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Council Eyes $90K+ Pay Raise By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com
RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 20. At the meeting, the Council discussed a pay raise for the next administration. The raise, which includes insurance benefits, would raise the Mayor’s salary to $2,000 per month and the Councilmembers to $800 per month. The last time the Council and Mayor received a raise was in 2008. “2008 was the last time the Council and Mayor saw a raise when it had a $2.8 million budget,� said Councilmember Brandon Freeman. “The raise won’t impact the Council now, it’ll be the incoming administration elected in August.� When asked to vote on the proposed ordinance, Freeman
Councilmembers Brandon Freeman and Marshall Stiefel square off on pay raises and insurance for the Mayor and City Council. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch)
stated, “I absolutely vote yes� [in favor of the raises.] “If you’re active in your department, you spend a lot of time there. It’s well-justified,� he added. Councilmember Marshall Stiefel stated his opposition to the proposed pay hike. “I have brought up tax cuts for citizens and pay raises for City employees on multiple occasions, and each time, I faced opposition because of budget constraints,� Stiefel
stated. “After checking with the City’s accountant and the Mayor, with the proposed raises and health insurance plans for elected officials, the taxpayer would be on the hook for nearly an additional $90,000+ per year.� “I think the money would be better spent on raises for our City employees,� concluded Stiefel. Ordinances require unanimous consent on when first introduced
and the measure did not receive unanimous support in the first reading and thus it failed to pass. Once an ordinance has been introduced, it can be passed and adopted with a simple majority in any subsequent meeting. During the work session, Kay Guffey requested $800 from the Council for “Trees in the Park,� a tree-planting operation that coincides with Arbor Day. Last year, the Council approved the planting of cherry trees last year and Guffey hoped to extend the planting into this year. Guffey also asked that February 22 be proclaimed Arbor Day in the City of Rainsville. All of Guffey’s requests were approved. Pam Clay of the DeKalb County Economic Development Authority and representatives from Rainsville Technology
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FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In 1982, Ron Saferite was freshly out of school and beginning his collegiate career. Life began to take its toll, and eventually, Saferite had to drop out of school. He began what would become a 30-year career with the Fort Payne Fire Department, where he now serves as Chief. This year, Saferite completed his Applied Sciences Degree in Medical Rescue Technology at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC). "I have always wanted to finish what I started and obtain my degree," said Saferite. "It was something that meant a lot to me." Saferite is married to his wife Sabrina, and together, they have two children, Dusty Bradley and Keisha Saferite. They have one grandchild named Brantley Silver. "This achievement just goes to show that it's never too late to fulfill your long-held goals," he concluded. Congratulations Chief Saferite, we're proud of you!
Oh Deer: Alabama in 'High Risk' of Crashes By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com
ALABAMA — Alabama ranks high on the list of states where drivers are more likely to hit a deer on the road. According to a reports from January 2020, an estimated 1 in every 92 drivers in Alabama will come into collision with an animal. From July 2018 to June 2019, there were 1.9
million dollars worth of collision claims reported by U.S. motorists. While other animal claims were reported, deer were the most hazardous. Alabama ranked 23rd in the list of "high risk" states. According to officials, deer are in "rut", a mating season that extends to certain kinds of animals. The rut of many species are triggered by shorter day lengths.
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During this active time, bucks may jump out in front of vehicles in pursuit of a doe or to fight another buck. As a driver, the most important things to remember in "rut" season are: • Slow down, particularly at dusk and dawn • If you see one deer, be prepared for more deer to cross • Use high beams to increase visibility (except when there is
oncoming traffic) • Don't veer to avoid a collision, most crash-related deaths occur after swerving. Instead, break firmly and hold your steering wheel as you come to a stop. As of 2020, the states with the highest likelihood for an animal-vehicle collision are West Virginia , Montana, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Iowa, Wyoming, Wisconsin, Michigan, Mississippi, and Minnesota.
