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Edwards Named New

Crossville Football Coach

By Marla Jones Managing Editor

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RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- (FULL VIDEO ON SOUTHERN TORCH FACEBOOK) The DeKalb County Board of Education met on Tuesday, June 14 for its regularly scheduled meeting.

The Board approved Riley Edwards to replace William Joshua Taylor as the Head Football Coach at Crossville High School.

Edwards graduated from Collinsville High School in 2000. He received his undergraduate degree from Auburn University in 2003 and his Master’s Degree from the University of Alabama in 2006. Edwards served as the Head Baseball Coach at Collinsville for eleven years. He was the Defensive Coordinator for the Collinsville Panters for fourteen years. For the past

two years, he has been the Assisstant Football Coach and the Strength and Conditioning Coach at Crossville.

“I am glad to have the opportunity to provide a positive environment to help the young athletes at Crossville to grow and reach their goals” stated Crossville Head Coach Riley Edwards.

“I would like to thank the many mentors and coaches that have always advised me. Obviously my dad, Johnny Mac Edwards, who passed away a year and a half ago, Coach Ernie Willingham, my cousin Coach Mike Riley who currrently is with the New Jersey Generals, Coach Tom Allen of Indiana University, Coach Allen Beckett and Coach Sam Graham” stated Edwards. “Thesse men have always held an instrumental

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Week’s Edition: Page 2 Jackson Blaze • Offering Physical Therapy • Multiple Arrests • Save the Bees Page 3 • Prevent Heat Illness • Local Events Page 4 • Hosting Exchange Students • Inside the Statehouse Page 6 • Wall of Fame •Obituaries Page 7 • Sports

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“can see the light at the end of the tunnel”. Broyles stated that he thought by the end of the marla@southerntorch.com month, the Road Department would be able to turn over to the FORT PAYNE, ALA-- The DeKalb County Commission held paving and guardrail contractors for completion. its regularly scheduled meeting After turning over CR835, on Tuesday, June 14.

Broyles stated that crews would Tom Broyles of the DeKalb be working to reclaim numerous County Road Department gave an roads in the County. update on the County roads.

Broyles also stated that this According to Broyles, crews were making good progress on County Road 835 and that they

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Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Advance tickets marla@southerntorch.com can be purchased by calling (256) FORT PAYNE, ALA.-- Alabama 997-9700. All proceeds will benefit the DeKalb County Fan Appreciation Days kicks off Children’s Advocacy Center. on Thursday, June 16, at On Friday, June 17, NACC will Northeast Alabam Community host the Fans Songwriters College (NACC).

Showcase Spectacular. This will Teddy Gentry’s Singing with feature some of the most talented the Stars Talent Contest, songwriters around. Tickets are beginning at 6 p.m. will feature local talent from several schools and will be hosted by WHNT

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Dutton Business Offers Physical Therapy

2 Arrested In Jackson County

By David Hall Reporter david@southerntorch.com

By Marla Ballard Reporter Cindy and Gary Little are the owners of Twin Acres Physical Therapy in Dutton. The business is located at 7655 AL-71. The current location has been in operation since 2018. The Little’s began their business in 1998 and have steadily enlarged their clientele and space. The business supports 23 employees, some of which travel to provide therapy.

The clinic has qualified physical therapists who deal with joint motion, muscle strength, and endurance. The focus is to help restore a person’s abilities to perform the required activities needed in daily life. Those who suffer from loss of a limb, spina bifida, autism, cancer, cerebral palsy, along with other ailments all benefit from physical therapy. Additionally, the office offers treatment for conditions such as; carpal tunnel, whiplash, Sciatica, joint

replacements or injuries, stroke victims, slow movement due to arthritis, continuous pain in the back and neck, collision, and sports injuries, balance difficulties, motor delays and more.

When Cindy isn’t working at the office, she travels to visit patients in need of therapy. “I visit many children in need of therapy. Early intervention is key in getting children on the right track,” said Cindy.

“Helping children between the ages of 0 to 3 is vital for development. I commonly visit 10 to 12 homes per day.” Little said the delay in speech, motor, or social skills can be helped immensely with early detection and therapy. Children who do not sit up, speak, or walk at recommended times should be evaluated.

Therapeutic treatment varies according to a person’s needs. Some patients receive treatment three times weekly while others might only need

therapy twice per month. A personalized program is developed for each individual.

