re planning to do is just in- Chairman Jerry Bishop said more roads this year than has if it ever quits raining, so some crease the access to those programs to stu- Tuesday the county’s four dis- been done since I’ve been here. of these districts can catch up, dents in the Walker County school system. tricts will do more road repairs I think that is great for our they will help other districts,” We’re looking forward to those enhanced this year than at any time in his county.” he said. “They can do that if partnerships,” Ennis said. term. Some of it will be paid for they are asked. The districts A press release from Bevill State notes He made the remarks during through Repave Alabama, the have to furnish the materials, that in the HVAC industry, there will be Jerry commissioner statements at the state program paid for with the and the other districts will help Bishop end of Tuesday’s commission increased state gas tax funds, See PARTNERSHIP, A9 meeting, during which a bridge and also through funds saved See COMMISSION, A9

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Louisiana plane crash Kilgore-Green Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-9503 victim leaves hospital

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — The only person to sur- vive a December plane crash in south Louisiana that killed the other five people on board has gone home after nearly two months months in the hospital. News outlets reported that Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center said in a news release that Wade Berzas was discharged Monday after 52 days at the center’s burn unit. The hospital released photos of Berzas talking, hugging and praying with hospital staff and others as he prepared to leave Monday. One arm was in a sling while the other was wrapped in white bandages. In a statement, Berzas and his wife, Mackenzie, thanked people for their thoughts and prayers. “Your prayers were deeply felt, and we believe con- tributed to the success of Wade’s recovery. Thank you for allowing us the privacy we need to focus on the road ahead. We are truly overwhelmed by your love for our family,” they said. Berzas and the other five people aboard the eight-passenger aircraft were bound for Atlanta to watch the college football game between Louisiana State University and Oklahoma when the plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Lafayette in Decem- ber. Ian E. Biggs, 51, the plane’s pilot was killed along Barbara Gauntt/The Clarion-Ledger via AP with passengers Robert Vaughn Crisp II, 59; Carley A northeast Jackson, Miss. neighborhood and Harbor Pines in Ridgeland are still under a mandatory McCord, 30; Michael Walker Vincent, 15; and his evacuation as flooding continues Monday. mother, Gretchen Vincent, 51. Berzas was taken to the hospital with burns on 75% of his body. A woman on the ground was also severely injured. McCord was a well-known sports reporter and the Soggy neighborhoods under daughter-in-law of LSU’s offensive coordinator. The other people on the plane all had connections with a Lafayette-based technology firm called Global Data flash-flood warning in Mississippi Systems. Federal investigators are looking into the crash but RIDGELAND, Miss. Dam on Saturday as the have not announced a cause. (AP) — Forecasters ex- Tennessee Valley Author- pected more heavy rains ity released more than in parts of the flood-rav- 2.5 million gallons (9.5 aged South on Tuesday, million liters) per second, prolonging the misery for adding to the anguish worried people who still for owners of about 75 can’t get back into homes flooded properties down- surrounded by water. stream. Some of the hardest-hit Hardin County Fire areas were under a flash Chief and Emergency flood watch, as the Na- Management Director tional Weather Service Melvin Martin said the said as much as 2 inches landslide claimed not (5 centimeters) of rain, only two houses, whose and even more in some residents got out safely, spots — was expected to but also about 100 yards fall in central Mississippi. (91 meters) of the blufftop The national Weath- AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis road. Meanwhile, most of er Prediction Center in the homes down by the College Park, Maryland, Water from the Pearl River floods Florence-Byram river are vacation homes projected the greatest Road near Byram, Miss, Monday. Authorities be- that were built on stilts, likelihood of heavy rains Martin said. Scott Clause/The Lafayette Advertiser via AP lieve the flooding will rank as third highest, behind in a band from eastern the historic floods of 1979 and 1983. Boat captain Sam Ev- A Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, file photo shows a Louisiana across central ans, who lives in a histor- view of the burnt wreckage of a small plane that parts of Mississippi and Vera said in Spanish. Ivey issued a state of ic riverboat on Pickwick crashed into the parking lot of a post office, in La- Alabama extending into Dorothy Freeman felt emergency that directed Lake, says this year’s fayette, La. Wade Berzas, the only person to sur- far west Georgia. fortunate because her state agencies to assist flooding was among the Authorities around mobile home was above with recent flooding worst he’s seen. Navigat- vive plane crash that killed the other five people Mississippi’s capital water and she was able to and allowed local school ing the Tennessee River on board was discharged Monday, Feb. 17 after city of Jackson warned get back in long enough to systems where flooding by boat, he’s watched the 52 days at the center’s burn unit hundreds of residents not feed her cat and pick up occurred to ask for relief banks gradually erode, to return home until they personal items including in fulfilling school calen- and said it was only a get an all-clear follow- her Bible. dar requirements. matter of time before the VOLUME 58 NUMBER 253 ing devastating flooding “I’m praying for the A near-record rainy bluff gave way. Monday. people in the Jackson winter led to agonizing “It has slowly been The receding flood left area that were hit even choices for reservoir eroding and it finally let Daily Mountain Eagle muddy water marks on harder than us,” said managers, who have had go,” Evans told The Asso- - Main Office 1301 the sides of cars at the Freeman, 87, who has to release water that ciated Press on Tuesday. E. Viking Drive Member Harbor Pines Mobile lived in the community 21 worsens flooding for some The area suffered a Jasper, AL 35501 Audit Bureau Home Community in years. people living downstream devastating flood in 2003, of Circulations Phone (205) 221-2840 suburban Ridgeland, not Crews were going lot to while saving many other but then about 14 years Business Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday far from where managers lot to check the duct work properties from damage. passed without a ca- Closed Saturday & Sunday of the Ross Barnett Res- beneath mobile homes to The intensity and tastrophe, and developers Daily Mountain Eagle ISSN 0893-0759 Copyright © 2015 by the Daily Mountain ervoir have been trying determine how many had frequency of extreme rain got busy selling riverfront Eagle is published every morning Tuesday-Sunday by Jasper Daily Mountain Eagle , a division of Cleveland Newspapers, Inc., 1301 Viking Drive, Jasper, AL to contain the swollen been inundated by water. events that fuel major properties, Evans said. 35501, Tuesday-Sunday (Daily except Christmas). 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NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors in Harvey Wein- stein’s rape trial ended their first day of delibera- tions Tuesday with lots of questions and no verdict in the landmark #MeToo case that could put the once-powerful Hollywood AP Photo/LM Otero producer behind bars for A statue stands outside the Boys Scouts of the rest of his life. America headquarters in Irving, Texas. The Boy The panel of seven men and five women asked to Scouts of America has filed for bankruptcy pro- see a floor plan of Wein- tection as it faces a barrage of new sex-abuse stein’s apartment and lawsuits. emails, including one he sent to a private spy agency in 2017 listing cer- Boy Scouts seek tain accusers he feared would come forward as “red flags.” bankruptcy, urge The jury is weighing charges that Weinstein raped a woman in a victims of abuse to Manhattan hotel room in 2013 and forcibly AP Photo/Seth Wenig step forward performed oral sex on Harvey Weinstein talks to reporters as he arrives at a Manhattan court- another woman, TV and film production assistant house for his rape trial in New York Tuesday. By DAVID CRARY and BRADY McCOMBS Mimi Haleyi, in 2006. the #MeToo movement. no was criticized in court him after the alleged rape AP National Writer In deciding the most His trial is seen as a and on social media for because “I wanted him to an interview she gave to believe I wasn’t a threat.” The Boy Scouts of America urged victims to come serious charges against watershed moment for the The New York Times pod- The Associated Press forward Tuesday as the historic, 110-year-old orga- Weinstein, which al- cause, but Judge James cast The Daily in which has a policy of not pub- nization filed for bankruptcy protection in the first lege that he is a sexual Burke has cautioned she blamed victims for lishing the names of step toward creating a huge compensation fund for predator, jurors must also jurors that it is “not a ref- getting sexually assault- people who allege sexual potentially thousands of men who were molested as weigh actress Annabel- erendum on the #MeToo ed. “That was taped a assault without their youngsters decades ago by scoutmasters or other la Sciorra’s account of a movement.” long time ago,” Rotunno consent. It is withholding leaders. mid-1990s rape. While Weinstein lawyer Don- explained after Illuzzi the name of the rape ac- The Scouts resorted to Chapter 11 in hopes of her allegation is too old na Rotunno sent a similar questioned the timing cuser because it isn’t clear surviving a barrage of lawsuits, many of them made to be charged on its own message in a Newsweek of the interview, which whether she wishes to be possible by recent changes in state laws to allow peo- because to the statute of essay over the weekend, aired Feb. 7. identified publicly. ple to sue over long-ago sexual abuse. limitations in effect at drawing complaints from The Times said later Bankruptcy will enable the organization to put the time, the law allows a prosecutor who said she that the interview was those cases on hold for now and continue operating. prosecutors to use her appeared to be trying to recorded on Jan. 28 — But ultimately the Boy Scouts could be forced to allegations as a basis influence the jury. five days after opening sell some of their vast property holdings, including for the predatory sexual Rotunno wrote that statements and the start campgrounds and hiking trails, to raise money for a assault counts. Weinstein’s jurors “have FISH DAY! of testimony. victims’ fund that could top $1 billion. The jury will resume an obligation to them- It’s Time To Stock Your Pond! Haleyi, a former “Proj- The Boy Scouts estimated 1,000 to 5,000 victims deliberations Wednesday. selves and their country, ect Runway” production will seek compensation. Jurors sent their to base their verdict solely Sat., Feb. 29th assistant, testified that “The BSA encourages victims to come forward to first questions about on the facts, testimony Weinstein pushed her 9:30 - 10:15 am file a claim as the bankruptcy process moves for- 40 minutes into delib- and evidence presented to onto a bed and sexually ward,” the organization said in a statement. erations, asking for the them in the courtroom,” assaulted her, undeterred Walker County James Kretschmer of Houston, one of those su- legal definition of terms not critical news stories, by her kicks and pleas of, ing, said he was molested by a Scout leader in the like consent and forcible unflattering courtroom Co-Op, Jasper “No, please don’t do this, I mid-1970s in the Spokane, Washington, area. The compulsion, and seeking sketches or other outside don’t want it.” bankruptcy, he said, “is a shame because at its core clarity on why Weinstein influences. The woman who says and what it was supposed to be, the Boy Scouts is a wasn’t charged with other Confronted about the Weinstein raped her in beautiful organization.” crimes stemming from essay in court Tuesday, FISH WAGON 2013 sobbed in court as “But you know, anything can be corrupted,” he Sciorra’s allegation. Rotunno said she was she described how she To Place An Order, Call: added. “And if they’re not going to protect the people Prosecutors built their writing “about the jury sent Weinstein flattering 1-800-643-8439 that they’ve entrusted with the children, then shut it case around graphic, of- system as a whole” and emails and kept seeing www.fishwagon.com down and move on.” ten-harrowing testimony was not speaking to the More than 12,000 boys have been molested by 7,800 from those women, along jury in Weinstein’s case. abusers since the 1920s, according to Boy Scout files with three other accusers Assistant District revealed in court papers. who were not part of the Attorney Joan Illuzzi-Or- Evan Smola said two new victims had already criminal case but were bon said Rotunno’s essay called his law office in Chicago on Tuesday morning, allowed to take the wit- was “100% inappropri- bringing the firm’s total to 319. ness stand because they ate.” She asked Burke to “The opportunity to tell your story is a cathartic say Weinstein used them instruct the jury to ignore and healing experience,” Smola said. “It’s very pain- same tactics on them. the piece and revoke ful when they actually do it, but getting it off your Weinstein’s lawyers Weinstein’s bail and send chest is a big step.” contend the acts were him to jail because, she It will be up to the court to set a deadline for filing consensual. They focused argued, it couldn’t have claims. The amount of money each victim will receive on friendly, flirtatious been done without his is likely to depend on what assets are turned over and emails some of the women permission. how many people come forward. sent to Weinstein and Burke denied the The filing in Wilmington, Delaware, sets in motion further meetings some of prosecution’s request, but what could be one of the biggest, most complex bank- them had with him after told Weinstein: “I would ruptcies ever seen, given the Scouts’ 50-state pres- the alleged assaults. caution you about the ence. The organization listed assets of $1 billion to A torrent of allegations tentacles of your public $10 billion and liabilities of $500 million to $1 billion. against Weinstein in relations juggernaut.” “We are outraged that there have been times October 2017 spawned Two weeks ago, Rotun- when individuals took advantage of our programs to harm innocent children,” said Roger Mosby, the Boy Scouts’ president and CEO. “While we know nothing can undo the tragic abuse that victims suffered, we Taylor Swift’s believe the Chapter 11 process, with the proposed father safe trust structure, will provide equitable compensation to all victims while maintaining the BSA’s important after fight mission.” The Boy Scouts are the latest major American in- with burglar stitution to face a heavy price over sexual abuse. Ro- ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. man Catholic dioceses across the country and schools (AP) — Taylor Swift’s fa- such as Penn State and Michigan State have paid out ther recently fought a bur- hundreds of millions of dollars in recent years. glar who broke into his $4 The bankruptcy represents a painful turn for an million Florida penthouse, organization that has been a pillar of American civic a newspaper is reporting. life for generations and a training ground for future Scott Swift returned leaders. Achieving the rank of Eagle Scout has long to his home in the Vi- been a proud accomplishment that politicians, busi- noy Place Towers in St. nessmen, astronauts and others put on their resumes Petersburg on Jan. 17 just and in their official biographies. moments after 30-year-old “I’m sad for all the victims who were preyed upon Terrence Hoover used an by people entrusted with their care. I’m sad that no emergency escape stairwell amount of money will undo their trauma,” said Jack- to climb 13 floors to enter son Cooper, an Eagle Scout who is now a prosecutor it. in Louisville, Kentucky. “Whatever consequences The men fought before come for BSA are no concern of mine. I only hope, if Hoover ran away. Hoover they continue to operate, they build robust systems to has a lengthy arrest record protect the young people in their care.” that includes domestic The Boy Scouts’ finances have been strained in violence by strangulation, recent years by declining membership and sex-abuse aggravated battery, bur- settlements. glary, aggravated assault The number of youths taking part in scouting has with a deadly weapon and dropped below 2 million, down from a peak of more kidnapping and false im- than 4 million during the 1970s. prisonment. A4 — DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE Jasper, Ala., Wed., Feb. 19, 2020 www.mountaineagle.com Federal judge refuses to Trump commutes former delay sentencing of Illinois governor’s sentence Trump ally Roger Stone WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tues- CHICAGO (AP) — promoted by Blagojevich day refused to delay sentencing for Roger Stone President Donald Trump that he engaged in com- on his witness tampering and lying to Congress on Tuesday commuted mon political horse-trad- conviction as President Donald Trump kept up his what he called the “ri- ing and was a victim unrelenting defense of his longtime confidant and diculous” 14-year prison of an overzealous U.S. said he wouldn’t be quieted on sentence handed out to attorney, Patrick Fitzger- social media even if he’s making former Illinois Gov. Rod ald. After Blagojevich’s things harder for his attorney Blagojevich for political arrest, Fitzgerald said general. corruption, clearing the the governor had gone Judge Amy Berman Jackson’s way for his release after on “a political corruption decision to sentence Stone on more than eight years crime spree” that would Thursday, as scheduled, sets up a behind bars. make Abraham Lincoln crossroads moment in an extraor- The Republican presi- turn over in his grave. dinary case marked by a mini-re- dent said the punishment A joint statement from volt inside the Justice Depart- imposed on the Chicago Fitzgerald and the lead ment and allegations that Trump Democrat and one-time prosecutors at Blagojev- has interfered in the case. She Roger “Celebrity Apprentice” ich’s trial, none of whom said delaying sentencing “would Stone contestant was excessive. work in the Chicago U.S. not be a prudent thing to do.” “So he’ll be able to go Attorney’s Office any- Stone’s defense team has re- back home with his fami- more, stopped short of quested a new trial and had asked Jackson to delay ly,” Trump told reporters criticizing Trump’s deci- AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File sentencing until she rules on that motion. A new set in Washington. “That was sion. But they highlighted of prosecutors was in court Tuesday after the orig- a tremendously powerful, In this March 14, 2012, file photo, former Illinois the convictions, including inal team resigned last week in protest of Attorney ridiculous sentence in my Gov. Rod Blagojevich speaks to the media out- for trying to shake down General William Barr’s decision to overrule their opinion and in the opinion side his home in Chicago as his wife, Patti, wipes the children’s hospital, recommendation that Stone serve at least seven of many others.” saying, “Mr. Blagojevich years in prison. Blagojevich, 63, who away tears a day before reporting to prison after remains a felon.” his conviction on corruption charges. President Barr’s move became public after Trump called the hails from a state with a Mueller — a subject of original sentencing recommendation “horrible and long history of pay-to-play Donald Trump is expected to commute the 14- Trump’s derision — was very unfair.” schemes, was expected to year prison sentence of Blagojevich. The 63-year- FBI director during the The president added in a tweet: “Cannot allow walk out of prison later in old Democrat is expected to walk out of prison investigation into Blago- this miscarriage of justice!” the day. He was convicted later Tuesday. jevich. Fitzgerald is now Barr later said in an ABC News interview that in 2011 of crimes that a private attorney for he had not been asked by Trump to look into the included seeking to sell Jackson, as support- She said the logistics of another former FBI direc- case but that the president’s tweets were making it an appointment to Barack ing Blagojevich’s early the former governor’s tor, James Comey, whom “impossible” for him to do his job. Obama’s old Senate seat release. More than 100 return were not complete Trump dismissed from Stone was convicted in November on a sev- and trying to shake down of his fellow inmates also and that Patti Blagojev- the agency in May 2017. en-count indictment that accused him of lying to a children’s hospital. sent in letters of support. ich would not speak to re- Trump expressed some Congress, tampering with a witness and obstruct- Trump had said re- Trump also granted porters until her husband sympathy for Blagojevich ing the House investigation into whether the Trump peatedly in recent years clemency to financier Mi- is home. when he appeared on campaign coordinated with Russia to tip the 2016 that he was considering chael Milken, who served “The kids are overjoyed “Celebrity Apprentice” election. taking executive action in two years in prison in the and Patti’s ecstatic,” Mell in 2010, before his first The judge indicated she would delay the execution Blagojevich’s case, only to early 1990s after plead- said. corruption trial started. of Stone’s sentence, pending resolution of the motion back away from the idea. ing guilty to violating Blagojevich’s conviction When Trump “fired” for a new trial. One of Blagojevich U.S. securities laws, and was notable, even in a Blagojevich as a contes- Any sort of a jail sentence seems likely to draw lawyers said she refused pardoned former New state where four of the tant, he praised him for a public rebuke from Trump, who maintains that to believe it at first York Police Commissioner last 10 governors have how he was fighting his Stone’s entire case is just an aspect of the ongoing when word of her client’s Bernie Kerik, who served gone to prison for corrup- criminal case, telling “witch hunt” against him and his allies by bitter possible release began to just over three years for tion. Judge James Zagel him, “You have a hell of a Democrats and the “deep state” inside the FBI and spread, fearing that the tax fraud and lying to the — who sentenced Blagoje- lot of guts.” the Justice Department. president might not follow White House while being vich to the longest prison He later poll-tested the Trump kept up his Twitter defense of Stone on through. interviewed to be Home- term yet for an Illinois matter, asking for a show Tuesday, before Jackson refused to delay sentenc- “When it became obvi- land Security secretary. politician — said when a of hands of those who ing and afterward, telling reporters at Andrews ous it was real, I got tears The Illinois House in governor “goes bad, the supported clemency at an Air Force Base outside Washington, “I’m actually, I in my eyes,” said Lauren January 2009 voted 114-1 fabric of Illinois is torn October 2019 fundraiser guess, the chief law enforcement officer of the coun- Kaesberg. “It was over- to impeach Blagojevich, and disfigured.” at his Chicago hotel. Most try, but I’ve chosen not to be involved.” whelming.” and the state Senate After his Dec. 9, of the 200 to 300 attend- Asked whether he was planning to pardon Stone Others in Illinois, in- voted unanimously to 2008, arrest while still ees raised their hands, on a day when he issued other high-profile pardons, cluding the governor, said remove him, making him governor, Blagojevich The Wall Street Journal Trump said, “I haven’t given it any thought .... but I setting Blagojevich free the first Illinois governor became known for his reported, citing several think he’s been treated very unfairly.” was a mistake. in history to be removed foul-mouthed rants on people at the event. Trump “has abused his by lawmakers. He entered wiretaps. On the most pardon power in inex- prison in March 2012. notorious recording, he plicable ways to reward After exhausting his gushed about profiting by his friends and condone last appeal in 2018, naming someone to the corruption, and I deeply Blagojevich seemed des- seat Obama vacated to believe this pardon sends tined to remain behind become president: “I’ve the wrong message at the bars until his projected got this thing and it’s wrong time,” Gov. J.B. 2024 release date. His f------golden. And I’m just Pritzker said in a written wife, Patti, went on a not giving it up for f------statement. media blitz in 2018 to nothing.” Many Republicans encourage Trump to step When Trump public- agreed. in, praising the president ly broached the idea in “In a state where and likening the investi- May 2018 of intervening corrupt, machine-style gation of her husband to to free Blagojevich, he politics is still all too com- special prosecutor Robert downplayed the former mon, it’s important that Mueller’s probe into Rus- governor’s crimes. He said those found guilty serve sian meddling in the 2016 Blagojevich was convicted their prison sentence in election — a probe Trump for “being stupid, saying its entirety,” said the the long characterized as a things that every other chairman of the Illinois “witch hunt.” politician, you know, that GOP, Tim Schneider. At Blagojevich’s home, many other politicians The White House cited his wife’s sister, Deb Mell, say.” He said Blagojevich’s support from several emerged onto the porch sentence was too harsh. Illinois-based leaders, after a rideshare driver Prosecutors have including the Rev. Jesse arrived to deliver food. balked at the notion long HHHH PPPPP FFFFFFFFF Homeland Security waives CCCCCCC. EEEE EEE. SS S SS . contracting laws for border wall SAN DIEGO — The construction that’s going News Channel’s “Fox & Trump administration along the southwest Friends.” said Tuesday that it is border,” Wolf told Fox — The Associated Press waiving federal con- tracting laws to speed construction of a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border, moving the president closer to fulfilling a sig- nature campaign promise in an election year but sparking criticism about potential for fraud, waste and abuse. The Department of Homeland Security said 2403 Hwy. 78 East waiving procurement regulations will allow 177 Jasper, Alabama miles of wall to be built more quickly in Califor- nia, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. (205) 384-5990 The 10 waived laws include a requirement for open competition and giving losing bidders a chance to protest deci- sions. Find us online! The acting Homeland Security secretary, Chad www.HighPoint-Furniture.com Wolf, is exercising au- thority under a 2005 law that gives him sweeping powers to waive laws for building border barriers. “We hope that will accelerate some of the DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE Jasper, Ala., Wed., Feb. 19, 2020 www.mountaineagle.com — A5 Man hopes to move affair with his co-worker forward DEAR ABBY: I have been commu- GARFIELD nicating BY JIM DAVIS with this woman that I work with. She is Dear Abby currently seeing a By Abigail guy she’s Van Buren been with for about four years. We have a clear connection and primal attraction, and have both discussed our feelings with BLONDIE each other. We communicate by texting. There is no com- munication through phone calls, for obvious reasons. BY DEAN YOUNG & DENIS LEBRUN Her man works for the same company but in a different building than we do. It’s clear to me that he isn’t good enough for her and doesn’t know how to elevate himself to her level. I let her know that if they were to break up, I would want to give it a try, and she said the same. She PEANUTS contacts me when she wants

