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Graduation Edition

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By Marla Jones Managing Editor

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DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-Graduation…. There is no script, you have to write your own story.

The graduates of 2022 have had quite a story.

The COVID-19 scare shut down schools right when these students were getting into the hang of high school life. This 2022 graduates were forced to adapt to a new normal in virtual learning. These students are not afraid to face the unknown, they have already been victorious.

Graduation ceremonies are a

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day devoted to celebrating a milestone in students’ lives. The final exams are over and are replaced with fancy clothes to celebrate the graduate’s huge accomplishments.

In the coming days, we will honor these students at Graduation Services across DeKalb County.

Ider High School was the first to honor the Class of 2022 with ceremonies taking place on Wednesday, May 18, at the DeKalb County Schools Colesium (DCSC).

The following DeKalb County Graduations are scheduled as follows:

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Inside This Week’s Edition: Page 3 -

• Letter to the Editer • Local Events

• Robyn Johnson Steps Down •Playhouse Show Auditions

Page 7 - Crime Page 8 - Sports • State Bound

Chavies Project FP Discusses “Boots” on Vehicles Nears Completion

cleanup. City Engineer, Sam Phillips, sent the letter of acceptance to the Council for marla@southerntorch.com their approval. Wiregrass will be Rainsville, Ala.--(FULL VIDEO onsite for paving beginning next Monday.

ON SOUTHERN TORCH The Council empowered FACEBOOK) The Rainsville City Mayor Lingerfelt to obtain Council held its regularly finiacnicing for the 2006 Pierce scheduled meeting on May 16.

Enforcer Fire Truck for the Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt Rainsville Fire Department. A advised the Council that the Chavies project pertaining to the 25% deposit was previously culvert side was near completion, with the exception of some

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end of town. The property owners have contracted with Buckhead Parking Enforcement marla@southerntorch.com of Union City, Georgia to apply FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- (Full video and remove the booting device.

Mayor Brain Baine advised on Southern Torch Facebook) that the company is legal in what The Fort Payne City Council held they are doing. In the past, the its regularly scheduled meeting trucks have been allowed to park on Tuesday, May 17. there but now the property Mayor Baine discussed the owners have posted that trucks ongoing issue of “Boots” being placed on trucks when they park can no longer park on the on private property, near the Mapco Gas Station at the South

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Robyn Johnson Steps Down Mountain Valley Playhouse Show Auditions

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SCOTTSBORO, AL - After serving as head coach of the Scottsboro High School varsity softball team for eight seasons, Robyn Johnson has stepped down. On Monday, Johnson informed the team of her decision to resign.

Johnson enjoyed her time serving as the Wildcats coach, but decided it was time to step away to spend more time with her family. Johnson’s husband Ben will also be stepping down from his position as assistant coach on the softball staff but will retain his position on the football staff.

From 2015-22, Johnson posted a 192-124-4 record as head coach of the Scottsboro Wildcats.

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Johnson took over as the Wildcats coach in the summer of 2014, following three seasons serving as the head coach at Enterprise High School. Over her eight seasons at Scottsboro, Johnson led the Wildcats to four area championships, six

regional tournament appearances, and one state tournament appearance. In 2017, Johnson led Scottsboro to 44 wins, the second most in a season in school history, and finished the season as the Class 5A state runner-up.

SCOTTSBORO, AL - Auditions for The Mountain Valley Playhouse Summer Children’s Show, “Big Bad,” will begin on May 21 at 12 p.m. Auditions will run through May 23 at 5 p.m. The auditions will be held at Fellowship UMC which is located at 1105 South Scott Street, Scottsboro, 35768.

The Mountain Valley Playhouse Community Theater is welcoming and desires new people auditioning. No prior theater experience is required, and no preparation before the audition is necessary.

The audition will consist of a script read through with fellow auditionees. Friends and family are welcome at auditions.

