ST Vol 9 No 8

DeKalb BOE to Expand Bus Fleet

By Marla Jones Managing Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

The DeKalb County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, February 16. The meeting was changed to 1:00 p.m. from 5 p.m., due to the potential of severe weather.

The Board accepted the low bid from Southland International, to expand the county’s bus fleet. The bid was for (12) 2024 Type C, 72 Passenger School Buses, with air conditioning in the amount of $118,838.79 per bus.

“The DCBOE, Mr. Lyles, and our CSFO Anthony Cooper remain

committed to serving DeKalb County Students with the best buses possible. With the number of summer programs and summer travel continuing to grow, the DCBOE voted to continue the purchase of air-conditioned buses”

stated Transportation Supervisor, Dr. Keith Atchley.

“With this purchase, DeKalb County will be operating 36 AC-equipped buses next year. All 121 routes will be covered by buses that are 10 years old or newer.

Resolution 2023-04, which is an annual resolution to inform ADEM of steps taken by the Wastewater Plant to meet permit requirements.

The Council approved the following activity permits:

• Cotton State Boutique, Easter Egg Hunt, City Park, Saturday, April 1, from Noon until 5:00 p.m.

• Nicole Goggans, Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk, Sunday, September 24from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

This is an amazing accomplishment for a rural, Title 1 district. I would like to thank our Board and district leadership for supporting Transportation.” concluded Atchley. Early graduation was approved for Cadance

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Twilley of Plainview High School. Cadence is currently in college working toward a medical degree.

The following Retirements and Resignations were

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adjustment to the Parks and Recreation Department. The fields, at the Fort Payne Sports Complex, will not be completed for play this season.

The four fields at the Rec Center will need eight dugouts. The adjustment will cover the cost of those dugouts.

The Council passed

The Council approved July 3, as the date of the annual City Fireworks display. There will be no other festivities other than the firework display this year. Fireworks will be in front of the Little Ridge Intermediate School.

The next regularly scheduled meeting on March 7, will be canceled due to three Councilmembers being out of town.

The Council went into Executive Session to discuss litigation, with no action taken.

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in the buggy. The Hadleys are members of the Mennonite Community in Section. Their horse sustained fatal injuries but parts of their wagon can be salvaged and rebuilt.

Members of the Hadley family from Tennessee came to help the family as they recover. Neighbors have come by

his

To State

SCOTTSBORO - In

By Marla Jones

Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com

JACKSONVILLE, Ala.--The Scottsboro Wildcats won the Class 5A Northeast Regional Championship at Jacksonville State University and punched their ticket to the Alabama Highs School Athletic State Tournament (AHSAA), with a 67-66 win over Guntersville.

The Scottsboro Wildcats led Guntersville 15-14 at the end of one. The Scottsboro Wildcats carried the 26-25 lead into intermission. At the end of the

third period, Scottsboro had a 51-39 advantage over Guntersville. With less than seven minutes remaining in the game, Guntersville hit three straight three-pointers to narrow the Scottsboro lead, to three points.

The free throw by Kyle Wright with 10 seconds remaining in the game, helped seal the victory for the Scottsboro Wildcats.

Scottsboro will advance to the Alabama High School Athletic Association State Tournament for the second time in three years.

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1976 Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month, since then every American president has designated February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme. Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in the U.S. history.

The Black History Month 2023 theme, “Black Resistance,” investigates how African Americans have resisted oppression since the nation’s earliest days. Scottsboro showcases a museum dedicated to one piece of history that explores one aspect of this oppression.

The Scottsboro Boys Museum commemorates the lives and legacy of nine young African Americans who, in the 1930s, became international symbols of race-based injustice in the South. The museum also celebrates the positive

actions of those from all origins who have taken a stand against racial oppression.

The Scottsboro Boys Museum is especially interested in collaborating with educators in order to discover more effective ways to teach race in modern classrooms.

The Scottsboro Boys, ages 13 to 20, were accused of raping two white women. The landmark set of legal cases from this incident dealt with

racism, the right to a fair trial, all-white juries, rushed trials, lynch mobs, and disruptive mobs.

While Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird, was quoted in 2005 as having had something less sensational in mind than the case of the Scottsboro Boys when she wrote her novel, there have been many comparisons made over the years. Both accounts involved accusations of rape of a white

woman with the accused being an African American. Both took place in small, segregated, Alabama towns which hosted the county seat. In both accounts, the juries were made up entirely of white men.

The trial and story of the Scottsboro Boys have been made into theatrical plays, a television movie and a documentary, songs, and many books. Visiting the museum allows guests to learn about the shocking events that surrounded the case. Visitors will also learn the outcome of each of the nine accused youths and how this historical event changed the judicial system.

The Scottsboro Boys Museum is located in the historic Joyce Chapel (circa 1876) at 428 W. Willow Street, Scottsboro. Museum hours are Wednesday - Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Tours are available by appointment. 256-912-0471. info@ thescottsboro boysmuseum.com

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” - George Santayana.

