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Henagar Citizens Discuss Cannabis

By Marla Jones Managing Editor

Second Tier Managers would have a salary of $50 to $60K per year, Director Level Salary would range from $85- to $120K per year.

The company would provide a full benefits package and advancement opportunities.

The economic impact of the creation of 200 jobs would directly affect Henagar with $8,079,972 in compensation to workers, according to Jobs EQ. King along with his team welcomed comments and concerns from residents.

Most of the concerns would be the potential smell from the facility and safety.

Residents were assured that this facility would all be under roof with a circulated air system. There would also be full-time security onsite.

Another concern of the possible location near the Henagar Industrial Park would be the road conditions due to heavy traffic and large trucks.

Mayor Lee Davis stated that the Alabama

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HENAGAR, Ala.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook) A crowd of

approximately 150 Henagar citizens gathered at a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday.

The topic of discussion was the possible location of a medical cannabis processing plant coming to Henagar.

The potential development comes after Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill in 2021 to establish the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission.

The Commission will consider applications beginning on September 1.

Only five licenses to grow in the state of Alabama will be accepted. RX Connections President Troy King stated that they will be applying for an integrated license.

King, a former Alabama Attorney General, said that along with having many dear friends in the area, he

picked Henagar as a potential site for a reason.

“When we began looking for the perfect site, we gravitated towards North Alabama” steed King. “We gravitated toward an area that was hit hard by NAFTA (North Alabama Free Trade Agreement) and saw a lot of

jobs leave and we came to explore the possibility, and I’ll be honest, we were greeted so warmly up here by everyone.”

The operation if located in Henagar, will be a seed-to-sale location. They would grow, process, distribute and operate dispensaries. Workers

Rainsville Prepares for Freedom Run

Rainsville Freedom Run and according to Clifton, this is the biggest year yet. The number of marla@southerntorch.com registrations is up for the race RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- (Full Video when most races across the on Southern Torch Facebook) The country are seeing a decrease.

The Rainsville Freedom Run is Rainsville City Council held its one of only two races in the regular meeting on June 6. country that is seeing an increase Jerry Clifton, Rainsville in participants.

Freedom Run Organizer, The prestigious Peachtree 10K addressed the Council regarding in Atlanta, Georgia normally holds the run that will be held on June 18.

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would go through background checks and receive all necessary training to be successful.

The goal of RX Connections is to hire employees from the area.

King stated that up to 200 jobs would be created with pay that would be starting at $15 per hour.

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Patrick Dunn of the Fort Payne Fort Payne City Council held its Sanaitiation Department said regularly scheduled meeting on another reason for the delay, was Tuesday, June 7.

Mayor Brian Bain addressed the large amount of trash that is the Council regarding issues that being picked up. The department runs two full-time brush trucks the City is experiencing with sanitation and brush pickup. He wanted to let the citizens of Fort

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The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) announced today that the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), North Region, has won a 2021 Perpetual Pavement Award: By Performance (PPA) for a 4-mile section of four-lane highway U.S. 72 (AL 2) from milepost 133 to milepost 137 in Jackson County. The original construction was completed in 1979.

This is the 13th PPA: By Performance for ALDOT since the program began in 2001.

To qualify for this prestigious award, a pavement must be at least 35 years old and never experienced a structural failure. The average interval between the resurfacing of the winning pavement must be no less than 13 years. The pavement must demonstrate the characteristics expected from long-life asphalt pavements: excellence in design, quality in construction and value for the traveling public.

Engineers at the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) evaluated the nominations and validated the winners.

The award-winning section of U.S. 72 was opened to traffic over 42 years ago. The original construction consisted of 6 inches

of selected soil subbase course, 5 inches of crushed aggregate base course, 5 inches of bituminous base (558 psy), 2.75 inches of a bituminous binder layer (300 psy), and an approximately 0.75-inch layer of open-graded plant mixed seal (70 psy).

This four-lane highway currently has an annual average daily traffic (AADT) of 15,600 vehicles. The estimated loading since the original construction is approximately 9.2 million equivalent single-axle loads (ESALs).

As the years between resurfacing have averaged 13.7 years, this section of U.S. 72 meets the criteria for a PPA: By Performance and has served the traveling public in Ala. well since 1979. ADOT will be honored by Alabama Asphalt Pavement Association (AAPA) and presented with an engraved crystal obelisk.

“The Alabama Department of Transportation is honored by the selection of U.S. 72 in Jackson County for the 2021 Perpetual Pavement Award,” said Curtis Vincent, North Region Engineer for ALDOT. “This segment between SR-79 and SR-279 in Scottsboro is an important corridor not only for that city but for all of north

Alabama, as U.S. 72 is the main east-west highway in the region, connecting the Huntsville area with Chattanooga in the east and Memphis in the west.”