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Economic Growth: Jackson County unemployment rate drops to 2.7%
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SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — According to Jackson County Economic Development Authority President/CEO, Sheila Shepard, the county has benefited from a strong national economy. Jackson Blaze obtained the following statistics: • Total jobs created 2018-2019: 308 • Total industry investment (includes land, building, and equipment): $90M+ • Current unemployment rate: 2.7% Shepard told Jackson Blaze that the majority of economic growth is due to the current industry expanding business operations.
Shepard noted the resurgence of the American auto industry as one of the driving forces in this new growth. “The automotive industry continues to boom and the south has become the major player in that arena,” said Shepard. “We have five existing industries in the county that are related to automotive and they have all expanded and added jobs in the last two years.” The JCEDA says the local construction industry has benefited and expanded due to an uptick in residential, commercial and industrial construction. As it relates to future economic growth, workforce development is an issue demanding greater attention. Shepard said
workforce development has become one of, if not the, most crucial factors in a business or industry locating a new facility. She says Jackson County is ready to address this. “Locally, we have great partnerships with Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC), EPCOT, and the two school systems. They all realize that we have to prepare our future workforce with the skills needed locally.” Shepard continues, “NACC has an excellent apprenticeship program for students to work and go to school at the same time and at the end of their schooling will be certified in their field and ready to work full time. Both K-12 school systems offer co-op programs for students to work part-time to get
skilled training and go to school part-time. Both systems work with NACC on dual enrollment for students. There have been some students that graduate high school and NACC the same week!” Northeast Alabama Community College has implemented workforce programs that are a direct response from the college listening to the needs of the business community. NACC recently introduced a truck driving school.
Qualified truck drivers are in high demand in the State of Alabama. “They (NACC) saw the need and reached out to the EDA looking for locations and a way to make it happen. The EDA met with local trucking companies, who were thrilled with the idea.” Scottsboro-based Noble Trucking donated a truck to the NACC for the program. The City of Scottsboro and Industrial Board gave
the college a lease on a building. Due to support from the business community, NACC’s truck driving school that has been at full capacity since its inception. Local companies are hiring the graduates as soon as they complete the program. Shepard stated that the state legislature, Department of Commerce, and Governor’s office have worked diligently to implement new programs to address workforce needs. The JCEDA says the county’s economic successes are attributed to collaboration among industry, education and local officials. Local leaders remain optimistic that future growth opportunities are on the horizon.
VFW, Chamber to Hold Candidate Town Hall Forum By Dylan Smith JB Managing Editor dylan@southerntorch.com SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — The VFW Post 6073, American Legion 30, and Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce will co-sponsor a non-partisan town hall forum featuring candidates from county and congressional races. The forum will be held Thursday, January 30th at the Scottsboro High School Auditorium at 5:00 P.M. All candidates seeking public office in Jackson County have been invited. Ten candidates have qualified to run on the Republican ballot. The
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Democrat Party had no candidates to qualify on their ballot. Candidates running are as follows: • Jeff Arnold — Revenue Commissioner (unopposed) • Kevin Dukes — Superintendent of Education (unopposed) • Chad Gorham — Board of Education, District 3 (unopposed) • Melinda Gilbert — County Commission, District 3 (incumbent) • A.J. Buckner — County Commission, District 3 • Mark Guffey — County Commission, District 3
• Mike Sisk — County Commission, District 4 (incumbent) • Kevin McBride — County Commission, District 4 • Charles West — Board of Education, District 4 (incumbent) • Robert King, Jr. — Board of Education, District 4 • Brent Benson — Circuit Judge, Place 2 • Daryl Eustace — Circuit Judge, Place 2 • Patricia Cobb Stewart — Circuit Judge, Place 2 Jackson County Republican Party Vice Chairman Dylan Smith will moderate the forum. Voters will have the
opportunity to submit pre-written questions. Each candidate attending will be given three minutes for an introduction. Each candidate will then be allotted time to briefly answer written questions. In a statement, the VFW expressed the importance of being an educated voter. “Please remember that one of the rights our constitution grants you is the right to vote and elect leaders you believe can best serve and represent you, so please make sure you vote.” For additional information or inquiries contact Larry Becker at (256) 656-9824.