and flirts, but it’s always BY CHARLES M. SCHULZ at her convenience and not mine. We have “known” each other for about a year and a half now, and she claims she cares for me. My question to you is, how should I move this situation forward? -- THREE’S A CROWD IN NEW YORK DEAR CROWD: Try to

control your libido and MARVIN allow me to offer a flash of insight. This woman BY TOM ARMSTRONG likes things just the way they are. You may not think her boyfriend is good enough for her and can’t “elevate himself to her level,” but the woman you have placed on this pedestal is someone who enjoys sneaking behind the back of someone she’s been involved with for four years and discusses THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME an exit strategy with a By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Unscramble these Jumbles, WALKER BY MORT

co-worker. Open your BEETLE BAILEY one letter to each square, eyes. She’s not seriously to form four ordinary words. interested in you. She’s enjoying a flirtation on TBEAA her own terms, period. What makes you think you are the only one she does this with? CTAHL DEAR ABBY: I have been overweight for half of my life. After many diets, exer- cises, weight loss and even- tually gaining it all back, NAUNTS

I’m planning to have gastric BY JOHN ROSE sleeve surgery within the next two months, or when my surgeon can place me KTHESC @PlayJumble Twitter the free JUST JUMBLE app • Follow us on Get on his schedule. I have gone BARNEY GOOGLE & SNUFFY SMITH through all of the required Now arrange the circled letters office visits with my doctor, ©2020 Tribune Content Agency, LLC to form the surprise answer, as

All Rights Reserved. suggested by the above cartoon. - but haven’t yet made a final decision because I’m so “ ” nervous about it. I have not mentioned this to my adult (Answers tomorrow) children or my parents. Jumbles: RHYME ROBIN SICKLE FORGET Yesterday’s My parents are elderly and Answer: Clocks existed prior to Clement’s grandfather clock, probably would hate it and but they were invented — BEFORE HIS TIME worry, so I don’t want them to know. As for my children, CRANKSHAFT they probably won’t like it ei- By Eugenia Last ther. The surgery will mean HOROSCOPES

I’ll lose 60 to 70 pounds. & CHUCK AYERS BY TOM BATIUK Should I say something or wait until it becomes obvi- CELEBRITIES BORN VIRGO (Aug. 23- ous? I’m a private person, ON THIS DAY: Benicio Sept. 22): It’s up to you and I absolutely don’t want Del Toro, 53; Seal, 57; to make things happen. any negative or snarky re- Jeff Daniels, 65; Smokey Set your sights on what marks from neighbors or my Robinson, 80. you want. Networking church family. Am I being Happy Birthday: will lead to a meaning- ridiculous, selfish or silly? Keep marching for- ful connection that can If I don’t tell, how will I ward. Your enthusiasm, change the way you earn imagination and desire your living. explain how I lost the weight HI & LOIS without spilling my secret? to bring about positive LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. I may tell everyone later on, change will make a dif- 22): A break will do you BY CHANCE BROWN but not right now. ference to whatever you a world of good. Rejuve- -- GOT A SECRET IN THE pursue. nate and give yourself SOUTH ARIES (March a moment to figure out 21-April 19): Remain what you want to do next. DEAR GOT A SECRET: focused on what you need SCORPIO (Oct. 23- Wanting to be your best to accomplish. Refuse Nov. 21): Invest in your- and healthiest self isn’t to let anyone distract or self. Follow your heart, ridiculous, selfish or lead you astray. and put your dreams silly. If you need surgical TAURUS (April 20- first. If you love what you intervention to conquer May 20): Choose to be do, you will do well. your weight issues and creative, forward-think- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. your doctors agree, there ing and willing to take 22-Dec. 21): Remember is no reason to be defen- on a challenge. Your what’s happened in the sive about it. Attempting insight and determina- past, and proceed with BABY BLUES to hide a 70-pound weight tion will help you achieve caution. loss would be like trying whatever you set out to CAPRICORN (Dec.

to smuggle dawn past a do. 22-Jan. 19): Use your SCOTT BY RICK KIRKMAN & JERRY rooster. As you pointed GEMINI (May 21- intelligence to get your out, your weight loss will June 20): Evaluate your way. You can make a become obvious. When life, how you look, what change, but you’ll have to you are asked about it, you do and where you see do the work yourself. all you need to say is that yourself heading. It’s up AQUARIUS (Jan. now that your weight to you, not someone else, 20-Feb. 18): Handle problem is in the past, to choose what path you demanding people with you prefer not discussing should follow. care. Know when to say it, so please don’t bring CANCER (June 21- no, and what to offer to it up again. You may July 22): You can fine- encourage others to do encounter fewer raised tune your life. Look at for themselves. eyebrows if, once your what’s available, consider PISCES (Feb. doctors allow it, you start what you want and strive 19-March 20): Look at doing some walking so to achieve the happiness your options, and don’t you can be seen by others you deserve. hesitate to make a move. adopting a healthier LEO (July 23-Aug. Follow your gut feeling, lifestyle. If you do, people 22): Make a change to and you will not be disap- may assume it’s the rea- the way you present pointed. son you are thinner. yourself to the world. If Birthday Baby: You you aren’t getting the re- are imaginative, competi- Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, sults you want, consider tive and confident. and was founded by her mother, Pauline why and figure out how Visit Eugenialast.com, Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. to rectify the problem or join Eugenia on Twit- DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los without going overboard. ter/Facebook/LinkedIn. Angeles, CA 90069. Daily Mountain Eagle