No fees are due to participate. The Mountain Valley

Playhouse Community Theater is a non-profit organization that holds fundraisers throughout the year to fund their productions. The only requirements to join the production are that you are age 18 or younger and able to read. Further information such as the rehearsal schedule will be discussed at auditions. This play will be shown on July 28 at 7 p.m., July 29 at 7 p.m., and July 30 at 2 p.m.

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Letter to the Editor Boots Why I Support Don Stout

I have known Don Stout for over 30 years. Don was a Conservative Republican then, as he is today. He did not have to switch parties to run for office. He has received numerous awards and served on boards without pay to give back to the community.

He was co-owner of a successful business, which under his leadership, grew from 9 to near 300 employees. Don does not just talk the talk, he walks the walk Don believes in term limits. He will work to repeal the never-ending gas tax.

He is against turning our beautiful part of Alabama into Las Vegas. Don will donate his salary. He will not take a penny to serve you. Don will represent

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everyone equally. He will not show favoritism to one city, town, or community.

Over the years, I have seen many people go to Montgomery with great ideas and a pledge to represent everyone. I then saw them get in bed with the special interests, build political dynasties, and get their cronies elected to offices such as county commission, school board, and others.

They get so powerful that if another elected official does not agree with them or opposes them on an issue, they will have one of their cronies run against them.

When these type officials go to Montgomery and are opposed to re-election, you can bet their special interest groups will come to their rescue with tons of money. They will then make their rounds to cities and towns and

all the fire departments making promises and handing out discretionary money that many think is their own money. Once their dynasty is established, you can bet their family, friends, and cronies wind up with jobs, positions, and favors. After becoming a puppet for special interests and bogged down in the Montgomery swamp, they usually become very wealthy. This is the playbook that is used by many of the people we send to Montgomery.

Now, my question is, did Don Stout’s opponent find a copy of the playbook in some dusty desk drawer at the State House, or was he given a copy when he went to Montgomery?

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“This is not the City doing this, this is not our officers doing this, this is not Mapco doing this. It is kinda a negative light on Fort Payne by them doing this… we are trying to look at a way to help with that, by giving a place for trucks to park” stated Mayor Baine.

According to City Attorney, Rocky Watson, Birmingham has a city ordinance against commercial lots “booting” trucks.

Buckhead Parking Enforcement is booting trucks and charging them almost $600 to remove the boot. At this point, it is legal but can be addressed by the Council.

“If you want to do something about it, we can” stated Watson.

The Fort Payne Council passed the following Ordinances and Resolutions:

Friday - May 20, 2022 - 3 • Resolution 2022-22, accepting the low bid for Wastewater Plant chemicals.

• Resolution 2022-23, declaring a certain vehicle surplus.

In New Business, the Council: • Discussed granting a one-time, lump-sum, non-recurring payment to retirees or beneficiaries of deceased retirees.

The payment amount would total $63,846 and would be paid for either as a direct payment to the Retirement System or as a one-year increase to the City’s contribution rate.

After much discussion, the Resolution will be placed on next month’s agenda for consideration.

• Set June 21st as the date of a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed rezoning of the following properties and approval of a proposed sub-division: - Proposed re-zoning of property

located at the corner of Highway 11 South and Lebanon Road from C-3 to M-1 and owned by Randy Wilson.

- Proposed re-zoning of multiple lots located on 4th Street South between Sanders Avenue and Turner Avenue from C-4 to R-2 and owned by multiple individuals.

- Proposed sub-division of approximately 2 acres located at 1320 Isbell Blvd. N.W. and owned by Ronnie and Bonnie Barnett.

The Fort Payne Fourth of July Celebration will only consist of fireworks this year. This decision is due to construction on both the Fort Payne Sports Complex and Fort Payne High School Football Field. Mayor Baine stated that the annual event will be bigger and better next year.