An array of equipment is used in treatment including; a recumbent bike, treadmill, stairs, TheraBand, plinth mats, and parallel bars.

Applications of cold and heat along with electricity are utilized.

EMS therapy creates steady electric impulses that stimulate muscle contractions.

This repetitive contracting and relaxing of the muscle have the effect of increasing blood flow to the affected area, which aids in repair.

Generally, e-stim or TENS therapy is most effective at working weakened or atrophied muscles and healing muscles after injury or surgery. It is used in conjunction with a broader painmanagement program.

To receive services at the Twin Acres location a doctor’s referral is needed for insurance to pay.

Wheelchair accessible.

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Help Save the Bee Population

After being found in a Bryant home with methamphetamine, marijuana, and an 11-month-old, a man and woman have been arrested.

According to Rocky Harnen with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies searched the Bryant home on

Jackson County Road 92 after receiving a request for a welfare check. During the search, the deputies found evidence that drugs were being used and sold in the home with the 11-month-old infant present.

Easton Drake Hamilton, 22, and Kaleigh Starr Cantrell, 23, have both been arrested and charged with the following: chemical

endangerment of a child, possession of methamphetamine, second-degree possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Bond for Hamilton and Cantrell was set for $13,500 each.

Cantrell was released on bond on June 8, while Hamilton remains behind bars as of June 15.

of East Willow Street, Police stopped a vehicle where they found 14 grams of methamphetamine, spice, and pills.

According to police, the vehicle was reported stolen, and someone tried to obscure the identity of the vehicle.

Scottsboro Police arrested and charged Pickett with possession with intent to

distribute, three counts of possession of a controlled substance, and drug paraphernalia. Pickett was also charged with first-degree receiving stolen property, obscuring the identity of a vehicle, and flight/ escape-fugitive from justice.

On Monday, Pickett was taken to the Jackson County Jail on a $55,000 bond.

teaspoon of honey. At the peak of the honey-gathering season, a strong healthy hive will have a population of 50,000+ bees.

Wesley Busby, who has worked with the Henagar Fire Department for over 14 years, realized the importance of maintaining the population of honey bees.

Busby started a bee removal business in 2016 as a hobby.

He covers Northeast Alabama. His mission is to help the local area

realize the importance of pollinators and to call someone to remove the bee hive instead of killing it.

A bee removal can take hours. The hive has to be vacumed and then the comb has to be cut. The comb is then installed into frames for the new hive to be established in.

If you have a hive that needs to be removed, check out Bama Beekeeping and Removal on Facebook and lets do our part to save the honey bee population.

Murder Suspect Arrested In Scottsboro

By David Hall Reporter david@southerntorch.com

Early Monday morning at a traffic stop, Scottsboro Police arrested a man on several drug charges.

Jarrod Dejuan Pickett, 37, had an active warrant for homicide in the state of Tennessee at the time of the arrest.

In the 2900-block

By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com

NORTHEAST ALABAMA-- The honey bee population has been on the decline for several years.

Bees lay at the heart of our survival.

Honey bees pollinate one in three bites of food that we eat and are essential to the health and prosperity of countless ecosystems.

An average worker bee, in its lifetime, only makes only about 1 1/2

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Submitted Report NORTHEAST, ALABAMA--With heat indices rising into triple digits, the Alabama Department of Public Health advises the public to be alert to the warning signs of heat illnesses. Heat-related illnesses occur when the body is exposed to high temperatures.

The incidence of these illnesses rises expectedly during warm weather periods, and anyone exposed to high temperatures or extreme heat can experience symptoms when the body’s temperature control system is overloaded.

The most common heat-related illnesses are as follows: · Heat cramps · Heat exhaustion · Heat stroke Heat cramps– include muscle pains or spasms (abdomen, arms or legs), profuse sweat, and high salt concentration in the sweat.

Heat exhaustion– is associated with heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness,

weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, or vomiting and fainting.

Other possible symptoms may include cool and moist skin, fast and weak pulse rate, fast and shallow breathing, or irritability.

Older adults, those with high blood pressure. and those working or exercising in a hot environment are prone to heat exhaustion. If heat exhaustion is not treated, it may progress to heatstroke.

Heat stroke or sun stroke – the most serious heat-related illness, a lifethreatening problem, may occur when the body is unable to control its temperature.

