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The Rainsville Board of Adjustments approved the request of Dennis Hicks for two digital signs. Marla Jones | Southern Torch

By Marla Jones Managing Editor

Adjustments regarding sign permit applications.

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After the installation of a digital sign on City property RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- On by New South, many Thursday evening, Citizens requested the October 7, Rainsville same opportunity.

Citizens had the In October 2020, opportunity to meet and Rainsville City Attorney Nicki appeal decisions made by Scott stated that the the Rainsville City Board of Rainsville City Council voted

in Executive Session to hire a Constitutional Lawyer to help advise on the proper procedure in handling the request for a billboard by New South. According to the Council, they had been playing “defense” since last October trying to prevent the billboard. The company found a “loophole” in the previous Sign Ordinance

that allowed the placements of the digital signs. They requested a total of five billboards to be placed within the City of Rainsville.

The City of Rainsville decided to settle out of court with New South and permit the out-of-state company two signs. The City then adopted Ordinance 03-15-2021 that

went into effect on April 19, 2021.

The decision to allow New South the opportunity to install two digital signs struck a chord with many citizens who were denied.

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RTI Moves to Clean Renewable Energy

By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com

RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- Rainsville Technology Inc announced that they would move to 100% Clean Renewable Energy starting January of 2021. Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative and RTI signed a Green Flex agreement to help meet their sustainability energy goals. Green Flex is a partnership program with the Tennessee Valley Authority that allows businesses to buy renewable energy certificates from wind power to offset their carbon output.

“Our Corporate 2030 Vision is to have all North American Moriroku Technology Manufacturing Plants operating with 100%

clean renewable energy” stated Yoshi Sato, President of Rainsville Technology. “ RTI has partnered with TVA and SMEC to be the first Moriroku Technology Plant in NA to achieve this goal.”

“We will continue to look for opportunities to invest in Renewable Energy Technology in the future so that our impact to the environment is reduced, along with reducing our overall energy consumption” stated Sato.

“We are very proud of RTI and our Team, we feel we have some of the best and most dedicated associates in our area. We look forward to making our Community & Company a better place to live and work, reducing our overall carbon footprint, and making our future very bright for our current and future associates.”

“SMEC & TVA has been Front- (left to right)Tyler Cooper SMEC / Darren Young SMEC / Yoshi Sato President Shane Gilliland Vice President / Robby Jones TVA Back- (left to right) / Andrea Gregory Manager / Danny Oliver Senior Manager / Mark Malone SMEC

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PISGAH, Ala.-- The Pisgah Lady Eagles Volleyball team won their seventh straight County Championship over the weekend.

Pisgah has claimed the Jackson County Championship every year since it was established.

The Lady Eagles faced the Woodville Lady Panthers in the Championship game.

By Steve Flowers Our senior senator, Richard Shelby, will be remembered as Alabama’s most prominent senator when he retires next December. Folks, that’s saying a lot because we have had a host of prominent men serve Alabama in the United States Senate, such as giants like Lister Hill, John Sparkman and John Bankhead.

However, history will record that none of these above senators brought the federal dollars back home to Alabama that Shelby has procured.

Seniority is omnipotent in Washington. It is everything, and Senator Shelby has it.

He is in his 35th year in the U.S. Senate. He has already broken Senator Sparkman’s 32-year record of longevity in Alabama history and at the end of his term next year he will have served a record 36 years in the

Senate. In addition, Shelby was the U.S. Congressman for the old 7th Congressional district for eight years.

Shelby has not only been the most prolific funneler of federal dollars to Alabama in our state’s history, but he could also be considered one of the most profound movers and shakers of federal funds to their state in American history. His only rival was the late Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia. Senator Byrd, who was in his ninth term as a senator when he died at 92, funneled an estimated $10 billion to his constituents during his 51 years in the Senate.

The obvious question asked by observers of Washington politics is, “Are some of our most powerful senators too old to function cognitively?” I can attest to you that I know Senator Richard Shelby personally and he is the most cognitively alert and

healthy 87-year-old man I have ever seen.

He works out daily and has the memory of an elephant. In fact, his mental and cognitive abilities are similar to someone 30 years his junior. He very well could run and serve another 6-year term.