The next meeting of the Fort Payne City Council will be held on June 7, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

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The Fort Payne Christian Center is hosting a praise and worship service called Fort Payne For Jesus this weekend at the Greater Glory Pavilion. The services will take place Friday and Saturday night at 7

p.m., followed by Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

A free children’s program with games and prizes will take place at 6 p.m. before the Friday and Saturday night services.

Pastor Ken Hollmer wants to spread simple gospel truth, as well as provide great

praise and worship.

The Fort Payne Christian Center asks that you simply come as you are. You can join them under the pavilion, bring a lawn chair and sit outside, or remain in your car.

The Greater Glory Pavilion is located at 3610 Grand Ave SW, Fort Payne, AL 35967.

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May 20, Nelly w/ Chingy - Fri, May 20, 6:30 – 11:30 PM Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater Fitness Center. 1325 S.M.P.A. Blvd, Albertville, AL Nelly, Chingy, Baby Bash, and DJ Skribble at Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater. Get your tickets at Etix. com, bandsintown. com, songkick.com, or stubhub.com.

May 20 - 22, Fort Payne for Jesus 7:00PM Special Street Drum Performance!

FREE Children’s program with prizes, cand and games!

Nightly at 6pm.

Greater Glory Pavilion 3610 Grand Ave SW, Fort Payne AL 35967.

May 21, Landowner Field Day - Sat, May 21, 2022. 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT Location -

12196 Centre Road.

Gadsden, AL 35903.

The purpose of our landowner field day is to provide private landowners with the knowledge needed for creating and preserving habitat on your land. Wild turkey populations can especially be impacted by lack of nesting habitat. After reading the bios on our speakers , you will see that they have the knowledge to help all of us in creating and/or improving our property. Tickets are $50. For more info visit May 21, Third Saturday Sunset Cruise-In - Downtown Fort Payne at 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Third Saturday Sunset Cruise-In will be an afternoon of family fun activities in the Main Street District of Fort

Payne. This public event will include food, live music, antique car show, and much more.

May 28, Bowl Making Class at Orbix Hot Glass 9:00 am - 10:00 am Orbix Hot Glass 3869 County Road 275.

Bowl Making Class is our newest class offering at Orbix. In this small “suck” bowl, participants will work with a teammate to blow, suck and craft a small concave bowl with colors of their choice. Our artists are there to step in and lend a hand or guide you as you shape the glass. Each class is about one hour in length with a minimum of two people. COST $85/each.

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Town Makers Market 324 Gault avenue N Fort Payne, Alabama 35967. Pop-up Art Market at Boom Town Makers Market – Inside our lovely gallery, the artists studio STUDIO 324 and outdoors in our parking area!

June 4, 110th DeKalb County Fiddlers’ Convention - Landmarks of DeKalb County is reviving this time-honored folk tradition in the 133 year old Fort Payne Opera House. Featuring 12 categories for competition and over $5,600 in prizes, contestants can register for a single category for $10 and $5 for each additional category. 10:00 am 3:00 pm Fort Payne Opera House 510 Gault Ave N

August 13, Northeast Alabama Gospel Music Jubilee - General Admission – $30 each. Artist Circle – 35$ each (First five rows guaranteed) Church groups of 10 or more people please contact us to get a group rate discount –Doors open at 5 pm.

The concert starts at

6 pm. Seats are first come first serve. Call/ Text 256-609-3908 for Tickets. Tickets can be mailed or picked up. Tickets will also be available at the door the night of the event.

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LEGALS LEGALS STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF DEKALB NOTICE OF SALE DEFAULT HAVING BEEN MADE in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Security Agreement executed

by Edmond Cash, the debtor, to Bruce Cash, the secured party, which Security Agreement is dated December 26, 2019, and which debt further was secured by a UCC Financing Statement recorded on December 30, 2019 in the Office of the Alabama Secretary of State; AND DEFAULT CONTINUING, notice hereby is given that under the power of sale contained in said Security Agreement, I will, on behalf of the secured party, proceed to sell on May 26, 2022, during the legal hours of sale; to-wit: 11:00 o’clock a.m. to 4:00 o’clock p.m., in front of the main entrance door to the DeKalb County Courthouse in Fort Payne, Alabama, to the highest, best, and last bidder for cash, 25 membership units in Grenadier Land Company, LLC. Said sale is for

the purpose of securing payment of the indebtedness secured by said Security Agreement and UCC Financing Statement, together with the costs of sale.

