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Anthony Wayne Thomas

Marsha Seale

James Arsenault

FORT PAYNE— Sheriff Jimmy Harris reports that on August 3rd the DeKalb County Drug Task Force Agent and Alabama State Fire Marshals went to a residence on County Road 127 Fort Payne to investigate reports of suspected drug activity at that residence. Once Drug Task Force Agents arrived they encountered Anthony Wayne Thomas and found him to have on his person a large quantity of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Thomas stated to agents that he

lived at the address. The homeowner of the residence Marsha Seale arrived and Agents got consent to search the residence. During the search, agents found digital scales, and other drug paraphernalia relating to drug distribution and drug use. Four firearms were also found along with a chainsaw reported to be stolen. Anthony Wayne Thomas, 33 of Fort Payne was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession on a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Distribute,

Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Marsha Seale, 40 of Fort Payne was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and other charges are pending. On an unrelated case on August 3rd, two vehicles, a 1995 Jeep Wrangler and a 2001 Kawasaki Motorcycle were reported stolen from Chattanooga,

Rainsville City Council’s stopped by “Thin Red Line“

TN on July 28, 2015. DeKalb County Deputies and Investigators got an anonymous tip about the location of the two stolen vehicles taken from Chattanooga. The Deputies and Investigators went to the residence on County Road 281 in the Dogtown area and recovered the two stolen vehicles. James Arsenault, 24 of Fort Payne was arrested and charged with Receiving Stolen Property. Sheriff Harris states “We want to encourage everyone to continue to call or email your tips to our website w w w. dekalbcountysheriff.org. These tips that we received led us to the stolen vehicles and drugs in these two different locations. All of the tips we receive are confidential and they lead us to hundreds of arrests a year. Without your eyes and ears this would not be possible.” THIS WEEK IN COMMUNITY

NACC to host Grammy Winner, Country Music hours from 43 to 40 per week. we maintain required staffing several weeks and was Hall of Famer at Music Graham also proposed using of two people, we still have to required by federal and state on the Mountain

By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com

RAINSVILLE—The Rainsville City Council met Monday night to continue a discussion from the previous meeting about scaling back fire department hours and personnel. Councilman Joey Graham’s proposal was met by strong enough opposition from the handful of fire department personnel in attendance at the July 20 meeting that the council decided to adjourn for further discussion before taking the matter to a vote. RFD showed up at the council meeting in full force Monday night to voice their disapproval of Graham’s plan to reorganize the department to work shorter shifts, including reducing RFD Chief Thomas Ridgeway’s work

part-time firefighters and volunteers to shore up the gaps created by the reduction in the length of shifts. He said his purpose was to reduce the amount of overtime paid by the city to RFD personnel. Rainsville Mayor Nick Jones strongly voiced his disagreement with the proposal to decrease the number of hours and personnel currently serving the city of Rainsville as full-time firefighters. “If you’re talking about taking the chief and putting him in a 40-hr admin position, that only expands the payroll,” Rainsville Mayor Nick Jones said. “We’ve got a chief that does admin and field missions. So, we’re actually getting a two-for-one deal. If you take him out of a shift, and

have an additional person. That silly idea of filling half the shift with part-time firefighters on a permanent basis, that’s ridiculous. You just heard him (RFD Chief Thomas Ridgeway) say that. It’s insane...If you truly want to eliminate overtime, you don’t need to cut hours. We need a swingman. You need to hire another fireman.” Ridgeway and his fellow firefighters voiced fierce opposition to Graham’s proposal. Ridgeway explained that the increase in overtime was unavoidable. Due to unforeseen circumstances that caused staffing shortages, including one fireman being called to serve our military, the department had been short three full-time firefighters for

law to cover the shifts even if that meant accruing some overtime hours. Ridgeway protested that he and his staff had worked diligently to cut overtime, saying without such efforts the amount of overtime would have been exponentially higher. Capt. Jason Brannon said Graham’s proposal to cut Ridgeway’s hours would also cause more overtime problems. “The chief works a weekend shift like everybody else,” Brannon said. “If you cut him to a 40-hour week, we’ll have to call someone in to cover his shift.” Ridgeway repeated the mayor’s view that the only solution to the problem was hiring more personnel to story continues on p.2

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Rainsville FD stood their ground against ccouncil CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 prevent a skeleton crew of firefighters from having no choice but to work overtime to cover shifts to meet required standards. He said the extra firefighter would allow them to fill gaps in the schedule as needed without incurring overtime expense. Despite continued questions, criticisms and challenges from council members that went

on for several minutes, at the end of the exchange the council voted to approve the hire an additional full-time firefighter. In other business, the council approved the acceptance of a grant from the Appalachian Regional Council of Governments to help create a comprehensive plan for Rainsville’s future economic and industrial development. The grant would require a

$12,000 match from the City of Rainsville. On what appeared to be a non-issue, the hostility returned when Graham voiced strong opposition to accepting the grant for which the council themselves agreed to apply for only a year earlier. Graham said he wanted more time to learn about the year-old grant and discuss whether or not it was in the best interest to accept it. Jones pointed out that the

World’s Longest Yard Sale celebrates 28th year this weekend in DeKalb By Nicholas J. Naylor

DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. - The World’s Longest Yard Sale, also known as the 127 Yard Sale, begins today and runs through Sunday. In its 28th year, the yard sale runs right through the heart of DeKalb County. begins just next door in Gadsden at the foot of Tabor Road near Noccalula Falls and stretches down Tabor Road across Lookout

Mountain Parkway all the wthrough Dogtown, Fort Payne, Mentone and on into Georgia. The yard sale continues for an eventual total of 690 miles, all the way to the state of Michigan. The sale officially begins Thursday and goes through Sunday, but several vendors were already setting up in the Fort Payne area as early as Wednesday.

discussion had taken place in full the previous year when the council not only agreed on the matter, but went as far as to put a line item in the budget for $12,000 to set aside the money in the event that the city was awarded the grant. “It gives us a black eye when we are awarded a grant and don’t accept it,” Jones said. “There was a lengthy discussion on this before we ever applied for the grant.”