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 Opinion A6 EDITORIALS Open seat for 2nd Congressional Biden displays District will be decided in March ignorance of the Over the course Businessman Terry Everett won has outworked them. He is affable of history, the the seat in 1992 upon Dickinson’s and confident in an unassuming Second Amendment second congres- retirement. He was the first and way. People seem to like him. He

sional district only Wiregrass person to hold that will win. As Joe Biden’s flailing campaign headed toward has been referred seat. Everett served with distinc- If Coleman had not entered the a fifth-place finish in New Hampshire, the former to and considered tion for 16 years, through 2008. race, former Attorney General Troy vice president managed to get off some doozies. a Montgomery He was a stalwart Republican and King would have been favored to Perhaps most memorable was the time he jokingly congressional very conservative. win. Having run several times dismissed a student questioner at one of his events district because In the The current Congressional per- and being a native of the Wire- as a “lying, dog-faced pony soldier.” But the man the Capital City Statehouse son is Martha Roby, a Republican grass, King had some inherent who first held federal office during the Nixon -ad has comprised from Montgomery. After 10 years name identification. He has been ministration also managed to reveal his ignorance Steve Flowers the bulk of the in Congress, she said she had hampered in this race by lack of about one of the key arguments for gun rights. population. In enough and chose to not run for fundraising. However, if there “Those who say ‘the tree of liberty is watered recent years a good many Mont- reelection this year which leaves is a runoff, King will more than with the blood of patriots,’ a great line, well, guess gomerians have migrated to the the open seat up for grabs. It is likely be Coleman’s opponent in the what?” Biden lectured his audience in the “Live suburban counties of Autauga and a Republican seat, therefore, the March 31 GOP runoff. Free or Die” state. “The fact is, if you’re going to Elmore. Therefore, the district has winner of the March 3rd prima- Former Enterprise State Rep- take on the government, you need an F-15 with been refigured to reflect this trend. ry and probable March 31 GOP resentative Barry Moore ran a Hellfire missiles. There is no way an AK-47 is going Today there are more Republican runoff, will go to Washington for at gallant race against Martha Roby to take care of you.” votes cast in this congressional least two years. a couple of years ago and got a Although we believe that the Biden candidacy is district in these two counties than The probable winner of that good vote, most of which came out fated to pop soon, the argument he made is such a from Montgomery. congressional seat will be Dothan of Coffee County. He may not do as prevalent misrepresentation of why gun rights sup- Nevertheless the bulk of the businessman, Jeff Coleman. He is well in the Wiregrass this time. porters view the Second Amendment as a bulwark population is in what is now re- 53 and has not only been success- There is a dashing young candi- against tyranny that it’s worth addressing. ferred to as the River Region. This ful running his family’s worldwide date named Jessica Taylor, who is Yes, of course, critics are right that civilian gun Montgomery region is coupled with moving business, he has been running a good campaign focused owners wouldn’t be able to overthrow completely a Southeast Alabama and the Wire- active civically in the Wiregrass. on getting free publicity on Fox government willing to deploy a vast, expansive and grass, which makes it a very con- He is at the right time in life to News as a youthful female candi- technologically elite military force. But that’s not servative Congressional district. It serve in Washington. His profile is date. the point. Our founders believed that every man is a Republican seat and has been the prototypical scenario for being Whichever candidate wins the has the fundamental right to resist tyranny. since Bill Dickinson won it in the elected to a Republican Congressio- seat, there is no question as to Furthermore, one doesn’t need to defeat the gov- southern Republican Goldwater nal or Senate seat. Congressional which congressional committees ernment in armed civil war for an armed populace landslide of 1964. campaign fundraising limits cou- they should aspire – Agriculture to still serve as a bulwark to tyranny. What matters Bill Dickinson beat longtime pled with the fact that Washington and Armed Services because this is that citizens can put up a fight. An armed popu- sitting Congressman George Grant PACs do not get involved in pri- district is highly dependent on mil- lace dramatically increases the cost of imposing and in 1964, and became the first Re- maries but wait until the General itary spending and farming. maintaining tyranny. Sure, perhaps a tyrannical publican to be elected since Recon- Election to place their bets, favors Sadly, the winner will probably future president could subdue a resistance, even struction. Congressman Dickinson a wealthy candidate. not have a long tenure in Congress. in a country with more guns than people, such as stayed in the seat for 28 years. He Coleman has his own money Alabama is probably going to lose a America, but it would require months of bloody con- rose to be the ranking Republi- and dedicated $2 million to the Congressional seat after this year’s flict, substantial military losses and a protracted can on the House Armed Services race. He has followed through on census count. The logical seat to political nightmare. Committee. Through his influence, his promise to spend that amount. be altered and probably merged Contrast this to a scenario in which an unarmed not only were the vital military Amazingly, he has raised another with the current third and first citizenry is completely at the government’s mercy, bases – Maxwell/Gunter in Mont- $1 million. When all is said and district is the second district. able to sweep in and crack down on its people with gomery and Ft. Rucker in the done, he will probably have spent Folks, the primary election is immediacy and ease. It’s clear that just imposing a Wiregrass – enhanced, he was also close to $3 million to win this seat less than two weeks away. higher cost to repression is a check on would-be ty- instrumental in bringing Lockheed in Congress. Just outspending his See you next week. rants, even if the people couldn’t, in fact, overthrow and Sikorsky plants to the district. challengers by a 10 to 1 amount the government successfully. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political Over the past 100 years, Dickinson would be sufficient to win. How- columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Just consider what has happened in other coun- has had the most profound effect ever, he has not only spent more Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the tries such as China and Russia, where citizens are state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. for the district. than all the others combined, he disarmed and left helpless. steveflowers.us. In China, the tyrannical government under Xi Jinping has launched a brutal crackdown on the Uighurs, rounding up people of the Muslim ethnic minority and putting them in reeducation camps. TODAY IN It’s an international outrage and human rights disaster. But it’s also one that would have been less HISTORY likely to have happened if the 1 million Uighurs had AR-15s at home. Today is Wednesday, A similar scenario has unfolded in Russia, where Feb. 19, the 50th day of Vladimir Putin’s regime has allowed an anti-gay 2020. There are 316 days purge to occur in the Chechnya region. left in the year. Surely those innocent gay men facing electro- Today’s Highlight in shock torture would disagree with Biden’s as- History: sessment that a citizenry’s ability to offer armed On Feb. 19, 1945, resistance to tyranny isn’t worth protecting. Operation Detachment For a man who is running on his half-century began during World War of experience in politics, it’s amazing that Biden II as some 30,000 U.S. doesn’t understand the Second Amendment or its Marines began landing supporters. on Iwo Jima, where they — Reprinted From The Colorado Springs Gazette commenced a successful month-long battle to seize control of the island from Japanese forces. 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Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 Sports A7 NORTHWEST REGIONAL TOURNAMENT NFL Jasper faces Fairfield with Final Four berth on the line By JOHNATHAN BENTLEY fending state champ Wenonah (ranked 4th) Eagle Sports Editor and Lawrence County (ranked 6th) in their last two games. Jasper is one win away from the Final Four “I’m expecting us to come out and play well in Birmingham. There is just one hurdle to and give ourselves a chance to win,” Jasper clear before the Vikings coach Robert Epps said. “Against (Fairfield) start making traveling we have to play every play like it’s our last. plans to the BJCC — one That’s how they play. We have to match their major hurdle. intensity.” Jasper (20-12) takes on Fairfield’s schedule includes a who’s who Saints’ Brees top-ranked Fairfield (26- of Alabama high school basketball powers

returning for 5) at 10:45 a.m. today in the Class 5A North- including Hoover, Bessemer City, Huffman Daily Mountain Eagle - Jeff Johnsey west Regional Tournament final at Wallace and Ramsay. Both Bessemer City and Huff- 2020 season State-Hanceville’s Tom Drake Coliseum. The man have already punched their tickets to the Jasper’s Brent Geeter (1) comes up NEW ORLEANS game will be broadcast on Oldies 101.5 FM. Class 6A state tournament. with a loose ball against Lawrence (AP) — Quarterback Playing a highly-ranked team is nothing Jasper won its first ever NW Regional Tour- County on Saturday. Jasper faces new for the Vikings who have defeated de- Drew Brees says he See REGIONAL, A8 No. 1 Fairfield at 10:45 a.m. today. intends to play for the New Orleans Saints again next season. BEVILL STATE BASKETBALL COLLEGE The 41-year-old BASKETBALL Brees announced his intention to re- turn for what would SEC be his 20th NFL Bevill set for key season in a social media post on Tuesday. stacked “My feelings ACCC showdown about the 2020 sea- son! I look forward with to the grind and the journey, for the re- ward at the end will bubble be worth it,” Brees wrote in his an- nouncement. “Love you #WhoDatNa- teams tion. Let’s make By JOHN MARSHALL another run at it!” AP Basketball Writer Brees missed five games with The SEC has three teams a throwing hand that should be locks for the NCAA Tournament. injury that required The rest surgery but was still of the con- productive last sea- ference may son while leading have some New Orleans to a work to do. third straight playoff No. 11 appearance. Auburn (22- Brees is the NFL’a 3) climbed as high as No. 5 in The AP Top 25 and was all-time leader in among the top 16 seeds in the completions with NCAA’s preliminary rankings 6,867, yards pass- earlier this month. The Tigers ing with 77,416 and have lost just three times in touchdowns with their follow-up to the 2019 547. Final Four run. No. 12 Kentucky (20-5) was No. 1 early in the season, among the initial NCAA top Sports on TV 16 and has won eight of nine. No. 25 LSU (18-7) has College Basketball slipped up lately with three Butler at Seton Hall, losses in four games, but still 5:30 p.m., FS1 should be in the field of 68, barring a late-season col- Auburn at Georgia, Daily Mountain Eagle - Jeff Johnsey lapse. 6 p.m., ESPN2 Then things get interesting. Syracuse at Louisville, Bevill State’s Javon Duncan (1) brings the ball up the court against a Gadsden State defend- Florida (17-9) bounced 6 p.m., ESPN er earlier this month. The Bears host Lawson State at 7 p.m. Thursday at Glen Clem Gymna- back from losing four of six sium. Bevill State can lock up second place in the ACCC North Division with a win. by beating Texas A&M and UCF at Cincinnati, Vanderbilt last week. The 6 p.m., ESPNU Gators also got a big win over Tex A&M at Alabama, 2nd-place Bears face Lawson Thursday Arkansas (73-59) on Tuesday. 6 p.m., SECN Florida still has a tough road By W. BRIAN HALE ond-place finish for the ACCC ahead, though, with Kentucky E. Caro. at Memphis, Eagle Sports Writer Tournament, but give the Bears (twice) and LSU still left on 6 p.m., CBSSN a shot to finish first with a pair the schedule. The stakes are high for the of Shelton State losses. Michigan at Rutgers, A fourth straight NCAA Bevill State Bears heading into “It’s a huge game for our Tournament appearance 6 p.m., BTN Thursday night’s team, our program and our under Mike White will likely P’dence at G’town, ACCC North school. The last two years, I depend on those games. 7:30 p.m., FS1 Division matchup think I can vouch for the other South Carolina (16-9) has against the Law- sophomores on our team to a strange resume with wins Villanova at DePaul, son State Cougars say the fans and the students over Kentucky and Virginia 8 p.m., CBSSN at Glen Clem Gymnasium. here at Bevill have been really offset by home losses to Bos- Duke at NC State, Thanks to the Bears’ 64-63 good to us,” sophomore captain ton University and Stetson. 8 p.m., ESPN come-from-behind victory over Nelson Haskin said. “To be able Six wins in seven games and Snead State Monday night, to get that last home win with a winning SEC record (8-4) Kansas St. at Tex Tech, Bevill State sits in second place everything on the line would should help the Gamecocks’ 8 p.m., ESPN2 in the North Division with a give them something to remem- chances. Tulsa at Houston, 9-3 record, with three teams — ber us by when we leave.” Arkansas (16-10) has gone including Lawson State — tied Since conference play began DME - Jeff Johnsey from appearing to be safely 8 p.m., ESPNU for third with 7-5 records. in early January, the Bears in the bracket in coach Eric S.Carolina at Miss St, A win over the Cougars in the have shown the ability to make Bevill coach Tommy Suitts Musselman’s first season to 8 p.m., SECN final home game of the season clutch plays and rally from big has the Bears in 2nd place in being on the bubble. would not only certify a sec- Indiana at Minnesota, See BEVILL, A8 the ACCC North Division. See SEC, A8 8 p.m., BTN