However, he will be 88 at the end of his term.

Shelby is one of five octogenarians serving in the Senate.

California’s Dianne Feinstein is the oldest sitting senator at 88.

She is followed by Iowa’s Charles “Chuck” Grassley who turns 88 next month. Shelby is the third at 87. James Inhofe of Oklahoma and Senator Pat Leahy of Vermont are 81. By the way, Grassley and Leahy are Shelby’s closest allies in the Senate.

The question becomes, “How old is too old to be a U.S. senator?” According to the Congressional Research Service, the average age of senators at the

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beginning of this year is 64-years. At some point voters have to weigh, “Is my senator too old to perform the duties of the office or does the weight and power of their seniority and the benefit of their influence to the state outweigh their energy and cognizance?”

Voters tend to go with experience and seniority over youth.

Senator Feinstein has been the most widely discussed current senator for decline in health.

Liberals believe she was too conciliatory during Supreme Court nominee Amy Comey Barrett’s confirmation hearing. There is a pervasive whispering campaign about Feinstein’s alleged cognitive decline and the Democratic senior leadership has indeed quietly removed her as the ranking Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee.

It was common knowledge and apparent that Senator Shelby’s predecessor as Chairman of Appropriations, Senator Thad Cochran of Mississippi, was not very cognitive in his last years in the Senate although he was younger, chronically.

The most notable example of possibly staying too long is probably the story of legendary Senator Strom Thurman of South Carolina. In 2003 Strom Thurman retired at the age of 100 after 48 years in the Senate. It was no secret that his staff did everything for him during his last six-yearterm.

Our founding fathers created a minimum age for serving in the U.S. House or Senate but did not address a maximum.

The owner of Grub’s Pharmacy used by many on Capitol Hill

in Washington raised eyebrows in 2017 when he revealed he routinely sent Alzheimer’s medication to Capitol Hill. There are continuing attempts to pass a Constitutional Amendment to limit terms of Congressmen and Senators.

Republicans run on the issue of term limits.

It was part of their contract with America Agenda in 1994.

Alabamians need to consider being for term limits in 2022, because it comes down to the old adage of whose ox is being gourd. We in Alabama are going to be up the proverbial creek without a paddle after Shelby. He is our power in Washington.

We need to all jump on the term limit bandwagon beginning next year.

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ALABAMA-Having conversations about mental health is more important than ever. The pandemic has certainly taken a heavy toll on many, but its impact has also resulted in the emergence of mental health narratives previously stigmatized or devalued. The topic of mental health narratives has proven beneficial and is now here to stay.

Wings Across Alabama with funding from SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental rHealth Administration) is developing a digital resource hub with mental health empowerment stories and peer support informational

videos open to the general public and mental health providers.. Wings sets to launch their resource hub in Spring 2022.

If you have a mental health and or substance use disorder diagnosis and have thrived in recovery, Wings Across Alabama wants to hear from you! Participants will be steered through an interview, consent and storytelling preparation process before recording narratives in-person.

Wings wishes to highlight diverse population disparities through topics including but not limited to: Veterans who have thrived despite challenging family environment or had a difficult adjustment back to civilian life after being deployed and returning home

LGBTQ+ participants who thrived after coping with stigma, discrimination and/or violence Demographically rural participants who overcome challenges of access to care to find empowerment in their story and community Empowerment despite stress from racial inequalities, stigma or expression of gender identity Did we leave you out? Every story is unique and powerful!

So send us your story highlighting how you were able to thrive in mental health recovery. Self advocate! Don’t miss your chance to lift and motivate your peers while helping reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.

Submitted Article RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) of Etowah and Cherokee County has offered FREE income tax preparation and filing for over 30 years.

We are now expanding this service into DeKalb County! We appreciate being able to provide this service to our community and our volunteers truly enjoy preparing taxes for their clients.

However we are at a point where we need some new tax volunteers - and this is the perfect time for you to give it a try!

There will be a training class offered in January, and we will begin operations January 24, 2022 through April 15, 2022 at 10 convenient locations.

The DeKalb County location will be in

Fort Payne. The other locations will be in Etowah and Cherokee County.

Volunteers must attend the training and pass a certification test before preparing taxes – but it is an OPEN BOOK test.