Body temperature may rise to 106 degrees F or higher within 10 -15 minutes. Signs include an extremely high body temperature, red, hot and dry or moist skin, rapid, strong pulse, throbbing headache, dizziness, nausea, dehydration, combativeness or confusion, and unconsciousness. Heat stroke is a medical emergency and even

with immediate treatment, it can be life-threatening or cause serious long-term problems.

Recommendations are that people drink plenty of fluids except alcohol or caffeinated beverages to prevent dehydration, stay in an air-conditioned room, keep out of the sun by seeking shelter, wear a wide-brimmed hat, light-colored and loose-fitting clothing, use sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher, take cool showers or baths, and reduce or eliminate strenuous activities during the hottest times of the day.

Individuals with heart disease, diabetes, obesity, poor circulation, or previous stroke problems, people of older and younger ages, and those taking certain medications are at greater risk of becoming ill in hot weather.

For more information, visit https://www. alabamapublichealth. gov/injuryprevention/ index.html

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Four Generations Strong

By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com

RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- Recently, four generations of the Samples family attended Rainsville Masonic Lodge #911.

As far as records for

the Lodge go back, this is a record for the Masonic Lodge for four generations to be present at a meeting.

Great-grandfather, E.C. Samples ( a 50- year Mason) and son, Daryl Samples (a 50-year Mason), grandson, Eric

Samples and great-grandson, Easton Samples were together as Easton received his 3rd Degree.

Local Masons and members of Rainsville Lodge #911 celebrated this event with a dinner before Lodge.

The Assessed Value of real property has been completed for this tax year and has been entered on the assessment records of this office. These records are open for your inspection. The Board of Equalization, DeKalb County will be in session July 11-July 22, 2022.

The purpose of this session is to grant property owners who have filed written complaints concerning their property value an oral hearing.

Any property owner wishing to appear before the Board of Equalization for the purpose of such hearing, should call or come to the Revenue Commissioner’s Office and make an appointment no later than July 8, 2022.

This notice is published in accordance with Section 40-3-20 Code of Alabama, 1975.

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Grab a friend and come join the fun getting your hands dirty. Never worked with clay? Then this is workshop is for you. It is designed for beginners. In this workshop you will creat 2 or 3 small slab dishes. Classes will begin at 6:00 PM and last around 2 hours.

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June 18, Third Saturday Drive-In 12 – 4 PM Fort Payne Main Street 302 Gault Ave N, Fort Payne, AL. Get your motor running for the Third Saturday Sunset Cruise-In, which features more than 200 classic cars and trucks in historic downtown Fort Payne.

June 18, Bluegrass in the Garden Fort Payne Main Street 3-5PM, FREE CONCERT. Featuring The Tatums. Located at the Meditation Garden, located in the back of the Alabama Walking Park. Bring a chair.

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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.

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

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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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By Marla Ballard Reporter Cat Findley, of Valley Head, has signed up to host two high school exchange students for the upcoming school semester. One student is from Italy and the other from Brazil.

Findley said she’s an empty-nester and will enjoy having young people in her home again.

The foreign exchange student program began in the late 40s, with the goal of fostering a culture of cooperation and understanding among peoples and nations.

The purpose of this program is to provide students with the opportunity to study in a different country and environment experience the history and culture of another country and meet new friends to enrich their personal development.

The screening process, for the host family, includes; criminal background check, checks for any reports of child abuse, home checks and visits from representatives of the exchange program, and five references.

The exchange representatives along

with the host family work diligently to make sure the “fit” is good for both the visiting students and the host person\family. Findley said it is important that the students fit well into the hosts’ lifestyle.

The program places two or more students into a home, making sure that the countries in which they are from are not currently at great odds with each other.

Students are able to communicate in English, although generally not their first language. Hosts provide a home and food. Students bring funds with them for entertainment and clothing needs.

Findley said her student that is coming from Brazil will be in for a huge cultural difference. The student is from Sao Paulo where the metro population is over 22 million, making it the world’s fourth-largest city by population.

“Valley Head will definitely be a big change,” said Findley.

“The student from Italy had never spoken to a person whose native tongue was English until we spoke on the phone,” Findley added the support and

cooperation from the school system and community has been great.

The countries from which these students come from do not have high school proms or football homecomings, both students are excited about getting to experience these cultural differences.

More articles will appear in the Southern Torch as the students have new experiences.

ASSE International Student Exchange Program is seeking individuals or families to host. For more information call the ASSE Regional office @ 1-800-473-0696 or call 205-467-3337 or go to www.host.asse. com.