Graham stood alone in opposition and the measure passed 5-1. The council also voted to approve the hire of a full-time police officer and to promote Kelly Frazier from interim city clerk to full-time city clerk. The council approved the hire of four reserve police officers. The council also approved replacing a crosswalk for $3,500 and patching potholes on Boozer Road.

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Little River Canyon Center announces fall schedule for JSU Field School Programs

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Listen, Look and Learn! at Little River Canyon Center Join . experts in various fields for d these informative and r sinteractive Jacksonville State University (JSU) Field School programs on topics such as biology, ecology, astronomy, lepidoptery, and archaeology. These unique learning opportunities will be provided at no cost to JSU Little River Canyon Center visitors almost every Saturday, August through November! Re n e e Simmons Morrison, Assistant

Director of the JSU Field Schools, has developed Listen, Look and Learn! through a JSU partnership with DeSoto State Park, the National Park Service, Alabama Tourism, and NASA for audiences of all ages. Families are encouraged to attend programs together and to extend what they learn by exploring the beautiful trails at the Little River Canyon Center, Little River National Preserve and DeSoto State Park. Morrison says, “We hope these programs spark an interest in visitors of all ages and all backgrounds to learn more about the

diversity and beauty of Alabama’s natural and cultural resources. Listen to an expert on salamanders, butterflies, archaeology, stars or bats. Take a hike. Wade in Little River. Picnic underneath a giant oak tree. Build a fairy house. Enjoy being outside!” When? Most Saturdays at Little River Canyon Center Time? 11:00 am- Noon CST Cost? Free Scheduled Listen, Look and Learn! Programs: Aug 8: Amazing Amphibians with Dr. James Rayburn, JSU

(Amphibians of Alabama Weekend at DeSoto State Park) Aug 15: Salamanders of Little River with Dr. George Cline, JSU Aug 22: Pluto (NASA) with Dr. Laura Weinkauf, JSU Aug 29: Incredible Service Dogs with Haley Conroy (Dog Daze Festival) Sep 12: Unique Photos of Little River & DeKalb County with John Dersham Sep 19: Butterflies of Alabama with Vitaly Charny (Butterflies of Alabama Weekend at DeSoto State Park) Oct 24: Sandstone Glades with Michelle

Reynolds & Quilting Block Workshop (1-3 pm; registration required for quilt workshop) Oct 31: Bats ALIVE! with Vicky Smith (Spookapalooza Weekend at Canyon Center and DeSoto State Park; sponsored by Friends of Little River) Nov 7: Fairy Houses with Renee Simmons Morrison (Canyon Fest) Nov 14: Hernando DeSoto and Little River Archaeology with Dr. Harry Holstein (Native American Heritage Day at Canyon Center)

NACC to host Grammy winner, Country Music Hall of Famer at Music on The Mountain

Photos courtesy of NACC. Country Music Hall of Fame Member Jimmy Fortune Pictured: Jimmy Fortune, member of the Country Music Hall of Fame with the Statler Brothers.

Northeast Alabama Community College RAINSVILLE, Ala. — One of the most exciting events of the year is coming up at Northeast Alabama Community College. Tickets are on sale now for the NACC annual Music on the Mountain to be held on Saturday, August 29th. The

concert begins at 6 pm in the Tom Bevill Lyceum on campus. Mark your calendars now and get your reserved tickets for a special evening of music featuring Norman Blake, Grammy Award winner for “O Brother, Where are Thou?” soundtrack and Jimmy Fortune, member of

Photos courtesy of NACC. Grammy Award winner Norman Blake

the Country Music Hall of Fame with the Statler Brothers. These musicians are bringing one of the most exciting concerts to ever be held on the campus of Northeast. Reserve your seats today and don’t miss out on one of the most fun filled events of the year.

Tickets are $15 to the general public. Tickets for NACC students are free. For tickets go to www. musiconthemountainnacc.com. Call 256-6384418 or 256-228-6001, ext. 2248 or pick up tickets from Chasley Bellomy, Event Planner at NACC, Room 201, Charles M.

Pendley Administration Building. Email her at bellomyc@nacc.edu. For additional information or driving directions to campus go to www.nacc. edu or download the College’s free App at the Apple App Store or by going to www.naccmobile. com.

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Liz Wood Project brings sounds to Mentone

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MENTONE, Ala.— The Liz Wood Project,featuring Joe Keracher will perform at Kamama Gallery in Mentone on Aug. 13 at 7 p.m.

The Liz Wood Project is a collaborative of seasoned jazz musicians both young and old.The band was formed in Gadsden, Alabama around the velvety vocals of Liz Wood

(the youngest of the group) and the silky smooth clarinet licks of Joe Keracher (the bands oldest member at 97 years) with the intent of highlighting Joe’s song book. All of the songs that are now considered jazz standards were freshly minted when Joe first heard and learned to play them, giving him a unique perspective that only his age can provide. Liz and the other musicians in the band: Dr. Andrew Nevela, Mark Brewer (bass), Jim Henderson (drums),can’t help but take their cues from Joe’s influence while at the same time adding their own personalities to the mix. The result is a trip through musical time that is appreciated by audiences of all ages!