We ask that volunteers work at least one day per week during tax season. One of the perks of this volunteer opportunity is that while it may be demanding for a few weeks, it is only for a few weeks and then it’s over until next year! If you’re not quite sure about actually preparing taxes, we can also use greeters at most locations. Greeters also need to attend training and pass a Standards of Conduct test, but they are not required to know tax law. This is a good way to

“stick your toes in the water” and get a better idea if this is the right volunteer opportunity for you.

RSVP provides this service specifically to low-income residents and senior citizens, but there is no age or income limit. The main benchmark for our service is the difficulty of your return. Volunteers cannot prepare a Schedule C with loss or depreciation, complicated Schedule D’s, etc.

We will have an introductory meeting in November. If you are interested, contact Emily McCamy at 256-845-8590 or emilym@ DeKalbCountyAL.us or visit us at the Council on Aging at 600 Tyler Ave., SE, Fort Payne.

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October 21, Heartlite Hospice Care - Cordially invites you & your guests to celebrate at our Memorial Service on Thursday October 14, 2021 at 111 East Laurel St., on the square in Scottsboro.

Please drop byas we celebrate the lives of nloved ones who have passed.

“Year of Remembrance” luminary display will be open from 7:00pm to 8:00pm Memorial reading of names at 7:00pm Rain Date: October 21st, 2021 For additional information please call (256)259-1754 October 22, Desoto

State Park Night Zipline Tour - Taking the fun to a whole new level-soar through the tree canopy in DeSoto State Park with the moon light guiding your way! Are you brave enough to explore the dark forest with us?

Enjoy six ziplines that range from 100 ft to 350 ft in length and six sky bridges that range from 50 ft to 150 ft in length. A spiral staircase tower begins the trek and allows for a bird’s eye view from up to 55 ft in the air.

The full moon is sure to make your tour even more exciting with suspension bridges and zip lines to discover as you traverse the tree canopy and explore with

your guide.

Tour times: 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, and 10:00 PM Fee: Tickets are $49 per person, Spaces are limited.

October 23, Willow-Fest - Fall Willow Fest 2021 9am-5pm.

Variety of shopping with 50+ Vendors. Inflatables, Music, Pony Rides, Sweets & Food. Hosted

by The Willow Tree.

10021 Burton Drive, Henagar AL. October 23, Camp Comer Scout Reservation - Halloween ghosts and goblins are on the prowl at Cub Haunted! This exciting overnight campout experience for Cub

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Scouts is packed with events and activities! Fun for the entire family!

October 24, Singing - Glory Way at Five Points Baptist Church, 1697 Co Rd 782, Ider on Oct 24th @10:30am cst. Come & join us. Everyone welcome.

October 30, Rainsville’s Spooktacular - 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Rainsville City Park Rainsville Chamber of Commerce 256-638-7800 October 31, Halloween Block Party - Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce, 4pm - 7pm at the VFW Fairgrounds.

Presented by Twin City

Used car Sales.

November 16, Women in Business Luncheon Presented by Holiday Inn Express - Please join us as we celebrate three outstanding women in our community. Each year we receive nominations for the best of the best women making a real difference in their community. It is always a hard decision, but these three women stood out: Woman Owned Business - Silvia Hernandez, Go Play Therapy Woman in Management - Linda Stiefel, Times Journal Woman in

Leadership - Kelli Gardner, Marked for Life Ministries We will host a luncheon on Tuesday, November 16th beginning at 11:30 am at The Building, in Fort Payne. Guest speaker Heather Lebischak, will share insight about the value of appreciation in the workplace.

December 10-13, New York Christmas Vacation Call Torch Travel to book your spot for this Christmas dream vacation to New York City Call Marla for more information and to book your spot - (256)638 4040

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STATE OF ALABAMA IN THE PROBATE COURT DEKALB COUNTY

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF GRADY EUGENE SAPP, DECEASED

IN RE: THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SAMMY LEBRON LACEY, deceased

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF BERNICE MCALPIN, DECEASED

CASE # 2021-327 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Fred J. Burns, DECEASED

CASE NO.: 2021-326 ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters of Administration in the matter of the estate of Fred J. Burns, Case No. 2021-327, having been granted to the undersigned on the 1 day of October, 2021 by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Probate Judge of said county, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred.