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.

Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

NIKKI PARRISH SCOTT, Attorney at Law, LLC Attorney for Secured Party Said notice to be published April 29, May 6, 13, & 20

LEGALS IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF LARRY WALTER HENDERSON, DECEASED CASE NO.: 2022-172 ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration having been granted to ROBIN LYNN HENDERSON, as Administrator of the Estate of LARRY WALTER HENDERSON, deceased, on the 5 day of May,2022 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 May 13, 20, & 27

LEGALS IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA EXECUTOR’S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JULIA ANN MARTIN, DECEASED CASE NO.: 2022-173 Letters of Testamentary on the Estate of JULIA ANN MARTIN, Deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 3rd day of May, 2022, 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 May 13, 20, & 27

LEGALS IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SHIRLEY JEAN ALLEN. Case Number: 2022125 EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS IN RE: THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY JEAN ALLEN LETTERS TESTAMENTARY AS EXECUTRIX OF THE WILL OF SHIRLEY JEAN ALLEN, DECEASED, having been granted unto the undersigned on the 3 day of May, 2022, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, 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 May 13, 20, & 27

Recent Arrest Made by Rainsville PD

On 05/17/2022 Rainsville PD officers responded to a call of a woman trying to steal a car in the 100 Block of Chavies Road at approximately 5:29 AM. When officers arrived on the scene, they found Aaliyah Gabrielle Yother going thru and getting items out of vehicles. Yother Was arrested and charged with five counts of Unlawfully Breaking and Entering a Vehicle, Minor Consuming Alcohol, Public Intoxication, Trespassing, and Theft of Property. She is currently in Dekalb Co Detention Center with a $41,500 bond.

Rainsville Police Department responded to an address in the 1300 Block of Church Avenue on 05/13/2022 at approximately 9:30 AM to answer citizen complaints of possible drug activity going on at that address. When officers arrived, they found two people at the residence and spoke with them in the driveway of the address. Parties were identified as Mark Anthony Clines and Charity Nute. During this conversation, Charity Nute was found to have a pipe commonly used for smoking meth as well as methamphetamine in her pocket. During the process of her arrest, Ms. Nute tried to resist officers, causing damage to

one of the police vehicles. The other individual Mark Clines, who was living at the residence, gave officers consent to check the residence, where they found a loaded .22 caliber pistol with the serial number destroyed.

Also, in the residence, 2 pipes commonly used for smoking meth were found. Mark Anthony Clines was arrested and charged with Possession of Drug paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of a Firearm with an altered or destroyed serial number. Charity Nute was arrested and charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Resisting Arrest.

Both were booked into Rainsville City Jail and then into Dekalb Co Detention Center.

On May 6th, Adam Curtis Whitzell was arrested on warrants after a grand jury indicted him for Arson 1st and Making a False Police Report. This stemmed from an investigation that started back in March 2022, when investigators believed he tried to set his house on fire with his family inside. Chief Edmondson said he was proud of all the hard work and effort put forth by the officers involved.

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I’m Don Stout, Candidate for house seat number 24. I’m the only lifelong conservative Republican in this race. First, let's talk about money. I will not go to Montgomery with my hand out to the big money people. A hundred percent of my donations come from DeKalb County, so I don't owe anybody else anything. I will donate my salary, about 200 thousand dollars over 4 years to the local Scout Troops and the CAC of Dekalb County. I will never use my influence to place relatives in the educational system or anywhere else. The Citizens of Dekalb county should have the right to reject any Casino. The Poarch Creek tribe thinks Dekalb County is a pushover, because all of our Representatives, yes all four, have taken money from them. Shame on these politicians. My only interest in being elected is to listen to and serve the people of Dekalb County and bring respect back to the Republican party. I hope you will consider me, Don Stout on May 24th.