The band has recorded several CDs. Here’s their discography: ‘Spare Time’ 2006 (Independent label CD),’Yule Time’ 2010 (Independent label CD) ‘Happiness Is a Thing Called Jo e’ 2012 (Independent label CD) Here’s some things that the media is saying about the group: “There isn’t any doubt, Joe’s jazz just keeps getting better.” -Fred Hunter, Absolutely Alabama WBRC TV6 Birmingham.,”With more than 75 years worth of practice, his stage presence is as cool and whimsical as the notes he plays.” -Brett Buckner, LongLeaf Style Magazine.”When folks in their 20s go out at 10 p.m. to listen to a fellow in his

90s play music, you know something very special is going on.” -Former Gadsden Mayor Steve Means. Kamama Music Series presents original, singer/ songwriter, traditional, Americana and roots music. Sandra Padgett will serve as co-host of the event along with Russell Gulley, the Director of the Big Wills Arts Council in Fort Payne, who is also the producer/director of the event. Dinner by Chef Jimmy Rodgers is served starting at 5:30 PM. The cost for the concert is $10 and doors open at 6 P.M.CDT Seating is limited. For reservations call 256-634-3001.

FPHS Track Team to host Twilight 5K Run & Fitness Walk Rainsville By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com

The Fort Payne High School Track Team is

hosting the Twilight 5K Run and Fitness Walk on Aug. 15 at the FPHS Track. The event will be held rain or shine and race

organizers earn participants to wear glow in the dark accessories. Race day registration begins at 5 p.m., or online registration

is available now. For more information please, visit racesonline.com or call 256-997-7481.

Police Department to host 5th Annual Youth Day in the park By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com

RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Rainsville Police Department (RPD) will be hosting the 5th Annual Youth Day in the Park this Saturday, Aug. 8 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Rainsville City Park. There will be prize drawings at 6:45 p.m. The free event will be followed by Movie in the Park at 7:30 p.m. featuring “Monster University,” hosted by RTI. Free backpacks and T-shirts will be give away to children in attendance as long as supplies last. Free food including hot dogs and soft drinks will be served, and there will be games, face painting, inflatables, an AirEvac Helicopter (weather permitting), Alabama State Trooper Response Team, and a Barney Fife impersonator from the Andy Griffith Show.

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BUSINESS Southern Torch looks back on first ten weeks of “Torch Treat of the Week”

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CHAMBER CHATTER August 5, 2015 Carol Beddingfield, Executive Director

Chamber Chatter

As a new year begins for students in Fort Payne City School and DeKalb County School Systems, many parents are going through the anxiety of sending their children to college, technical training, or even to a branch of the armed forces. This can be a life alternating experience not only for the children but also for the adults. For many couples it will be what is affectionately called the “empty nest syndrome.” My daughter Angie has officially become an empty nester last week. She and I have cried, laughed, and consoled each other from a distance. We are trying to be so cool in front of everyone. At the same time, reality hits hard when you realize they have become an adult. I received the following 10 do’s and don’ts for new empty nesters from Angie. I think they are truly worth reading. 10. Don’t dwell on all the things you forgot to tell your child about how to deal with everyday life. Hopefully the years of life lesson lectures were sufficient. Surprisingly, I still use the same lessons my parents taught me – they are timeless. 9. Do relish in the job you have done to help your child get to where they are today. Then sit back and be thankful those late night school projects are over! 8. Don’t listen to Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” because most parents have built their lives around their kids. 7. Do be thankful for that life. Say a special thanks to all of those family members and friends who helped you get to this day. Look forward to spending more time with your spouse. 6. Don’t forget to especially thank your parents. The balance they have provided in parenting have made me the parent I am today. 5. Do continue to keep that silly side that your kids bring out in you. 4. Don’t forget what makes you happy and enjoy it every day. 3. Do take up something new. 2. Don’t let your kids see you upset. Be excited about what the future holds for them. That far outweighs the sadness. 1. DO……Maybe that’s just it. Enjoy starting a new chapter in your life- one that has more freedom, more spontaneity, and little more “me time”. Angie Wilson I encourage you to savory all the stress, the joy, and excitement as your child embarks on this new school year. They truly grow up so quickly and you do become an “empty nester.” Enjoy. Both school systems will begin August 5th. Please be careful and obey all the traffic laws around school zones.

RAINSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Tim Eberhart, Executive Director

Rainsville Chamber of Commerce If you let it, this time of year–when summer’s end seems to be drawing near–could really get you down. Don’t let it. For me, August often comes like a slap in the face. This year, it was a full, open-handed slap to my better side reminding me that I haven’t been as productive, considerate and enthusiastic in 2015 as I set out to be. But, it also reminded me that there’s still plenty of time to finish strong. It’s a good time to stop and smell the roses, get an attitude adjustment, or something. It’s not the time for apathy or whining. It’s the time for caring and gratitude. It’s a great time to be alive, and we should act like it. The cure for the almost-the-end-of-summer blues depends on the individual. For some, the cure is college football. For many, a small change of routine is all it takes. For others, expanding their horizons does the trick. Have you ever thought about expanding your horizons vocationally or academically? I’m talking about learning new skills or finishing a degree that could equate to career advancement or a higher IQ. There are many opportunities at Northeast Alabama Community College to do it. One is the Huntingdon College onenight-a-week evening studies program. You can complete your bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Criminal Justice close to home for a reasonable rate. Have you ever thought about volunteering? Maybe you’re tired of just being an observer and want to do something that will make a difference in the community. The Rainsville Civitan Club could use a few energetic new members. And, we have a need for a volunteer or two. The folks at our newest member are determined to make a difference in the community. Addicts 4 Christ Thrift Store located at 60 McCurdy Avenue across from the Rainsville Taco Bell opened this week. There will be a ribbon cutting on August 13. The store will have a large selection of pre-owned clothing, plus other products. Revenues will support the Addicts 4 Christ ministries which include support and outreach to those harmed by addiction. They also host the annual March 4 the Mountain and the Meth Mountain Interruption. The latter is coming up at the Rainsville City Park on August 22. The free event will feature music, food and activities for all ages.