This the 1 day of October, 2021.

TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration having been granted to WM. ERIC COLLEY, as Administrator of the Estate of GRADY EUGENE SAPP, deceased, on the 1 day of Oct., 2021 by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Probate Judge.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Said notice to be published October 8, 15 & 22.

Said notice to be published October 8, 15 & 22.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA

EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

CARLOS ARTURO RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ, Plaintiff/Father,

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BILLY RAY EDWARDS, DECEASED CASE NO.: 2021-341 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters of Testamentary on the Estate of BILLY RAY EDWARDS, Deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 7 day of October, 2021, by the Judge of Probate of said county, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred.

Said notice to be published October 15, 22, & 29.

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ISABETH EVANGELISTA ROSALES COTO, Defendant/ Mother CASE NO.: CS-21-900080 NOTICE OF CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS NOTICE TO: ISABETH EVANGELISTA ROSALES COTO ISABETH EVANGELISTA ROSALES COTO, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer the Petition for Custody and other relief filed

by Plaintiff/Father, by the 6th day of December, 2021, or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against her in Case No.: CS-2021-900080, in the District Court of DeKalb County, Alabama.

Said notice to be published October 15, 22, 29, & November 5

CASE NO.: 2021-323 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters of Administration on the Estate of SAMMY LEBRON LAQEY, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 28 day of Sept. 2021 by the Hon. Ronnie Osborn, Judge of Probate.

Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Said notice to be published October 15, 22, & 29.

CASE NO.: 2021-189 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters Testamentary (Letters of Administration) of said deceased having been granted to TERESA MCALPIN on Oct 6th 2021, by the Hon. Ronnie Osborn Probate Judge of Dekalb County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

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great partners through this process. We started investigating investment opportunities 4 months ago and we were able to work with our local SMEC Key Accounts Representative Darren Young & TVA Customer Service Manager Robby Jones to be able to make this happen quicker than expected with TVA’s Green Flex program.

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Kathy Ann Stone - 68 of Cedar Bluff, passed away Friday morning. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Lorna Jean Bailey - 64 of Gaylesville, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 4 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

James Leon Sprayberry - passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 2p.m., Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in the Walker’s Chapel Cemetery.

Irby Ray Farmer - 88, of Fort Payne, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2021. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the Wilson Funeral Home.

William Eugene “Gene” Smith - of Henagar died Tuesday, October 5 at Dekalb Regional Medical Center. Funeral services are Saturday at 1 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel.

David Cread Roberts - 71 of Henagar died Thursday, October 7 at Collinsville Heath Care.

Funeral services are Monday at 1 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel.

Treba Ann Buchanan Higdon - 59 of Higdon died Thursday, October 7 at Highland’s Medical Center. Funeral services are Sunday at 3:30 PM CT. Frances Elizabeth “Betty” Frazier - 72, of Flat Rock died Thursday, October 7 at CHI Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services are Sunday, October 10, at 1:00 PM CT. Tony Ernest Dierks - 61 of Section died Saturday, October 9 at Dekalb Regional Medical Center.

Memorial services will be held in Illinois at a later date.

Bonnie Sue Dixson Bowen - 89 of Flat Rock died Saturday, October 9th.

Graveside services are Tuesday at 3 PM CT at Smith Cemetery.

Family will receive friends from 3 to 8 pm Monday and 11 am until 2:30 pm.

Deretha Sue Fountain - 69 of Crossville passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her home.

Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wed, October 13.

Burt Jimmy Wayne Smith - 81, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at his residence. Date of Funeral: Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

James Morris Hale Jr. - 82, of Fort Payne, Alabama passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the Floyd E. “Tut” Fann Veterans Home. Funeral: Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

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Kerby Dawn Tilley Wheeler - age 56 of Henagar passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Highlands Medical Center.

Graveside Service is Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at 11:00am at Pleasant View Cemetery with Pastor Wormy Wiseman and Pastor Phillip Gilland officiating.

Kerby Funeral Home directing, www. kerbyfuneralhome. com.