“One key indicator of quality in construction is a smooth, long-life pavement,” said Amy Miller, P.E., National Director of the APA. “Long-life asphalt pavements serve the community, reduce the money needed for maintenance, and conserve raw materials, ultimately leading to a truly sustainable structure that exemplifies the triple bottom line.

Asphalt roads can be engineered to last indefinitely with only routine maintenance and periodic surface renewal. Perpetual pavements use fewer natural resources and offer road owners and users what they want most – an economical, smooth pavement that serves the community for decades.”

The Asphalt Pavement Alliance is a coalition of the National Asphalt Pavement Association, the Asphalt Institute, and the State Asphalt Pavement Associations. The Asphalt Pavement Alliance’s mission is to establish asphalt as the preferred choice for quality, performance and the environment.

By Marla Ballard Reporter According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 44 children in the United States today. Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. Five common signs of autism are; avoiding eye contact, delayed speech, reliance on routine, upset by minor changes, and anxious reactions to sounds, tastes, sights, touch, and smells. ASD is a lifelong disease and there is no known cure. Currently, there is no evidence of the cause of ASD. Mike and Angelia Jones are the parents of an autistic child. The

NACC Set To Host 17th Latino Festival

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The 17th annual Latino Festival is

returning to the campus of Northeast Alabama Community College this Saturday.

The festival went on pause for the past

two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

This year, the festival will feature authentic dancers, a DJ, and a Mariachi band. There will also be board games, inflatables, a photo booth, pony rides, a puppet show, a rock-climbing wall, a trackless train, and more.

Admission, as well as all festival activities, will be free.

Additionally, the event will also have free ice cream and soda along with authentic Mexican food from local vendors.

The Latino Festival will take place on Saturday, June 11th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Northeast Alabama Community College.

For additional information or to register as a vendor, call 256-504-5389.

Jones’ son was born six weeks premature, but at the time the infant appeared to be well with the exception of being under five pounds. “Over time we knew something wasn’t right when he wasn’t achieving the normal functions at the right times, such as crawling and walking.”

Their son Will is now age 13. “Some people say vaccines are responsible for ASD, but Will had not been vaccinated yet when he began exhibiting symptoms,” said Angelia.

Will is considered high-functioning, because he walks, speaks, and can do some things for himself. “Strangers might not understand all of his communication, but those familiar with him do,” said Angelia. Will commonly parrots or mimics what others say. If someone says, “Hello, Will,” he has responded, “Hello, Will.” When asking for

something for himself, like a glass of water, he might say, “Would you like a glass of water?”

When he waves at people, he will position his hand in reverse to mirror how he sees the other person waving at him.

Angelia said the best way to calm Will when he becomes overly excited is to distract him with a book. “It doesn’t have to be any particular book, it can be the telephone book,” said Angelia. She said she feels fortunate that Will sleeps through the night. During the day Will stays very active, commonly pacing back and forth.

Will attends mainstream school and also takes speech, occupational, and physical therapies. “I don’t believe he will ever be able to hold a job, because he is unable to recognize the difference between a nickel and a dime,” said Angelia. “One thing people should know about autism is that it affects everyone differently. There is a saying – ‘If you’ve met one child with autism, you’ve met one child with autism.’”

Angelia said the hardest part is the isolation because they receive very few invitations for social gatherings. Another hurdle that worries the family is that since ASD does not generally shorten the life span, they are researching what to do for Will should he outlive them. The best advice Angelia gives to families whose child is diagnosed with ASD is to take it one day at a time.

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Southern Torch Welcomes New Writer

Southern Torch is pleased to welcome Marla Ballard as a contributing writer. Her weekly columns will feature human interest stories about the residents and businesses of both DeKalb and Jackson Counties.

Ballard has been a free-lance journalist for 26 years and enjoys keeping her finger on the pulse of the communities in the area.

“I see growth in the future of Southern Torch and I want to be

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and ten garbage trucks. He stated that delays were due to both, a lack of people and equipment. Council President Walter Watson stated that this would be addressed in a future work session.

a part of that,” said Ballard. “I also want to be a part of the growth of the two counties that Southern Torch serves by featuring businesses and inspirational citizens.”

Ballard has lived in DeKalb County for 30 years, having previously lived in Florida for 30 years.

She has been married to Tim Ballard for 41 years and they live in the Fischer Community on Lookout Mountain.

Ballard said it only took one camping trip to DeSoto State Park and they knew this was the place they wanted to live.

The Ballard’s are camping enthusiasts and when Marla isn’t writing she fills her time with riding her bicycle, volunteer work, playing Spider Solitaire and Sudoku, learning to play piano, and reading. Marla has a large number of honorary children and grandchildren who she says enrich her life beyond measure.