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Publisher, Joseph M. Morgan Layout editor, Dwayne Adams

The Buddy System The Buffalo River was and still is a wild river. It looked plenty big to our group of boys. The counselors got us all together to give us our safety talk. We were told that we would be using the Buddy System. Each boy needed to choose a buddy. Several times during the hour, a whistle would blow. Each boy would have to the count of ten to get to their buddy. Grab his hand and hold it up. The penalty for not being with your partner in that time was to sit on the bank for the rest of the swim period.

By Dr. John E. Morgan

Pastor - Collinsville Baptist Church

The problem came because I could swim. It was August. I was at RA Camp at Camp Linden in Tennessee. (RAs are Baptist Boy Scouts.) I was eleven. 300 preteen boys. I was really having a good time. It got better. We had swim time for an hour. There was no pool. The camp was on the banks of the mighty Buffalo River. Swimming was in river. My group of 75 made its way down the steep bank to the riverside. The swimming area was formed by ropes and a dock. On the other side of the rope there was deep water.

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Allen Memorial Baptist Church, 605 Kelly Rd. E, Fort Payne 845-2701 Antioch Baptist Church, 1555 Co. Rd. 56, Fyffe 623-3037 Beth Haven Baptist Church, 1424 Co. Rd. 471, Crossville 561-3531 Bethel Baptist Church, 1314 Co. Rd. 391, Geraldine 659-5171 Bethel Baptist Church, 2642 Main Street, Rainsville 638-3350 Bethlehem Baptist Church, 25127 AL Hwy. 71, Flat Rock 632-3778 Bethesda Ministries, 1965 County Road 82, Crossville, 659-6572 Beulah Baptist Church, 5011 Co. Rd. 159, Flat Rock 632-2016 Beulah Baptist Church, 316 Co. Rd. 33, Fyffe 623-3308 Broadway Baptist Church, Rainsville 638-7372 Calvary Baptist Church, 832 Co. Rd. 788, Ider 632-9227 Caperton’s Chapel Baptist Church, 213 Co. Rd. 14, Flat Rock 632-6124 Central Baptist Church, 1400 Clark Ave. NE, Fort Payne 997-9100 Chavies Baptist Church, 1113 Co. Rd. 555, Rainsville 638-3448 Collinsville Baptist Church, 4276 AL Hwy. 68, Collinsville 524-2367 Corinth Baptist Church, 1102 Co. Rd. 160, Crossville 659-3091 Corinth Baptist Church, 328 Church Rd., Fyffe 623-3327 Crossville First Baptist Church, 14851 AL Hwy. 68, Crossville 528-7250 Delmar Baptist Church, 1305 Adamsburg Rd. E, Fort Payne 845-6501 Delmar Baptist Church, Crossville 659-7069 Dutton Baptist Church, Route 1, Section 228-7017 East Brow Baptist Church, 315 Co. Rd. 810, Flat Rock 632-3619 Faith Baptist Church, 106 Grand Ave. NW, Fort Payne 845-2015 Faith Baptist Church, 301 Sequoyah Dr. NE C-81, Fort Payne 845-4226 Faith Baptist Church of Douglas, 304 11th St. SE, Fort Payne 845-7746 Faith Baptist Church, 6736 Willow Rd., Ider 632-3038 First Baptist Church, 106 Grand Ave. N, Fort Payne 845-2015 First Baptist Church, 223 Church Ave., Rainsville 638-8637 Fyffe First Baptist Church, 198 Church St., Fyffe 623-3836 Gault Ave. Baptist Church, 1308 Gault Ave., Fort Payne 845-0124 Geraldine First Baptist Church, Geraldine 659-6334 Godfrey Ave. Baptist Church, 1615 Godfrey Ave. NE, Fort Payne 997-9303 Gravel Hill Baptist Church, 14701 US Hwy. 11 S, Fort Payne 845-1305 Guest Baptist Church, 130 Co. Rd. 143, Valley Head 657-4674 Happy Home Baptist Church, 10593 AL Hwy. 40, Henagar 657-3927 Heritage Baptist Church, Rainsville 638-2883

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I did not know anybody, but I had met one boy at lunch and in the dorm. I cannot remember his name, so I will just call him Friend. He was glad to be my Buddy. Those of us who could swim had to prove it. About twenty of us swam from the dock to the shore. That meant we were allowed to go to the end of the dock and dive into the main body of the river. ¾ of the way across the river there was a small island. Swimmers were allowed to swim to the island and no further – not to the other bank. I am sure you think that you know what happened, but I thought I had it all figured out. I could swim fast enough to

get back from the middle of the river and get to Friend wherever he was. I loved swimming in the river, fighting the current, feeling the cool water. Friend loved playing on the shore. Playing in the sand. Splashing in the water at the shore. The whistle blew, I swam hard and my buddy and I were holding our hands up by the count of seven or eight. Until the third whistle. When I was standing on the back of the island. I jumped in, swam hard and got to Friend. Too late. We spent the next twenty minutes sitting on the shore. This was fine with Friend. Not with me. I was miserable. The next day, Friend wanted to be my Buddy again. I told him I already had another Buddy. A swimmer. Friend found somebody else that could not swim. And that’s how we did it the rest of the week. Friend was a friend. But he loved the shore. And I loved the river. One year later at Camp Linden I walked down the aisle and became a Christian. Got baptized when I got back home. Became a new creation, a new person. That changed everything.

You may know a lot of things about me. But the most important thing about meB is that I am a Christian. Everything elsej about me comes from that. It is hard for people who are not Christians to understand that. S

Paul told Christians not to be “unequally yoked with unbelievers”. Unbelieversh have different goals for their lives. TheirW morals and ethics from different sources.t

I see these differences often in marriages. F A Christian to a non-Christian. Pulled in different directions every Sundayp morning. Pulled in different directionsi about their children. Their money. Theirr time. And what is true for marriage isc often true for other life commitments. m

Christians are to be friends with andR love all people. But we should nevera forget. Friend loved the shore. I lovedi the river. The non-Christian loves thet world. The Christian loves Jesus and theh Kingdom of God. It makes for very diffir cult Buddy Checks.

Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness. II Corinthians 6:14

DEKALB COUNTY DIRECTORY OF CHURCHES Highland Baptist Church, 2005 Clark Ave. N, Fort Payne 845-6260 Ider Baptist Church, 1078 Dogwood Dr., Ider 632-2425 Lathamville Baptist Church, 1637 Co. Rd. 24, Crossville 528-5404 Lea’s Chapel Baptist Church, Henagar 657-6321 Liberty Baptist Church, 808 Co. Rd. 9, Crossville 659-4315 Liberty Hill Baptist Church, 68 Co. Rd. 283, Collinsville 524-2852 Liberty Hill Baptist Church, 4810 Co. Rd. 78, Fort Payne Macedonia Baptist Church, 1092 Co. Rd. 34, Crossville 659-5030 Macedonia Baptist Church, Geraldine 659-4694 Macklin Baptist Church, AL Hwy. 71, Pisgah 451-3601 Maranatha Baptist Church, 369 Tumlin Rd. E, Rainsville 623-3199 Minvale Baptist Church, 205 19th St. NW, Fort Payne 845-1048 Moonlake Baptist Church, 4671 AL Hwy. 117, Mentone 634-4554 Mountain View Baptist Church, 6162 Co. Rd. 27, Fort Payne 638-8804 Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 3706 Co. Rd. 102, Rainsville 638-4375 Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 702 Clark Ave., Fort Payne 845-2746 Mt. Flat Baptist Church, 2165 Co. Rd. 21, Crossville 528-3204 Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, 2077 Co. Rd. 555, Fort Payne 845-4002 Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, 260 Co. Rd. 209, Collinsville 845-6800 Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 4344 Co. Rd. 27, Fort Payne 638-1062 Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 733 Co. Rd. 426, Fyffe 623-3268 Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 4370 Co. Rd. 822, Collinsville 523-3776 Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1579 Co. Rd. 128, Flat Rock 632-3968 Nazareth Baptist Church, 800 Co. Rd. 72, Rainsville 638-8787 New Bethel Baptist Church, 2020 Broad St. N, Fyffe 638-3370 New Genesis Baptist Church, 162 Co. Rd. 1912, Geraldine 659-5049 New Home Baptist Church, 3398 Co. Rd 61, Pisgah 4551-3511 New Hope Baptist Church, Geraldine 659-2774 New Life Baptist Church, 97 Shiloh Ranch Rd., Rainsville 623-4800 Northside Missionary Baptist Church, 3006 Gault Ave. N, Fort Payne 845-4345 Oak Grove Baptist Church, 1257 Co. Rd. 108, Rainsville 638-3209 Pine Ridge Baptist Church, 1726 Co. Rd. 835, Fort Payne 845-0850 Pisgah Baptist Church, Hwy. 58, Pisgah 451-3044 Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 53 Church Dr., Collinsville 524-2174 Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 4486 Co. Rd. 478, Collinsville 845-9310 Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Fort Payne 623-3110 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 805 Co. Rd. 3, Collinsville 523-4540 Portersville Baptist Church, 944 Co. Rd. 483, Collinsville 845-0596 Prospect Baptist Church, 6011 Co. Rd. 27, Fort Payne 638-4522 Providence Baptist Church, 4464 Co. Rd. 12, Crossville 528-8499 Rainsville First Baptist Church, 223 Church Ave., Rainsville 638-3141 Rosalie Baptist Church, AL Hwy. 71, Pisgah 451-7218 Ruhama Baptist Church, 3310 Co. Rd. 81, Fort Payne 997-0142

Sand Mountain Baptist Church, 150 Co. Rd. 60, Pisgah 451-3750 Second Baptist Church, 1021 Grand Ave. NW, Fort Payne 845-3112 Section Baptist Church, 88 Davistown Rd., Section 228-3081 Shady Grove Baptist Church, 185 Co. Rd. 822, Colllinsville 523-3600 Skirum Baptist Church, 13464 AL Hwy. 227, Geraldine 659-2471 Southeast Baptist Church, 605 5th St. SE, Fort Payne 845-6045 Springhill Baptist Church, 4554 Co. Rd. 134, Henagar 657-2007 Stamp Baptist Church, 75 Co. Rd. 143, Fort Payne 657-3733 Sylvania Baptist Church, 10754 Co. Rd. 27, Sylvania 638-4625 Tabernacle Christian Center, 130 Carlyle Rd. NW, Rainsville 638-2300 Tenbroeck Baptist Church, 195 Co. Rd. 92, Geraldine 659-4034 Union Baptist Church, 3512 Co. Rd. 155, Flat Rock 632-3900 Union Grove Baptist Church, 76 Union Grove Rd. N, Crossville 528-7395 Union Grove Baptist Church, 167 Co. Rd. 633, Dutton 657-4950 Union Hill Baptist Church, 2525 Fischer Rd. NE, Fort Payne 845-4405 Valley Head Baptist Church, 265 Church St.,Valley Head 635-6880 Vernon Baptist Church, 727 Co. Rd. 47, Fyffe 623-1051 Vernon Baptist Church, 835 Co. Rd. 39, Collinsville 524-2113 Victory Baptist Church, 895 Co. Rd., Crossville 561-3486 Victory Baptist Church, 2934 Co. Rd 180, Rainsville 638-8989 Violet Hill Baptist Church, 11506 Co. Rd. 137, Valley Head 635-6598 Welcome Hill Baptist Church, 900 Co. Rd. 52, Fort Payne 523-9422 Wills Valley Community Church, 1311 Isbell Blvd. NW, Fort Payne 845-0500