NHL NASCAR Rangers at B’hawks, 7 p.m., NBCSN Newman awake, speaking after horrific crash The Associated Press Roush Fenway Racing released Everyone watching feared the the wall after getting bumped Soccer an update on its driver Tuesday, worst Monday night and had to from behind by Ryan Blaney a Premier League: DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — about 20 hours after Newman’s wait nearly two hours to learn few hundred feet from the finish West Ham at NASCAR driver Ryan Newman car slammed into the wall at that Newman’s injuries were line. Newman’s No. 6 Ford then is awake and speaking with nearly 200 mph, flipped, got not considered life-threatening. flipped onto its roof, where he Manchester City, family and doctors a day after T-boned by another car, flipped The latest update was more good was helpless as he was walloped 1:30 p.m., NBCSN his horrific crash on the final lap several more times and skidded news for the 42-year driver. in the driver’s side by another of the Daytona 500. to a halt in flames. Newman turned hard into car at 190 mph. A8 — DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE Jasper, Ala., Wed., Feb. 19, 2020 www.mountaineagle.com SPORTS DIGEST MLB Markakis: Everyone on Astros ‘deserves a beating’ COLLEGE BASKETBALL The Associated Press But that’s the way he did it and we Astros manager Dusty Baker said. Florida beats Arkansas 73-59, got to live with that. I know a lot of “I didn’t think Markakis talked too NORTH PORT, Fla. — Before people disagreed with the way he much.” extends dominance in series taking batting practice, Atlanta handled this decision,” Markakis When told Markakis doesn’t, GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Keyontae Johnson outfielder Nick Markakis teed said. “He should be embarrassed of Baker said, “OK, maybe he had his scored a career-high 24 points, Andrew Nembhard off on the scam-ridden Houston himself.” Wheaties.” added 17 and Florida beat Arkansas 73-59 on Tues- Astros. As the Braves began their first Dozens of big leaguers have day night for their 11th victory in the last 12 meetings. “I feel every single guy over full-squad workout, Markakis criticized the penalties as being too The Gators (17-9, 9-4 Southeastern Conference) there deserves a beating,” he said became the latest major leaguer to lax, including Los Angeles Angels also extended their winning streak against the Ra- Tuesday. take aim at the Astros in the wake star Mike Trout, NL MVP Cody zorbacks in Gainesville to 14. Arkansas (16-10, 4-9) Markakis wasn’t happy with of their sign-stealing scandal. Bellinger and Dodgers teammate “I ain’t commenting on every- hasn’t won in the O’Connell Center since Feb. 28, commissioner Rob Manfred, either. Josh Turner, and All-Star pitchers “I think the commissioner com- body’s comments. Go ahead. You Yu Darvish of the Cubs and Trevor 1995. Noah Locke chipped in 11 points for Florida, pletely handled it the wrong way. want to beat on us, go ahead,” new Bauer of the Reds. thanks mostly to three 3-pointers. Kerry Blackshear Jr. picked up four fouls — all on the offensive end — in his first 9 minutes of action. He finished with two points, five rebounds and six turnovers. No. 1 Fairfield Tigers Jasper Vikings Bowden’s late free throws clinch Date Opponent Score Res Rec Date Opponent Score Res Rec Vols’ 65-61 win over Vandy 11/19/19 Midfield 70-45 W 1-0 11/18/19 West Point 77-61 W 1-0 11/21/19 Huffman 53-51 W 2-0 11/25/19 vs. Hale County# 54-57 L 1-1 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jordan Bowden scored 11/2219 at Mae Jemison 47-49 L 2-1 11/2619 vs. West Blocton# 83-25 W 2-1 17 points and clinched a victory by sinking two free 11/24/19 vs. Bessemer City* 44-42 W 3-1 12/2/19 Northridge 44-45 L 2-2 throws with five seconds left as Tennessee outlasted 11/24/19 vs. Pinson Valley* 64-67 L 3-2 12/3/19 at Haleyville 60-50 W 3-2 Vanderbilt 65-61 on Tuesday night. 11/25/19 vs. Demopolis* 70-49 W 4-2 12/6/19 at Mort. Jordan 65-78 L 3-3 Tennessee went on a 12-0 run to grab a 61-48 lead 12/2/19 at Minor 61-46 W 5-2 with 2 ½ minutes left, but Vanderbilt made a furious 12/9/19 at West Point 67-74 L 3-4 12/3/19 Jackson-Olin 59-39 W 6-2 rally. The Commodores got to within 63-61 as Saben 12/10/19 Hayden 73-41 W 4-4 12/6/19 Woodlawn 65-59 W 7-2 Lee hit back-to-back 3-pointers in the final 22 sec- 12/13/19 at Corner 47-35 W 5-4 onds before Bowden put the game out of reach. 12/7/19 DM Therrell (Ga.) 55-47 W 8-2 12/16/19 Dora 65-41 W 6-4 Tennessee (15-11, 7-6 SEC) withstood a 23-point 12/10/19 at Ramsay 65-55 W 9-2 12/20/19 at Hamilton 66-69 L 6-5 performance from Vanderbilt guard Jordan Wright. 12/13/19 Minor 53-41 W 10-2 12/26/19 vs. Sipsey Valley@ 56-61 L 6-6 12/17/19 at Midfield 62-59 W 11-2 12/27/19 vs. Prattville Chr@ 52-42 W 7-6 COLLEGE FOOTBALL 12/19/19 vs. Hillcrest% 67-46 W 12-2 12/27/19 vs. Winfield@ 59-63 L 7-7 Georgia, Clemson announce 2021 12/20/19 vs. Albertville% 59-49 W 13-2 1/2/20 Carver (Bham) 60-51 W 8-7 12/21/19 vs. Hoover% 56-48 W 14-2 1/3/20 Cullman 56-58 L 8-8 opening game in Charlotte 12/26/19 vs. Hazel Green# 50-38 W 15-2 1/7/20 Mortimer Jordan 57-34 W 9-8 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Georgia and Clemson 12/27/19 vs. Bob Jones# 56-65 L 15-3 1/10/20 at Hayden 63-64 L 9-9 will open the 2021 season by playing on a neutral site 1/7/20 at Parker 70-51 W 16-3 1/14/20 Haleyville 56-37 W 10-9 at the home of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers. 1/10/20 at Pleasant Grove 65-63 W 17-3 1/15/20 at Carver 46-39 W 11-9 The game at Bank of America Stadium, scheduled 1/14/20 at Wenonah 56-54 W 18-3 1/17/20 at Cullman 42-67 L 11-10 for Sept. 4, 2021, was announced on Tuesday by the 1/17/20 Parker 61-43 W 19-3 schools and the Charlotte Sports Foundation. 1/20/20 vs. Pinson Valley@ 65-68 L 19-4 1/18/20 at Russellville 67-55 W 12-10 Georgia and Clemson already announced plans to 1/24/20 Wenonah 62-43 W 20-4 1/21/20 Corner 71-56 W 13-10 play in the 2024 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta. 1/25/20 at Jackson-Olin 65-53 W 21-4 1/23/20 Central-Tusc. 70-74 L 13-11 The schools also have planned a home-and-home 1/28/20 Pleasant Grove 72-58 W 22-4 1/24/20 Russellville 79-49 W 14 -11 series that includes games in Clemson in 2029 and 1/31/20 at Woodlawn 74-78 L 22-5 1/28/20 at Dora 69-46 W 15-11 2033 and in Athens in 2030 and 2032. 2/8/20 Parker• 77-49 W 23-5 1/30/20 Hamilton 61-53 W 16 -11 2/9/20 Wenonah• 70-61 W 24-5 1/31/20 at Northridge 54-68 L 16-12 2/11/20 Mort. JordanΩ 35-24 W 25-5 2/4/20 vs. Hayden• 71-45 W 17-12 SEC From A7 2/15/20 East Limestone√ 46-43 W 26-5 2/6/20 vs. Mort. Jordan• 57-49 W 18-12 2/11/20 WenonahΩ 58-55 W 19-12 The reason: Isaiah Joe’s knee injury. * Heritage Classic at Fairfield 2/15/20 vs. Lawrence Co.√ 60-52 W 20-12 The sophomore guard was the SEC’s sixth-lead- % Choo Choo Classic in Irondale ing scorer before undergoing knee surgery on Feb. # 37th Huntsville City Classic # Thanksgiving Tournament at Brookwood 4. The Razorbacks have played four games since @ MLK Classic at Fairfield @ Winfield Christmas Tournament then and lost every one. • Class 5A, Area 11 Tournament at Jasper Arkansas has a couple of resume-building oppor- • Class 5A, Area 9 Tournament at Fairfield tunities coming up, with a game against LSU before Ω Sub-Regional at Fairfield Ω Sub-Regional at Jasper the SEC Tournament. √ NW Regional Tournament at Hanceville √ NW Regional Tournament at Hanceville Mississippi State’s last-second win over Arkan- sas on Saturday was a huge boost to the Bulldogs’ NCAA Tournament chances. The win was Mis- Regional From A7 sissippi State’s second against a Quad 1 opponent nament game on Saturday, beating to go,” said Epps, who is hoping for have more scoring options.” and gives the Bulldogs (16-9) a chance at a 20-win Lawrence County 60-52. a large Jasper crowd. “It’s good to The Tigers are led by 6-foot-6 regular season with no games left on the schedule Brent Geeter led the way, scoring know you have people behind you. University of Tennessee signee against the SEC’s top 3 teams. Jasper’s first eight points and fin- That’s what it’s all about.” Reginald “RJ” Perry. Alabama’s waning NCAA Tournament chances ishing with a game-high 23, includ- Fairfield defeated Jasper 47-39 in “We have to limit RJ’s touches got a huge boost with a win over LSU this week ing an emphatic dunk that put the the sub-region round of the playoffs inside. If we can do that it would and a four-point loss to Auburn doesn’t look too bad. exclamation point on the win with last season. really go a long way for us and give Still some work to do, but those will look good on 15 seconds remaining. “This Fairfield team is better us a chance to beat them,” Epps the resume. “Everybody is excited and raring than last year’s,” Epps said. “They added. Bevill From A7 GarageG Gaarraaggee DDoorsDoooorrss deficits — with Monday’s win over “I’ve really enjoyed the season Snead State being no exception. as a whole — watching how we’ve Trailing by 15 points in the sec- been able to come back after being F ree E stim ates! ond half, Bevill State came back to down against teams at the be- win the game on a bucket from La- ginning of the year I thought we • Since 1966 • trell Tate, who led the Bears with wouldn’t be able to keep up with,” 26 points. Korri Edwards added 17 Haskin said. “I’ve really enjoyed Creative Aluminum points and Grant Perry had eight it and playing to the best of my points. ability with my teammates.” 1206 Curry Hwy 387-7683 387-7698 The perseverance under pres- Statistically, several of the Jasper, AL 35503 sure is a trademark the team’s Bears’ leaders rank near or at the sophomore leaders enjoy and take top in several categories — match- pride in. ing their results in getting wins in RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL “Everyone has come together conference play. and accepted their roles, while do- Tate leads the conference in ing everything they can to improve points per game at 26, as well as ourselves. None of us can complain free-throw percentage at 86.9. about the results we’ve seen and Haskin, averaging a double-double the growth we’ve experienced,” per contest, leads the ACCC in Edwards, another sophomore, said. rebounds with 10.7 and is second “Our mentality is to look at each in blocks at three per game. 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Come join us for exercise classes. We have trained Silver FREE Sneaker instructors. WiFi Supervised childrens room available for children to play while PARENTS EXERCISE CLASSES AVAILABLE FOR: Zumba, Silver Sneakers Water Aerobics DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE Jasper, Ala., Wed., Feb. 19, 2020 www.mountaineagle.com — A9 Alabama House OK’s Council recognizes Jasper firefighters proposed teacher By RON HARRIS retirement change Daily Mountain Eagle Jasper firefighters were MONTGOMERY (AP) — As the state faces a teach- recognized during Tues- er shortage, the Alabama House of Representatives day’s Jasper City Council approved a bill Tuesday that proposes changes to meeting for their actions retirement benefits to try to lure people to stay in the in preventing what could classroom. Representatives voted unanimously for have been a catastrophic the bill called the Education Workforce Investment event. Act, which would alter the retirement structure for Two weeks ago, an public education employees hired after 2013. The 18-wheeler hauling cattle changes include allowing employees to retire with burst into flames while benefits after 30 years even if they haven’t reached sitting at the gas pumps age 62. The bill now moves to the Alabama Senate. at Love’s Truck Stop just “We have a shortage among educators, particularly off Interstate 22. Fire- we recognize the teachers in the classroom but it goes fighters were dispatched beyond that,” Republican Rep. Alan Baker of Brew- to the scene and found ton said. Baker said there are also shortages of bus the truck fully engulfed Daily Mountain Eagle - Ron Harris drivers and other school employees. in flames. They were able Jasper firefighters were The bill would reverse some of the changes law- to quickly extinguish the recognized at Tues- makers implemented in 2013 when they changed re- blaze to prevent what day’s city council meet- tirement structure for new hires because of concerns could have been a deadly about the long-term cost of pension benefits. ing for their work during explosion. a fire at Love’s Truck “I like to recognize our stop, at right. Foothills From A1 people who do exempla- ry work,” Mayor David all that could go wrong in O’Mary said, “and we this situation.” school groups — 18 in all — will compete Saturday have great people work- O’Mary and council beginning at 8:30 a.m. Finals announcements will ing for this city.” members praised the fire- be made at 7 p.m., followed by finals competition “With that 18-wheel- fighters for their efforts. beginning at 8:30 p.m. er on fire, next to a fuel “Thank you for what Admission is $15 a person for both days of the dispensary, it could have you do every day,” he said, competiton. Concessions will be available, and a been disastrous,” he “and thank you for what limited number of T-shirts will be on sale. added. “You think about you did that night.” “It’s a lot of work,” Lindsey said. “Planning for Photo courtesy of Jasper Fire Department this has been going on since at least September.” Last year, Jasper hosted the inaugural Jasper Foothills Show Choir Classic and an estimated 3,000 people were on hand for the two-day event, Jasper Lindsey said. Organizers are expecting comparable numbers this year. From A1 “We almost couldn’t book hotels for our judges because all the hotel rooms were already taken,” deploy those savings for Lindsey said. the benefit to the people Despite all the work that goes into hosting an of this city in some form event like this, Lindsey said it’s worth the effort. or fashion.” “My main goal is to show Jasper what show choir The savings haven’t can be,” he said. “Competitive show choir is still been earmarked for any a new thing in Jasper, and it’s hard to explain to specific use, O’Mary said, someone what it is and it’s hard for them to under- “but they will be used stand the scope of what we do until they see it. For wisely.” me, this is all about raising awareness about what “I think the mayor’s show choir is. experience in under- “Show choir —much like band — is very high standing the market maintenance,” he added. “It requires a lot of people.” and banking played a Jasper High’s show choir ‘Phoenix’ has competed big role in him deciding in three competitions this season and finished third to wait until the market in one and advanced to the finals in another. was favorable to do this,” Previously, Jasper had two separate show choir city clerk Kathy Cham- groups — Diamonds and Encore. This year, that bless said. “There were Daily Mountain Eagle - Ron Harris was narrowed down to one group dubbed ‘Phoenix.’ times I was sweating “It’s been so much better, because there’s only thinking maybe we made Jasper Mayor David O’Mary and city council members Jennifer Williams one of me, and it makes more sense to just have one the wrong decision on Smith, Gary Cowen, Danny Gambrell and Sonny Posey present a procla- group,” Lindsey said. In all, there’s 36 members of waiting to do this, but as mation to 5-year-old Gus Matthews declaring Feb. 29 as International Rare Phoenix. it turned out this was ab- Disease Day in the city. Gus has Wiedemann-Steiner syndrome, a rare ge- “It’s a lot easier,” he said. “A lot easier on the solutely the best decision budget.” netic disorder. we could have made.” In other business, more than 300 million U.S. and the world. It morial Park Natatorium. council members: people around the world said “trees can reduce •approved travel for Partnership From A1 •presented a proclama- are living with a rare the erosion of our pre- council members who tion in observance of In- disease.” cious topsoil by wind and will be attending the a shortage of over 170,000 technicians by 2021. ternational Rare Disease The proclamation water, cut heating and National League of Cities There’s also an expected shortage of 400,000 weld- Day in Alabama. declares Feb. 29 as Rare cooling costs, moderate Conference in Washing- ers in the next four years. O’Mary presented the Disease Day in the city. the temperature, clean ton, D.C., March 6-11. “Statistics show that we are going to need ap- proclamation to 5-year- The Alabama Rare the air, produce oxygen •adopted a resolution proximately 500,000 highly-skilled employees in old Gus Matthews, who Disease Symposium will ad provide habitat for to allow O’Mary to enter Alabama’s workforce by 2025. The expansion of has Wiedemann-Steiner be held Feb. 22 in Bir- wildlife.” into a contract with the our dual enrollment partnership with Bevill State syndrome, a rare genet- mingham. Jasper has been recog- Walker County Sports is going to allow our students to step directly into ic disorder that causes •presented a procla- nized as a Tree City USA Hall of Fame to promote this workforce pipeline straight out of high school,” developmental delays, mation in observance of by the National Arbor athletic programs in the Walker County Schools Superintendent Dr. Joel unusual facial features, Arbor Day. Day Foundation for al- city. Hagood said in a press release from Bevill State. short stature and a re- O’Mary read the proc- most 30 years. •adopted a resolution “Another bonus with this career tech pathways pro- duction in muscle tone. lamation, which declared •adopted an amend- to set costs for a proper- gram is that scholarships will be available to these Gus was the first child Feb. 18 as Arbor Day in ment to the city’s budget ty that was previously students. Walker County students taking advantage in Alabama to be diag- the city. to provide $6,000 in placed under the city’s of these programs will be ahead of the curve when nosed with the disease, The proclamation said funding for improve- nuisance abatement starting out after high school. It is partnerships like according to his mother, Arbor Day was first rec- ments on Airport Road. ordinance. this that allow us to do what is best for the students Candice Matthews. ognized in 1872 and was •approved a request The council also ap- and future of Walker County.” The proclamation marked by planting more from city purchasing proved city planner Keith Students who qualify for the dual enrollment read, in part, that “rare than 1 million trees in agent Derleda Abrom to Pike’s request to place scholarships will get tuition, fees, books, and diseases are not rare, as Nebraska. send out bid invitations four properties under supplies free of cost. Upon graduation from high there are over 6,000 iden- Arbor Day is now for storm shelters and the ordinance because school, students who have been dual enrolled in tified rare diseases and observed throughout the LED lighting at the Me- they have been deemed CTE programs at BSCC will have earned a short- term certificate, long-term certificate or associate in applied science degree. Ennis said Bevill State gets funding for dual Commission From A1 enrollment CTE scholarships through the State of Alabama and the two-year college system. with their employees and their process of talking to (engineer) sure the roadways are safe, noting Walker County BOE Chairman Brad Ingle voiced equipment. Robert Nelson about grant money he was thankful for having crews his support of dual enrollment expansion. “That is called working together. and coming up with an engineering willing to do that. “I think we can all agree that this is a very good That is what this group has tried to plan on how to move that water Bishop noted it is also hard to opportunity for our students,” Ingle said. “I’m a do, work together to better Walker line.” work in the rain, which has been strong advocate for career tech. ... It’s a very good County,” he said, adding that as far He had hoped to talk to Coun- steady of late. foundation for a bright future.” as he was concerned Walker Coun- ty Engineer Mike Short that day In other action Tuesday, the Other board members discussed the high demand ty was the best county to live in. about the progress of the bridge, commission: for technical jobs and how the school system could During the public comment but Short was out of town. •heard County Administrator work early to identify students who may be interest- period at the start of the meeting, “We would like to see if you Robbie Dickerson say she and Tim ed in a career tech field. Hagood said programs are Ray Fields of Blackwood Road in would help us in some way to save Peek of RyaTech Computer Solu- in place, even at the elementary level, to identify District 3 thanked officials for get- the old bridge until we can get the tions, who handles IT, hardware potential career interests for students. Counselors ting roadwork done on Blackwood water line off of it,” Cameron said, and software maintenance sup- at the junior high and high school level also work Road, which several commissioners foreseeing complaints from water port for the commission, will work closely with youth to direct them on career paths of said they appreciated. He noted his line customers if it is taken off too on the county government’s new interest, whether that be in a technical field or the concerns again on Brown’s Bridge, soon. website Thursday to update it. She pursuit of another two- or four-year college degree. but District 3 Commissioner Ralph Williams said he would work emailed department heads that “Economic development depends on having a Williams said the bridge project with the officials, and he was seen morning asking for changes. workforce available, and we have to start thinking is now well underway, being “full talking after the meeting with •heard Dickerson say that about that, as you all well know, when people are in steam ahead.” Fields and Cameron. officials are working on a system elementary school,” Ennis said. “We can’t wait until Gene Cameron of the Providence Commissioners also noted in the where solid waste fees might be they’re in high school. We’ve got to start casting the Water Board in District 3 noted the meeting they are working hard in paid online for the first time. die early.” board is concerned about a water several districts to handle flooding •heard Dickerson say officials “Our hope is that our students will definitely take line attached to the bridge. “We’re and culvert issues in the wake of will work Wednesday on issues advantage of this. It should be attractive to par- working toward trying to get that recent rains. with the door entry system. ents for their children to take advantage of that,” water line off that bridge,” he said. District 4 Commissioner Steven •reappointed Ralph Parker to the Hagood said of CTE dual enrollment. “There’s a “These rain events are getting more Aderholt said his crews worked on Housing Authority Board for a five- possibility that as we progress with this, students precarious. We don’t know how President’s Day to address needs year term. can walk across the stage at graduation with an much longer that water line will be on Glover Road. “A lot of rainfall, a •heard Walker County Emer- associate’s degree at the same time they get their on there. We probably have about lot of water damage, a lot of pipes gency Management Agency Coor- high school diploma.” 40 to 45 percent of our customers blowing out-things like that,” dinator Regina Myers announce Students interested in dual enrollment should on the other side of that creek. Aderholt said. “We’re on top of it as the Pineywoods shelter has been speak to their high school counselors. “If that bridge goes, I don’t know best we can. But please be patient opened and is now available in light “I believe there’s so much opportunity to channel how we are going to remedy getting with us.” of serious storms that were coming, young people, and I think we have an obligation to water to them quickly. We don’t He noted his crews were willing with a grand opening to be set for do that,” Ennis said. have a lot of money. We’re in the to go out no matter when to make later. A10 — DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE Jasper, Ala., Wed., Feb. 19, 2020 www.mountaineagle.com Buttigieg’s next Bloomberg to go face to face test: Winning over against rivals after ad blitz minority voters