Brush that is placed for pickup by the Sanitation Department may not be picked up for the following reasons: Brush is up against a fence, under a power line, debris is placed too close to a vehicle or mailbox, where the truck can not safely pick up.

Another reason that brush is not picked

up is that it exceeds the size for free pickup.

Mayor Bain stated that if it is too large to go in a regular truck bed, the amount is too large for free pickup.

The price to pickup will be $80 per load.

Fort Payne now has signs that will be placed in your yard to let you know that you need to call the Fort Payne Sanitation Department to arrange to pick up.

The Council approved the purchase of a smaller ladder truck, with a 75-foot aerial ladder, for the Fort Payne Fire Department Due to the smaller size, the department will be able to maneuver in town but will still have the power to pull the mountains.

One of the many benefits, according to Cheif Stacy Smith is that the City would receive a better ISO rating.

An ISO is a score provided to fire departments and insurance companies by the Insurance Services Office. The score reflects how prepared a community and area are for fires. The better rating will keep higher insurance premiums for business and residential insurance, at bay according to Chief Smith.

“Often times the Fire Department receives the praise but if it wasn’t for the

Mayor and the Council, we couldn’t do this” stated Cheif Smith. “ They are the ones who keep this rolling.”

The position of City Treasurer was open due to Tricia Dunne taking the position of Human Resource Director.

After interviewing the qualified candidates, the Council voted to hire Grant Ledbetter as the new Fort Payne City Treasurer.

Ledbetter has worked for a company that conducted the City audit for the past three years and should easily transition to the Treasurer position.

Mayor Brian Bain updated the Council on many issues in his mayoral report, including: • The ditch at the Fort Payne Walking Park is fixed and the next step will be to put up a fence to keep people away from that area • The Force main on the south end of town is 40% complete • The old hospital demolition work is nearly complete and the Public Works crew will remove two large tanks on site.

• Paving within the City will begin in 3-to-4 weeks, depending on interstate paving work. A Facebook post will let citizens know what areas the crew is paving.

• The Building Maintenance Crew is

currently working on the bathrooms at the Sports Complex and should finish soon • The demolition work for the Fort Payne Police Department is on schedule and the bidding process for work should start later this year • The City Pool is open from 5 am-12 pm and the Splash Pad hours are from 10 am to 7 pm • The City of Fort Payne 4th of July Fireworks will be on June 30, beginning at 8:45 pm. Due to renovations at the Sports Complex, there will be no concert event this year • Stated that the Fort Payne 911 Dispatch Center would not be moving to Rainsville and the Sanitation Department would not be closing despite rumors that are circulating • Fort Payne Farmer’s Market is now open on Saturday from 8 am to 12 pm and on Monday from 3 pm to 6 pm • Boom Days will be held on September 16 and 17.

The band for Friday will be Dad and Company, and a CCR Tribute Band.

Saturday’s lineup includes The Locals, Wildwood, Billie Dean, and Joe Nichols with various bands performing at the Coal and Iron Building Mayor Bain finished up his

report, thanking the Fort Payne Fire Department and the Dekalb County Law Enforcement for donations to the Patriots Memorial Park.

In other business: the Fort Payne Council: • Passed Resolution 2022-25, approving a one-time pay adjustment to retirees and beneficiaries of deceased retirees as authorized by ACT 2022-229 • Approved the following activity permits: Friends of Jimmy, Dustin Christopher, benefit event, Rotary Pavilion, Saturday, June 18th from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Fort Payne Main Street, 5k Fun Run, Downtown Route, Saturday, September 10th beginning at 8:00 a.m.

• Approved the Alcohol License application for: Gallardo’s Mexican Restaurant, On-Premises Beer & Wine • Set a standing Work Session for the 2nd Wednesday of every month.

The Council went into an executive session to discuss litigation with no action taken.

The next meeting of the Fort Payne City Council will be held on June 21 at 12:30 p.m.

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June 8-10, Grand Camp at the Canyon - Children, ages 5-8 together with a trusted adult are invited to join in grand adventures at the JSU Canyon Center in Fort Payne. Enjoy handson environmental education, outdoor fun, arts, and guided exploration of the natural world. The halfday program will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Registration is $50 per child and limited to 12 children. For more information, visit CanyonCenter.org or call 256-845-3548.

June 11, Hike with a Naturalist - River Bridge Trail - Please

join us on a guided hike on The River Bridge Trail. Free event. No registration required. Meet at the Canyon Center at 2pm. Hike is an easy to moderate 2-mile journey with varying terrain and a beautiful waterfall. Please wear footwear suitable for hiking, bring water, sun protection and a snack!