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Joseph Ray Ostgard - 28, of Fort Payne, passed away May 12, 2022 at the University Hospital in Birmingham. He was born on July 9, 1993 in Gadsden, Alabama.

The family will be planning a celebration of life at a later date.

Richard Van “Ricky” Burbol - 67, of Fort Payne, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022. Funeral services will be 2 p.m.

Sunday at Wilson Funeral Home with burial following in Glenwood Cemetery.

Hattie Delores Kirby - 70 of Fort Payne, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 at her home. Funeral services will be 2p.m., Monday, May 16, 2022 at the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the Mtn. View Memory Gardens.

Timothy Eugene “Tim” Smith - 70, of Fort Payne, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022. A memorial service will be 2 p.m.

Saturday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Turner and Dr. Marshall Henderson officiating.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m.

Thomas “Tommy” Eugene Gilbert - 62 of Flat Rock died Thursday, May 12 at Hospice Care of Chattanooga. Funeral services are Saturday at 11 AM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM CT on Friday.

Rebecca Lynn Wallin - 59 of Trenton died Sunday, May 15 at CHI Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services are Wednesday at 1 PM ET at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Pastor Randy Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Hannah Cemetery.

Richard Johnson - 76 of Sylvania, died Tuesday, May 17 at his residence. A visitation will be held Wednesday from 3 to 6 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel.

Cremation to follow.

The family will have a celebration of life service at a later date.

Rainsville Judy Brown Gilbreath - 73 of Sylvania passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Huntsville Hospital. Funeral Service is Friday, May 13, 2022 at 11:00am in

Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Greg Phillips and Dr. Kevin McCreless officiating. Burial will follow in Kirk Memorial Gardens.

Evelyn Winn Mayhall - 79 of Section passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at her residence.

Funeral Service is Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 4:00pm in Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Randy Hampton officiating.

Burial will follow in Davistown Cemetery.

Mamie Plemmons - 88 of Fort Payne, AL passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 4PM at Pine Ridge Baptist Church with Bro. Carl Partain officiating.

Interment will follow in Walker’s Chapel Cemetery with Rainsville Funeral Home, Inc. directing.

Visitation will be at Rainsville Funeral Home on Saturday from 5PM-8PM & at Pine Ridge Baptist Church on Sunday from 2PM-4PM. Glenn Hyde - 87 of Rainsville, Alabama passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at his residence.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 11:00AM in Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Earnest Corbitt officiating. Burial will follow in Trinity Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 17th from 10AM-11AM. Dorothy Sears - 73

of Fyffe, AL passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Marshall Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 2PM at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Rainsville Memorial Park.

Visitation is Monday, May 16th from 1PM-8PM & Tuesday, May 17th from 8AM-2PM. Milton Hulsey - 67 of Fort Payne, AL passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Scottsboro John William Waldrop - 83 of Scottsboro Passed away Sunday May 15, 2022 at Huntsville Hospital. He was the owner of Tire Co for many years and a US Airforce veteran.

Graveside Service will be Thursday May 19, 2022 at Skyline Cemetery. The visitation will be Thursday May 19, 2022 at his residence, 746 Co.Rd. 144 Scottsboro, Al. Billy J. Brooks - 83, of Hollywood, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Scottsboro Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Garner, Rev. Bert Brooks, and Rev. David Moorman officiating.

Burial will follow at Pinehaven Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Lawrence Shafer - 66, of Skyline, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. at Skyline Cemetery with Bro. Timothy Wright officiating.

W.T. Wilson Audrey Jean Sewell - 88 of Albertville, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 2pm on Sunday, May 15, 2022 from New Harmony Baptist Church with burial to follow in New Harmony Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5pm-8pm on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel and from 1pm-2pm, prior to the service, on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at New Harmony Baptist Church.