Inside The Statehouse

Three Great Alabama Preachers

By Steve Flowers

Many of you may be surprised to know that politicians and preachers are often friends while on earth. They actually run in the same circles in their communities as well as around the state. It has been my pleasure to have known a good many Godly ministers.

During my lifetime here in our beloved state of Alabama, there have been some outstanding ministers, but three men stand out as legendary and will go down in the annals of Alabama history as the three greatest preachers of this generation. All three were Alabama born and bred. They had to have been born and chosen for their calling. Just to be in their presence makes you feel special. They are truly men of God. They are also true southern gentlemen

with a keen sense of humility. These three ministers are Methodist Minister John Ed Mathison, Methodist Minister Karl Stegall, and Baptist Minister Buddy Gray. I will begin with the youngest first.

Buddy Gray has been the pastor of the mega Baptist Church in Hoover – Hunter Street Baptist Church – for nearly 36 years.

Buddy Gray built this mountain of a church in the heart of Hoover. He is beloved by his throng of congregates. He exudes love and humility.

Buddy Gray grew up in Prattville. He knew at 16 that God was calling him to the ministry. He started preaching at rural churches and along the way he served as youth pastor at Hunter Street Baptist Church in Birmingham in the 1970’s. Hunter Street was in a dying section

with an attendance of 120. Soon after they called Buddy to be their minister, he had the foresight to see that his church needed to be in Hoover, the fastest growing suburban area of Jefferson County.

Today, 36 years later, Buddy’s vision is a sprawling landmark campus with a congregation of 4,500 active members. It is one of the largest and most prosperous churches in Alabama. Leaders in the Southern Baptist Convention refer to Hunter Street Baptist Church as one of the greatest churches in America.

During his career, Buddy Gray has served at the state and national level of the Baptist Convention including two one-year reigns as President of the Alabama Baptist State Convention. He and his wife, Tricia,

have been a true team in the evangelical building of this great church.

Dr. John Ed Mathison of Montgomery has rightfully been referred to as one of the greatest preachers in the history of the State of Alabama. He was born a Methodist minister. His father was a legendary Methodist minister, and his brother is a legend in his own right as a Methodist minister.

John Ed served 36 years as Senior Minister of Frazer Methodist Church in Montgomery. Under his leadership, Frazer grew from 400 members to 9,000 and had the largest Sunday School attendance for any Methodist church in America. At the time of John Ed’s retirement in June 2008, Frazer had eight Sunday morning worship services and its services were televised nationwide

reaching about 40 million homes.

John Ed has been a sterling athlete over his lifetime. He was an all-state high school basketball player and an outstanding basketball player at Huntington College. He was consistently ranked #1 in his age division in tennis in Alabama and is in the Alabama Tennis Hall of Fame. He continues to write. I am proud to say that for the last decade his column and mine have been adjacent to each other in the Montgomery Independent.

Dr. Karl Stegall is a legend within the Alabama Methodist Church hierarchy. He is one of the best known and most loved Methodist ministers to serve in Alabama over the past 50 years. Stegall served with distinction at four separate Methodist churches in Alabama. He culminated his ministerial career as

pastor of the First Methodist Church of Montgomery. He served as senior minister of this great traditional Methodist church in Cloverdale for 24 years.

Dr. Stegall remains extremely involved in Montgomery Civic affairs. He is an erudite gentleman with impeccable class and manners. He has the most melodious Black Belt southern accent. He is an avid sports fan and a great Alabama historian. He has a myriad of talents and uses them all. He has been a confidante and minister to a great many Alabama governors and Montgomery business leaders.

These three gentlemen are without a doubt three of the greatest ministers in Alabama of this century. I am proud to call them friends.

See you next week.

Reporter

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Unique Town Atop Sand Mountain

By Marla Ballard Reporter

DEKALB COUNTY

- The population of this one-traffic light town bounces right around 1,000 residents. The rural city encompasses just under five-square miles on top of Sand Mountain. The settlement was founded in the 1880s and established a high school by 1917.

The town’s claim to fame includes:  Being known for bringing home a state championship trophy in football almost every year, hosting the National Sacred Harp Singing Convention in 1959, (where noted  musicologist Alan Lomax recorded many of the performances), the well-known April 2011 EF4 tornado, and its annual August UFO festival. The town is Fyffe and although small in size it is large in history, interesting facts, and things to do.

It was this month 34 years ago when over 50 people over a two-day period called in to report an unidentified flying object. Fyffe made the New York Times when it reported that 4,000 people were lured to the town hoping to see a UFO after reports of one hit the news.  The memory of those sightings is kept at the forefront with a festival featuring hot air

balloons, comfort foods, and local entertainment.

For a small town, it has a surprising number of notable people which includes; Lowell Barron, Alabama state senator; Vestal Goodman, Southern Gospel artist and founding member of the Happy Goodman Family musical group; Charlie Long, former professional football player; Frank O. Slater, Navy sailor killed in World War 2. The USS Slater is named in his honor; and Bobby G. Wood, Tennessee state representative.