June 11, Airplane Rides - WEATHER PERMITTING, There will be free airplane rides for children and teens from ages 8 through 17 on June 11, 2022 from 9 AM to 12 noon. Parents or gurdians must

sign the application.

Applications will be available the day of flight, or you may pick one up at the Fort Payne Airport prior to that date. Pilots and ground crew members of the Experimental Aircraft Association #890 in Oshkosh, Wisc. Parents may view take-off and landing and take pictures. Bad weather will cancel all flights.

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June 30, Fourth of July Celebration - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Fort Payne’s annual Independence Day celebration brings together the

community for an evening of fellowship, great music, good food, and fireworks.

The town gathers together to enjoy complimentary peanuts, popcorn and drinks. Food and drinks will also be available from local vendors, for additional cost.

As the evening turns to dusk the crowd is treated to a concert featuring our talented local musicians. The night culminates with ooh’s and ah’s as a spectacular fireworks display lights up the night.

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CIRCUIT COURT OF DeKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA TODD GREESON, CLERK IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM SHANNON CRANE, Deceased,

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NO. 28-CV-2021-900081 NOTICE FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION On May 23 2022, this Court granted Petitioner’s Motion for Service by Publication on unknown heirs and devises of the Estate of William Shannon Crane, Deceased.

TO: The publisher of Southern Touch You are Ordered to publish the following notice once a week for three successive weeks: In the Circuit Court of DeKalb County, Alabama Civil Action No.: 2021-900081 In The Matter of William Shannon Crane.

Notice To: Unknown heirs and devisees of the Estate of William Shannon Crane, Deceased, who may have an interest in the Estate of William Shannon Crane, Deccased. By Order of the Court for service by publication dated May 23, 2022, you are hereby notified that on September 3, 2021, Petitioner filed a Petition for Declaratory Judgment related to the subject estate. You are required to file with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of DeKalb County, Alabama and serve upon Petitioner’s attorney, Douglas J. Fees at The Cochran Firm Huntsville, 401 Madison Street, Huntsville, Alabama 35801, an answer in writing within 30 days after the last publication of this Notice on or before July 24, 2022.

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Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) would provide grants for widening the streets and making them suitable for the traffic According to a spokesman for RX Connections, the largest vehicle that would be used after opening the plant would be carrier vans.

This meeting was to address the concerns of citizens and open up the door of communications.

RX Connections will make an application in September for one of the five licenses.

a lottery for the 60,000 runners who wish to participate.

This year the race is open enrollment.

Clifton shared with the Council that more than 150 businesses or individuals have sponsored or provided door prizes for the run. Clifton stated that when the event is over, more than $400,000 will be donated to local charities.

The Rainsville Freedom Run will feature runners from seventeen states and internationally from Kenya since covid restrictions have been lifted.

Clifton expressed his appreciation to Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt, the Rainsville City Council, Rainsville Police Chief Michael Edmondson. the Rainsville Police Department, Rainsville Fire Chief Williemac Wright, and the Rainsville Fire Department for working with him to make this race safe.

If you are interested in participating in the run, visit the Rainsville Freedom Run Facebook page or go to runsignup. com/Race/Al/ Rainsville/ RAINSVILLE FREEDOMRUN10K5K/ for more information.

Participants can walk or run the familyfriendly event.

In other business, the Council: • The Council suspended the rules for immediate consideration and with a roll call voted to pass Ordinance 06-06-2022, which

world of difference in getting 54% and 18%.

Lindy is a nice lady.

If you meet her, you cannot help but like her. She spent an amazing $11 million of her own money.

That equates into about $100 per vote.

That may be a new record. That should tell her that she just might not be cut out for politics. She nor Tim James never got any traction or resonated.

The fact that Blanchard and James spent most of their $16 million combined on negative ads, and I might add disingenuous ads against Governor Ivey, is even more of a testament of how popular and resilient Ivey remains.

I said from the get-go that Ivey would win without a runoff and felt that way to the end. I have to admit that the night of the election when it appeared that the turnout was going to be lighter than expected, I wondered privately if

she might dip below 50%. However, she outperformed and got about 54%.

Kay and her team ran a flawless campaign. Her TV ads were folksy and effective. She did not take anything for granted. She never said a bad word about any of her opponents.

In fact, she never acknowledged them or called their name.

Even in her victory speech, she said we have got to keep running hard against our Democratic opponent. Even though winning a statewide gubernatorial race as a Democrat is extremely unlikely.

Winning the GOP primary for governor in the Heart of Dixie is tantamount to election.

Kay Ivey’s 2022 reelection victory is almost as remarkable as her mentor and idol and our only other female governor, Lurleen Wallace’s 1966 landslide victory.