By ALEXANDRA JAFFE from voters. By THOMAS BEAUMONT and KATHLEEN RONAYNE His aides have also em- Associated Press Associated Press phasized that the former mayor is expecting fire So far, Pete Buttigieg has made it look easy. For Mike Bloomberg, from all angles, partic- The once little-known former mayor of a midsize the one-way conversation ularly on his status as a Midwestern city vaulted over a former vice president with Democratic voters is billionaire self-funding and several U.S. senators in the Iowa caucuses and about to end. his campaign and on the New Hampshire presidential primary. The 38-year- By spending more “stop-and-frisk” police old’s fresh face, intellect and turn-the-page message than $400 million of his practice he employed in won votes across many demographic groups in the own money and largely New York. kickoff states. Now the promise of his candidacy is bypassing his oppo- But Tim O’Brien, a colliding with the reality of the central question about nents by skipping the senior adviser to the his viability: Can he win among minority voters who early primary states, campaign, said the debate form the critical foundation of the party’s base? Bloomberg has rocketed will be a chance to show- That will be tested Saturday in Nevada, with a to double-digit support case Bloomberg’s focus diverse blend of Latinos and African Americans, but in enough national polls and claims to deliver on especially in South Carolina, where two-thirds of the to qualify for Wednesday key Democratic issues, primary electorate could be black voters, the base of night’s Nevada debate. like climate change and the Democratic Party that Buttigieg has struggled But as Bloomberg’s gun control. to attract. Buttigieg’s strategy is to earn a fresh look support has risen, so has “The debate’s a chance from black and brown voters by flashing his support the criticism from his James H. Wallace/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP for us to make it clear in the first two contests, drawing on the validation of Democratic foes as well Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloom- that this is a deeply com- minority leaders who have endorsed him and leverag- as the broader scrutiny berg speaks during a campaign event at Hardy- passionate and principled ing the personal networks of his supporters. of his past comments wood Park Craft Brewery in Richmond, Va., Sat- man who isn’t just a rich With the South Carolina primary rapidly approach- and record as New York guy on a vanity run,” ing Feb. 29, he faces a steep climb. City mayor. As he faces urday. O’Brien said. “I’ve not seen any real support coming from black his rivals onstage for the York City public advo- South Bend, Indiana, Bloomberg’s opponents local officials. Pete has to make the case himself,” said first time, they’ve made it cate who ran against Mayor Pete Buttigieg. have telegraphed an ar- state Sen. Gerald Malloy, a longtime supporter of for- clear they’re eager to take Bloomberg for mayor in Fellow billionaire and ray of attacks. mer Vice President Joe Biden’s who has not endorsed him on. 2001, says that could be philanthropist Tom Biden has gone after a 2020 candidate. “He’s obviously a tireless warrior On Tuesday, Massa- tough. Steyer is still hoping to him on issues relating to and making the calls. The question is: Will people chusetts Sen. Elizabeth “His insulting, qualify. race, noting his past com- answer?” Warren offered a preview wise-guyish comments While Bloomberg is ments suggesting ending The former South Bend, Indiana, mayor, who has of one line of attack the on race and women and appearing on the debate racist mortgage-lend- registered negligible support among black voters na- billionaire can expect face justice will not be easy to stage in Nevada, he still ing practices known as tionally, has been to South Carolina 10 times and has to face. parry if the moderator or is not participating in “redlining” contributed been airing ads on black radio stations in South Caro- “It’s a shame Mike rival frames the questions Saturday’s state caucus. to the financial crisis, lina since last fall, as well as ads in black newspapers. Bloomberg can buy his correctly,” he said. He’s skipping the first and that Bloomberg’s way into the debate,” she A new NPR/PBS News- four voting states — ads often feature Obama tweeted, “but at least now Hour/Marist poll pub- Iowa, New Hampshire, prominently, though the primary voters curious lished Tuesday showed Nevada and South Caroli- businessman has been Happy about how each candi- Bloomberg with 19% na — in favor of focusing a critic of Obama in the date will take on Donald support nationally in the on the multitude of states past. Trump can get a live Democratic nominating that vote March 3, Super Klobuchar argued Birthday! demonstration of how we contest, a striking figure Tuesday. this weekend that voters each take on an egomani- for a candidate who has Trying to keep expecta- wouldn’t want another ac billionaire.” joined no debates and tions in check, aides have billionaire in the White It will be the first time competed in no primaries. repeatedly noted in recent House and that her he’s debated in over a The former New York days that Bloomberg’s ri- blue-collar background decade. And the first time City mayor, who launched vals have had multiple de- makes her a stronger can- in this campaign that his presidential campaign bates to hone their skills didate than the former Bloomberg will have to in November, will appear and talking points. On mayor. Buttigieg said that answer before a national in Las Vegas alongside the campaign trail, he’s Bloomberg will have to audience for racial and former Vice President still using a teleprompter answer for reports alleg- sexist comments he’s Joe Biden, Sens. Warren, to deliver his short stump ing he has a long history Bonny Cody made in the past. Mark Bernie Sanders and Amy speeches, and he rarely of sexist comments and Love, Green, the former New Klobuchar and former takes questions directly behavior in his business. Christy, Jake, Hailey and Allison Daily Mountain Eagle

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 Business B1 ‘SISTERS OF SAVINGS’ INDUCTED INTO ALABAMA Stocks fall MANUFACTURED HOUSING ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME It’s a as Apple better warning idea to raises China virus pre-plan Dear concerns Dave, My husband By ALEX VEIGA passed AP Business Writer away last U.S. stocks fell in afternoon year at trading Tuesday after technolo- just 45 Dave Says gy giant Apple became the most years well-known company to warn Dave Ramsey old. We of a financial hit from the virus always outbreak tried to be careful with in China. our money, and we were The in good enough shape maker of financially that I paid for iPhones Special to the Eagle (Scott Johnson - The Journal Record) his funeral with cash. A said revenue will fall short of few days ago, I started previous forecasts in the fiscal Gwinna Boyd and Calva Cooner, the “sisters of savings,” were inducted into the Alabama getting letters from the second quarter because produc- Manufactured Housing Association Hall of Fame in a ceremony held Feb. 5 at Bevill State funeral homes in town tion has been curtailed and con- Community College in Hamilton. The two have been helping families find an affordable encouraging me to pre- sumer demand for iPhones has dream home for over 40 years. They currently manage Freedom Homes of Jasper, where pay for my own funeral. slowed in China. Apple’s stores they sell approximately 100 homes each year to customers from Walker and all surround- I’m 42, and in very good there are are either closed or ing counties. The Hall of Fame was first established in 2001. Nominees are chosen by the health, so is this a good operating on reduced hours. members of the Alabama Manufactured Housing Association and are then voted on by all idea? Technology stocksaccounted Janet for a big slice of the selling. past Hall of Fame inductees who are still living. Pictured from left to right are Al Moore, Apple shed 2.7%.Somechipmak- Dean of Workforce Solutions and Economic Development for BSCC; Gwinna Boyd, Free- Dear Janet, ers, which also rely heavily on dom Homes of Jasper; Eric Boehm, Regional VP of Clayton Homes; Calva Cooner, Free- My advice is to China for sales and supplies, dom Homes of Jasper; Dr. Kim Ennis, president of Bevill State; and, Doris Hydrick, Execu- pre-plan, not pre-pay. fell. Intel shed 1.7%. tive Director of the Alabama Manufactured Housing Association. Unfortunately, you Banks and energy stocks learned first-hand also fell. HSBC said it will how hard it is to make cut 35,000 jobs and shed $100 important decisions billion in assets. Its shares Jeff Bezos commits $10B to fight climate change in the middle of that dropped 5.6%. Wells Fargo NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon ists and nonprofits working to runs, has an enormous carbon kind of grief. Many slid 2.9% and Schlumberger founder Jeff Bezos said Monday protect Earth. footprint. Last year, Amazon of- times, people are so dropped 3.3%. that he plans to spend $10 bil- “I want to work alongside oth- ficials said the company would emotional when they Bond prices rose. The yield lion of his own fortune to help ers both to amplify known ways work to have 100% of its energy face these kinds of on the 10-year Treasury fell to fight climate change. and to explore new ways of use come from solar panels things that they make 1.55% from 1.58% late Friday. Bezos, the world’s richest per- fighting the devastating impact and other renewable energy by bad decisions. That’s Crude oil prices fell 0.5%. son, said in an Instagram post of climate change,” Bezos said 2030. why pre-planning, and See STOCKS, B2 that he’ll start giving grants in the post. this summer to scientists, activ- Amazon, the company Bezos See BEZOS, B2 See RAMSEY, B2