Alabama State Coordinator for ASSE, Pamela Stafford said, “ASSE places approximately 1,500 students per year all over the United States.

We still have openings for hosts in Alabama for the upcoming school year.” Stafford and her husband have hosted 25 students over a 16-year period.

“We are excited to welcome two more students for the upcoming school year,” said Stafford.

to a tremendous lead on May 24, and it will carry her over the line next week.

Katie’s opponent, Mo Brooks, is a colorful character almost comedic.

During his almost 40 years in Alabama politics, he has built a legacy as a rightwing, ineffective, ideological gadfly.

He has never passed a bill in his 16 years in the legislature or 12 years in Congress.

He is unbelievably unashamed of his lack of effectiveness or achievement. He likes the mantle of being a right-wing ineffective nut.

Mo and I served together in the Alabama House of Representatives for 16 years. He was immediately recognized as someone who wanted to accomplish nothing for his Huntsville district but wanted to sit on the back row and keep our voting record and

rank as us on how conservative we were based on his criteria. You can only imagine how popular he was in the Alabama House.

Mo could not have passed a bill or gotten anything done for Huntsville if he had wanted to.

In fact, if we had a bill to pass we would quietly say to Mo, “I’d like for you to vote for my bill, but please don’t speak for it.”

Mo has built on his reputation as an ineffective right wing nut during his tenure in Washington. They have written him off as a crazy gadfly.

Both the Republican and Democratic U.S. Senate leadership in Washington would put Mo off in a corner and laugh at him. This would not be good for a state that depends on federal defense dollars to endure. He would be an albatross for our state. When

asked about our U.S. Senate race a year ago, when Mo looked like a player, the witty and wise Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy quipped “A U.S. Senate Seat is a terrible thing to waste.”

Folks, under the entrenched Senate Seniority system, Alabama would probably be better served with a 40 year old vibrant, able and conservative senator who can build power and seniority than a 69 year old gadfly relegated to the corner of the Senate, who would continue to vote against Alabama interest like defense and agriculture. Mo’s allegiance would be to the clandestine, right-wing Club for Growth rather than the interests of Alabamians.

Inside The Statehouse

By Steve Flowers

Katie Britt is headed to a likely victory to fill our U.S. Senate seat in next Tuesday’s June 21 runoff.

The 40 year old, first time candidate garnered an amazing 45% of the vote against two major candidates on May 24. She finished far ahead of second place finisher Mo Brooks at 29% and third placeholder Mike Durant at 23%. She almost beat them without a runoff. Katie Britt carried 62 of the 67 counties in Alabama and barely lost the other five by a slim margin. Katie won overwhelmingly in most of the populous GOP counties in the state. As excepted, she ran very well in her native Wiregrass receiving 63% in her home county of Coffee.

To the contrary, her opponent in the runoff, second place

finisher Mo Brooks, barely carried his home county of Madison by a 39 to 36 margin. In adjacent Limestone, a suburb county of Madison, the vote count was 7,130 for Brooks to 7,100 for Britt – a 30 vote margin. In short, Brooks lost his own congressional district to Katie Britt. It appears that home folks know you best.

Those of us who have followed politics in Alabama and especially in southeast Alabama have watched Katie grow up in Enterprise. We have all said she has had governor or senator written all over her.

She has been a leader her entire life. She was the leader of everything at Enterprise High School, she was Governor of Girls State, then she was President of the Student Government Association at Alabama.

Soon after graduating from law school, she went to Washington and served five years as Chief of Staff to Senator Richard Shelby. She is about to take that seat in the U.S. Senate. She is scripted for the role. Katie will hit the ground running and will be an effective, conservative voice, and advocate for Alabama.

One of the primary reasons Katie won so overwhelmingly is that she outworked all of the others. She started over a year ago, and worked all 67 counties in the state – especially the rural counties.

She won the endorsement of the Alabama Farmers Federation the old fashioned way. She got out and earned it. She started early and stayed late. She built a grassroots organization throughout the state, and it propelled her

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Summer P-EBT Benefits Light FROM PAGE 1 Coming

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) has received federal approval to distribute Summer Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits to an estimated 485,000 children who participate in the National School Lunch Program.

The benefits will help feed children enrolled in the program, which provides free and reduced-price meals at school. Eligible families will receive $391 for each child in the program. The benefits are expected to start rolling out later this summer.