There are several other constitutional

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Southern Torch will give an easement on Rosewood Lane to allow room for garbage trucks to turn around.

• Passed Resolution 06-062022 (A) which will Surplus various unused/non-working office equipment/ chairs in City Hall and Council Chambers • Passed MWPP Resolution 06-062022 (B) and Empowered the Mayor to sign (MWPP is the Municipal Wastewater Planning Program which is an annual resolution) • Hired Caitlin Hilley—Part-Time/ Library at $7.25 per hour, beginning June 2 • Hired Cameron Gas—Part-Time CDL Driver/Public Works Dept $14.71 per hour, beginning June 15 • Hired Sean Fowler—Part-Time/ Police Dept at $16.45 per hour beginning June 6 • ApprovedTravel/ Training Request for Sandy Little • Purchased Air Conditioner Compressor/Annex from DeKalb Refrigeration in the amount of $2775.00 • Empowered the Mayor to sign the new Sanitation Contract with the Town of Ider • Allotted the Rainsville Chamber of Commerce $1000.00 for Advertising for Freedom Fest

• $1000.00 Sponsorship to Plainview School for new Band Uniforms • Approved Affordable Towing of Huntsville to pick up the newly purchased fire truck in New York and deliver it to Rainsville in the amount of $5,000.

The Council went into executive session to discuss two matters with the following being read

by City Attorney Nikki Scott: First reason: To discuss the consideration the governmental body is willing to offer or accept when considering the purchase, sale, exchange, lease, or market value of real property. However, the material terms of the contract must be disclosed in the public portion of the meeting prior to the execution of the contract. Only persons representing the interests of the governmental body in the transaction may be present during an executive session pursuant to this exception. The entity cannot hold an executive session for this purpose.

Second reason: To discuss possible pending ligation.

The council returned from the Executive Session with no action taken.

The next regular meeting of the Rainsville City Council will be held on June 20, 2022.

DeKalb County Hospital Association dba DeKalb Ambulance Service will hold their regularly scheduled board meeting on June 16, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the Carson Educational Building at DeKalb Ambulance Service, 208 Airport Road W, Fort Payne, AL. The public is invited to attend.

Inside The Statehouse

By Steve Flowers

Our popular high steppin’ pistol tottin’ Governor Kay Ivey won a very impressive reelection victory for Governor on May 24.

Ivey turned back eight GOP primary challengers to win the Republican gubernatorial nomination without a runoff. She garnered an amazing 54% of the vote and carried every county in Alabama. That is a feat not often accomplished, especially considering she had eight folks running against her.

However, her popularity is probably the reason she had no serious thoroughbreds challenge her in the gubernatorial derby.

Any knowledgeable political pro could look at the odds of defeating one of the most popular incumbent governors in the nation with plenty of campaign resources and walk

away from that uphill battle.

After all she had beaten a more impressive field in 2018, which included Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, without the need for a runoff.

Six of her male opponents were “also ran” unknown and still unknown candidates. The seventh male in the race, Tim James, whose claim to fame is that his daddy was governor, is becoming a perennial candidate.

He has run three times and finished third three times. He got a respectable 15%, but he spent $5.7 million to get that amount. If he tries again, he will be considered in the Shorty Price category.

The only female in the race was first time candidate, Lindy Blanchard. She finished second to Kay Ivey with 18%.

Therefore, the two females running for governor finished first and second.

However, there is a

offices that will be decided on June 21. The Secretary of State runoff race will be the closest to watch. State Representative, Wes Allen, and twoterm State Auditor, Jim Ziegler, are notched in a dead heat. Both got about 40%. Ziegler has name identification having run a dozen times statewide.

Wes Allen has the qualifications. He has been a Probate Judge for over a decade prior to his House term. This one will be close and interesting.

The State Auditor’s job will be filled by either Florence State Representative Andrew Sorrell or Kimberly Preacher, Stan Cooke. The

Reverend Cooke did benefit from having run for this job before, and he also received a significant hometown vote from Jefferson County.

Our two incumbent conservative PSC members, Chip Beeker and Jeremy Oden, have liberal green leaning opponents in the June 21 runoff.

Greg Cook won an impressive 5545 victory over Anniston Circuit Judge Debra Jones for Place 5 on the Alabama Supreme Court. He will fit in well with our current conservative and well-credentialed state high court.

We will discuss the monumental runoff contest for our open U.S. Senate Seat next week.

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Ottis Owen - 79, of the Adamsburg Community, passed away June 1, 2022 at his residence. The family is planning a memorial graveside service at 1:00pm Sunday, June 5.

Hoyt Larry Wright - 71, of Fort Payne, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022. To honor his wishes, the family will hold a private service at a later time.