JACKSON COUNTY UPCOMING EVENTS Drive in Scottsboro. For more information, please call (256) 218-3033. January 27, Jackson County Commission Meeting - The Jackson County Commission will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 27 at 4:30pm at 102 East Laurel St Suite 47, Scottsboro, Ala. 35768. January 30, Town Hall Candidate Forum On Thursday, January 30, the VFW Post 6073,
American Legion 30, and the Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce will host a non-partisan town hall forum featuring candidates from county and congressional races. The forum will be held at 5pm and all candidates seeking public office in Jackson County have been invited. February 1-3, First Monday Trade Days - Join in on a tradition over 100 years in the making! First Monday Trade Day in Scottsboro
is held on the weekend before the First Monday of each month in downtown Scottsboro at the Square. From antiques and farm equipment to food and handmade crafts, this event includes it all! If you're interested in being a vendor at a future First Monday Trade Day, please visit the City of Scottsboro website! February 8-9, Open House at Cat's Pyjamas - Shop for art, dolls, and jewelry at the Valentine's
Open House at The Cat's Pyjamas' Valentine's Open House on Saturday, February 8 from 10-6 and Sunday, February 9 from 12-5. The Cat's Pyjamas is located at 520 Thomas St. in Scottsboro. February 13, Heart of Hospice - Shepherd's Cove Hospice will host the "Heart of Hospice" on Thursday, February 13 from 5 pm to 7 pm. The event will feature beer and wine tasting, awards, hors d'oeuvres, entertainment, and
more! Located at 336 Gunter Avenue in Guntersville. The cost is $30 per person. February 14, Alabama Ballet at NACC - Northeast Alabama Community College will host the Alabama Ballet's performance of Romeo + Juliet on Friday, February 14 at 7pm in the Tom Bevill Lyceum. Tickets are $10 and would surely make for a perfect Valentine's Day date! Tickets may be purchased online at www.showclix.com.
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Brian Baine, Margaret Wallace, Miranda Chambers, and Amanda Taylor rehearse for the Advocacy Center’s upcoming production of Deliver Us From Mama.
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FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Children's Advocacy Center will host its annual dinner theatre event next month. The event, which was recently renamed "The Eddie McPherson Memorial Dinner Theater", will be held at Fort Payne First United Methodist Church's Christian Life Center. The church is located at 206 Grand Avenue NW in Fort Payne. The fundraiser was renamed after Mr. McPherson, passed away unexpectedly last November. McPherson wrote 17 plays for the event, as well as participated as an actor and director in several productions. This year's play is entitled "Deliver Us From Mama." It was written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten. The production will be directed by Amber McPherson. The performance dates include February 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, and 15, 2020. Doors open each night at 6:05 pm with dinner served at 6:30 pm and the play beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are by reservation only. Contact the DeKalb County Children's Advocacy Center at (256) 997-9700 to reserve your seats!
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FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Fort Payne’s American Legion Post 89 will conduct a memorial service in remembrance of four armed forces chaplains who died in midst of World War II. The service will be held on Sunday, February 2 at 2 pm at Minvale Baptist Church. The chaplains honored include a rabbi, priest, and two Protestant
Every Monday, By His Hands Outreach Ministry - The By His Hands Outreach Ministry will host a soup kitchen beginning on Mondays at 6pm. The Clothes Closet will be open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Both are at 2494 Church Avenue in Rainsville. Donations are greatly appreciated! Every Monday, Sons of Confederate Veterans - The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets the 2nd Monday of each month at Burnt Church at 6pm in Sylvania. Every Monday, Sons of the American Revolution - The Sons of the American Revolution meets the 3rd Monday of each month at Western Sizzlin' in Fort Payne at 6pm. Every Wednesday, Breakthrough Church free meal - Come and enjoy a free meal and hear the Word of God on Wednesday nights starting January 3 at 5:30pm. If you need a
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Sunday, February 2 as “Four Chaplains Sunday� in the State of Alabama. Fort Payne Post 89 joins other American Legion posts around the nation in marking the anniversary of the sacrifice these four men of God made for their
country, and for their fellow man. The service will include guest speakers Ron Bradstreet, the American Legion Alabama State Commander, and Shirley Deerman, sister of PVT Harvie Hicks, who was lost on the USAT Dorchester. For more information on the service, please contact Chaplain Don Donaghy at (256) 717-3350 and visit the Four Chaplains website at fourchaplains.org.