“Hunger doesn’t take a summer break,” said Alabama DHR Commissioner Nancy Buckner. “These Summer P-EBT benefits will provide

financial flexibility and promote continued food security for students as they transition between school years. We are grateful to our federal and state partners for their ongoing support of our efforts to meet the nutritional needs of young Alabamians.”

Although all public school children could access free meals during the 2021-22 school year, Summer P-EBT benefits are limited to those who participate in the National School Lunch Program by application or through either the Community Eligibility Provision or a Provision 2 school.

Families with questions about eligibility should contact the schools their children attend.

Summer P-EBT benefits can be used to purchase SNAPeligible food items at

stores that accept Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards.

Households with eligible students who received P-EBT benefits previously will access Summer P-EBT benefits on their existing EBT cards.

Those who are new to the National School Lunch Program will receive EBT cards in the mail. All recipients should keep their EBT cards in case additional benefits are added in the future.

To become eligible for Summer P-EBT, families may apply for the National School Lunch Program by contacting their local schools no later than Aug. 31.

Eligible families are encouraged to monitor dhr.alabama.gov for additional updates, including information about a timeframe for the arrival of benefits.

was the busiest time of the year for the road department with four crews working all on the paving lists.

Broyles stated that all patchwork had been completed and crews were working towards paving.

The spray contractor is close to finishing up and will be working in the north half of the County this week. Work should be complete by next week. The contractor will do the second spray of County roads in late summer or early fall.

In Personal Changes, the Commission approved the following changes: Road Department: • Hired William King in District 1 Crew to replace Nick Harvey who transferred to the Shop.

• Hired Steven Guffey in District 3 Crew to replace Alan Hughes who resigned in May. • Hired Blake Farmer in Unit Crew to replace Tracy Turner who left to work for ALDOT • James Traylor retired from District 2 crew Jail: (Corrections Officers) • Hired John Swinford to replace Cole Jackson • Hired Christy Glass to replace Zach Bell • Hired Hunter

Marla Jones (256)605-4427 Walker to replace Anthony Ciganek • Cameron Maddox transferred from Dispatch to Corrections to replace Anne Reese • Seth Cagle transferred from Investigator to Chief Corrections Officer to replace David Smith who went back to FPPD to be their new Code Enforcement Officer Sheriff’s Office: • Hired Troy Brown as a Deputy to replace Andy Brown who left to become the Chief of Police at Collinsville.

• Hired Austin Peppers as a Deputy to replace Michael Little who left to become Chief of Police at Ider.

• Hired Clay Monroe to replace Seth Cagle as Investigator.

• Promoted Brad Edmondson to Chief Deputy to replace Brad Gregg who left to become Chief of Police at Valley Head.

• Promoted Gary Brown to replace Brad Edmondson as Captain (over patrol).

• Transferred Jerry Fortner from Sergeant to Lieutenant to replace Gary Brown • Transferred Kevin Woodall from Transport Deputy to Sergeant to replace Jerry Fortner • Promoted Eric Tidmore from part-time to full-time DTF Officer to replace the vacant position left by Brad Gregg • Hired Andy Hairston as part-time DTF Officer to replace

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• Transferred Paul Bell from SRO to Investigator to replace Wesley Greeson • Transferred Wesley Greeson from Investigator to SRO to replace Paul Bell • Promoted Laci McCarter from part-time to full-time Dispatcher to replace Cameron Mattox who transferred to the Jail.

Council of Aging: • Hired Joann Carter to replace Brenda Pettry as Nutrition Manager at the Council on Aging.

In other business, the Commission approved: • The 2022 Lump Sum Retiree Payment Resolution to County retirees (Alabama Legislation allows this randomly) • Participating in the 2022 Back to School Sales Tax Holiday • 2022 Arrow Disposal Exemption List - 496 low income families applied • ABM-Energy Savings Projectallowing the lock in of intereste rates for 30-45 days to update electrical systems at the DeKalb County Courthouse.

The Commission welcomed back District 1 Commissioner Shane Wooten, who had been absent due to an extended illness.

Wooten expressed that it was good to be back and thanked those who had sent cards and had called to check on him.

The next meeting of the DeKalb County Commission will be held on July 12, beginning at 10 a.m.

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role in advising me and encouraging me in my coaching journey.”

The Board also approved a Budget Amendment for the fiscal year of 2022 to allow for grants that were received.