Ricky Carlton Sipsy - 63, of Fort Payne passed away on June 5, 2022 at his home. Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

Bobby Nelson Long - 69 of Crossville, AL passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at his residence. No services will be held.

Kerby Jean Gibbs Roberts - 85 of Pisgah, passed away on Friday, June 03, 2022.

Funeral service is Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 11:00 am.

Rainsville

Burt Sheila Cash Bowman - 63, of Cloudland, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at her residence. Date of Funeral: Wednesday, June 8 at 1:00 PM CST.

Cornerstone Doyle Everette Ables - 87 of Fort Payne died Thursday, June 2 at Dekalb Regional Medical Center. Graveside services are Saturday 12 Noon CT, at Oak Lawn Memorial Park.

Crossville Linda Sue Harper - 78 of Crossville passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Bobby Joe (B.J.) Horton - born on June 15, 1932 in DeKalb County in Sand Valley where he resided until death on May 27, 2022. He dedicated his life to his family, church, profession, and hobbies. He served in the Armed Services in the 17th Signal BN. He was a retired coach, teacher and administrator. He attended Snead College and Livingston College/University of West Alabama, where he was an outstanding basketball player. He obtained a Master Degree from Vanderbilt University/ Peabody College in Nashville, TN. He also was a cattle and fish farmer, an avid fisherman and hunter.

He was a member of DeKalb Lodge 115. He first joined Mount Hermon Baptist

Church in 1948, later moved his letter as a result of living elsewhere, then rejoined in 1964 where he served as Deacon since 1974 as well as other church positions such as teacher and treasurer.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Sarah Ella Burks Horton; Two sons: Brad Horton and wife Susan of Guntersville, AL, Brian Horton and wife Melinda of Fort Payne, AL; Son-in-law: Bob Gray of Rainsville, AL, Sister: Betty Baswell of Cullman, AL Grandchildren: Brandon Horton (Melissa) Justin Horton (Sarah) Ryan Horton (Payton) Megan Crum (Shane) Leanne Timmons (Scott) Scott Fleming Abby Freeman (Drew) Jacob Horton Jordan Horton Great Grandchildren: Brandon Jr., Billy, Joey, Benjamin, Alyssa, Lachlan, Camden, Halli, Alia, Brayden, Emma, Ella, Nate, Savannah, Callen, and Lucy Ellen.

He is preceded in death by: Daughter: Beth Gray Parents: G R and Maggie Horton Sister: Patsy Higgins Brother: Howard Horton Funeral service is Sunday, May 29, 2022 at 2:00 pm in Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial will follow in Mount Hermon

Cemetery. Family will receive friends Sunday, May 29th from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm.

Martha Alice Teague Owen - 90 of Fort Payne, Alabama passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Collinsville Health & Rehab.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at 3PM at Rainsville Community Church with Rev. Thomas Frost, Rev. Antony Patterson and Rev. Cates Noles officiating.

The family will have a private burial with Rainsville Funeral Home, Inc. directing, www. rainsvillefuneralhome. com Visitation will be Sunday, June 5th from 10AM until 2PM at Rainsville Community Church Mr. & Mrs. Owen were married on Lookout Mtn. on July 25, 1947. They were blessed with 3 children. She was faithful to their vows before and after Mr. Owen’s passing on March 17, 1980. Mrs. Owen faithfully attended Rainsville Community Church where she played the piano, sang and worshipped Survivors Son: Randy Yeuell Owen and wife Kelly of Ft Payne, Al Daughters: Reba Dell Owen Patterson of Ft Payne, Al Rachel Alice Owen Carroll and husband

Rickey of Ft Payne, Al Brother: Henry B. Teague, Jr. and wife Emma of Greenwood, S.C. Sister: Betty Teague Young and Husband Bill of Lyerly, Ga Grandchildren: Antony Brian Patterson (Natalie), Gaybrielle Renée Pitchford, Alison Sena Owen (Kari), Heath Yeuell Owen, Randa Rosanne Owen Starnes (John) Mary Alice Carroll Smith (John), Mindy Lee Carroll Allen (Dusty) Great Grandchildren: Kelsie Ann Patterson, Briar Alan Patterson (Madison), Gladstone Brian Patterson (Alyssa), Maggie Louise Patterson, Asher Teague Precopia Owen, Kelson David Precopia Owen, Hudson Yeuell Owen, Stella Grace Owen, Harper Rose Starnes, John Owen Starnes, Jay Alan Smith, Mattie Alice Smith, Josie Clarie Smith, Andy Heath Allen, Avalee Carroll Allen Preceded in Death Husband: Gladstone Yeuell Owen Parents: Henry & Cloe Teague Sisters: Louise Teague Duff and Leora Teague Tucker Brothers: Charles Teague and Glenn Teague Grandson: Vance Alan Patterson Pallbearers: Antony Brian Patterson, Heath Yeuell Owen, Briar Alan Patterson, Gladstone Brian Patterson, John Alan Smith, John Roland Starnes, Jay

Alan Smith and Dusty Heath Allen Honorary Pallbearers: Jackie Dewayne Owen, Donnie James Owen, Teddy Wayne Gentry, Jeffery Alan Cook, Donald Stephens, Frank Tucker Jr., Donnie Duff, David Vaughn and Maximilian Proels

Scottsboro Hugh Thomas Kirby, Jr. - 83, of Scottsboro, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Services will be held on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.