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ministers who selflessly gave their life belts to four soldiers during the sinking of the USAT Dorchester, which had been hit by a torpedo in the early morning hours of February 3, 1943. These men’s sacrifice resulted in the saving of more than 200 lives. After giving their life belts to the soldiers, the four chaplains linked arms with heads bowed in prayer as they sank alongside the ship. Governor Kay Ivey (R-AL) has declared
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month from 11am to 12pm at the Rainbow City First United Methodist Church. For more information, please call Olivia Kendrick at (256) 454-4375. January 25, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out The time has come for the highly anticipated Annual IIIrd Tyme Out concert in beautiful downtown Fort Payne, Alabama! You can visit the usual local business ticket outlets in Fort Payne. Ticket Outlets: The Strand Box Office Grill The BBQ Place Bruce’s Foodland (Ft. Payne & Rainsville locations) Sally’s Smokin’ Butt BBQ Roger’s Pawn & Music Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce Tickets will only be available at the door on the day of the concert PROVIDED THERE IS NO SELL-OUT. January 26, Jordan Family Band in Sylvania - The Jordan Family Band will be the featured singers at Sylvania Baptist Church on Sunday, January 26 at 5:30 pm. All
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Calling All FP Takes Ownership of Cemetery Poll Workers
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DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — February 7 is the deadline for any and all DeKalb County residents who want to be a poll worker in the upcoming March 3 elections. Poll Workers Classes will be held on Tuesday, February 18 in three locations: Crossville Research Center at 10 am, Rainsville's Tom Bevill Enrichment Center at 2 pm and the Fort Payne City Auditorium at 5 pm. If you are interested in being a poll worker for the upcoming election, please contact your local Democratic or Republican Party.
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FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In its second meeting of the new year, the Fort Payne City Council held two public hearings. The first was to receive comments on the proposed re-zoning of approximately 10.62 acres on Airport Road from Rural Farm to M-1 and owned by Collen Greenwood. The second hearing was to receive comments on the proposed alleyway
vacation just south of the Edward Jones Office at Gault Avenue and 7th Street North. Neither public hearing received any comments. In committee reports, Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum announced the resignation of Lieutenant Matt Wilson at the end of the month. Wilson will be furthering his law enforcement career. Councilmember Lynn Brewer congratulated Fort Payne Fire Chief Ron Saferite on the recent completion of his degree.
The Council passed the following resolutions: • Resolution 2020-01, authorizing the vacation of an un-opened alleyway • Resolution 2020-06 through 2020-12, accepting the lowest qualified prices for annual bids (which are lower than last year’s bids) The Council approved a bid for the camera system at the Fort Payne Police Department and will modify the budget accordingly. The Council moved ahead with the acceptance of ownership
of the Cemetery at Gault Avenue and 45th Street North at no cost to the City of Fort Payne, aside from groundskeeping. The cemetery is seven acres and according to Councilmember Wade Hill, the property worth more than half a million dollars and has the potential for over 1,000 graves. The next meeting of the Fort Payne City Council will be held on Tuesday, February 4 at 12 pm on the second floor of Fort Payne City Hall.