Catholic

Our Lady of The Valley Catholic Church, 2813 Gault Ave. N, Fort Payne 845-4774

Church of Christ

Central Church of Christ, Rainsville 638-6211 Church of Christ, 513 Grand Ave. N, Fort Payne 845-0621 Church of Christ of Ider, 1259 AL Hwy., Henagar 657-3497 Church of Christ Oliver’s Chapel, 1245 AL Hwy. 68 W, Collinsville 523-6888 Collinsville Church of Christ, Hwy. 11 N, Collinsville 524-3261

Church of God

Adamsburg Church of God, 5285 Co. Rd. 78, Fort Payne 845-9052 Big Valley Church of God, 1313 N. Valley Avenue. Collinsville 524-2958 Bread Of Life Christian Center, 18140 AL Hwy. 176, 997-9793 Browntown Church of God of Prophecy, 102 Co. Rd. 436, Henagar 657-3344 Church of God of Prophecy, 5008 Co. Rd. 27, Fort Payne 638-3726 Church of God of Prophecy, 7824 AL Hwy. 68, Collinsville 524-2050 Fairview Church of God, 1669 Co. Rd. 155, Flat Rock 632-2015 Fort Payne Church of God, 505 Williams Ave. NE, Fort Payne 845-5949

Fyffe Church of God, 778 Main St., Fyffe 623-3822 Henagar Church of God, 700 Andrew Lee Dr., Henagar 657-1436 High Point Church of God, 3385 Co. Rd. 114, Henagar 657-5091 Highway Church of God, 515 Church Rd., Fyffe 659-4544 Ider Church of God, 11926 AL Hwy. 75, Henagar 657-4312 Mentone Church of God, 1792 AL Hwy. 117, Mentone 634-4418 New Bethel Church of God, 478 Co. Rd. 803, Ider 632-4168 Plainview Church of God, 3562 Main St. E, Rainsville 638-8208 Pleasant View Church of God, 1905 Co. Rd. 414, Henagar 657-2382 Rainsville Church of God, 115 W Main St., Rainsville 638-2781 Scruggs Temple AOH Church of God, 1104 Godfrey Ave. SE, Fort Payne 997-9981 Section Church of God, 84 Hodge Rd., Section 228-4237 Straight Creek Church of God, 4792, Main St. Powell, Fyffe 638-3876 Sylvania Church of God, 783 Main St. S, Sylvania 638-6570

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

6611 Banks Dr. NW, Fort Payne 845-0467

Episcopal

St. Phillips Episcopal Church, 2813 Godfrey Ave. N, Fort Payne 845-1192 St. Josephs on the Mountain, County Rd. 89, Mentone

Full Gospel

Flat Rock Full Gospel Church, 4799 AL Hwy. 117, Flat Rock 632-2190 New Life Christian Center Ministry Training School, 5386 Co. Rd. 121, Fort Payne 638-1178 Oasis Christian Center, 922 Main St. Hwy. 75, 623-2292 Destiny Church International, 130 Carlyle Rd. NW, Rainsville 638-2300

Holiness

Ider Holiness Church, 5723 AL Hwy. 75, Ider 632-3277 Mt. Pisgah Holiness Church, 2113 Co. Rd. 83, Henagar 657-7445 New Testament Holiness Church of Alabama, Hwy 11, Portersville 845-0067 N.T. Holiness Church, Fort Payne 845-0067 Old Straight Creek Holiness Church, 543 Hudgens St., Fyffe 638-6510 Rainsville Holiness Church, Rainsville 638-8700

Interdenominational

Abundant Life Church, 3610 Gault Ave. N, Fort Payne 845-7249 Howard’s Chapel, Co. Rd. 165, Fort Payne 845-1986 Mighty Warrior Ministries, 818 Dogtown Rd. SE, Fort Payne 845-6132

Jehovah’s Wittnesses

Airport Rd., Fort Payne 845-6486

Lutheran

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, LCMS 1519 Smith Gap Rd., Fort Payne 845-4842

Methodist/FUMC

Asbury United Methodist Church, 4510-A Gault Ave. N, Fort Payne 845-4169

Collins Chapel United Methodist Church, 39 Church Dr., Collinsville 524-2020 Crossville United Methodist Church, 14575 AL Hwy. 68, Crossville 528-7339 First United Methodist Church, 215 S Valley Ave., Collinsville 524-2385 First United Methodist Church, 209 AL Ave. NW, Fort Payne 845-6450 First United Methodist Church, 206 Grand Ave. NW, Fort Payne 845-1141 Fyffe Methodist Church, 67 Church St., Fyffe 623-2344 Geraldine First United Methodist Church, 13394 AL Hwy. 227, Geraldine 659-6775 Mentone United Methodist Church, 415 Cutler Ave., Mentone 634-4881 New Oregon United Methodist, 1204 New Oregon Dr. NE, Fort Payne 845-7446 Pleasant View United Methodist Church, 955 Mountain Dr. NE, Fort Payne 845-1710 Robertson Chapel Methodist Church, 812 George Wallace Dr. E, Rainsville 638-4028 Section United Methodist Church, 153 Church St., Section 228-6611 Skirum United Methodist Church, 2999 Co. Rd. 20, Dawson 659-2990 St. Paul United Methodist Church, 303 9th St. NW, Fort Payne 845-2717 Trinity Methodist Church, 1971 Carlyle Rd., Rainsville 638-6588

Nazarene

Briarwood Community Church of the Nazarene, 2200 Briarwood Ave. SW, Fort Payne 845-4673

Non-Denominational

Fellowship Christian Center, 214 DeKalb Dr., Rainsville 638-4822 Fort Payne Family Worship Center, 3901 Grand Ave. SW, Fort Payne 997-9537 Howard’s Chapel, Co. Rd. 165, Fort Payne 845-1986 New Hermon Christian Church, 10091 Co. Rd. 88, Pisgah 451-7109 Rainsville Christian Church, Hwy. 35, Rainsville 638-7280 Salt & Light Ministry Team, P.O. Box 1817, Rainsville Fort Payne Christian Life Center, 3012 Greenhill Blvd NW Fort Payne, AL 35967. 256-418-2190