Lowell Barron was Mayor of Fyffe from 1968 - 1982 when he was first elected to the Alabama Senate. In 1965 Barron opened a pharmacy in Fyffe after receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from Auburn

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up in Fyffe dreaming of a career as an opera singer. All that changed when she met Howard “Happy” Goodman at a revival in Albertville. The two were wed in 1949 and her career made her a millionaire. She was born in 1929 and passed away in 2003. She was an active Southern gospel singer from 1949 to 2003.

Charlie Long, born April 6, 1938, played college football as an offensive tackle and guard at the University of Tennessee. In 1961, he joined the Boston Patriots of the American Football League. Career highlights include 2x AFL All-Star in 1962 and 1963.

The USS Slater is a Cannon-class destroyer escort that served in the United States Navy. The vessel was Decommissioned in 1991 after having

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served in the Greek Navy as well. The ship is now a museum ship on the Hudson River in Albany, New York. Slater was designated a National Historic Landmark on March 2, 2012. Slater has been featured in three motion pictures. One of the films was The Guns of Navarone (1961), starring Gregory Peck. Currently, the museum ship is closed for repairs.

Bobby G. Wood was born in Fyffe in 1935. He served as a Republican in the Tennessee House of Representatives from 1976 to 2004. He passed away at the age of 87.

Throughout the year tourists will find the quaint town offers a range of shops featuring both new and thrift store items. A variety of unique businesses line Main Street, which includes a bakery where tourists and locals will find more than just sweet treats. In warmer months the laughter of children fills the air at the modest-sized splash pad located behind the school. Anyone looking for something interesting to do should visit Fyffe, it is somewhere special and worth visiting both during the August festival and throughout the year visiting both during the August festival or throughout the year.

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DEKALB COUNTY, ALA.--In honor of National SkillsUSA Week, DeKalb County Technology Center’s (DCTC) Medical Science Department students and instructors followed SkillsUSA’s principle of giving back to your community.

DCTC Medical Science students and instructors Mrs. Paula Carroll, Mrs. Meagan Hale, and Mrs. Constance Stone worked with Mrs. Jennifer Robinson

Tijsma and Helping Hearts Care Project to provide care bags for patients who are

undergoing cancer treatment at Alabama Cancer Care of Fort Payne.Students packed blankets, crackers, and other items to comfort patients as they receive treatment.

DeKalb County Career Tech Director Jonathan Phillips stated “Giving back to your community is a vital part of Career Tech Education and SkillsUSA’s curriculum. We are thankful to Mrs. Tijsma and Helping Hearts Care Project for giving us this opportunity to serve our community and hopefully bring comfort to patients as they fight cancer.”

DeKalb Animal Hospital

February 25,

The Scottsboro Tree Commission - The Scottsboro Tree Commission will have its Alabama Arbor Day tree seedling giveaway at the Veterans Fairgrounds on Cecil Street in Scottsboro from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

April 15, 1st

Annual Charli’s RunCome out and join us as we work together to promote awareness and raise money to support the American Autism Association! Walkers, Runners, teams of all ages - Join us for the First Annual Charli’s Run. PreRegistration through March 15 is $25. After March 15 the fee will be $35. Located at Fort Payne VFW. Registration starts at

8:00am. Kids fun run begins at 8:30am. 5K race to follow!

February 25, Johnny Cash’s 91st Birthday Tribute - featuring JC Cole at The DeKalb Theater in Fort Payne. Tickets are General Admission $25. Tickets are available at www. onfireconcerts.com or by phone at (615)6636560

February 25, Buckaroos and Pearls. Boots and BeautiesSons and Moms come join us for a special night for you, the parents, and your little Buckaroo or Beauties. Tickets will be sold for $25 for a couple. Any additional bucka-roos or beauties will be an additional $5. This will include

your admission and picture. Dress up and come have fun with us fro 6pm - 8pm. In the VHHS auditorium. You can buy your tickets from Cindy Harrison, Melissa Shoults, Anna Bailey, Beth Hawkinns, Amber Hart, and Christi Black.

February 27,

DeKalb County Republican Women - The next meeting of the DeKalb County Republican Women will be held on Monday, Feb 27, 6pm, at DeSoto Golf Course. Elizabeth Wheatley, executive director of the Children’s Advocacy Center, will be our speaker.

February 25, Calling all knitters and crocheters! - Join us for our next yarn

group meeting at the Scottsboro Public Library at 10am. This is a great opportunity to connect with other fiber enthusiasts, share your projects, and learn new techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, you’re welcome to join us and share your passion for yarn. Don’t forget to bring your yarn, needles, and hook!

February 28,

The DeKalb County Commission - will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 10 a.m. on the second floor of the DeKalb County Activities Building.

March 2, Meet the Author featuring Daco S. Auffenorde - 5:30 p.m. at Scottsboro

Public Library the award-winning author of COVER YOUR TRACKS, which was selected as a Suspense Magazine’s “Best of 2020” Thriller/ Suspense and “Action Thriller of the Year” with BestThrillers. com. Lee Child says, “Sensational--new, fresh, suspenseful ... I loved this book.”