Superintendent Wayne Lyles stated that the school system had entered into an agreement with Marzano HighReliability School for strategic planning process to prepare for accreditation and school improvement projects.

The Board also approved the transition to air conditioning on newly ordered school buses ( 10 full size and 4 special needs).

The following resignations were approved: • Rosemary Adams - Library Media Specialist - Crossville Middle School - 6/3/22 • William Joshua Taylor - P.E. Teacher / Head Football Coach - Crossville High School - 6/6/22 • Kent Colvin - P.E. Teacher - Crossville Middle School - 6/3/22 • Willard Carter Jr.

- Bus Driver Collinsville High School - 6/3/22 • Kaitlyn Knopps Itinerant Special Education Paraprofessional - Geraldine High School - 6/24/22 The following transfers were made: • Megan Adams from CNP Worker at Ider High School to Jr. High CNP Manager at Henagar Jr. High School (Effective 6/6/22) • Chick Waycaster from Head Mechanic to Shop Foreman Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor at the Bus Garage (Effective 7/1/22) • Ian Richards from P.E. Teacher at Sylvania High School to Drivers Education Teacher at Plainview High School (Effective 8/1/22) • Laura Smith from Elementary Teacher at Crossville Elementary School to Elementary Teacher at Collinsville High School (Effective 8/1/22) • Nicole Callahan from Elementary Teacher at Collinsville High School to Elementary Teacher at Valley Head High School (Effective 8/1/22) The following

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placements were made: (All placements are made pending a background review meeting suitability criteria and negative, pre-employment drug screen and appropriate certification) Certified • Dr. Keith Gorham - Science Teacher Plainview High School (Effective 8/1/22) • Autumn Hinton - Itinerant Special Education Teacher - Geraldine High School (Effective 8/1/22) • Bailey Stephens - English Language Arts Teacher Crossville Middle School (Effective 8/1/22) • Riley Edwards Varsity Boys Head Football Coach Crossville High School Support • Jordon Wright CNP Worker Plainview High School (Effective 8/1/22) • Jonathon Dennis - Maintenance Employee - Facilities (Effective 7/1/22) • Kayla Smith Itinerant Special Education Paraprofessional - Geraldine High School (Effective 8/1/22) Superintendent

Lyles congratulated Fyffe High School for being recognized as an ALSDE Science of Reading Spotlight School. Fyffe is one of fourteen schools selected in the state for this recognition.

Spotlighting: Collaborative coaching partnerships within structures that support the implementation of strong foundational literacy instruction based in the science of reading.

The date of the next DeKalb Board of Education meeting will be July 1 with a worksession beginning at 8:45 a.m. and the regular neeting at 9:00 a.m. in the Meeting Room of the Facilities Building.

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Wall of Fame

By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com

MONTGOMERY, Ala.-- DeKalb County Tech School Assistant Director and former Sylvania Agriculture teacher, Joey Haymon was recently inducted into the Alabama FFA Foundation Wall of Fame.

Haymon was presented the honor at the Alabama

Cattleman’s Association luncheon and then was recognized at the Alabama State Future Farmers of America (FFA) convention.

This is a prestigious honor that only a few individuals receive in a lifetime.

Congratulations to Mr. Haymon on your great achievement.

You make DeKalb County proud.

OBITUARIES Burt Carol Jean Shelton Reed - 64, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Grandview Medical Center. Date of Funeral: Graveside Service on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Funeral Time: 3:00 PM. Joan Hunter Hulgan - born on April 5, 1942 in Centre, Alabama. She passed from this life on June 10, 2022. Joan was known to her family as “Nana”. Date of Funeral: Sunday, June 12, 2022. Funeral Time: 3:00 PM. Peggy Sue Furgerson - 58, of Sylvania, Alabama, passed away at her residence on Friday, June 10, 2022. Date of Funeral: Monday, June 13, 2022. Funeral Time: 3:00 PM.

Cornerstone Etta Yvonne Cooper Little - 68 of Fort Payne died Sunday, June 12 at Dekalb Regional Medical Center. No formal services are planned at this time.

Bobby George Howell - 78 of Ider died Sunday, June 12.

A memorial services will be held Wednesday, June 15th at 6 PM ET at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Mike Howell officiating. Family will receive friends beginning at 3 PM prior to the service.