She is survived by: Husband: David A. Wheeler of Henagar 2 Sons: David Lee Wheeler (Missy) of Henagar J.T. Wheeler (Candis) of Henagar 2 Brothers: Jimmy Sauls (Jo) of Pisgah Junior Sauls of Pisgah 9 Grandchildren Aunt: Barbara Cushing of Hartselle Several Nieces and Nephews She is preceded in death by: Parents: Daniel and Edna Tilley 2 Brothers: Danny Tilley and Johnny Tilley 1 Sister: Sissy Sauls Fortenberry Mrs. Wheeler was a founding member of Crossover Cowboy Church Ruth Crump Hutcherson - 79 of Rainsville passed away on Tuseday, October 12, 2021. Funeral Service is Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 1:00pm at Kerby Funeral Home Chapel.

Rainsville Mona McMahon A chapel service for

Mona McMahon will be held at Rainsville Funeral Home on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at 2PM at Rainsville Funeral Home with Brother Earnest Corbitt officiating.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 until the time of service on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.

Mona McMahon, 63, of Marietta, Ga., passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021, at Emory University Hospital Atlanta, Ga. Mona is preceded by her parents, Randolph Earnest Roubaud and Grace Maples Roubaud; and one brother Gregory Wayne Roubaud, Mona was born on February 05, 1958, in Greenville, Mississippi.

She was married for 28 years to her husband and best friend Danny McMahon of Pineville, Louisiana, and together they had two beautiful daughters.

Mona devoted her entire life to being a loving wife, mom and dedicated to her work with Fuelman Inc. In her later years Mona had a calling to begin fostering children.

Dominique Jade Michael was her permanent foster daughter and altogether she provided a safe haven for over 15 children. If you knew Mona, then you couldn’t miss that big friendly smile she always wore. She enjoyed her girl time with Madi and Lauren, traveling, cooking, family gatherings, making friends and time with her loving husband. Mona was a devout Christian and leaves behind an amazing legacy of her love for God, truth, and her desire to serve Him. David Burch - 75 of Rainsville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, October 5,

2021. His family will have private services held at a later date.

Ramon Garcia - 51 of Rainsville, AL passed Friday, October 8, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 12, at 2PM. Thomas Fernandez, Jr. - 33 of Fyffe, Alabama passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021.

Services will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 11AM. Reba Jo Bailey 86 of Fort Payne, Alabama formerly of Summerville, GA passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021. Services will be held on Wednesday, October 13, at 2PM.

Crossville Brenda Kay Sanders - 66, of Scottsboro, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021.

Services will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

Leroy Ed Mullaley - 86, of Scottsboro passed on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.

Services will be held at 12 noon Saturday, October 9.

Shirley Dolberry Smart - 81, of Scottsboro passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021.

Services will be held on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

Charles Ronald Baker - 71 of

Scottsboro, Alabama passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. service for the family will be held at 2 p.m.

Monday, October 11.

Ronnie Milton Buckner - 61 of the Pleasant Groves Community passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wed, October 13.

Ovie Joy McAllister - 79, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021. Services will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 14.

W.T. Wilson Lois Marie Carpenter - 76 of Collinsville, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

Funeral services will be held at 3pm on Sunday, October 10.

Sue Potts Whaley - 66, passed away Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021.

Funeral 1pm - Tuesday Oct. 12.

Norma Jean Gilbreath - 71, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021.

Services will be held at 10am on Sat, Oct. 9.

Dewey Franklin Cole - 58, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021.

Services are set for 2pm Monday, Oct 11.

Elijah Blaine DeWitt Daniel - funeral 2pm Wed the 13.

Benny Dean Windsor - 65, passed away October 10.

Services will be held at 2pm on Thursday, October 14.

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Goggans to run for District Attorney

Local attorney, Michael Dana Goggans, has announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for the office of District Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit which serves Cherokee and DeKalb Counties.

Longtime District Attorney Mike O’Dell has announced his retirement.

“I want to be a champion for all of our local law enforcement.

They put their lives on the line every day to make our communities safe. As your District Attorney, I will support our police officers and will aggressively prosecute those who break the law.”

Goggans, a lifelong resident of DeKalb County was born and raised in Fort Payne on Lookout Mountain where he graduated from Fort Payne High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville State

University and his law degree from the Birmingham School of Law. He has been married to Lana Brisendine Goggans for 24 years and has three children, twins Jack and Ellie, and Libby.