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By DEE-ANN DURBIN “People have been DETROIT (AP) — General Motors decision to pull AP Business Writer talking about Pier 1 head- out of Australia, New Zealand and Thailand as part ing for bankruptcy for a of a strategy to exit markets that don’t produce ade- Pier 1 Imports Inc. — few years now. They’ve quate returns on investments raised dismay Monday the once-trendy suppli- closed stores, they’ve from officials concerned over job losses. er of home goods like struggled to find a steady The company said in a statement Sunday that it papasan chairs and throw customer base, they’ve plans to wind down sales, engineering and design pillows — filed for bank- struggled with falling operations for its historic Holden brand in Australia ruptcy protection Monday sales,” Gavin said. and New Zealand in 2021. It also plans to sell its after years of sliding Pier 1 was founded in Rayong factory in Thailand to China’s Great Wall sales. 1962 in California, where Motors and withdraw the Chevrolet brand from Thai- The Fort Worth, Tex- AP Photo/Julie Jacobson it made its name selling land by the end of this year. as-based company has incense, beanbag chairs “This is a very disappointing outcome,” said Karen been struggling with in- A customer steps out of a Pier 1 Imports store and love beads. The com- Andrews, Australia’s minister for Industry, Science creased competition from which was having a closeout sale Monday in pany moved to Texas in and Technology. She said it was unfortunate both budget-friendly online Larchmont, N.Y. Home goods retailer Pier 1 Im- 1966 and went public in because about 500 workers would loose their jobs, but retailers like Wayfair and ports Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection Monday 1970. also because “they only advised the government of Amazon and discount after years of sliding sales. The Fort Worth, Tex- But in recent years, it this decision just before the announcement.” stores like Home Goods. struggled to draw custom- as-based company, which was founded in 1962, Dave Smith of the Australian Manufacturing In a 2018 presentation to ers to its often cramped Workers’ Union also expressed chagrin. investors, the company ac- has recently struggled with increased competi- and cluttered stores. The Workers at Holden had thought they’d “been knowledged that shoppers tion from online retailers such as Wayfair. company has been trying through the worst of it, and that’s not the case,” thought its merchandise to streamline its mer- Smith said. “For many of them their long-term work- was outdated and expen- ted approximately $256 1 CEO and Chief Finan- chandise, improve online ers have been very loyal to the company ... they’ve sive. It was also burdened million in debtor-in-pos- cial Officer Robert Ries- sales and draw in younger loved being part of the car industry, and now, it was by high sourcing and session financing so it can beck said in a statement. customers, but it was an such an iconic brand coming to an end; it’ll mean an supply chain costs. continue its operations Riesbeck, an executive uphill climb. end to their jobs.” Pier 1 said it will pur- during the Chapter 11 with previous corporate On Monday, Pier 1 was GM has 828 employees in Australia and New sue a sale, with a March proceedings. turnarounds, joined Pier selling a tufted velvet Zealand and another 1,500 in Thailand, the company 23 deadline to submit “Today’s actions are 1 last summer. armchair for a sale price said. bids. A hearing is sched- intended to provide Pier Ted Gavin, a retail of $399 on its web site. uled for Tuesday at the 1 with additional time bankruptcy expert and Target was offering a U.S. Bankruptcy Court and financial flexibility managing partner of the similar one for $214. Bezos From B1 for the Eastern District of as we now work to unlock consulting firm Gavin/ In its most recent fiscal Virginia. additional value for our Solmonese, said he hasn’t year, which ended in Feb- The online retailer relies on fossil fuels to power In the meantime, Pier 1 stakeholders through a shopped at Pier 1 in more ruary 2019, Pier 1 report- planes, trucks and vans in order to ship billions said lenders have commit- sale of the company,” Pier than a decade. ed sales of $1.55 billion. of items all around the world. Amazon workers in its Seattle headquarters have been vocal in Stocks From B1 criticizing some of the company’s practices, pushing it to do more to Communication ser- feel the economic impact Apple remains on track to ic reports on tap. combat climate change. vices stocks and utilities from the virus. reach this target,” Walk- More than three-quar- Bezos said in the post Monday held up better than most The Beijing auto show, ley wrote. ters of the S&P 500 has that he will call his new initia- of the market. Dish Net- the industry’s biggest Technology and health already reported financial tive the Bezos Earth Fund. An work climbed 2.8% and global event of the year, is care companies have results, and 51 companies Amazon spokesman confirmed Xcel Energy rose 1.6%. being postponed indefi- been the most vocal about are scheduled to release that Bezos will be using his own KEEPING nitely from its April date. mentioning the new coro- results this week. Devon money for the fund. Jeff SCORE:The S&P 500 Apple is the latest com- navirus in their earnings Energy and Concho Re- Despite being among the richest Bezos index fell 0.4% as of 1:41 pany to warn investors conference calls, accord- sources will report their people in the world, Bezos only p.m. Eastern time. The that the virus will hurt ing to FactSet. results later Tuesday. recently became active in do- Dow Jones Industrial its financial performance. LOTS OF BENJA- Progressive will report nating money to causes as other billionaires like Average slid 212 points, While the projected MINS: Financial ser- results on Wednesday and Bill Gates and Warren Buffett have done. In 2018, or 0.7%, to 29,185. revenue miss took Wall vices company Franklin ViacomCBS will report on Bezos started another fund, committing $2 billion The Nasdaq dropped Street by surprise, some Resources jumped 7% Thursday. of his own money to open preschools in low-income 0.2%. The Russell 2000 analysts played down the after saying it is buying The government will neighborhoods and give money to nonprofits that index of smaller company long-term impact of the competitor Legg Mason release its producer price help homeless families. stocks fell 0.4%. Euro- iPhone production delay for $4.5 billion. index for January on Bezos, who founded Amazon 25 years ago, has a pean and Asian markets on Apple. The deal will create a Wednesday, along with stake in the company that is worth more than $100 fell. In a research note financial company with housing starts data. billion. CHINA OUTBREAK: Tuesday, Canaccord a combined $1.5 trillion The viral outbreak that Genuity analyst Michael in assets under manage- began in China has Walkley said that Ap- ment. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Prices Good now infected more than ple continues to per- Legg Mason shares Sunday Hours: 8am-9pm Feb. 19, 2020 til Mon.-Thurs. 7am-9pm 73,000 people and con- form strongly across all vaulted 23.9%. Feb. 25, 2020 Fri.-Sat. 7am-9pm tinues to hurt businesses business lines, including WEEK AHEAD: In- Ph: 384-3536 worldwide. The majority iPhone 11 demand outside vestors face a shortened WE HONOR EBT CARDS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES of the cases and deaths of China. week because of Monday’s Check Out Our Entire Ad At: www.mynwapaper.com We Accept Most Major remain centered in Chi- “Despite the lowered President’s Day holiday, None Sold To Dealers Credit Cards na. near-term iPhone sales but there are still several Businesses continue to estimates, we believe key earnings and econom- T-BONE BONELESS FRESH CHICKEN STEAK PORK CHOPS LEG QUARTERS FAMILY PACK FAMILY PACK SOLD IN Ramsey From B1 $ 99 $ 99 10 LB. ¢ 5 LB. 1 LB. BAGS 49 LB. making decisions ahead of time, is Dear Ami, COCA COLA CHARMIN ESSENTIALS a really good move. My advice to have an emergen- 12 PACK 12 OZ. CANS $ ...... BATHROOM TISSUE $ 98 Now, here’s why it’s never a good cy fund of three to six months of “ALL VARIETIES”. 3/ 11 12 ROLL PKG...... 4 EA. idea to pre-pay for this kind of expenses, sitting in a good money OVEN FRESH thing. If you live to an average age, market account with check writing BOUNTY ESSENTIALS SANDWICH BREAD ¢ for what you’d prepay today at your privileges, is designed to cover the 20 OZ. LOAF ...... EA. PAPER TOWELS $ 98 89 ...... EA. age, you could invest the amount unexpected things that life will PRIDE OF ILLINOIS 6-8 ROLL PKG. 4 and be self-insured. You’d have a throw at you. FRESHLAND GRADE ‘A’ ton of money sitting there when the The cash, combined with the easy CORN OR GREEN BEANS ...... ¢ ALL VARIETIES, 14-15 OZ. CAN 68 EA. MEDIUM EGGS ¢ time comes. access that kind of account allows, 1 DOZEN CTN...... 89 EA. Events like this make you realize will make it quick and easy to take BAMA MAYONNAISE $ 30 OZ. JAR ...... the need for proper planning, but care of things in the event of a 2/ 5 BLUE BELL don’t ever pre-pay for them. God financial emergency. LAY’S VARIETY PACK ICE CREAM $ 29 $ 99 ... EA. bless you, Janet. I’m so sorry you’re Extended warranties, of any ALL VARIETIES, 18 CT. BAG ...... 5 EA. ALL VARIETIES, 1/2 GALLON TUB 5 going through this. kind, are not a good deal and I 3 LB. BAG 1 LB. BAG Dave don’t recommend them. You’re FRESH MICHIGAN GROWN GREEN GIANT better off to self-insure against GREEN GOLD, RED DELICIOUS, BABY PEELED Dear Dave, things breaking down, and put CABBAGE $ OR McINTOSH $ 49 $ 19 APPLES CARROTS EA. I have an emergency fund equal to six what would have been profit for 3LBS 1 2 EA. 1 months of expenses. Considering this, the extended warranty company in CURRY would you consider an extended home your own pocket! STORE warranty to be a waste of money? Dave SUPER ONLY ONE DAY SALE! Ami Friday, February 21st WHILE SUPPLIES LAST • NO RAIN CHECKS 1 DAY SALE NONE SOLD TO DEALERS COCA COLA NIAGARA TONY’S PIZZERIA ALL VARIETIES DRINKING STYLE 6 PACK 1/2 LTR. BTLS. $ WATER $ PIZZA $ UNIVERSAL 5/ 10 24 CT. 16.9 OZ. BTLS. 4/ 9 18-20 OZ. PKG. 5/ 10 LAY’S CHEEZ-IT PILLSBURY SOUTHERN POTATO CHIPS CRACKERS STYLE BISCUITS ALL VARIETIES $ 88 SELECTED VARIETIES $ 12 CT. PKG. - FIND THEM $ Heating and Cooling 7.75 OZ. BAG 1 EA. 7-12.4 OZ. BOX 2/ 5 IN THE DELI DEPARTMENT 2/ 4 NATURE’S OWN ORIGINAL TOWNHOUSE BAR-S WIENERS WHITEWHEAT OR ORIGINAL CLUB REGULAR OR WE SERVICE ALL MAJOR BRANDS BUN LENGTH BREAD $ 39 CRACKERS $ 12 OZ. PKG. ¢ 20 OZ. LOAF 1 EA. 13.7-13.8 OZ. BOX 2/ 5 79 EA. SPECIALIZING IN RESIDENTIAL, 8-12 OZ. TASTYKAKE PKG. THAT’S SMART BAR-S BOLOGNA CANDY CAKE OR MAC & REGULAR OR MOBILE HOMES, LIGHT COMMERCIAL THICK SLICED MULTI PACKS $ CHEESE $ 12 OZ. PKG. ¢ HEATING AND COOLING SELECTED VARIETIES 2/ 4 6 OZ. BOX 3/ 1 79 EA. FOOD CLUB MILK WESSON COVERED WAGON State Bonded Office Hours HOMOGENIZED, 2%, 1%, SKIM VEGETABLE SLICED BACON OR BUTTERMILK 10 LB. BOX AL Certified #00025, Ref. #52683 Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8am-4pm 1 GALLON JUG $ 89 COOKING OIL $ $ 99 EA. 48 OZ. JUG EA. Master Plumber/Gas Fitter #01966 Wed. 8am-12pm 2 2/ 4 13 FOOD CLUB COFFEE GRAVY TRAIN TOP CHICK PRE- KCUPS DOG FOOD BROWNED CHICKEN ALL VARIETIES $ SELECTED VARIETIES $ 99 FINGERS $ 99 12 CT. BOX 2/ 5 14-15 LB. BAG 5 EA. 2 LB. BAG 4 EA. COFFEEMATE KRAFT AMERICAN CALIFORNIA POWDERED CHEESE SINGLES NAVEL ORANGES COFFEE LARGE 16 OZ. PKG. $ 8 LB. BAG $ 99 4 EA. (205) 221-4003 • [email protected] CREAMER 2/ 5 3rd Ave. S. • Jasper, AL (Behind the Jasper Post Office) REGULAR OR SUNNYLAND US#1 RUSSET FRENCH VANILLA MARGARINE POTATOES 30-35 OZ. JAR $ 99 45 OZ. TUB $ 15 LB. BAG $ 99 In Business Since 1981 3 EA. 2/ 3 4 EA. DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE Jasper, Ala., Wed., Feb. 19, 2020 www.mountaineagle.com — B3 WHAT’S GOING ON

The “What’s Going On” Section partnered with Alabama March 17. Bean Supper to include Walker County. For more pageant; it is a National will be featured each Wednesday Lions Sight to provide op- • Pleasantfield Fire is beans, coleslaw, onion, information, call Stacy Service Organization, cel- and Sunday in the Daily Mountain Eagle, and on the Calendar at www. tometry services. Afford- accepting dues for 2020, cornbread, and cookies or Williams at 205-387-1879 ebrating the accomplish- mountaineagle.com. Events are able eye exams and glass- $50.00 per household un- brownies from 4 to 6 p.m. or Danny Cain at 205- ments of women over 60. listed by calendar date and time as es for everyone who needs til March 31. They appre- Plates are eat in or carry 221-3392. This is a weekend Gala space allows, so guarantee when, or the number of days, an event will them. Call 205-724-9031 ciate your support. One out and will be prepared • Capstone Rural Affair at Wallace State run. The deadline to place a an event (Parrish) or 205-648- Dept. in Walker County in the Fellowship Hall. Health will host the third Community College on is no later than noon on Tuesday and Friday. Email information for What’s 5337 (Sipsey) to schedule recently ceased operation No charge, donations annual Wings of Hope June 5 and 6. There will Going On to community@mountain- your appointment. Clinics for lack of funds, and only. All proceeds go Cancer Support Expo at be 30 Queens from states eagle.com or call 205-221-2840, are also held in Sumiton another is in danger. to the Laura Crandall the Jasper Civic Center across the US attending. ext. 246. on a bimonthly basis. Quarterly revenue from Brown Foundation to help from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s theme for the SPECIAL NOTICES • Do you enjoy quilt- tobacco tax only covers cure gynecological cancer. Join them for a day of ed- pageant is “Sparkle with • Opiates Anonymous ing or would you like to insurance and utilities. ucation, fun, and support the Wind!” …a Southern meetings are held at the learn to quilt? Please join That equals out to $4.16 WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 developed just for cancer Belle Tradition. And, the Jasper Civic Center/Des- us at Prospect Indepen- per month. Meetings are • Jasper Senior Activi- survivors, caregivers, Theme for the Friday peration Church Monday dent Methodist Church held the 3rd Tuesday of ty Center will take their family, and friends. Night Welcome Dinner through Friday from noon where we host a Quilting each month at 6:30 p.m. monthly trip to Cook’s will be the Roaring 20’s. until 1 p.m. and Sunday Group every Tuesday Meet the new officers and Natural Resource Muse- THURSDAY, There will be live music, and Wednesday evenings from 8 a.m. until 2:30 hear their plans for fund- um. The cost is $17 and MARCH 12 fun, food, and fellowship at 5:30 p.m. p.m. Lunch is served. For raisers. You may reach departure will be at 8:15 • The Jasper American all weekend long. This • NarAnon family questions, call Janelle the Chief at 205-388- a.m. You must sign up Legion Woods-Smith Post State Competition will support group for family at 387-2256 or Cecilia 2147, or Board Chairman and pay by Feb. 19. 9 meets on the second culminate in Atlantic members dealing with a at 697-5672. Also, if you at 205-522-0319. Dues Thursday of each month City in October with la- loved one with addiction have a quilt top that can be mailed to PO Box THURSDAY, MARCH 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bevill dies from 44 states across to any substances meet needs quilted, please give 145 Parrish AL, 35580. • The Documentary State Cafeteria in the the US. The deadline is Sunday and Wednesday us a call. (BYLER CHEATHAM Wade Math and Science March 31. Call Rita Allen evenings at 5:30 p.m. at • Appointments are THURSDAY, FEB. 20 ROADS: THE CHAL- Building. Meet and greet for more information at Desperation Church. now available for free tax • Fibromyalgia Support LENGE 200 YEARS at 5:30 p.m. For more 334-546-7216 or email • Narcotics Anonymous preparation through the Group of Walker County AGO) chosen by the information, call Adjutant AlabamaSeniorAmerica@ meetings are held every AARP TaxAid. To sched- meets the third Thursday George Lindsey film James Snow at 205-527- gmail.com. Thursday at 7 p.m. at ule your appointment, of each month at 1 p.m. at festival to compete for the 7090 or e-mail legion. • The next quarterly the Red Cross building call 205-221-3760. the Jasper Civic Center. Zappo Black award will [email protected]. meeting of the 877th En- in Jasper at 1101 Viking • The Walker Area For more information, be shown at 10 a.m. com- gineer Battalion Retired Drive. Community Foundation’s call 205-387-1833 or 205- munications building 124 SATURDAY, Employees will be held at • Diabetes Education 2020 Spring Grant Cycle 275-4984. on the campus of Univer- MARCH 14 11 a.m. at Cedar Landing classes at Capstone Rural is now open. The applica- sity of North Alabama in • Swamp John’s Din- Restaurant in Winfield. Health Center in Par- tion and instructions can SATURDAY, FEB. 22 Florence. ners will be sold at the All former full-time unit rish are held weekly on be found at http://www. • Carbon Hill Booster Manchester Community support employees (Unit, Mondays from noon until wacf.org/how-to-apply-for- Club will host a political FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Center from 11 a.m. to OMS, R&R, etc.) are 1 p.m. a-grant.html. Nonprofits rally at Eldridge Gym • The Walker Coun- 1 p.m. Plates are $12.50 invited to attend. Lunch • Need assistance or serving the Walker Coun- at 5 p.m. There will be ty Forestry Planning each. All proceeds benefit is Dutch treat. have questions about ty area are encouraged spaghetti plates for $10 Committee will host its the Lamon Chapel Ma- Medicare or ACA Insur- to apply ‑ specifications per plate. Cake auction to annual tree sale at the sonic and Eastern Star THURSDAY, APRIL 2 ance? Capstone Rural and qualifications are follow. Farmers Market on Air- Lodges. • The Walker County Health Center has Certi- found on the website. port Rd North in Jasper. Education Retirees will fied Application Counsel- The deadline to complete MONDAY, FEB. 24 Sale will begin at 8 a.m. TUESDAY, MARCH 31 meet at 10 a.m. at the ors available on Monday and submit applications • Jasper Main Street Prices range from $2 to • Alabama is now Jasper Civic Center. The and Tuesday at the Cap- is March 1. Direct any will host a State, County, $10 depending on species. searching for her next program will be “Home stone Parrish location. questions to Pam Fikes and City Elected Officials Proceeds go to support Ms. Alabama Sr. Amer- and Garden Services Call Jessica Hatchell at at [email protected] or by Appreciation Meet and conservation education in ica. This is not a beauty offered by Home Depot.” 205-724-9031. Walk-Ins phone at 205-302-0001. Greet Reception at Los welcome, but appoint- • The Walker County Reyes Grill from 5:30 to We accept All Credit Cards & EBT Cards • We sell Money Orders, Phone Cards & Texaco Gift Cards ments are preferred. Civil Service Board will 7 p.m. PRICES EFFECTIVE • Capstone Rural move its meeting for • Arley United Meth- 2-19-20 to 2-25-20 Health Center has the month of March to odist Church will host a HWY. 5 MINI MART WHILE SUPPLIES LAST (TEXACO) NO RAIN CHECKS 1655 Hwy. 5 North • Jasper, AL 35503 • (205) 221-4896 QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED CHURCH HAPPENINGS 1 Mile on the left past Jasper Bowling Center SEE US ON FACEBOOK MEATS