Geraldine

Ronald Starling Davis - 78, of Geraldine-Dawson Community, passed away on June 7, 2022 at Shepherds Cove in Albertville, AL. Funeral Service will be Saturday, June 11th at 1:00 P.M. at the Geraldine Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Davis and Rev. Paul Vick officiating.

Burial will follow at the Dekalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday, June 11 from 11 A.M. until time of funeral.

He is survived by his Wife of 54 Years: Rita (Huff) Davis Sons: Jeff (Michelle) Davis Jason (Lidia) Davis Chosen Daughter: Donna (Sammy) Isbell Grandchildren: Christopher Davis, Brooklyn Davis, Mitchell Davis, John Evan Davis Chosen Grandson: Brad (Jessica) Bodine Sister: Sonja (Howard) Davis Newman Brother: Tyrone (Mary) Davis He was preceded in death by his Parents: Starling Houston Davis and Mary Nell Davis Chosen Grandson:

Chad Bodine In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Skirum United Methodist Church Building Fund. %Ronnie Willoughby P.O. Box 96 Geraldine, AL 35974.

Clarence Ray Holmes - 77, of Boaz, AL passed away at his residence on June 11, 2022. A Graveside service will be held on June 14, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Memory Hill on 431 with Bro Ernest Corbitt officiating.

Kerby Lori Ann Shue - 61 of Scottsboro, passed away on June 09, 2022.

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Ernest Loyd Bell, “Jr.” - 87 of Section, AL passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022. at his residence.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 2PM at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Frank Bradford, Rev. Melvin Dawson & Bro. Duane Sims officiating.

Burial will follow in Kirk Memorial Gardens with Rainsville Funeral Home, Inc. directing, www. rainsvillefuneralhome. com.

Visitation will be Monday, June 13th from 11AM – 8PM & Tuesday, June 14th from 10AM-2PM. Survivors Wife: Helen Womack Bell of Section, AL Sons: Michael

Eugene Bell and wife Barbara of Summit Point, WV Patrick Scott Bell and wife Teresa of Dutton, AL Daughter: Angela Bell of Section, AL Sister: Janice Bell Cook of Huntsville, AL Grandchildren: Ivee Bell & Bryson Bell Special Friends: Terry Haynes of Section, AL “The Byrum Boys” Preceded in Death Parents: Ernest & Eunice Bell Brother: Hugh Vance Bell Sister: Wanda Wilbanks Special Friends: RB Haynes & Hollis White.

Mack Brookshire - 76 of Rossville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at his residence.

Service will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

Kathy Croft Mitchell - 70 of Rainsville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at her residence.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 3PM. Betty Dutton - 71 of Henagar, AL passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022 at Huntsville Hospital. Services will be held Monday, June 13, 2022 at 11:00AM.

Scottsboro Mary S. O’Linger 74, died on June 6, 2022 in Huntsville, Alabama. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 9 at 2 p.m. at Scottsboro Funeral Home with Dr. Matt Helms officiating.

Mildred Thomas Nolen Money - 81 of Estillfork, Alabama passed away peacefully, Monday, June 6, 2022 with her loved ones at her side.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m.

Thursday, June 9, 2022.

James Edward Sparks - 86, of Scottsboro, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. He was a devout Christian and a member of Cloud Springs Baptist Church, a mason, and a shriner. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 12 noon.

Henry Lee Bohannon - 67, of Scottsboro, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Henry was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt arrowheads. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Lenos Louera Skelton West - 89 of Woodville passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 10 at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Groves Free Holiness Church. Burial will follow.

Jimmilene Corkill - 79, of Scottsboro, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on June 9, 2022 surrounded by her dear loved ones. The funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

Sue Jacobs Garner - 69 of Carns, passed away June 11th, 2022 at Huntsville Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at Bethel Baptist Church Tuesday June 14, 2022 at 3:00pm.

Janice Fay Allen 81, of Hytop, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Nila Free Holiness Church.

W.T. Wilson Evelyn Faye Whitt - 72, of Rainsville passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Funeral services are set for 2pm Sunday, June 5, 2022.

Walter Luther Townson - 69 of Fort Payne passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022.

Funeral Services will be held at 4pm on Sunday, June 12, 2022.

Mary Estelle Miller - 88, of Collinsville passed away Monday, June 6, 2022. Funeral services are set for 1pm Thursday, June 9, 2022.

Daryle Larue Spence - 62, of Fyffe passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.

The family will have a visitation on Friday, June 10 from 2 until 4pm with cremation to follow.