Margaret Lou Atkins - 75 of Hollywood, Alabama passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2022.

W.T. Wilson Geraldine Whitaker - 65 of Higdon, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

The family will be having a memorial service at a later date.

Elvie Lee Cole - 87 of Collinsville passed away Friday, June 3, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 3pm on Monday, June 6.

Bobby Ray “Bud” Masters - 87, of Crossville passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022. Funeral services are set for 4pm Sunday, June 5.

Mariano Marcos Francisco - 55 of Albertville passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Tuesday, June 7.

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SPORTS

Killian Still Has Competitive Drive

Stolp Chosen for All-Star Soccer Team

By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com

MONTGOMERY – The North-South All-Star Girls’ and Boys’ Soccer Teams have been selected for the 2022 AHSAA North-South All-Star Sports Week, announced Brandon Dean, Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association (AHSADCA).

The teams comprised of 2023 rising seniors were chosen by a special coaches committee from nominations received from AHSAA

member school coaches.

Kai Stolp, of Fort Payne High School, was chosen as a player for the North All-State Boys Soccer Team.

“The soccer all-star rosters for the girls and boys are filled with outstanding players,” said Dean. “We look forward to watching them in the All-Star competition set for the All-Star Sports Week this summer.”

The AHSAA Summer Conference, annually attended by more than 4,000 coaches and administrators, will be July 18-22 this summer.

By David Hall Reporter david@southerntorch.com

FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- At 14 years old,

Lane Killian began boxing under the guidance of his father.

Killian started boxing at his father’s Golden Gloves program in his hometown of Fort Payne, AL. Over the next few years, Killian accumulated over 100 fights under his belt.

However, his boxing

DeKalb Sports Hall of Fame

By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com

DEKALB COUNTY, ALA.--Tickets are on sale now for the induction banquet for the DeKalb Sports Hall of Fame. The banquet is scheduled for June 25, at the DeKalb

Schools Coliseum.

The 2022 class includes: JEFF ALLEN Sports Media CRISTIE BROTHERS - Coach BILLY COLBURN - Coach TRACY HULGAN - Coach MATTHEW

career took off when he was 18 years old.

Killian was watching U.S. Marine Leon Spinks and Clinton Jackson in the 1976 Olympic games when he decided that was what he wanted to do. Killian said, “I decided about that age I was going to join the Marine Corps and hopefully make it on the boxing team.”

Killian spent three years boxing for the Marines before being signed by a promoter out of Las Vegas.

When asked if the time he spent with the Marines helped him in boxing, Killian said, “No doubt.” He believes discipline was the biggest lesson he carried from the Marines into the

boxing ring. Killian went on to say, “If you don’t learn anything else in the Marines, you’ll learn discipline.”

Over 21 professional boxing matches, Killian achieved an impressive 17-4 record.

Throughout his time in the Marine Corps and his professional boxing career, Killian fought in many places. He said, “I’ve been all over the country when I was in the Marine Corps.”

Although Killian has much love for his hometown Fort Payne, when talking about the difference between boxing in Fort Payne versus Las Vegas and other big cities, he said, “It’s unreal.”

The success Killian had throughout his

boxing career led him to be inducted into the U.S. Marine Corps Boxing Hall of Fame.

Speaking on what that means to him, Killian said, “Without a doubt, that was the highlight of my career getting inducted in the Marine Corps Boxing Hall of Fame with guys like Leon Spinks, Ken Norton, and so many more.”

Today, Killian resides in Fort Payne.

He has found a new sport that drives him.

Running with Jerry Clifton and “the crazies” has become a hobby for Killian. He says he has run two marathons and aims to run one each year.

Killian plans to run in the 2022 Freedom Run created by Clifton.

LAMBERT - Athlete DALE PRUITT - Coach C.M. SANFORD - Coach BILL SMITH - Athlete Only 300 tickets will be sold. Please contact a board member for your tickets.

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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Pruitt to Return to Plainview

By Marla Jones Managing Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.--(Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook Page) The DeKalb County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on June 3.