Local church events are featured each Wednesday and Seay for two years of service at 3 p.m. Whole USDA Choice Fresh USDA Choice Pork Cubed Saturday in the Daily Mountain Eagle, and daily on the The guest speaker will be Dr. Edward Boneless Chicken Filet Mignon Cutlets calendar at www.mountaineagle.com. Events are listed Boneless by calendar date and time as space allows. There is no E. Rodgers of Hopewell Baptist Church Pork Loin Shoulder Tenders guarantee when or the number of days an event will run. in Birmingham. Roast The deadline to place an event is no later than noon • Laura Lewis, a songwriter/singer Tuesday and Friday. Email event information to commu- [email protected] or call 205-221-2840, ext. 246. of Lewis & Lewis from Hendersonville, $ $ $ $ $ Tenn., will be singing at Parrish Free- 1.39Lb. 3.49Lb. 1.99Lb. 11.99Lb. 11.69Lb. NOTICE will Baptist Church at 5:00 p.m. All are 16 Oz. Pkg. 16 Oz. 15 Oz. Pkg. 12 Oz. Pkg. 14 Oz. Pkg. • Matthew Ministry Outreach/soup welcome to come and worship the Lord. All Varieties Tennessee Bryan All Varieties All Varieties kitchen is held every Friday at 11 a.m. • Highway 5 Church of God will host Buddig Pride Regular Sunnyland Carolina Pride at LifeSprings Assembly of God on a singing at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. with Deli Style Juicy Jumbo Hotel Brand Smoked Lunch Sausage Sliced Highway 195. the group Purpose. Meats Balls Franks Sausage • Mt. Carmel Baptist Church on Bacon $ $ $ $ $ Horse Creek Blvd. in Cordova holds a MONDAY, FEB. 24 3.59Ea. 3.49Ea. 3/ 5 3.29Ea. 2.39Ea. soup kitchen every Tuesday from 11 • Arley United Methodist Church will a.m. until 1 p.m. host a Bean Supper to include beans, DAIRY • Boldo United Methodist Church coleslaw, onion, cornbread, and cookies 41 Oz. 12.4 Oz. 8 Oz. holds a clothes closet the second Satur- or brownies from 4 to 6 p.m. Plates are Parkay Pillsbury Borden day of every month from 9 a.m. until 1 eat in or carry out and will be prepared Margarine Cinnamon Shredded p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. No charge, Bowl Rolls Cheese • Do you enjoy quilting or would you donations only. All proceeds go to the $ $ $ like to learn to quilt? Please join us Laura Crandall Brown Foundation to 2.99Ea. 1.89Ea. 1.99Ea. at Prospect Independent Methodist help cure gynecological cancer. FROZEN Church where we host a Quilting Group 9-11 Oz. 26.4-35 Oz. every Tuesday from 8 a.m. until 2:30 WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 48 Oz. p.m. Lunch is served. For more informa- • Aldersgate Methodist Church in Tai-Pei Mary B’s Mayfield tion, call Janelle at 387-2256 or Cecilia Dora will host its Ash Wednesday ser- Stir Fry Frozen Ice Cream at 697-5672. vice at noon. Biscuits $ $ $ 2.49Ea. 2.49Ea. 3.49Ea. THURSDAY, FEB. 20 FRIDAY, MARCH 6 • Abundant Life Church in Carbon • Carbon Hill Presbyterian Church PRODUCE Hill will host the Area Men’s Fellow- will be selling Swamp John’s suppers 3 Lb. Bag Asparagus Broccoli 8 Lb. Bag ship Meeting with dinner at 6 p.m. and for $12 per plate from 4 to 7 p.m. Dine Red Crowns Idaho service at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will in or carry out available. Delicious Potatoes be Lynell Early. Apples SATURDAY, MARCH 7 $ $ $ $ SATURDAY, FEB. 22 • Townley Community Center will 2.99Ea. 2.49Lb. 1.29Lb. 2.99Ea. • Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at host The Kingsmen Quartet in con- Prospect Independent Church 3505 cert with doors opening at 5 p.m. and GROCERY ITEMS Prospect Road Nauvoo from 5 to 7 p.m. the concert beginning at 6 p.m. $10 in Libby’s Whole Kernal Malt-O-Meal Cereal ¢ $ Adults $8 per plate, kids $4 (age 4-10). advance, $12 donation at the door. Kids Sweet Corn 15.25 Oz. ~~~~~~~~~~~~75 Ea. Selected Varieties, 22-36 Oz. ~~~~~~~~ 2.89Ea. Dine in or carry out. 12 and under get in free when accom- $ Hunts Canned Tomatoes ¢ Domino Sugar 4 Lb. ~~~~~~~ 2.19Ea. • Lamon Chapel UMC on Thach panied by an adult. Advance tickets are 14.5 Oz. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~99 Ea. Loop will host a yard sale starting at 8 available for purchase at Victoria’s Gift Honeymaid Graham Dinty Moore Beef Stew $ a.m. There will be a full breakfast at 8 Shop, Stewart Family Pools and Chris- $ Crackers 14.4 Oz. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2.99Ea. 20 Oz. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ea. and lunch at 11 a.m. All proceeds go to tian Book Center, and First National 1.99 $ Colortex Bath Tissue $ missions. Bank of Hamilton (Carbon Hill branch). Piknik Mayonnaise 30 Oz. ~ 1.89Ea. 12 Double Rolls ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3.89Ea. • First Christian Church in Jasper For more information, call 256-412- will host a Red Beans and Rice dinner 3608. Hunts Tomato Ketchup ¢ Bounty Essentials 13.5 Oz. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~69 Ea. $ fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plates • Winston County Gospel Music The- $ Paper Towels 8 Rolls ~~~~~~~ 5.99Ea. Kraft Deluxe Dinner 14 Oz. 2.79Ea. include red beans and rice, bread, sal- atre will host its monthly gospel singing Kool-Aid Jammers ad, moon pie and throws for $10. Take at 6 p.m. with Sounds of Praise. Admis- Food Club $ $ 10 Pack ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1.69Ea. out only. Contact a member of FCC for sion is free. Peanut Butter 16 Oz. ~~~~~~~~ 1.49Ea. tickets or call 205-384-6302. Niagara Drinking Water Maxwell House Coffee $ SATURDAY, MARCH 21 $ 16.9 Oz. 24 Pack ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4/ 10 10.5-11.5 Oz. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ea. 2.49 $ SUNDAY, FEB. 23 • The eighth annual Good Walk of Pepsi Products 12 Pk. 12 Oz. Cans 3/ 11 • Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Faith-athon will be at 9 a.m. at Gamble Kellogg’s Pop Tarts $ $ Church will host its pastoral celebration Park in Jasper with GN3 Ministry’s 8 Count ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1.99Ea. Pepsi Products 2 Ltr. 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Daily Mountain Eagle - Rick Watson Madeline Burkhardt was the guest speaker for the Black History Month program at Bevill State Community College in Sumiton on Monday. Bur- khardt is the adult education coordinator and curator at the Rosa Parks Museum at Troy University Montgomery. She talked about the historical significants of Rosa Parks and other influential civil rights leaders. Transgender athletes seek to become defendants in lawsuit

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Two spring track meets, but then prevent transgender high school runners want them from participating in the law- to become defendants in a federal suit by not naming them as parties,” lawsuit that seeks to block them from attorney Dan Barrett wrote in Friday’s participating in girls sports in Con- filing. necticut. Attorneys for the three girls who Terry Miller and Andraya Year- sued argued Tuesday against any delay wood would be stripped of the right to and wrote that their lawsuit filed under run track this spring if a judge rules Title IX, the federal educational law against a state policy that allows that bans discrimination on the basis of high school athletes to compete as the sex, followed the law by focusing on the gender with which they identify, their policy and not naming the two trans- lawyers argued in a court filing Friday. gender girls as defendants. Attorneys for three girls filed the “Notably, while there are a great lawsuit last week against the state many reported Title IX decisions on the board that governs high school athlet- books, Yearwood and Miller cite not a ics and several school districts. single case in which students whose Miller and Yearwood want a U.S. dis- interests or wishes would be adversely trict judge to delay ruling on a motion impacted by the requested relief were that would expedite a temporary in- joined as parties, necessary or other- junction against the state policy. Their wise,” the attorneys wrote. attorneys indicated to the court they Connecticut is one of 17 states that plan to file a motion to intervene in the allowed transgender high school ath- case this week. letes to compete without restrictions “Plaintiffs should not be allowed to in 2019, according to Transathlete. file a lawsuit whose core purpose is to com, which tracks state policies in high exclude Andraya and Terry from the school sports across the country. CLASSIFIED AD RATES 221-2840 Minimum Charge: 12 Words $4.44 All Classified Ads are Paid in Advance TOTAL DAYS TO RUN WORDS 1 2 3 4 5 $ $ $ $ $ Wednesday, February LASSIFIEDS 19, 2020 B6 12 4.44 8.88 13.32 17.76 22.20 $ $ $ $ $ C 14 5.18 10.36 15.54 20.72 25.90 16 $ 5.92 $ 11.84 $ 17.76 $ 23.68 $ 29.60 $ $ $ $ $ Add a Photo 18 6.66 13.32 19.98 26.64 33.30 20 $ 7.40 $ 14.80 $ 22.20 $ 29.60 $ 37.00 22 $ 8.14 $ 16.28 $ 24.42 $ 32.56 $ 40.70 $ $ $ $ $ YARD 24 8.88 17.76 26.64 35.52 44.40 Reader Ad Rate Is 37 ¢ Per Word •HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHOTO ...... Starts at $ 30 .00 •CARD OF THANKS ...... Starts at $ 30 .00 SALE •NOT RESPONSIBLE NOTICE - Paid In Advance $ Actual ad size Deals on Actual ad size Real Estate (Three Insertions - One Per Week) ...... 25 .00 • LEGAL AD RATES: 37¢ per word for the first run, 35¢ per word each run thereafter for Maximum Wheels for Sale SERVICE DIRECTORY - 1 MONTH (No Copy Changes) In 8-Column Format Box 20 Maximum 20 Words Maximum 20 Words $ to your ad One Inch ...... 170 .00 3 Words Two Inches ...... $ 250 .00 $ Days With Photo for 1 Month Three Inches ...... 340 .00 for only With Photo for 1 Month Four Inches ...... $ 400 .00 DEADLINES Reader Tues.-Fri.:12 Noon Day Prior •Sat.:10 am Fri. •Sun.:12 noon Fri. Classified Display - 12 Noon 2 Days Prior a $ 95 $ 95 $ 95 We CALL 221-2840 $ Accept:

