Kiwanis of Fort Payne

- According to amateuradventure journal.com Americans spend $167 billion on camping gear, accessories, and trip-related expenses each year. In 2020, 16 percent of new campers tried camping because of the pandemic. As of 2021, seven in ten households identify themselves as at least occasional campers or glampers. Almost one-third of campers stayed within 50 miles of home in 2021. DeKalb County has multiple campgrounds to choose from.

Highview RV only offers five sites to choose from, but the view is enormous. The quaint campground is situated on the brow of Lookout Mountain with a 180-degree view of the valley that connects to Sand Mountain. Owner Jamie Griggs said, “I’m set up here for the big rigs and offer full-hookup. Every site has a great view, it’s the perfect place to watch the sunset.”

Highview RV is located at 22891 County Road 89, Mentone. Call 678-552-3922. More enhancements and improvements are in the works. Follow on Facebook.

DeSoto State Park hosts over 90 campsites. While the campground is open all year, one of the two

Collinsville Drugs

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March 4, Oldtimers Basketball

Tourney - Alabamas largest amateur basketball ball tournament. With ladies divisions and multiple Men’s division this tournament has something for all ages. All proceeds go to support the Long Ranch 4 boys. 09:00 am. DeKalb County Schools Coliseum, 1504 Main St E, Rainsville, AL.

March 4, 5th

Annual DeKalb Shrine Rodeo - DeKalb Shrine Club is proud to present its 5th Annual Shrine Rodeo on March 3rd and 4th 2023 at the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center in Rainsville, AL. Event starts at 7:30 each night. Tickets will be sold at the door only: Doors open at 6pm • $15.00 for adults • $10.00 for Children

6–11 • FREE for Kids 5 and under. Call 256717-6263 for more information.

March 11, Moon Lake Library Book Club - Let’s talk about books! Sometimes we read and discuss the same book. Other months, we share book recommendations. This is a great way to meet new friends and also get some good ideas about what to read next. 10:30 am - 11:45 am. 4607 Alabama Hwy 117, Mentone, Alabama 35984.

March 15, Art

Talk - Art Talk is where artists gather to talk about what moves them to create art, what is really created in that moment is community. A community of likeminded people who speak the same language. A community of people who are genuinely interested in learning and supporting each other. If this sounds like your kind of gathering, please join us. Bring your art and share your process. Held at the Moon Lake Library in Mentone. 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

March 16, The Cherokee Presence with Larry Smith - Larry Smith of Guntersville will trace the evolution of the Indians from pre-historic times to the removal of the Cherokees in 1838 at a free talk hosted by the Mentone Area Preservation Association (MAPA) on Thursday, January 19. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. CST in the Bill Berry Community Room at Moon Lake Village. 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm.

March 17, Yoga

Walk-Dusk to DarkExperience yoga while enjoying the beauty that is Desoto State Park. Walk along the park’s boardwalk trail, following Laurel Creek. Listen to the sounds of Azalea Cascade as instructor Destin Padgett guides you in slow & easy yoga poses. Time: 6:00 p.m. Where: DeSoto State Park-Fort Payne, Alabama. Meet at the Talmadge Butler Boardwalk Trailhead on Co. Rd. 89 . $5.00 per person.

March 18, Free

Airplane RidesWeather Permitting: Free Airplane rides for youth ages 8 - 17. 9am - 12pm CST at the Fort Payne, AL Airport. Located near loops is closed during winter months. One bonus is that full-hookup includes cable television. Other perks include: swimming pool, zip line, adjacent hiking trails, bath houses, country store, and restaurant. Bicyclist will enjoy the mountain biking trails or the paved loops in the campground for riding. Call 256-845-5075.

Located at 7104 DeSoto Pkwy. NE, Fort Payne. Go to alapark. com

Wills Creek RV Park is located in the heart of Fort Payne. The 46-acre park currently offers 64 sites with more planned in the future. The adjacent creek attracts deer creating a peaceful setting although being conveniently located within five minutes of restaurants and shopping. The property offers a pavilion for parties and a game room with billiard tables. WiFi, a bathhouse, community firepit, and four cabins are some of the other conveniences. Located

Little River Adventure Camping has the unique feature of renting adventure toys. They are Alabama’s first and only Destination Yamaha Location. The 40-acre adventure tent campground is also perfect for paddlers, climbers, and hikers. Go to littleriver.us for complete details. Located at 95 County Road 295. Phone 866-729-1148.

