Geraldine Receives Paving Funds

GERALDINE, Ala.--

The Geraldine Town Council met on Monday, January 9, 2023. Following the opening prayer, and pledge to the flag, the minutes were approved from the December 12, 2022, meeting. Mayor Ables reported that the Town had been awarded a grant in the amount of $375,000 from U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt’s office. The funds will be used to renovate the former Liberty Bank building which will be occupied by Geraldine Clinic. Liberty Bank donated the building to the Town and Geraldine Clinic and is excited to have a larger facility to serve the people of Geraldine and the surrounding areas. Mayor Ables stated “Congressman Aderholt has been a true friend to Geraldine and the entire Fourth Congressional District. He made it possible for us to have sewer in Geraldine which gives us the opportunity to grow and better serve the needs of the people in our area. The expansion of the Geraldine Clinic will be a great service to our area. Owners Michelle and Jeff Stuart are committed to serving here and we are certainly very fortunate to have them and their entire staff here in Geraldine.”

A discussion was held about the Picnic in the Park on June 17 which will feature Wildwood and other entertainment. the event is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM, and vendors will pay a modest $25 to set up.

It was reported that surveillance systems are in place in the park.

Geraldine Restaurant LaChona is planning a Singing in the park on May 6. More details will be coming soon.

Mayor Ables reported that State Representative

Ginny Shaver and State Senator Andrew Jones recently presented a check to Geraldine to assist with the next paving project. The Town approved a Resolution designating January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Mayor Ables presented a copy to Sherrie Hiett, Executive Director of Family Services of North Alabama. The Council approved the resignation of Police Officer Andrew Cowart and the hiring of Jordan Lewis to fill the vacancy.

January 14, Republican Breakfast - The Republican Breakfast will be held at the Cattle Stampede in Fort Payne, beginning at 7:30a.m.

January 15, The Old Paths - The Old Paths will be in concert at Hodge Baptist Church located at 77 County Road 19, Dutton, Alabama, beginning at 6 p.m.

January 17, Fort Payne City Council - The Fort Payne City Council will

January 19, City of Fort Payne Meeting - A Comprehensive Master Plan for the City of Fort Payne will be held at Little Ridge Intermediate School, beginning at 6 p.m.

January 19, Early Bird Breakfast - Bridgeport State of the City Early Bird Breakfast beginning at 7:30 a.m at The Community Center located at 411 Alabama Avenue Bridgeport, AL

January 19, Annual Bo Bikes Bama - Registration opens for the 12th Annual Bo Bikes Bama, at www. bobikesbama.com which will be held on April 23, 2023. The cost is $90 for a 60mile ride and $70 for a 20-mile ride. A $60 at-home option will also be available.

January 23,

DeKalb County Republican Women - The DCRW (DeKalb County Republican

Women) will be held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 23rd at 6pm at the Desoto Golf Course. Judge Jeremy Taylor will be the speaker and will also be swearing in new officers.

January 25,

Building Codes Meeting - A Public meeting for input and to discuss concerns regarding Building Codes in the CIty of Fort Payne will be held in the Council Chambers beginning at 4 p.m.

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANNIE MARIE TUCKER, DECEASED

CASE NO.: 2023-02

Letters of Testamentary on the Estate of ANNIE MARIE TUCKER, Deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 20th day of December, 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 January 6, 13, & 20

Engineer

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Engineers until November 2008. On December 1, 2008, he was promoted to County Engineer.

Since December 1979 when DeKalb County was released from the State as a “Captive County”, meaning the State Department of Transportation is responsible for construction, repair and maintenance of the roads and bridges, there have been eleven (11) different County Engineers in that 29-year span until Luther took over the job. One of those engineers was hired twice. The longest serving of those eleven prior to Luther was from August 1984 to October 1989.

The duties of the DeKalb County Engineer are as follow:

• Oversight of Federal and State Aid Roadway and Bridge Projects, from development through construction, including the “Rebuild Alabama” program

• County Bridge Inspection Program Manager (we currently have 168 structures in inventory)

• Management of County’s Subdivision regulations

• County Floodplain Administrator

• Road and Bridge Safety Director for the Road Department

• Engineering services as needed throughout DeKalb County governmental agencies Engineer Luther is now beginning his fifteenth (15th) year as the DeKalb County Engineer and will have a total of twenty (20) years of service come April 2023.

Luther has the following Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed Professional Engineer, State of Alabama, since 2006

• Certified Bridge Inspector, since 2006

• Certificate in County Engineering Administration, Alabama Local Government Training Institute and Association of County Commissions of Alabama, 2011 Luther is married to Bambi Luther. They have two children. He also serves as an ordained Baptist Deacon.

“ I have been very fortunate and blessed to have worked for Commissioners who have been very willing to work together and provide the best we could for the citizens of the County, considering the resources that we have to work with” stated Luther.

Director

FROM PAGE 1 about the decision to step away from my platform as a columnist to lead the staff” stated McCain.

“I am confident that God is going to use her to do great things for our state and our nation. To be part of of this humbling. Great days are ahead, Alabama” concluded McCain.

Surplus

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Rainsville Fire Chief Willimac Wright advised the Council that an In-house Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) school would be offered beginning on January 17. Wright stated that six people had already signed up for this program.

The Rainsville Coucil accepted the Boozer Bridge Road Project which was constructed through the Rebuild Alabama Act. Boozer Bridge has recently received stripping to complete the project. The amount of project was $105,288.25. The DeKalb County Commission will pay ⅓ of the project since it extends into the county. The cost to Rainsville will be around $76,000.

The Council accepted the stripping project of Browns Chapel Road, Rainbow South, Clements, Shankles North and Boozer. There was a total of 11.199 miles of stripping for a price of $7,895.38.

In other business, The Rainsville Council:

• accepted the resignation of Stanley Hollingsworth as