Her newly released psychological thriller is THE FORGOTTEN GIRL. Daco’s works appears in several anthologies, including her short story THE VIRGO AFFAIR.

She is a member of International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, Authors Guild, Alabama Writers

Forum, and Alabama State Bar.

**SPL will be taking pre-orders of “The Forgotten Girl” and “Cover Your Tracks” for $20 each for from Feb. 9 to 20. Pay when ordering - Cash or Check Only. A limited number will be available for purchase the day of event. Author will be signing the night of the event!

March 18, Free Airplane Rides -

Weather Permitting: Free Airplane rides for youth ages 8 - 17. 9am - 12pm CST at the Fort Payne, AL Airport. Located near I-59, exit 222. Parent or Guardian must sign. Experimental Aviation licensed pilots.

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LEGALS BIDS

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NO.: CS-2023900014

SUSY ALEJANDRA RAMOS ALVARADO, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN

UNKOWN, Defendant.

NOTICE OF CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS

NOTICE TO:

UNKNOWN

UNKNOWN

UNKNOWN

UNKNOWN, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer the Petition for Custody and other relief filed by Plaintiff/Mother, Susy Alejandra Ramos Alvarado, by the 27th day of March, 2023, or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case No.: CS-2023-900014, in the District Court of DeKalb County, Alabama.

Said notice to be published February 3, 10, 17, & 24

LEGALS

STATE OF ALABAMA

COUNTY OF DEKALB

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

NOTICE

DEFAULT HAVING

BEEN MADE in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain real estate Mortgage executed to First State Bank of DeKalb County by TABATHA MCKAIG, an unmarried person, which mortgage is dated August 23, 2019, and which mortgage was recorded in Mortgage Book 2233, Page 12208 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of DeKalb County, Alabama;

And default continuing, notice hereby is given that under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, I will, on behalf of First State Bank of DeKalb County proceed to sell on March 21, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, to-wit: 11:00 o’clock a.m. to 4:00 o’clock p.m., in front of the main entrance to the DeKalb County Courthouse in Fort Payne, Alabama, to the highest, best, and last bidder for cash, the following described real estate situated in DeKalb County, Alabama, and described as follows:

Beginning at an iron pin marking the NW corner of the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 35, Township 6 S, Range 6 E of the Huntsville Meridian and run S 00 deg.

11 minutes E 230.00

feet to an iron pin; thence run S 89 deg. 41 minutes E

169.62 feet to an iron pin located on the W ROW of DeKalb County Road No. 538 (60 foot ROW); thence run along the ROW N 10 deg. 09 minutes E 128.33 feet to an pin; thence run N 09 deg. 18 minutes E 104.84 feet to an iron pin; thence leaving said ROW run N 89 deg. 41 minutes W 209.92 feet to the point of beginning. Lying in and being a part of the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 35, Township 6 S, Range 6 E, in DeKalb County, Alabama. Containing 1.0 acres, mor or less.

Said sale is for the purpose of securing payment of the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, together with the costs of foreclosure.

***Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process

***This sale was postponed from February 10, 2023, and is rescheduled, and will be held on March 21, 2023 during the legal hours of sale at the location listed above

Said notice to be published February 17, 24, & March 3

HIRING

Alltemp Windows by Kudzu is now Hiring

First shift, 15.00 ph, Mon-Thurs. 5-3:30

Bonus plus benefits, Apply in person. Located behind Plasman on Airport Road on the left.

1201 Echols Drive W. Fort Payne

HIRING

Looking for an experienced electritian helper. Must have a valid ID. Please call (256)996-8620

The DeKalb County Hospital Association dba DeKalb Ambulance Service, a public entity, is hereby requesting proposals for one (1) Wheelchair van (minivan). Detailed bid specifications may be obtained from:

Mail: DeKalb Ambulance Service

P.O. Box 680643 Fort Payne, AL. 35968

Physical Address: 208 Airport Road Fort Payne, AL. 35968

Or by calling: Gregory Gilliam, Operations Manager 256-845-4027 ext. 103 greg.gilliam@ dasems.com Bid quotes must be submitted to the above address no later than March 15, 2023, at 11 am. All quotes must be submitted in sealed format and labeled “Ambulette Bid”. Bids not received by the stated deadline and/or improperly formatted will be rejected. The DeKalb County Hospital Association reserves the right to interpret all matters pertaining to the bid award and to reject any or all bids. Bids will be opened at the office of the Director, Cheryl Turner, at 12 pm on March 15, 2023. The DeKalb County Hospital Association is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, national origin, creed, color, or other basis as prohibited by law.

Said notice to be published February 24, March 3, & 10

BIDS

Solicitation for Quotes/Estimates

The DeKalb County Hospital Association dba DeKalb Ambulance Service, a public entity, is hereby requesting proposals for bushhogging services for the locations listed below.

I. Scope of Service:

A. To provide land clearing consisting of bushhogging for the following locations:

1. Approximately 3 ½ acres behind DeKalb Regional Hospital. Please call for the exact location and description as no public access is available to this tract of land.