Tranquility RV & Campground is in Mentone. A canopy of trees shades the 40 campsites next to a small private lake. Dump station, eight-foot picnic table, and fire ring with grill are some of the amenities offered April 1 - November 15. Their motto is - “A place to stop, rest, slow down, and reflect.” Located at 3680 County Road 165. Call 256-6343686. Info @ tranquility campgrounds.com and Facebook.

Little River RV Park & Campground is open year round with 42 sites for camping, 26 are full-hookup, 7 of which are pull-thru sites. Shower house, laundry room, fishing pond, playground, and hiking trails are part of the experience. Address 1357 County Road 261. Phone 256-619-CAMP. Go to littleriverpark.com or follow on Facebook.

I-59, exit 222. Parent or Guardian must sign. Experimental Aviation licensed pilots.

March 18, Dutch

Oven Demo - Dutch ovens have been in use for hundreds of years; especially when our country was expanding and families were on the move. Unable to bring their large cook stoves with them, women learned how to cook entire meals from stews & soups to bread & desserts, in their Dutch ovens. Learn the basics about Dutch ovens, how to clean & care for your cookware, AND cook (& eat!) dinner & dessert at the same time! Starts around 10 am, located at JSU’s Little River Canyon Center.

April 15, Meet of the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, together with the costs of foreclosure.

A Machine - Meet a Machine is designed to provide the public with the opportunity to see, touch and learn about vehicles used by public service agencies and local businesses. These vehicles include emergency response vehicles, planes, aircraft equipment, construction equipment, etc. Food will be available for purchase.

All proceeds will benefit the DeKalb County Children’s Advocacy Center.

Adult tickets are $5. Children are free. Tickets are available at https:// meetamachinefp. ticketleap.com/ meetamachinefp/ details.

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;

Legals Bids

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

***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

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,

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.

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 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 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.

Bids Bids Hiring

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.

Rainsville

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Rainsville Fire Chief Willimac Wright.

“I am glad that they are in the process of being removed. Although they did not pose any safety concerns, and all health concerns were mitigated on the day of the incident, this will give the citizens of Rainsville peace of mind” concluded Chief Wright.

School

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In other business, The Council: Empowered Mayor Lingerfelt to sign the necessary paperwork for Opioid Litigation Settlements(Teva, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS) approved street Lights on Dalton Street and Highway 25.

Un-Surplused (2) City Vehicles(2021

Chevrolet SilveradoSilver, 2021

Chevrolet SilveradoBlack) and transfered to Sewer and Sanitation Depts Put out for Re-Bid (4) City Vehicles( (2)

Chevrolet TahoesGray, (1)2021

Chevrolet Silverado-Red, 2006

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

Chevrolet Silverado-White) Hired Alisia Christain/Full-Time Dispatcher—Effective 2-10-23 $13.85 Hired Johnnie Arnold/Full-Time CDL Driver— Effective 2-15-23 $16.85 Hired Austin Mulligan/Full-Time Patrol Officer— Effective 2-15-23 $16.05 Hired Khristy Adams/Full-Time Sewer/Sanitation Clerk I—Effective 3-1-23 $12.89 Hired Nicholas Burns/Full-Time CDL Driver—Effective 2-20-23 $16.85 Accepted Sheila Townsend’s Retirement— Effective 9-1-23 Purchased a PA System/Field of Dreams for $1200.00 for Installation Welcome to Rainsville Signs—2300.00 Gave a $500 donation to the Shriners Rodeo which will be held on March 3-4 approved Kyle Williams Pressure Washing/Plainview Softball—Field of Dreams $733.66 The next Rainsville Council Meeting will be held on March 6, 2023.

Charles Brian Malone - a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Sunday February 19, 2023 at the age of 75. A funeral service is scheduled for 2pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Payne, Alabama with the Reverends Tom and Theresa Martin and Reverend John Brock officiating. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held at First Presbyterian Church prior to the service from noon-2 p.m.

William Arthur “Bill” Davis, Jr. - 76, of Valley Head, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023. He was born November 30, 1946 in Fort Payne, Alabama.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Randall Beagles officiating. Burial will follow in Valley Head Cemetery with military honors.