Johnnie Frances Naler - 88 of Boaz, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 2pm on Sunday, May 15, 2022 from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in Liberty United Baptist Cemetery. The family

will receive friends from 12pm-2pm, prior to the service, on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at the funeral home.

James Dale Smith - 64 of Pisgah, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Monday, May 16, 2022 from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial to follow.

Gary Joe Gant - 45 of Dutton, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. The family will be having a memorial service at a later date.

Cremation services provided by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.

Glen Osborne Hale - 82 of Geraldine, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from the graveside of Geraldine First Baptist Cemetery with burial to follow.

Louis Andrew Craig, Sr. - 85 of Albertville, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022. A visitation will be held from 4pm-6pm on Monday, May 16, 2022 at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel, with cremation to follow.

Willie James Loyd - 54, of Section passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022. Funeral services are set for 2pm Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

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Man sentenced to Federal Prison

FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier this year, Gordon Randall Bethune (60 of Trenton, Ga) was indicted with the FBI Northeast Alabama Criminal Enterprise for Possession with Intent to Distribute.

Tuesday, May 10th, Bethune was sentenced to 92 months in Federal Prison, which is to start immediately.

Bethune will have 36 months of supervised release after he has served the 92-month sentence. Local agents with the

DeKalb County Narcotics Unit, Dade County Sheriff’s Office, North Lookout Mountain Drug Task Force, and the FBI North Alabama Criminal Enterprise showed great diligence in following this case through.

On Monday, May 16th, Agents with the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit conducted a traffic stop in the area of Hwy 68 and I-59 in Collinsville. During the stop, approximately 55 grams of

FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Thanks to social media, a utility vehicle was recovered within a 24-hour time frame.

Sometime late Sunday night, on May 1st, a John Deere Gator was stolen from Ider High School. On Monday morning, after staff

realized the utility vehicle was missing, Principal Ott turned to Facebook asking the public for help.

In Principal Ott’s post, she included a photo of the vehicle involved in the theft.

A short time later, an observant citizen noticed the vehicle that was involved in

methamphetamine, 15 grams of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and an undisclosed amount of US currency were confiscated. Jacob Matthew Scott (27 of Collinsville) and Krystle Nicole Croft (36 of Dawson) were charged with Trafficking in an Illegal Drug, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident:

“I would like to thank the FBI and our local and neighboring law enforcement agencies for their persistent and meticulous work. It is amazing to have such good communication and a positive working relationship between agencies.”

“Keeping this poison off of our streets and out of the hands of our children is our number one priority.”

blessing.”

“We had numerous tips that were called in that led law enforcement straight to where the stolen property was sitting. What thieves don’t realize is that even when they think no one sees them, there is always someone that sees

something.”

“I am proud of and very thankful to be a part of such an incredible community. When our community bands together, it makes us all a force to be reckoned with.”

“God Bless!”

Concluded Sheriff Welden.

“God Bless!”

Concluded Sheriff Welden.

John Deere Gator recovered, thanks to Facebook the theft, called it in and the utility vehicle was recovered on Woodland Avenue in Ider.

Jacob Lee Correll (30 of Ider) was charged with Burglary 3rd, Theft of Property 1st, Criminal Trespass 3rd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia,

Attempt to Elude, Resisting Arrest, Receiving Stolen Property 4th, and Parole Violation.

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident: “When things are put on social media, it can be a blessing or a curse. In this case, it was definitely a

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Collinsville Battles in State

Bayside Academy 1, Collinsville 0 HUNTSVILLE – Bayside Academy’s Ty Ferguson scored a goal with an assist from John Will Kirkland Friday night at 72:27 in the AHSAA State Soccer Championships’ Class 1A/3A Boys’ finals. It was the only goal either team could muster as the Admirals (21-3-5) of Coach Jamie Ferguson downed Collinsville 1-0 to win the state crown.