2. Approximately 18 acres adjacent to the Rainsville location at 1093 McCurdy Avenue North.

II. Timing of Service:

It is expected that these tracts of land will need to be cleared twice per year usually around May and October. The provider shall provide proof of insurance for the term of

the agreement. Commercial General Liability of no less than $100,000.00, $200,000.00 each occurrence. DeKalb Ambulance Service

P.O. Box 680643 208 Airport Road Fort Payne, AL. 35968

This bid is for bushhogging services for the DeKalb Regional Medical Center and Rainsville tracts. The bid must include a price per tract/per mowing. Bid quotes must be sent to the address above no later than March 15, 2023, at 3 pm. All bids must be submitted in sealed format and labeled “Bushhogging Bid”. Bids not received by the stated deadline and/or improperly formatted will be rejected.

Any questions regarding the bid or site reviews are to be directed to: Cheryl Turner, Director Phone 256-8454027 Ext.101 Email: Cheryl.turner@ dasems.com

The DeKalb County Hospital Association reserves the right to interpret all matters pertaining to bid award and reject any/or all bids. Bids will be opened at the office of the Director, Cheryl Turner, on March 15, 2023, at 4 pm. The DeKalb County Hospital Association is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, national origin, creed, color or other basis as prohibited by law.

BIDS

Invitation to Bid

The DeKalb County Hospital Association

dba DeKalb Ambulance Service, a public entity, is hereby requesting proposals for lawn care services at each campus of DeKalb Ambulance Service.

I. Scope of Service: To provide all weed trimming, edging, mowing, and general detail work to the following campuses:

1. 208 Airport Road Fort Payne, AL. 35968

2. 4845 County Road 20 Geraldine, AL. 35974

3. 37844 U.S. Highway 11 Hammondville, AL. 35989

4. 1093 McCurdy Avenue North Rainsville, AL. 35986

5. 512 North Valley Avenue Collinsville, AL. 35961

6. 19712 U.S. Highway 117 Ider, AL. 35981

II. Service

Specifications:

A. Weed trimming around all trees, shrubs, and stationary objects and edging of all concrete/asphalt surfaces. In addition, weed control shall be applied around

Fort Payne Police Department

Press Release

Tuesday February 14th Incidents

3 Arrests Lisa Jean McKinney, age 54 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency at 3:25 pm

Marcus Laquon Maddox, age 27 of Collinsville, was arrested for Public Intoxication at 7:25 pm

Jeremy Lee Nix, age 40 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance at 7:59 pm

2 Accidents with 1

Injury

An accident occurred at Gault Ave S and 13th Street SE, Jeremy Lee Nix, age 40 of Fort Payne, driving a 2016

Honda Civic, struck James Ramsey, age 52 of Valley Head, driving a 2004 Pontiac Vibe.

Passenger Betty Lois McCord, age 54 of Valley Head, was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service.

Wednesday February 15th

Incidents

Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle – Occurred at 512 DeSoto Drive NE, a 2021 Toyota Camry was taken, valued at $30,000

3 Arrests Goldia Amanda Louise

Henderson, age 48 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency at 5:02 am

Curtis Thornton Vondy, age 66 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI at 7:24 am

Zachary Dale Culpepper, age 29 of Henagar, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug

the buildings and sidewalks.

B. Mowing of all grass at each campus listed above. The campus located at 37844 U.S. Highway 11 in Hammondville has an adjoining lot that is to be included in the bid.

C. Blowing of all mowing, edging, and weed-trimming debris from all concrete/asphalt surfaces.

III. Timing of Service: The number of mowing times may vary based on growth rates and mowing times per month will be agreed upon at the beginning of each month. The Fort Payne location will need to be mowed every 7-10 days, all other locations usually every 10-12 days. The provider shall provide proof of insurance for the term of the agreement.

Commercial General Liability of no less than $100,000.00, $200,000.00 each occurrence.

DeKalb Ambulance Service P.O. Box 680643 208 Airport Road Fort Payne, AL. 35968

This bid is for lawncare services for each campus of

Paraphernalia at 3:13 pm

2 Accidents with 0 Injuries

Thursday February 16th Incidents

1Arrest Mark Brandon Parker, age 35 of Gadsden, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Appear at 1:21 pm

0 Accidents with 0 Injuries

Friday February 17th Incidents

1 Arrest Jason Paul Hunt, age 44 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at 11:17 pm

1 Accident with 0 Injuries

Saturday February 18th Incidents

1 Arrest Michael Shannon Boyd, age 48 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at 10:56 am

1 Accident with 0 Injuries

Sunday February 19th Incidents

2 Arrests A 17 year old juvenile female of Fort Payne was arrested for Theft of Property at 7:01 pm Jose Francisco, age 38 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence and Public Intoxication at 11:55 pm

2 Accidents with 0 Injuries

DeKalb Ambulance Service. The bid must include a price per yard/ per mowing. Bid quotes must be sent to the address above no later than March 15, 2023, at 3 pm. All bids must be submitted in a sealed format and labeled “Lawn Care Bid”. Bids not received by the stated deadline and/or improperly formatted will be rejected. Any questions regarding the bid or site reviews are to be directed to: Cheryl Turner, Director Phone 256-8454027 Ext.101 Email: Cheryl.turner@ dasems.com

The DeKalb County Hospital Association reserves the right to interpret all matters pertaining to bid award and reject any/or all bids. Bids will be opened at the office of the Director, Cheryl Turner, on March 15, 2023, at 4 pm. The DeKalb County Hospital Association is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, national origin, creed, color, or other basis as prohibited by law.