“I’ve taught in the classroom, owned a small business, worked as a construction manager for SAM Construction, and

now am a practicing attorney. My reallife experiences make me uniquely qualified to be the next District Attorney.”

Goggans did not take the traditional path to law school.

“I was 37 years old when I started law school. I was concerned with the path that our country was on, and I wanted to do my

part to protect the God given rights that were secured for us by our founding fathers. It was not easy raising a family, working full time, and attending law school; however, I felt that I have a duty to do my part to make sure that my children enjoy the same freedoms that I have enjoyed during my life.”

Serving his

community has always been a part of Goggans’s life.

He has served as Chairman of the DeKalb Republican Breakfast Club, Vice Chairman of the DeKalb County Republicans, President of the Fort Payne City Council, and currently serves on the Fort Payne Water Board.

“Public service is so important, whether

it is serving in our military, in law enforcement, in fire and rescue, as nurses, as teachers, and so many others.”

Goggans promises to bring proven, conservative leadership to the District Attorney’s office. “I believe that conservative legal principles - the right to life beginning at conception, the right to protect your family, and the right to live safely in your community - are essential for our next District Attorney. I will work to build and maintain a strong relationship with all law enforcement agencies to make our communities safer. We will offer a helping hand to those who are drowning in addiction, and we will aggressively prosecute those who transport and sell drugs in our neighborhoods.

Together, we will make a difference.”

The Republican primary election will be held on May 24, 2022.

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Brock Colvin Announces for State House

Albertville, AL. -­ Republican Brock Colvin announced today that he is seeking election for Alabama House of Representatives, District 26.

“It is exciting to announce my intention to seek the Republican nomination for District 26,” Colvin said. “I believe I bring the conservative philosophy and energy to represent the people of Marshall and Dekalb Counties.”

Colvin is a 5th generation Marshall Countian. He is a graduate of Albertville High School, attended Snead Community College in Boaz

and is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a double major in Finance and Economics. He has worked in the insurance industry and is currently working for Ameriprise Financial as a financial planner.

“My background in finance gives me the skill I will need to roll up my sleeves and protect our tax dollars,” Colvin added. “We are taxed enough. I will work for lower taxes and better fiscal responsibility out of state government.”

“I believe in helping our farmers and our agricultural industry. I will be champion for them and

property rights” Colvin stated. “Education is vital to our area and I will work to ensure vocational and technical training is expanded in our area so we can create a more skilled work force. Finally, it is essential that we expand rural broadband in Alabama.

In today’s virtual workplace, we can only succeed with this connectivity.”

Colvin is a member of Rotary Club of Albertville, and a member of Albertville Chamber of Commerce where he serves as an Ambassador. A member of Marshall County Republican

Bears Claim County Volleyball Championship

By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com

CROSSVILLE, Ala.-- The Plainview Varsity Volley Ball Team won the DeKalb County Championship over the weekend.

Saydi Jackson was named the Tournament

MVP. The Lady Bears faced the Ider Hornets in the first matchup of the tournament. The Lady Bears defeated Ider in Set 1: 25-9 and in Set 2: 25-13.

The Lady Bears then took on the Fyffe Lady Devils, defeating them in both sets, Set 1: 25-18 and in Set 2:

25-18.

The Lady Bears lost to the Geraldine Lady Bulldogs in both sets. Set 1: 20-25 and Set 2: 17-25.

The Lady Bears faced Fyffe again in the semi-finals and won Set 1: 25-16, and Set 2: 25-14.

The Lady Bears faced the Geraldine Lady Bulldogs in the Championship Series.

The Lady Bears won the Championship Game 1-Set 1: 25-22, Set 2: 25-23.

For Championship Game 2, the Lady Bears defeated the Lady Bulldogs, Set 1: 25-13, Set 2 23-25, and Set 3: 15-10 to claim the DeKalb County Championship.

Party, Colvin is also a lifetime Republican.

He attends Southside Baptist Church in Albertville.

“Representative Kerry Rich has been a good public servant,” Colvin concluded.

“With God’s grace and the trust of the voters of District 26, I hope to continue to represent them well.”