United Pentecostal

Apostolic Light House, 3502 Godfrey Ave. NE, Fort Payne 845-7808

Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church, 300 Grand Ave. N, Fort Payne 845-2915 Grace Presbyterian Church, 5760 Gault Ave. N, Fort Payne 845-4756

Primitive

Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church, 10243 AL Highway 75, Ider 632-6828 Mountain View Primitive Baptist Church, 654 Love Rd., Fort Payne 638-3188

Seventh-Day Adventist

Ownbey Chapel Church, 5549 AL Hwy. 75, Flat Rock 632-2070 Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2062 Co. Rd. 88, Fort Payne 845-3622

Wesleyan

Mentone Community Church, just off AL Hwy. 117, 634-4210 Email Mt. Carmel Wesleyan Church, 5414 Co. Rd. 255, Fort Payne 845-5350

Thursday - August 6, 2015

THE SOUTHERN TORCH

SPORTS

Publisher, Joseph M. Morgan Layout editor, Dwayne Adams

Sylvania Wingfest draws in some of the South’s biggest wings, members of the provide the wings,” names to compete wing title public will choose their Putnam said. “It’s a great

By Joseph M. Morgan ejoseph@southerntorch.com

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SYLVANIA, Ala.—The Sylvania High School Quarterback Club will be shosting the 1st annual fundraiser rWingFest night at the . tomorrow Sylvania High School . Football Stadium from 5 n yp.m. until 9 p.m. Wingfest is a community-wide fundraiser and chicken wing competition to raise money of the Sylvania dRams football team. There rare 16 competitors, dincluding some of ethe most reputable hot wings restaurants,

organizations and individuals from all over DeKalb County and beyond. Sylvania High School Football Coach Matt Putnam is coordinating the fundraiser. Putnam said he is expecting a good turnout for the fundraiser and hopes to see people from all over DeKalb take part in the evening of competition, food, fun and live music. Tickets for

the general public cost $10 if bought today and $15 tomorrow night at the gate. The contest is set up so each ticket will have the different names of the 16 competitors on it and is good for one wing from each contestant. Attendees will stop at each contestant’s cooking station get their sample and have their ticket punched at each station until they have received all 16 wings. After sampling all 16

favorite wings and cast their vote by giving their punched ticket at the end of the competition to the contestant that they believe served the best wings. Whichever contestant ends up with the most punched tickets at the end of the night wins the people’s choice award portion of the competition. The competition will have 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards in 2 different categories: A. Best Hot Wing, and B. Most Unique Wing. There will also be a “People’s Choice Award” is voted on by all wing eaters. Putnam said RHS will provide each contestant with 3 to 5 cases of wings Tuesday, August 4 before the event. Contestants will then cook the wings and give away 1 wing to each person who bought a ticket to attend the event. “There was no registration fee for contestants, and we will

POLITICS

opportunity for restaurants and individuals to compete, gain exposure and advertisement in the community, cook a lot of chicken, and to help a bunch of young men and future leaders in our community.” Putnam has put together an impressive list of competitors including: Jefferson’s, Topher’s Wings, Dempsey’s BBQ, Santa Fe, Ruby Tuesday’s, Zaxby’s, O l’ Ty m e r s BBQ , Chattanooga Billiards Club, Dixieland Restaurant and a handful of contestants competing as individuals. Entertainment and music will be provided by DJ Roger Allen, Colt Buttram, Chad Sizemore, Lea Searight, The Tatum’s and Trey Browder. KID ZONE will also be on hand with inflatables for the kids and a dunk tank. Tickets are on still on sale for the rest of the day today for $10 from all Sylvania Football Players, or can be bought tomorrow night at the event for $15.

Political editors contact information jordan@southerntorch.com Tel. 256.638.4040 www.southerntorch.com

Fort Payne City Council announces new hires

By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com

The Fort Payne City Council met Tuesday night and took up the following business at their meeting: City officers reported that the Fort Payne Fire Department has hired three new recruits and announced the decision

to leave only Desoto Pool open through Labor Day. The council approved Ordinance 2015-07, creating the Office of Probation Supervision. The council chose to delay the passing of Ordinance 2015-08, restricting participation in the court Referral Program, so that changes could be made by the city

attorney. The council voted in favor of Resolution 201511, authorizing Fort Payne Attorney Rocky Watson to begin termination of the contract with Judicial Correction Services. The council voted in favor of Resolution 201512, authorizing the City’s participation in the

Development Agreement for the K-Mart property. The council voted in favor of Resolution 201513, authorizing the City’s Series 2015-A Limited Obligation Certificate of Indebtedness for K-Mart development project. The council voted in favor of Resolution 201514, authorizing City Attorney Watson to file

validation proceedings for the Development Agreement with Second Street Plaza, LLC The council voted to grant an Activity Permit a citizen to host a Baby Shower at Hawkins Spring Park on Saturday, August 29, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Thursday - August 6, 2015

THE SOUTHERN TORCH

Mr. Bobby Wayne Slaton

OBITUARIES

Age 60, of Crossville passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2015. The Family will be having a Visitation only and receiving friends from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday, August 2, 2015 from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Survivors: Daughters, Bobbie Jo Mullins & Renee (Terry) Mullinax; Mother, Mavorrine Phillips; Sister, Patricia (Sam) Cleveland; Mother of his children & caregiver, Brenda Griffin; Grandchildren, Caitlyn Mullins, Casey Hale, Bryston Hale, Eli Mullinax. Arrangements Entrusted to W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.