The family will receive friends from 12 noon until the 2 p.m. hour of service.

William Grant Shepard - was born on March 6, 1952 in Jacksonville, Florida urial and memorial services will be held March 4, 2023 at 2 pm at Hancock Funeral Home in Fort Meade, Florida. A memorial service will be held at the First Methodist Church of Collinsville on Saturday March 25, 2023 at 2:00 pm.

Jack Raymond Harp Jr. - of Bridgeport, AL.(Formerly of Buford, GA.) died Sunday, February 26 at Cumberland Health and Rehab. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 4 at 1:00 PM CT at (3923 Lyndale Drive NW, Fort Payne, AL 35968). Mr. Harp was a US Army Veteran and had retired from General Motors Assembly Plant in Atlanta, GA.

Donnie Ray Tinker - 64 of Higdon died Monday, February 27 at his residence. Funeral services are Wednesday at 3 PM ET at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Oak Lawn Memorial Park. Family will receive friends from 11 ET until service time.

Rainsville

Boyd Ray Scott66 of Chavies passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Shepherd’s Cove.

Funeral service is Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 2:00PM at Liberty Baptist Church in Henagar, AL with Bro. Tony Ivey and Bro. Hayden Wootten officiating. Burial will follow in New Canaan Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Saturday, February 25th from 4PM until 8PM at Rainsville Funeral Home & Sunday, February 26th from 1PM until 2PM at Liberty Baptist Church.

Loraine Dupree Veal - 78 of Fort Payne passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at her residence. Funeral service is Monday, February 27, 2023 at 2:00PM in Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Johnny Whitten officiating. Burial will follow in Town Creek Cemetery with Rainsville Funeral Home. Family will receive friends on Sunday, February 26th from 5PM-8PM and Monday February 27th from 12PM-2PM.

Robert Morris - 80 of Fort Payne, AL passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Shepherd’s Cove. Funeral service is Monday, March 6, 2023 at 10AM CST in Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery at 2PM EST. Family will receive friends on Monday, March 6th from 9AM-10AM CST.

Scottsboro

Cynthia Woodall62 of Scottsboro, Alabama passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at her home.

Cynthia is survived by her husband, Terry Woodall; children, Nathan Jones (Melissa), Cassidy Woodall (Mallory); mother, Phyllis Jones; brothers, Rickey (Carol) Jones, Bobby (Candy) Jones; sister, Rebecca Jones; several nieces and nephews; grandchildren, Keele Collins, Landon Guest, Jordan Guest, Cameron Jones, Chandler Jones, Cerenity Jones, Grayson Woodall, Riggs Woodall; special friend, Debbie Wininger. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Labristia Little; father, Bobby Wayne Jones; grandparents, Ilene and Jessie Morris; grandparents, Pern and Emmett Jones.

Albert (Bert)

Couch Boykin Sr. - 90, of Scottsboro, Alabama passed away on Sunday, February 26th, 2023. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 3rd, 2023 at Scottsboro Funeral Home beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and also at Scottsboro

Cumberland Presbyterian Church from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM on Saturday, March 4th, 2023. A memorial service will be held

Saturday, March 4th, 2023 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Brian Tanck officiating. Burial to follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Rhonda Michelle Wilbourn - 48 of Woodville, Alabama passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Scottsboro Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 beginning at 3 p.m. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Judy Carol Beasley - 78, of Fyffe passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. Funeral services are set for 4pm Sunday, February 26, 2023 from the W.T.

Dennis Lynn Brooks - 60 of Boaz, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Saturday, March 4, 2023 from the graveside of Concord Cemetery with burial to follow.

Billie Regina “Jean” Cook Haynes - 69, of Rainsville passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Funeral services are set for 11am Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

Funeral Services will be held at 2pm on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in Old Sardis Cemetery.

Jimmy Ledbetter

Mays - 62 of Pisgah, passed away Thursday Feb. 23, 2023.

Visitation Saturday Feb. 25, 2023 3 pm - 8 pm. Funeral Service. 3 pm Sunday Feb. 26, 2023. W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.

Burt Funeral Homes

Susan Dinah Bolton - 72 of Skirum, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

Virginia A. Bray82 of Rainsville, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

Wendell Cook - 84 of Asbury, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 3pm on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.