District 26 currently includes portions of Dekalb and Marshall Counties including Albertville, Boaz, Geraldine and Guntersville. The Republican Primary will be held May 24, 2022.

Signs

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Dennis Hicks served as spokesperson for the group of citizens whose applications were denied. Hicks also discussed the Ordinance, which was patterned from a current Ordinance from the State of Oregon, and the City’s ability to enforce the regulations.

Hicks asked the Board of Adjustments whether they wanted the same values in our small town as those from Oregon.

Hicks brought up

the fact that according to the present Ordinance, Citizens could not place a sign in their privatelyowned home windows bigger than a standard size sheet of paper which is 8 ½” x 11”.

Hicks also noted that bulbs in signs were not to be larger than 25-watt bulbs.

He asked the Board who would regulate and check the wattage on the bulbs and the numerous regulations.

After hearing the concerns of citizens at the meeting, the Board approved two signs for Hicks. The sign locations are at Hilltop, on Highway 75, and

one on Highway 35 in Rainsville. Hicks asked for the approval of all his requests which was lost due to a lack of motion by the board.

A Special Session of the Rainsville City Council is called for Wednesday, October 13, after this publication is printed, to appeal the decisions by the Board of Adjustments regarding the two signs. To see the results from the meeting, you can find coverage on our Southern Torch website and on our Southern Torch Facebook page.

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Upcoming Games

20 21 Pisgah 28, Ider 6 Coosa Christian 21, Valley Head 14 Fairview 55, Crossville 6 Sylvania 41, Geraldine 28 Plainview 41, Collinsville 7 Fyffe 42, North Sand Mountain14

The Streak Continues Cheryl Boydston | Southern Torch

Fort Payne 24, Southside 16 Section 35, Whitesburg Christian 0 Oneonta 35, Scottsboro 14 Randolph 24, North Jackson 14 Cornerstone 49, Victory 14

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Brody Hicks rushed for 63 yards on 11 carries and scored a touchdown against the NSM Bison on Friday night.

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HIGDON, Ala.-- The nation’s longest high school winning streak continued on Friday night as the Fyffe Red Devils defeated the North Sand Mountain Bison, 42-14.

Kyle Dukes added the first points on the board for Fyffe, scoring on a 1-yard scamper into the endzone with 5:57 remaining in the first quarter. With 2:59 remaining in the first, Brodie Hicks scored on a 4-yard touchdown for the Red Devils.

Dukes successfully brought in the two-point conversion, to take the 14-0 lead

By Amy Thrash Sports Reporter

Gaylesville @ Woodville

Homecoming Win for the Bears

By Marla Jones Sports Editor

By Marla Jones Sports Editor

Collinsville @ Asbury Sardis @ Collinsville Cornerstones @ Evangel Pell City @ Fort Payne Fyffe @ Geraldine Falkville @ Ider North Jackson @ St John Paul North Sand Mountain @ Whitesburg Christian Pisgah @ Section] Sylvania @ Southside Sylvania @ Plainview Scottsboro @ Southside Suminton Christian @ Valley Head

into the second quarter.

Dukes crashed into the endzone from 7-yards out to score with 8:07 remaining in the first half. Logan Anderson brought in the two-point conversion, to go up 22-0. With 2:57 remaining in the half, Dukes stampeded down the field for the 80-yard touchdown, to give the Red Devils the 29-0 advantage at the half.

Will Stephens scored two touchdowns in the third quarter to give the Red Devils the 42-0 lead at the end of three.

NSM put their first points on the board in

the fourth quarter with a 4-yard run by Alex Luna. Kayden Gilley added the final touchdown of the night for the Bisons with a 43-yard punt return to make the final score Fyffe 42, NSM 14.

Kyle Dukes led the Fyffe Red Devils with 163 yards on eleven carries and three touchdowns. Logan Anderson had 72 yards on seven carries. Will Stephens had 67 yards on seven carries and two touchdowns.

Fyffe will travel to take on the Geraldine Bulldogs on Friday.

The North Sand Bison will also be on the road as they travel to take on Whitesburg Christian.

RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- The Plainview Bears celebrated Homecoming with a 41-7 win over the Collinsville Panthers.