Billie Tumlin

October 18, 1938 - August 2, 2015. Survivors, 1 Son: Michael Tumlin of Rainsville, AL, 1 Daughter: Beverly Shrader of Rainsville, AL, 4 Grandchildren: Chris Tumlin of Gadsden, AL, Brent Tumlin of Rainsville, AL, Blair Shrader of Rainsville, AL, Dax Shrader of Rainsville, AL 2 Great Grandchildren: Caseon Tumlin of Gadsden, AL, Cullan Tumlin of Gadsden, AL. Preceded in Death by Husband: Mark Tumlin; Parents: Roy & Lula Farmer 1 Sister: Kathleen Killian.

Deral Rains

October 23, 1923 - August 3, 2015. Age 91 of Henagar, Alabama. Survivors: Daughter: Kaye (Ed) Pettyjohn of Henagar, AL; Grandchildren: Eddie (Ashley) Pettyjohn of Mentone, AL, Alice Pettyjohn of Rainsville, AL; Great Grandchildren: Anslee Pettyjohn, Asa Pettyjohn & Eli Pettyjohn; Brother: Robert (Jewel) Chisenhall of Fort Payne, AL; Several Beloved Nieces & Nephews. Preceded in Death by Husband: Hoyt Rains; Parents: Robert & Minnie Chisenhall; Brother: Garnet Chisenhall

Clifford “Jabo” Blevins

at 4 pm at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Roger Whitehead and Bro. Stanley Welden officiating. Burial will follow in Bethlehem cemetery. Family will receive friends from 12 to 8 pm Wednesday and 10 am until service time on Thursday. Survivors include wife of 62 years, Betty Veal Blevins, sons, Dewayne Blevins, Randall Blevins(Linda), daughter, Vickey Harcrow(Jimmy), grandchildren, Kellie Scott(Michael), April Hill(Brett), Chad Harcrow(Tiffany), Adam Harcrow(Sierra), Shannon Harcrow, Alex, Zachary and Roman Blevins, Chastity Watkins, 13 great-grandchildren. Mr. Blevins was a retired saddle maker, a member of Ider Rescue Squad and Pleasant View Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Melvinia Poore Blevins, brother, Doyal Blevins.

C J Lea

June 11, 1928 - July 31, 2015. Mr. C J Lea age 87 of Henagar died Friday, July 31. Funeral services are Monday at 11 am at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Damon Olson officiating. Burial will follow in Fuller cemetery. Family will receive friends from 1 to 7 pm Sunday and 9 am until service time on Monday. Survivors include wife of 67 years, Ruby Ledbetter Lea, daughters, Brenda Ott(Ronnie), Carol Humphrey(Ron), Kathy Davis(Junior), grandchildren, Jonathan Ott, Jeremy Humphrey and Cody Davis, sister, Dorothy Crowe Harris, brother, R A Lea(Edith). Mr. Lea was retired from Ironworkers Local 704, a member of Ider Ashlar Lodge and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Bertie Ellis Lea, sister, Lou Wade, brothers, J T, L Z, Ovie and Earnest Lea.

April 26, 1934 - August 3, 2015. Clifford “Jabo” Blevins age 81 of Ider died Monday, August 3 at his home. Funeral services are Thursday

Date: 08/5/2015

CRIME Nicholas James Lane, age 20 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Robbery, Six Counts of Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle and Aggravated Assault at 3:00 pm.

Corrections Officer Dismissed

Damon Gene Cook, age 29 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Theft of Property at 2:22 pm.

Sheriff Jimmy Harris states as follows:

Guadalupe Moises Rocha Guzman, age 19 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol at 10:54 pm.

Sheriff Jimmy Harris reports that on August 5th Corrections Officer Nicholas Butler, 32 of Scottsboro was arrested by Chief Deputy Michael Edmondson for Tampering with Government Records. This has been an ongoing investigation with the Department of Homeland Security and the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Butler has been relieved of his duties at the DeKalb County Detention Center. Chief Jail Administrator Matt Martin says that due to this being an ongoing investigation with our office and Homeland Security there is a possibility of more charges. No further details about this case will be released. Sheriff Harris states “this is an extremely unfortunate incident and our investigators and Homeland Security are doing everything possible to bring an end to this case.”

Friday July 17th

Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 300 9th Street NE, an Echo leaf blower was taken, valued at $553.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, taken were an Illumask, gel insoles and a pair of shoes, valued at $56.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 2004 Gault Ave S, a Bersa 380 caliber pistol, and two Verizon Tablets were taken, valued at $850.00 6 Arrests Aristo Rene Miguel Gomez, age 34 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Public Intoxication at 12:25 am. Jeffery Scott Smith, age 55 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Theft of Property at 1:11 pm.

James Conner Edwards, age 29 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Revocation Warrant at 4:22 pm.

4 Accidents with 0 Injuries

Saturday July 18th

Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 1301 Fairway Road NW, a mailbox and post were damaged, valued at $100.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 2601 Wallace Ave NE, two American flags were taken, valued at $60.00 7 Arrests David Wayne Shadrick, age 54 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Driving under the Influence of Any Substance and Attempting to Elude at 11:57 pm. Martin Jerome Kyle, age 37 of Leesburg, was arrested for Public Intoxication and a Warrant for Outside Agency at 2:02 am. Ronald Eugene Gary Jr., age 24 of Stevenson, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency at 2:33 am. Niko Lashaun Price, age 26 of Stevenson, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency at 2:51 pm. Deuntae Jarrod Johnson, age 22 of Stevenson, was arrested for Giving False Identification to Law Enforcement, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Promoting Prison Contraband at 3:06 am. Brandi Leeann Durham, age 26 of Scottsboro, was arrested on Two Warrants for Theft of Property and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at 6:26 pm. Mitchell Edward Kyle, age 49 of Leesburg, was arrested on a Warrant for Probation Violation at 9:20 pm. 1 Accident with 0 Injuries

Sunday July 19th

2 Arrests Michael Stanley Carlton, age 20 of Cedar Bluff, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs at 12:20 am. Eric Emaunel Gamble, age 31 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication at 10:02 pm.

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