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Sheila Foster Davis - 76, of Valley Head, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Randall Beagles officiating. Burial will follow in Valley Head Cemetery. he family will receive friends from 12 noon until the 2 p.m. hour of service.

Terry O. Smith - 64 of Gulf Breeze, FL, formerly of Ider, AL, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Funeral services will be 12 noon, Monday February 20, 2023 at the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel

The family will receive friends on Monday from 10 am until the 12 noon hour of service.

Joy Ann Kean Kelley - 85 of Fort Payne, passed away on February 17, 2023 at Cherokee Health and Rehab after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Monday, February 20, 2023.

Johnny Jacoway - 78, of Fort Payne, Alabama passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023. Funeral:

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 11AM. Melissa Faye Hall Lowery - 46, of fort Payne, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Funeral: Friday, February 24, 2023 at 11:00 AM.

Leon David Hicks - 70 of Flat Rock died

Tuesday, February 14 after a short illness. A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, February 18th at Friendship Cemetery.

Thelma Jean McKay Marshall - 88 of Pisgah died

Thursday, February 16 at her residence.

Funeral services are Sunday at 2 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Green Haven Memorial Gardens.

Virginia Mae Hawkins Adams - 81 of Ider died Thursday, February 16 at her residence. Funeral services are Monday at 2 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Luke McKay officiating. Burial will follow in Valley Head Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 11 am until service time on Monday.

Richard Wayne Johnson - 85 of Ider

died Saturday, February 18 at Cloverdale Health and Rehab. A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, February 22 at 2:00 PM CT.

Charles Garland Haggard - 85 of Higdon died Saturday, February 18 at his residence. Funeral services are Tuesday at 2 PM ET at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. John Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in Payne Gap Cemetery.

Kerby

Troy T. Bell - 56 of Henagar, AL passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Crestwood Medical Center. Due to a family emergency, visitation for Sunday, February 19, 2023 from 4pm until 7pm at Kerby Funeral Home has been postponed. Will update as soon as visitation is rescheduled. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Rainsville

Steve Kean - 70 of Fort Payne passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at his residence. Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 11:00am at Wills Valley Community Church. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.

Harold Wayne Owens - 79 of Fyffe, AL passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Huntsville

Hospital. Funeral service is Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 2:00PM.

Paul S. Poole - 87 of Fort Payne passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at his residence. Funeral service is Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 2:00PM Burial will follow in Rainsville Memorial Park.

Barbara Ann (Hammonds) Ikard - 74 of Scottsboro, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at her Residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Scottsboro Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pace Cemetery.

Jessico Wayne Arndt - passed away Monday, February 13, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

Shelia Gray - 52 of Scottsboro, Alabama passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Graveside and Burial services will be held at 12 p.m.

Eugene “Gene” Talley - 76 of Scottsboro, Alabama passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at his home.

Private Memorial Services will be held on March 11, 2023 at the City State Park in Scottsboro.

John Phillip Allen Sr. - 86 of Scottsboro, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Cloverdale Manor. Funeral

services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, February 19. Burial will follow in Hytop Cemetery.

Carl William Phillips - 79, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Crestwood Hospital. Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Robert Green Jr57 of Woodville, Alabama passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023. Graveside and Burial services will be held at 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 23. Morris Burton Seymour - 86 of Scottsboro, Alabama passed peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Funeral Service at Agape Baptist Church, Scottsboro, AL

Tuesday, February 21.

Nelda “Aunt

Sister” Martin - 89, of Scottsboro, Alabama passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 22, 2023. with Rev. Don Jacobs officiating.

Paul Carl Kirtland - 59, of Scottsboro, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Services will be held at a later date.

Bryan Nelson Miller - 51, of Rainsville passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023. The family will have a memorial service at 2pm Saturday, February 18, 2023.

David N. Highfield - 73, of Ft. Payne passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Funeral services are set for 12noon Saturday, February 25.

George Emerson Temples - 83 of Rainsville, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023. Memorial services will be held at 3pm on Saturday, February 18.

Billie Jean Little - 81, of Scottsboro passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Funeral services are set for 1pm Wednesday, February 22, 2023 from New Life Baptist Church in Fackler.

Sammy Dale Terrell - 73, of Ft. Payne passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Funeral services are set for 11am Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.

Juanita Marie Drimmel - 73, of Boaz peacefully passed away February 20, 2023, at home after a lengthy illness. No service is planned.