Betty Burgess Pearce - 80 of Geraldine passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

Scott Lamar Rucks - 58 of Geraldine, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Per the wishes of Scott, the family will be having a private, family only service.

Lawrence John Sider - 64 of Rainsville, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 12pm on Saturday, June 11.

Johnn Wingfield Capps - 56 of Sylvania, passed away Thursday June 9, 2022.

Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Johnny Reel - 75 of Rainsville, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022. Services will be held at 2pm on Monday, June 13.

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Anderson Medals in 2022 Aswa All-State Baseball Selections State Games

By Marla Jones Sports Editor

Plainview, Jr.

Second Team Selection: OF: Keaton Deboard, Collinsville, Jr. OF: Ethan Williams, Plainview, Sr.

marla@southerntorch.com

MONTGOMERY, Ala.-- The Alabama Sports Writers Associations recently announced the All-State baseball selections for the 2022 high school baseball season.

These are the players from Jackson and DeKalb County that were chosen:

Class 6A: First Team Selection: OF- Waylorn Farr, Scottsboro, Sr. Class 3A: First Team Selection: IF: Braden Haymon,

Honorable Mention: DH: Colton Lusher, Geraldine, Sr. Class 2A: Second Team Selection: DH-Peyton Hood, Ider, Sr.

All-Area Baseball (Class 3A Area 12)

By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com

OZAK, Ala.--Luke Anderson won a gold medal in form and silver medal in sparring

Photo by Monica Anderson in taekwondo at the Alabama State Games.

He is qualified to attend The State Games of America which will be held in Des Moines, Iowa in

July.

Luke is a Plainview student going into 3rd grade. He enjoys taking taekwondo at Black Belt Academy in Fort Payne.

2022 North-South All-Star Girls’ Golf Team Players were selected recently for All-Area Baseball in Class 3A, Area 12. The following are the players that were awarded the All-Area honors: Brayson Hayes (Hokes Bluff) Glavine Lamberth (Hokes Bluff) Bryce Whitaker (Hokes Bluff) Anderson Morgan (Hokes Bluff) MONTGOMERY – The North-South All-Star Girls’ and Boys’ Golf 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 the Golf Coaches Committee comprised of representatives selected by and representing each of the eight districts. The players were selected from nominations received from AHSAA member school coaches.

“The golf all-star selections are an outstanding group of golfers who have really

dedicated themselves to the sport of golf,” said Dean. “We expect the competition at this year’s North-South All-Str competition to be as strong as ever.”

Congratulations to two golfers from Jackson County who made the prestigious Girls’ team: Abby Hambrick Class 6A Scottsboro Kaitlyn Price Class 6A Scottsboro

Fan

FROM PAGE 1 available online at www.nacc.edu, click the “Fans Songwriters Showcase” banner.

Ticket sales will benefit the June Jam Foundation.

A Fan Appreciation Concert at the Alabama Fan Club in Fort Payne

Jameson Coker (Collinsville) Keaton DeBoard (Collinsville) Carson Dennis (Collinsville) Colton Lusher (Geraldine) Drew Fowler (Geraldine) Bo Harper (Geraldine) Will Waters (Asbury) Gavin Johnson (Asbury)

Honorable Mention Dawson Teague (Hokes Bluff) Colton Shields (Hokes Bluff) Mason McAteer (Collinsville) Gavin Long (Collinsville) Jeremiah Killian (Collinsville) Levi Martin (Geraldine) Austyn Banks (Geraldine) Cole Garrett (Asbury)

will be held on Saturday, June 18.

This concert is exclusively for members of the Alabama Fan Club.

A limited number of tickets are available.

Call (256) 845-1646.

VIP tickets are $125 and fan tickets are $75. All proceeds will benefit operations at the Alabama Museum.

The conclusion of

Alabama Fan Appreciation Days will be on Sunday, June 20 with Randy’s Fandemonium on the Farm. The event is located at 553 Randy Owen Drive NE Fort Payne. Lunch will be served beginning at 11 a.m., while supplies last.

Donations of $20 will benefit St. Judes.

Fort Payne Parks and Recreation is taking registrations for youth flag football now through July 24th at Wills Valley Recreation Center.

Ages 5-12, $60 per child. Registration at Wills Valley Recreation Center For more information, call DJ Rector at 256/844-6571.

Wills Valley Recreation Center is located at 4220 Godfrey Ave NE in Fort Payne.

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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