It wasn’t for lack of trying, however.

Both teams hustled from the get-go until the final buzzer in what turned out to be a very intense, exciting soccer final between two well-matched teams.

Bayside took 16 shots, 11 on goal, and made the one as Panther goalkeeper Jinen Shukal

Collinsville’s Jesus Francisco (7) works to get the ball downfield as Bayside’s Joey Jones (20) defend (AHSAA Photo | Marvin Gentry)

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registered 10 saves on the night. Collinsville (19-8-0), coached by Jeff Stanley, had only six shots but they continued to attack the Admiral’s defense – but finding few changes to crack their armor.

Ferguson had four shots on goal for the night. Kirkland also had four shots. Jesus Francisco had two shots for the Panthers while four others attempted shots.

The state championship was the third in a row for Bayside, which has four state crowns to its credit since 2016. The Admirals also won the 1A/3A title in 2019 and 2021. No championships were held in 2020 due to the COVID 19 pandemic that spring.

Collinsville has one state championship-winning in 2013.

Good Luck to all Teams!

OXFORD, Ala—Several local teams will be competing in the Alabama High School Athletic Association(AHSAA) State Softball Tournaments this week.

Tickets for the 2022 DeKalb County Sports HOF banquet are on sale. Banquet is June 25, 2022 at 6:00PM at DeKalb Schools Coliseum. Tickets are $30. Contact any HOF Board Member or call C.M. Sanford (256)996-0513

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Plainview’s Softball Comes to a Close

By David Hall Reporter david@southerntorch.com

The AHSAA state softball tournament took place this week.

The defending state champion Plainview Bears, coached by Jeff

Grads

FROM PAGE 1 • Sylvania High School-May 19, Ram Stadium at 6:00 p.m • Cornerstone Christian AcademyMay 19, Rodeo Field in Rainsville, beginning at 7 p.m • Crossville High School -May 19, DCSC beginning at 6 p.m.

• Fort Payne High School-May 19, Wildcat Stadium beginning at 7 p.m.

• Fyffe High School -May 20, Paul Benefield Stadium/ Ridgeway-Long Field, beginning at 6 p.m.

• Collinsville High School- May 23, GSCC -Centre Campus, beginning at 6 p.m.

• Plainview High School- May 23, DCSC beginning at 7 p.m.

• Geraldine High School-May 24, Coolidge Isbell Field,

Brooks, had their season come to an end Wednesday morning in a 5-1 loss to Beulah.

Plainview began the state tournament with a 6-1 win over Carbon Hill on Tuesday, followed by a 2-1 loss to Houston

Academy that afternoon. The loss put Plainview in the losers bracket where they defeated Prattville Christian 6-1 before falling to Beulah the next day in what would be the Bears final game of the season.

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• Valley Head High School-May 24, Lowell Barron Gymnasium, beginning at 6 p.m.

To the Class of 2022, go confidently in the direction of your dreams.

05-25-2022 • Accepted Sean Fowler’s Resignation from the Police Dept Effective 6-6-2022 • Travel/Training Request—Tara Wilkerson/Human Resource Training 5-19-2022 • Approved Chief Wright to attend Fire Chief Conference on June 21-June 23 • Approved Brown Excavation to install pipes on Meadows Lane in the amount of $2350.00 • Approved Boozer Construction to install Headwalls on Meadows Lane in the amount of $1800.00 • Approved Laney Electric to do Electrical Work for Freedom Fest for $1500.00 The next regular council meeting will be held on June 6, with a work session beginning at 4 p.m. and the regular meeting beginning at 4:30.

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submitted, leaving the balance of $94,000 to be financed through First Southern State Bank.

According to Rainsville Fire Chief Williemac Wright, plans were being made to have the firetruck delivered to Alabama.

In other business, the Council: • Approved Resolution 06-16-2022 which granted a Back to School Tax Holiday • HiredShylen Jacobs—Patrolman/ Police Dept Effective

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