At the meeting, a contract was approved, naming Dale Pruitt as the new Plainview Varsity Boys Head Coach.

Dale Pruitt graduated from Plainview High School and attended Jacksonville State University. Ironically, his first stint at coaching was at Pisgah High School, where his son, Luke Pruitt currently serves as the head football coach. Pruitt served two years at Pisgah, boasting an 18-4 record.

In 1984, Coach Pruitt was named as the head football coach at Plainview.

The Bears had a 164-64 record during his seventeen years at Plainview.

After leaving to coach at Fort Payne, Dade County, GA and Marion County in Tennessee, Pruitt returned for his second run as head coach at Plainview. His team made the playoffs every year, exce[pt one, before his departure in 2014.

Pruitt will be inducted to the DeKalb County Sports Hall of Fame on June 25.

The Board approved a $20,00 supplement from thePlainview Tipoff Club to Plainview Head Basketball Coach Robi Coker.

A reimbursement for Baseball Field Maintenance to the Town of Ider for $12,500 was approved.

The Moon Lake Elementary remaining bank balance around $10,000 was transferred to Valley Head High High School .

In other business, the Board approved: On the Job Injury: • Tammy Bullard CNP Worker Plainview High School - 0 days Retirements: • Myra Burgess - Secondary Mathematics Teacher - Geraldine High School - 7/1/22 • Tim Arnold Secondary Social Sciences Teacher Geraldine High School - 7/1/22 Resignations: • Roberta Livie Stanley - CNP Worker - Collinsville High School - 5/27/22 • Matthew Hunter Duncan - Secondary Science Teacher Plainview High School - 6/1/22 • Valerie Arnold Career Coach - District

- 6/1/22 • Kolby Brannon History Teacher and Coaching Duties Valley Head High School - 6/1/22 Leave of Absence: • Joni Mitchell Davis - Mathematics Teacher - Geraldine High School - 9/6/22-3/10/23 • Madelyn Shankles - Itinerant Special Education Paraprofessional - Plainview High School - 8/16/22-12/12/22 Transfer: • Lorilyn Owen from Elementary Teacher at Collinsville High School to Elementary Teacher at Valley Head High School (Effective 8/1/22) • Mandy Shelton

from Itinerant Special Education Teacher at Geraldine High School to Itinerant Special Education Teacher at Ider High School (Effective 8/1/22) • Leah Richards from Itinerant School Nurse at Valley Head High School to Itinerant Nurse Supervisor (10-month/207 days) for the District (Effective 7/1/22) • Heather Beritiech from English Language Arts Teacher at Crossville Middle School to Middle School English Language Arts Teacher at Henagar Jr. High School (Effective 8/1/22) • Chassidy Griggs from Elementary Teacher to Science Teacher at Plainview High School (Effective

8/1/22) • Holly Dupree from CNPAssistant Manager at Henagar Jr. High School to Pre-K Auxiliary at Collinsville High School (Effective 8/1/22) • Kyndahl Fife from English Language Arts Teacher at Crossville Middle School to English Language Arts / EL Intervention Teacher at Collinsville High School (Effective 8/1/22) Placements (All placements are made pending a background review meeting suitability criteria and negative, pre-employment drug screen and appropriate certification) Certified • Shannon Hilley Itinerant Gifted / Indian Education Teacher District (Effective 8/1/22) • Sheenia Daniel - Middle School/ Secondary English Language Arts Teacher - Fyffe High School (Effective 8/1/22) • Austin Willoughby - Secondary Mathematics Teacher - Geraldine High School (Effective 8/1/22) • William Hamby Itinerant Special Education Teacher - Plainview High School (Effective 8/1/22) • Janie House Itinerant Special Education Teacher - Crossville High School (Effective

8/1/22) • Molly Thompson - Itinerant Speech Language Pathologist - District - Geraldine High School (Effective 8/1/22) • Rachel Timmons - Elementary Teacher - Crossville Elementary School (Effective 8/1/22) • Ashlynn Jones - Secondary English Language Arts Teacher - Ider High School (Effective 8/1/22) • Greta Haney Pre-K Teacher - Ider High School (Effective 8/1/22) • Daniel Pee Secondary Social Sciences Teacher - Geraldine High School (Effective 8/1/22) • Support Amanda Johnson - Assistant Custodian (9-month/7-hour) - Crossville High School (Effective 8/1/22) • Diana Street - P.E. Aide (Leave from 8/1/22-12/16/22) - Plainview High School • Lori Johnson Assistant Custodian (9-month/7-hour) - Geraldine High School (Effective 8/1/22) The DeKalb County Board of Education will be held on June 14, with a worksession beginning at 8:45 am and regular meeting at 9:00 am.

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