Scottsboro

W.T. Wilson Cornerstone

Burt

Wilson

approved by the

Board:

• Tia Jenkins - JV

Volleyball and Softball Coaching

Duties OnlyResignation - Plainview High School

• Kaci Kirk - Head Volleyball Coaching

Duties OnlyResignation - Plainview High School

• Kayla SmithItinerant Special Education

Paraprofessional - ResignationGeraldine High School

• Joshua HillAssistant Custodian (9-month/7-hour) - Resignation - Fyffe High School

The following leaves of absence were granted:

• Karen Holcomb - Bus DriverCrossville Middle/ High School8/5/22-5/26/23 (Extended from 11/30/22)

• Katie Willingham - Elementary Teacher - Plainview High School - 2/20/23-5/26/23

• Brenda Douglas - ½ Counselor/ ½ Teacher - Crossville High School - 1/23/23-4/21/23

• Angela Padgett - Itinerant Special Education Teacher - Ider High School2/13/23-3/13/23

• Antonia Cordell

- English Language Arts TeacherCrossville Middle School - 1/3/233/1/23 (Extended from 2/3/23) The following On Job Injury was

approved:

• Jackie DavisCNP WorkerPlainview High School - 0 days

The following Transfers were made:

• Hannah Biddle from Itinerant Special Education Paraprofessional at Sylvania High School to Itinerant Pre-K Special Education Teacher at Fyffe Special Services Center

• Maddie Shankles from Itinerant Special Education

Paraprofessional at Plainview High School to Elementary Teacher (Leave 2/20/23-5/26/23) at Plainview High School

The following Placements were made: (All placements are made pending a background review meeting suitability criteria and negative, pre-employment drug screen and appropriate certification)

Certified

• Marisa MosesSecondary Science Teacher - Sylvania High School (Effective 1/24/23)

• Sara Dupree - Pre-K Teacher

(Leave 2/13/235/26/23) - Fyffe High School Support

• Amy SmithItinerant Special Education Paraprofessional - Fyffe Special Services Center (Effective 2/27/23)

• Donna Young - CNP WorkerCollinsville High School (Effective 2/21/23)

• Heidi Johnston

- Pre-K Auxiliary (Leave 2/6/235/12/23) - Crossville Middle School

• Misty ParhamItinerant Special Education

Paraprofessional (4-hour) - Sylvania High School (Effective 2/15/23)

• Greg Pfahl - Bus MechanicTransportation (Effective 3/3/23)

• Michael Cory Shankles - Bus MechanicTransportation (Effective 3/3/23)

The following Volunteer Coaches were approved: Sylvania High School

• Christian Andrade - Soccer

• Barry Hiland - Soccer Valley Head High School

• Shawn Morgan - Softball

• Robert Kyle Ware - Softball

The following Contracts were approved by the Board:

• February 16, 2023 Contracts Report

SALES TEAM WE’RE HIRING

• Charles Warren

- Teaching Services

- Ider High School

• Ronald Anderson - Softball Bus Route - Ider High School

• Dale PruittTeaching and Coaching Duties

Contract Amendment

- Plainview High School

• Paul Benefield

- Teaching and Coaching Duties

Contract Amendment

- Fyffe High School

Superintendent Wayne Lyles requested permission to place pending board approval for vacancies in the system, which was approved by the Board.

Superintendent Lyles gave Board members an update on happenings within the School System. These include:

• Legal Service

Rate Increase through Lanier Ford (each board member received rate increase information)

• After last month’s Board meeting, Crossville Middle School received a TVA Stem Grant. This makes 7 of 12 schools in the system, grant recipients. Lyles stated that the DeKalb County Board of Education had received a $30,000 check and funds would be

distributed to the winning schools.

• The town of Mentone donated another generous donation to Hammondville Baseball Field along with several State Legislators and the State Board of Education. The field is expected to be ready for the Valley Head Baseball team to play this season.

• Congratulated student athlete Ian Baine of the Valley Head High School Tigers Football Team. He had a record-setting season where he rushed for 2,865 yards, which makes him the DeKalb County Single Season rushing yardage record holder. He also led the state for rushing yards in all classifications this season and ranked 13th nationally.

• Congratulated the 2A State Football Champions, Fyffe Red Devils on winning their 6th state title. Brodie Hicks was the Championship MVP. He rushed for 235 yards on 45 carries, scored 5 touchdowns, and scored 30 points. This set four new records for a state championship game.

• Congratulated all the Plainview Basketball Teams on their DeKalb County Basketball Championships.

• Wished Good

luck to; basketball teams that have advanced to the AHSAA Regional Tournament.

Geraldine Varsity Boys, Ider Varsity Girls, Plainview Varsity Girls, and Plainview Varsity Boys will be playing at JSU.

• DeKalb Fine Arts Theatre will be presenting The Addams Family at the Fort Payne Auditorium on April 14-15 and 21-22.