To start the game, the Collinsville Panthers forced turnovers on Plainview’s first two possessions but were unable to take advantage of the turnovers.

Plainview scored on six of their next seven possessions.

With 2:45 remaining in the first quarter, Noah White stampeded down the field for 72-yards to score for Plainview. Dylan McCollough plowed his way down the field for 13-yards for the next Bear touchdown.

McCollough also brought in the two-point conversion to give Plainview the 14-0 lead going into the second quarter.

The Bears racked

up 20 points in the second quarter.

McCollough started the second-quarter scoring frenzy with a 3-yard rushing touchdown. The kick

by Aurturo Medrano was good. With 4:14 remaining in the first half, Andrew Hall came barrelling in from 11-yards out to score.

Noah White made the 16-yard connection with Joseph Buchanan for the score. The extra-point attempt by Medrano was good, giving the Bears the 34-0 advantage going into the half.

With 4:28 remaining in the third quarter, Gavin Brown bulldozed his way down the field for the 25-yard rushing touchdown. The PAT

by Medrano was good to make the score 41-0 at the end of three.

Collinsville put their only points on the board with 8:00 remaining in the game on a 77-yard Keaton DeBoard touchdown.

The extra point by

Wildcats Claw the Panthers

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SOUTHSIDE, Ala.--The Fort Payne Wildcats defeated the Southside Panthers 24-16 on Friday night.

In the first quarter with :36 seconds remaining, Connor Cash scored on a 26-yard touchdown, to make the score 7-0.

Kaden Dubose scored on a short touchdown run to give the Wildcats the 14-0 lead with 7:23 left in the second quarter.

Alex McPherson nailed a 39-yard field goal to extend the lead to 17-0 with 8:27 remaining in the third.

Southside attempted a field goal but failed.

Alex Akins scored on a 2-yard run

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Tristan Gallegos was good, to make the final score of the game Plainview 41, Collinsville 7.

Plainview was led by running back Dylan McCollough who rushed for 113 yards, two touchdowns, and a 2-point conversion on nine carries.

Quarterback Noah White rushed for 120 yards and touchdown on only three carries.

He also passed for a touchdown and had an interception on defense.

Collinsville was led by quarterback/ running back Keaton Deboard. He rushed for 110 yards on 18 carries and passed for 14 yards. He added 64 yards on kickoff returns. Charles Smith and Braxton Wright each recovered a fumble for the second game in a row.

Collinsville will travel to Asbury on Friday. Plainview will host the Sylvania Rams on Friday for the Sand Mountain Showdown.

to make the score 24-0 with 11:15 left in the fourth quarter.

Southside scored on a 66-yard pass making the score 24-8 with 9:47 remaining in the fourth.

Southside scored on another long pass making the final score Fort Payne 24, Southside16.

“It was a great team win on Friday.

I thought our players dominated the game for 3 quarters. We gave up a few plays in the fourth quarter to allow Southside a chance to tie at the end but our defense was able to make a big stand in the last 2 minutes to preserve the victory” stated Fort Payne Head Football Coach Chris Elmore. “It was a great region win and I am very proud of our players and assistant coaches.”

Fort Payne will host Pell City on Friday night.

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Eagles Fly High On Friday

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first with a 16-0 advantage.

After a back-and-forth on downs, the Pisgah Eagles carried the 16-0 lead into the half.

After a 12- play, 83-yard drive, Ryhan Barrett scored on a 5-yard touchdown run to advance the Eagles to a 22-0 lead, with 4:21 remaining in the third.

With 3:37 remaining in the fourth quarter, Matt Norman crashed in from 3-yards out for the Ider Hornet touchdown.

Parker Law brought it in from the 2-yards out for the Eagle touchdown, with 2:02 remaining to make the final score Pisgah 28, Ider 6.

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PISGAH, Ala.-- The Pisgah Eagles defeated the Ider Hornets 28-6 on Friday and were awarded the Southern Torch Team of the Week for their efforts.

With 4:23 remaining in the first quarter, Legion McCrary ran in the 20-yard touchdown and the two-point conversion to take the 8-0 lead. Mason Holcomb made the 49-yard pass connection to Grant Smith for an Eagle touchdown with :05 remaining in the first. McCrary brought in the two-point conversion to end the

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