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GROUNDSMAN for tree 3BR/2BA (quiet park). public auction to the highest bid- (205)300-1001 MARION COUNTY service.Valid Drivers License No Pets. $600mo. plus deposit. der for cash on March 18, 2020 7 Employment Wanted Pursuant to the provisions of the Required.Pay depends on exp. (205)531-7898 (205)283-5799 at 10:00 a.m. at Kilgore Wrecker Alabama Environmental Man- (205)221-5215 I’AM LOOKING FOR WE CLEAN OUT Service, L.L.C., 65 Bennie A SITTING JOB. Garages, Basements, Knight Road, Jasper, AL 35501, agement Act, Ala. Code §§22- Couple days a week. Have Storage Bldg.’s 120 Mobile Homes to-wit: 22A-1 to 22-22A-16 (2006 Rplc. HOME DAILY!!! references.205-221-0769 and Sheds. 2006 Ford Freestyle, White Vol.), the Alabama Department $$$Pay Increases 2001 SOUTHERN ENERGY FREE Estimates. Vin # 1FMZK02126GA50949 of Environmental Management Across The Board$$$ 28x76 Home, 4 Bedroom and Will Haul off Unwanted Items. Tag # N/A is proposing to issue a Consent Dry-Bulk Pneumatic Tankers 2 Baths. 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SETTLEMENT NOTICE SHOP This notice is hereby given this now accepting applications for newspaper is subject to the STATE OF ALABAMA DOZER TRACK hoe work, top 2.1 Acres+/- 19th day of February 2020, by exp.’d Industrial Electricians and Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 WALKER COUNTY soil, fill dirt & rock hauling. Land Located across authorization of the Alabama Industrial Maintenance. PROBATE COURT, clearing, Ponds built & Trailer which makes it illegal to advertise from Dollar General Department of Environmental Positions are full-time, night shift February, 2020 Pads built. ALSO Demolition; “any preference, limitation or on Al-69,(BOLDO) Management. and would require overtime. CASE NO. PC2010-158 (205)221-2112 (205)544-5592 Steve (205)388-6066 Lance R. LeFleur Must have verifiable/acceptable discrimination based on race, To: Carol Ellis Hill, Michael Paul www.stevepaynerealty.com Director work history and must success- color, religion, sex, or national Ellis, David Nelson Ellis, Jr., all E.O. STUMP Grinding Nondiscrimination Statement: fully complete a pre-employ- known and unknown heirs: Eddy Owen (205)544-1320 origin or an intention to make The Department does not dis- ment drug screen and physical. FREE Estimates any such preference, limitation or 127 Money to Loan In the Matter of the Estate of Benefits include BC/BS Medical Glenda Sue Ellis, Deceased. criminate on the basis of race, discrimination.” This newspaper ADVANCE-FREE LOANS color, national origin, sex, reli- & Dental, Life, 401k, paid vaca- G AND M’S Lawncare This day came Honorable Brian OR CREDIT OFFERS gion, age or disability in the ad- tions and holidays. 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per, AL 35502, regarding the ical, environmental, health or County, notice is hereby given NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT against said estate are hereby 150 Legals petition for adoption of ZHD safety conditions existing in, that all persons having claims TO BE PUBLISHED required to present the same CENTERAL ALABAMA as filed by TRISHA SHERRY on, at or relating to the prop- against said estate are hereby BY PERSONAL within time allowed by law or the PARTNERSHIP FOR MCKENDREE A/K/A TRISHA erty offered for sale. Any and required to present the same REPRESENTATIVE same will be barred. TRAINING AND S. MCKENDREE within thirty all responsibilities or liabilities within time allowed by law or the IN THE PROBATE COURT OF EMILY DONALDSON EMPLOYMENT (CAPTE) days from March 11, 2020, or arising out of or in any way re- same will be barred. WALKER COUNTY, Personal Representative 2020 YOUTH WORKFORCE your rights will be forever barred lating to any such condition, LISA HOOD ALABAMA Emily Donaldson, REQUEST FOR regarding the adoption of ZHD including those suggested by EXECUTRIX THE ESTATE OF Attorney at Law PROPOSALS (RFP) in Case Number PC2020-A003 Code of Ala. (1975) § 35-4-271, Stephens & Stephens, LLC TERRIL LYNN KEETON, Jasper, Alabama The Central Alabama Partner- in the Probate Court of Walker expressly are disclaimed. This Attorneys at Law DECEASED *Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 4, 2020 ship for Training and Employ- County, Alabama. sale is subject to all prior liens Jasper, Alabama CASE NO. PC2019-017 ment (CAPTE) is a partnership DONE this the 11th day of and encumbrances and unpaid *Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 4, 2020 Letters of Administration NOTICE OF TIMBER SALE focused on providing employ- February, 2020. taxes and assessments includ- With The Will Annexed The University of Alabama will ment assistance, training as- A. LEE TUCKER, ing any transfer tax associated NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Of said deceased having been offer for sale merchantable sistance, and job opportunities JUDGE OF PROBATE with the foreclosure. The suc- TO BE PUBLISHED granted to the undersigned on timber, as designated by the for those that need help in the *Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 4, 11, 2020 cessful bidder must tender a BY EXECUTRIX January 27, 2020, by the Hon- University Forester, on tracts six-county Central Alabama re- non-refundable deposit of Five IN THE PROBATE COURT OF orable A. Lee Tucker, Judge located in Jefferson and Walker gion: Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, MORTGAGE Thousand Dollars and no/100 WALKER COUNTY, of the Probate Court of Walker counties. The timber will be sold Shelby, St. Clair, and Walker FORECLOSURE SALE ($5,000.00) in certified or cash ALABAMA County, notice is hereby given by sealed bids which will be Counties. Default having been made in the funds at the time and place of THE ESTATE OF that all persons having claims publicly opened at the Office of CAPTE is seeking proposals for payment of the indebtedness the sale. The balance of the MARIAN CONWELL A/K/A against said estate are hereby University Lands and Real Es- the 2020 Out-of-School Youth secured by that certain mort- purchase price must be paid in MARIAN ROSE CONWELL, required to present the same tate Services, on the University (OSY) and/or In-School/Out-of- gage executed on July 8, 2004 certified funds by close of busi- DECEASED within time allowed by law or the of Alabama campus, 1115 14th School Youth Programs by Anthony H. Phillips and Ale- ness on the next business day CASE NO. PC2020-014 same will be barred. Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL sha D. Williams, joint tenants, thereafter at the Law Office of Letters Testamentary Laneisha Lynn Keeton Cagle at 10:00 a.m. on February 27, DEADLINE husband and wife, originally in Shapiro & Ingle, LLP at the ad- Of said deceased having been Personal Representative 2020. Bids should be delivered March 11, 2020; 4:00p.m. favor of Mortgage Electronic dress indicated below. Shapiro granted to the undersigned on Laird, Robertson & Allen, P.C. to that office on or before that The RFP information packet will Registration Systems, Inc. as & Ingle, LLP reserves the right January 31, 2020, by the Hon- Judson B. Allen, Esq. time, sent by email to sperry@ be available January 11, 2020 nominee for EquiFirst Corpora- to award the bid to the next orable A. Lee Tucker, Judge Jasper, Alabama fa.ua.edu, or sent by mail to at www.mycapte.org or the fol- tion, and recorded in Book DML highest bidder, or to reschedule of the Probate Court of Walker *February 12, 19, 26, 2020 The University of Alabama, Uni- lowing Career Centers locations: 1907 at Page 481 on July 19, the sale, should the highest bid- County, notice is hereby given versity Lands and Real Estate Alabaster 2004, in the Office of the Judge der fail to timely tender the total that all persons having claims NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Services, P.O. Box 870176, 109 Plaza Circle of Probate of Walker County, amount due. against said estate are hereby TO BE PUBLISHED Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487- Alabaster, AL 35007 Alabama, and secured indebt- Alabama law gives some per- required to present the same BY PERSONAL 0176. Only bids which are sub- Birmingham edness having been transferred sons who have an interest in within time allowed by law or the REPRESENTATIVE mitted on the bid form prepared 3216 4th Avenue South or assigned to U.S. Bank Na- property the right to redeem the same will be barred. IN THE PROBATE COURT OF by the Office of University Lands Birmingham, AL 35222 tional Association, as Trustee property under certain circum- ANNA RENEE MATHEWS WALKER COUNTY, and Real Estate Services will Blountsville for Credit Suisse First Boston stances. Programs may also EXECUTRIX ALABAMA be considered. No verbal or 68644 Main Street Mortgage Securities Corp., exist that help persons avoid or Danny C. Lockhart THE ESTATE OF phone bids will be accepted. Blountsville, AL 35031 Home Equity Asset Trust 2004- delay the foreclosure process. Attorney at Law Kenneth Bryndon Thomas, If a bid is mailed, the bid should Pell City 7, Home Equity Pass-Through An attorney should be consulted Birmingham, AL DECEASED be posted in sufficient time to 5311 Miles Parkway Certificates, Series 2004-7 as to help you understand these *February 12, 19, 26, 2020 CASE NO. PC2020-019 ensure its receipt prior to the Pell City, AL 35125 reflected by instrument recorded rights and programs as a part of Letters of Administration bid submission deadline of Jasper in Book DML 2303, Page 635 of the foreclosure process. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Of said deceased having been 10:00 a.m., February 27, 2020. 2604 Viking Drive the same Office. Shapiro and U.S. Bank National Association, TO BE PUBLISHED granted to the undersigned on Mailed bids should be marked Jasper, AL 35501 Ingle, L.L.P., as counsel for as Trustee for Credit Suisse BY EXECUTRIX February 7, 2020, by the Hon- “TIMBER BID, 2-27-2020” in Bidders conference dates can Mortgagee or Transferee and First Boston Mortgage Securi- IN THE PROBATE COURT OF orable A. Lee Tucker, Judge the lower left-hand corner to en- be found at www.mycapte.org under and by virtue of power of ties Corp., Home Equity Asset WALKER COUNTY, of the Probate Court of Walker sure bid security. Proposals are due March 11, sale contained in the said mort- Trust 2004-7, Home Equity ALABAMA County, notice is hereby given A Performance Deposit in the 2020, no later than 4:00p.m. gage will, on March 23, 2020, Pass-Through Certificates, Se- THE ESTATE OF that all persons having claims amount of $3,500 will be re- No proposals will be accepted sell at public outcry to the high- ries 2004-7, and its successors DAVID J. ROWLAND A/K/A against said estate are hereby quired of the successful bidder after this time. est bidder in front of the main and assigns DAVID JACK ROWLAND, required to present the same to guarantee its fulfillment of the For more information, please entrance of the Walker County, Mortgagee or Transferee DECEASED within time allowed by law or the terms of the sale contract. The contact Pamela Mapp at Alabama, Courthouse in the City SHAPIRO & INGLE, LLP CASE NO. PC2020-017 same will be barred. deposits will be required at time 205-582-5252 or of Jasper, during the legal hours 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Letters Testamentary KENNETH EUGENE THOMAS of execution of timber contract. [email protected] of sale, the following real estate Suite 400 Of said deceased having been Personal Representative Consideration and approval Funded by the U.S. Department situated in Walker County, Ala- Charlotte, NC 28216 granted to the undersigned on Thomas Louis Owens, III of the successful bid will be of Labor with Workforce Innova- bama, to wit: 704-333-8107/ 20-019209 February 6, 2020, by the Hon- Attorney at Law LLC done February 27, 2020, by tion Opportunity Act funds. A PARCEL OF LAND LO- Attorneys for Mortgagee orable A. Lee Tucker, Judge Jasper, Alabama the University of Alabama *Jan. 26, thru Feb. 26, 2020 CATED IN THE NW1/4 OF or Transferee of the Probate Court of Walker *Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 4, 2020 Forester, to ensure the bids (Sun. & Wed.) THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 24, *Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 4, 2020 County, notice is hereby given meet the proposed estimates TWP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 9 that all persons having claims NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT approved by the University of IN THE JUVENILE COURT WEST, WALKER COUNTY, NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT against said estate are hereby TO BE PUBLISHED Alabama Board of Trustees. OF WALKER COUNTY ALABAMA, DESCRIBED AS TO BE PUBLISHED required to present the same BY PERSONAL Purchaser of the timber must ALABAMA FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT BY EXECUTRIX within time allowed by law or the REPRESENTATIVE carry workman’s compensation IN THE MATTER OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF same will be barred. IN THE PROBATE COURT OF insurance and both vehicular M.J.E., A MINOR CHILD, WEST BOUNDARY OF THE WALKER COUNTY, SUE ELLEN SUMMERS WALKER COUNTY, and general liability insurance DOB: 10/05/2008 NW1/4 OF THE NE1/4 AND ALABAMA EXECUTRIX ALABAMA in amounts of not less than CASE NO.: THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF THE ESTATE OF Fulmer May Stuckey LLC THE ESTATE OF $1,000,000 personal dam- JU-2012-000220.03 A PUBLIC COUNTY ROAD; Charles F. Estill, a/k/a Timothy M. Fulmer VERNICE GALLOP, age and $1,000,000 property NOTICE OF ACTION THENCE RUN EAST ALONG Charles Fredrick Estill, Birmingham, Alabama DECEASED damage. Bidder will add Uni- FOR TERMINATION OF SAID ROAD BOUNDARY 315 DECEASED *Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 4, 2020 CASE NO. PC2020-018 versity as additional named PARENTAL RIGHTS FEET TO THE POINT OF BE- CASE NO. PC2020-015 Letters of Administration insured on insurance. A cer- Heidi Estes & Donald Estes, Re- GINNING OF THIS DESCRIP- Letters Testamentary NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Of said deceased having been tificate of insurance will be re- spondents in the above styled TION; THENCE CONTINUE ON Of said deceased having been TO BE PUBLISHED granted to the undersigned on quired upon the execution of the case, must answer the Peti- THE SAME LINE 105 FEET; granted to the undersigned on BY PERSONAL February 13, 2020, by the Hon- contract of sale. tion for Termination of Parental THENCE RUN NORTH 210 February 3, 2020, by the Hon- REPRESENTATIVE orable A. Lee Tucker, Judge It shall be the responsibility of Rights filed by Anthony Aaron FEET; THENCE RUN WEST orable A. Lee Tucker, Judge IN THE PROBATE COURT OF of the Probate Court of Walker the bidder to determine to his & Leslie Aaron by the 18th day 105 FEET; THENCE RUN of the Probate Court of Walker WALKER COUNTY, County, notice is hereby given own satisfaction the volume of of March, 2020 or thereafter SOUTH 210 FEET TO THE County, notice is hereby given ALABAMA that all persons having claims the timber offered for sale. a judgment by default may be POINT OF BEGINNING. that all persons having claims THE ESTATE OF against said estate are hereby Pay as Cut Final Harvest rendered against them in case For informational purposes against said estate are hereby ELMER PERIECE WELCH, required to present the same Terms – 18 Months number JU-2012-000220.03, only, the property address is: required to present the same DECEASED within time allowed by law or the Pay as Cut Thinning in the Juvenile Court of Walker 2755 Patton Hill Rd, Townley, within time allowed by law or the CASE NO. PC2020-012 same will be barred. Terms – 24 Months County, Alabama. AL 35587. same will be barred. Letters of Administration ALVERA GALLOP KIRK The University reserves the right DONE this 7th day of ANY PROPERTY ADDRESS SHIRLEY F. ESTILL Of said deceased having been Personal Representative to accept or reject any or all bids February, 2020. PROVIDED IS NOT PART OF EXECUTRIX granted to the undersigned on McMath Law Firm, PC and to waive any informalities. SUSAN ODOM THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION Emily Donaldson, January 30, 2020, by the Hon- Jasper, Alabama For a bid package, call the CIRCUIT CLERK OF OF THE PROPERTY SOLD Attorney at Law orable A. Lee Tucker, Judge *Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 4, 2020 University Office of University WALKER COUNTY, ALABAMA HEREIN AND IN THE EVENT Jasper, Alabama of the Probate Court of Walker Lands and Real Estate Services Charles R. 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TOKYO (AP) — As an this ship has now become some passengers who extraordinary two-week a source of infection,” said think they’re not going to quarantine of a cruise ship Dr. Nathalie MacDermott, let anyone tell them what ends Wednesday in Japan, an outbreak expert at they can and cannot do,” many scientists say it was King’s College London. he said. He suggested a failed experiment: The She said the exact mech- that if the passengers had ship seemed to serve as an anism of the virus’ spread been quarantined on land, incubator for the new vi- was unknown. Although having more space might rus from China instead of scientists believe the have allowed for better in- an isolation facility meant disease is spread mostly fection control procedures. Mayuko Isobe/Kyodo News via AP to prevent the worsening by droplets — when people But he acknowledged that of an outbreak. cough or sneeze — it’s pos- attempting to quarantine The quarantined ship Diamond Princess is pictured through barbed wire at Since the virus was sible there are other ways more than 3,700 people Yokohama port in Yokohama, near Tokyo Monday. Japanese officials have identified late last year of transmission. was logistically challeng- confirmed 99 more people infected by the new virus aboard the ship, the in central China, it has “We need to under- ing. Health Ministry said Monday. sickened tens of thousands stand how the quarantine of people and killed more measures on board were than 1,800. implemented, what the As of Tuesday, 542 air filtration on board is cases of the virus, known like, how the cabins are as COVID-19, have been connected and how waste identified among the 3,711 products are disposed of,” quarantined passengers MacDermott said. and crew, making the ship “There could also be the site of the most infec- another mode of trans- tions outside of China. The mission we’re not familiar Diamond Princess cruise with,” she said, noting the ship is also the only place possibility of environmen- where health officials have tal spread and the impor- seen the disease spread tance of “deep-cleaning” easily among people be- the entire ship to prevent yond China. people from touching con- The question now is: taminated surfaces. Why? The Japanese gov- During the 2002-2003 ernment has repeatedly outbreak of SARS, a defended the effectiveness related virus, more than of the quarantine. But 300 people were infected some experts suggest it through a defective sewage may have been less than system in a Hong Kong rigorous. housing estate. MacDer- In a possible sign of mott said it was possible lax quarantine protocols, there was a similar issue three Japanese health aboard the Diamond officials who helped in the Princess. quarantine checks on the “There’s no reason this ship were also infected. (quarantine) should not “There are sometimes have worked if it had been environments in which done properly,” she said. disease can spread in Cruise ships have a more efficient way,” sometimes been struck said Dr. Michael Ryan, by outbreaks of diseases executive director of the like norovirus, which can World Health Organiza- spread quickly in the close tion’s health emergencies quarters of a boat and program. Ryan said cruise among elderly passengers ships in particular were with weaker immune known to occasionally systems. But MacDermott accelerate spread. said it would be highly “It’s an unfortunate unusual for an entire boat event occurring on the to be quarantined. ship and we trust that the “They might quarantine authorities in Japan and the people affected in their the governments who are rooms until they’re 48 taking back people will hours clear of symptoms, be able to follow up those but certainly not all pas- individuals in the appro- sengers,” she said. priate way,” he said. Some passengers on Japan’s health minis- the Diamond Princess ter, Katsunobu Kato, told described the ship as a reporters Tuesday that all “floating prison” but were passengers who remained allowed to walk on the on the cruise ship have decks every day while had samples taken and wearing a mask and were that those who tested neg- told to keep their distance ative would start getting from others. off the vessel beginning “I suspect people were Wednesday, when their re- not as isolated from other quired 14-day quarantine people as we would have is scheduled to end. thought,” said Dr. Paul “They all want to go Hunter, a professor of home as early as possible, medicine at the University and we hope to assist them of East Anglia in England. so that everyone can get He said the continued home smoothly,” Kato said. spread of the virus could The process is expected be due to compliance to take until Friday be- problems. cause of the large number “It’s difficult to enforce of people involved. a quarantine in a ship “Obviously the quaran- environment and I’m tine hasn’t worked, and absolutely sure there were

Is the new virus more ‘deadly’ than flu? Not exactly

By The Associated Press

What’s more deadly — the flu, SARS or the new coronavirus discovered in China? There are different ways to look at it and even knowledgeable folks sometimes say “deadly” when they may mean “lethal.” Lethality means the capacity to cause death, or how often a disease proves fatal. Chinese scientists who looked at nearly 45,000 confirmed cases in the current COVID-19 outbreak concluded the death rate was 2.3%. But there are questions about whether all cases are being counted: Infected people with only mild symptoms may be missing from the tally. That means the true fatality rate may be lower. Deadly is a broader concept that takes in how far and easily a virus spreads. SARS proved fatal in about 10% of cases in the 2003 outbreak but was controlled quickly and spread to about 8,000 people in all. The flu’s mortality rate is 0.1%, yet it kills hun- dreds of thousands around the world each year because it infects millions. So the size of the outbreak matters as much as the lethality in terms of how deadly a disease is.