The DeKalb County Board of Education will meet on March 23, at Ider High School. There will be an Ider High School Gym

Groundbreaking Ceremony at 4:15 P.M. A Work Session will begin at 4:30 p.m. and a Regular Meeting at 5:00 P.M., in the Meeting Room at Ider High School.

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Regional Basketball

Plainview Boys Defeat Glencoe

Lady Bears Defeat Ohatchee

The Lady Bears answered back outscoring Ohatchee 23-7 in the fourth quarter.

Throughout the game, the score was tied five times with the lead changing five times.

Jorda Crook led Ohatchee with 46 of the team’s 53 points. She also had 12 rebounds for the game.

By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com

JACKSONVILLE, Ala.--

The Plainview Varsity Boys (28-6) defeated Glencoe (18-13), 83-46 in the Regional Semifinal game on Monday, at the Pete Matthews Coliseum, on the campus of Jacksonville State University.

The score was only tied once during the game, with Plainview taking the 20-6 lead in the first. The Bears

outscored Glencoe, 20-16 in the second period, to take the 40-24 lead into intermission. After intermission, the Plainview Bears scored 21 to Glencoe’s 18 points in the third period. In the final period, Plainview outscored Glencoe, 22-4, making the final 83-46.

Garrett Morgan led Piedmont with 19 points and six rebounds.

Luke Smith led the Plainview Bears with 20 points and had six

rebounds. Jonah Williams followed with 18 points. Landon White had 15 points and seven rebounds for the game. Dylan Haymon had 14 points and two rebounds.

Levi Brown had 7 points and four rebounds. Joseph Hutchenson, Owner Wilborn, and Ben Chandler each added 3 points to the score.

The Plainview Varsity Boys will face Piedmont in the Class 3A Regional Finals on Thursday, at 10:45 a.m.

Lady Hornets Fall in Regional Finals

By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com

JACKSONVILLE, ALA.--

The Lanett Panthers (24-2) defeated the Ider Lady Hornets (22-11) in the Class 2A Northeast Regional Finals at the Pete Mathews Coliseum at Jacksonville State University on Tuesday, February 21.

The Lanett Panthers took the 13-11 lead in the first period. Ider scored 14 points in the second period, to give Lanett the slight 28-25 lead going into intermission.

Ider outscored the Panthers 13-8 in the third period. Lanett scored 18 points to Ider’s 8 in the final period of play, to

capture the Regional Championship with a 52-46 score.

Nakeriona Heard led the Lanett Panthers with 21 points.

Makinley Traylor

led the Ider Lady Hornets with 14 points and three rebounds.

KK Wilborn finished the night with 13 points. Chambree Chapman had 6 points and five rebounds.

Julie Mavity also had 6 points and three rebounds. Kenize Smith had 5 points and three rebounds.

Aubree Champman finished the night with 2 points and one rebound for the Ider Lady Hornets.

The Ider Lady Hornets defeated Pleasant Valley 63-49 in the Class 2A Regional Semifinals.

Makinley Traylor and KK Wilborn were named to the Class 2A All-Tournament Team.

Paisley Patalas, of Pisgah, was also named to the team.

By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com

JACKSONVILLE, Ala.-- The Plainview Varsity Girls (31-3) defeated Ohatchee (27-5), 74-53 Monday, in the Regional Semi-Final Basketball Tournament held at the Pete Matthews Coliseum, on the

campus of Jacksonville State University.

The Lady Bears trailed by three, to end the first quarter with a score of 14-11. In the second quarter, the Lady Bears scored 23 -13 points over Ohatchee, to go into intermission with a 34-27 advantage.

In the third, Ohatchee outscored the Lady Bears 19-17.

Sawyer Kate Hulgan led the Plainview Lady Bears with five threepointers, with 29 points. Saydi Jackson scored 15 points and had nine rebounds for the game. Gracie Rowell had three three-pointers and four rebounds. Lauren Jimmerson had 7 points and four rebounds. Kami Sanders had 5 points and six rebounds. Aii Prive had 5 points and five rebounds. Zanna Ferguson and Graidin Haas each added two points to score.

The Lady Bears will advance to face Susan Moore in the finals of the Regional Basketball Tournament on Thursday, February 23.

Geraldine Bulldogs fall in Regional Semifinal

Varsity Boys took the 15-14 lead in the first period of play. Geraldine controlled the second period out scoring Piedmont 19-9, to go into intermission with a 34-23 advantage.

Piedmont outscored Geraldine 22-15 in the third period. Piedmont scored 20 points in the fourth to win the semifinal 65-50.

By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com

JACKSONVILLE, Ala.-- The Geraldine Bulldogs (20-13) were defeated by the Piedmont Bulldogs

(25-5) in the Class 3A

Northeast Regional Semifinals at the Pete Mathews Coliseum of Jacksonville State University on Monday, February 20.

The Geraldine

During the game, the score was tied three times. The game lead also changed three times.

Piedmont will face the Plainview Bears on Thursday, February 23 at 10:45 am in the Regional Finals.

Hunters of the Week

Plainview Bears defeat Glencoe, 83-46 in the Regional Semifinals. Cheryl Boydston | Southern Torch

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