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE First District Has Had Outstanding Congressmen
By Steve Flowers ST Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Current First District Congressman Bradley Byrne is leaving his safe congressional seat to take a shot at the U.S. Senate this year. The Mobile-based First Congressional District has had quite a legacy over the last century. Alabama’s First District has always been primarily made up of Mobile County. Historically, the rural southwest Alabama counties north of Mobile have been a part of the First. Washington, Clarke, Monroe, and Escambia do not amount to much of the population. Baldwin and Mobile, which are now essentially one county, have been tied together for the past few decades, and they comprise most of the district. In July of 1935, the
legendary and colorful Frank Boykin became the congressman. He stayed in the First seat for 28 years. Ole Frank Boykin was a colorful, earthy fellow. He had little formal education but had made a lot of money in the lumber and turpentine business prior to going to Congress in 1936, and was re-elected twelve times. Boykin owned a hunting lodge in rural Washington County. He had a legendary hunting weekend retreat. Invitations to the retreat were coveted among members of Congress. The Speaker of the House would come every year, along with most of the leadership. One of the best pictures I have ever seen was taken with Frank Boykin, who was about 5 feet 2 inches beside Governor “Big� Jim Folsom who was about 6
feet 9 inches. It was at the Boykin lodge. Both were obviously inebriated, especially “Big� Jim.� Boykin was famous for his favorite phrase, “Everything is made for love.� John Tyson, Sr. served briefly after Frank Boykin lost out in a special statewide last man out an election. Tyson’s successor was one of Alabama’s great congressmen, Jack Edwards. Mr. Edwards was more dignified than Mr. Boykin. However, they both served the First District well. Jack Edwards was born in Birmingham. He was student body president at the University of Alabama and got his law degree from Alabama. He began his law practice in Mobile. Shortly thereafter, at age 36, he was elected to Congress in 1964. During his 28-year tenure in the
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House, with the addition of Baldwin County, the First District became one of the most Republican districts in the South. Edwards was reelected nine times. He chose to leave after 20 years. Sonny Callahan succeeded Jack Edwards and stayed in the First District seat for 18 years. Like Edwards, he was helped in his first election by the top of the presidential ticket. Popular President, Ronald Reagan, carried Alabama overwhelmingly and had strong coattails. Callahan was also buoyed by Edwards’ endorsement and the addition of Baldwin County to the First. Callahan was born in Mobile to a large Irish-Catholic family. He attended Mobile public schools. Although, like Boykin, he never graduated from college and was successful in business. Along with being a popular state senator, he owned a trucking and warehouse business. He was
serving in the state senate when he went to Congress in 1985. Jack Edwards and Sonny Callahan were known for their excellent constituent relations. Therefore, it was apropos for the man responsible for their constituent service to follow them into the First District seat. Jo Bonner won the seat in 2002. He had been Callahan’s Chief of Staff. Callahan and Edwards endorsed Bonner in his initial primary. He was reelected, overwhelmingly, five times. After 10 years in Congress, he opted to leave Washington. Congressman Bonner is now Governor Kay Ivey’s Chief of Staff. Jo Bonner was born
to be the congressman from the First District. He was born into a family steeped in Wilcox County political and public service. His father was a probate judge. He grew up as the “little brother,� actually and figuratively to fellow Wilcox Countians Judy Bronner, Kay Ivey, and Jeff Sessions. Bonner was highly respected by his House colleagues. He was on a leadership track and was Chairman of the House Ethics Committee. Jo Bonner is a class act and the epitome of a true southern gentleman. Bradley Bryne took up the mantle of the prestigious First District four years ago. He took to Congress like a duck to water and has done a good job.
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY
Case No: 2019-356
Case No: 2019-340
ESTATE OF OUIDA GILES SHELNUTT AKA OUIDA GILES DAVIS, DECEASED
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES EDWARD SIZEMORE JR., DECEASED
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of January, 2020, Letters Testamentary on the Estate of OUIDA GILES SHELNUTT AKA OUIDA GILES DAVIS, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Judge of DeKalb County, Alabama. All persons having claims against the estate must file itemized and verified statements of such claims in the Office of the Judge of Probate of DeKalb County, Alabama, within six (6) months after the granting of Letters Testamentary or the claims will be barred and payment prohibited. JENNIFER O'HARA JOHNSON, Personal Representative
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION ON THE ESTATE OF Charles Edward Sizemore, Jr., DECEASED, having been granted to the undersigned on the 12th day of January, 2020, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. DEBORAH SIZEMORE Administratrix To be published: January 17, 24, 31
To be published: January 10, 17, 24
LEGALS IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA
LEGALS IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA
Case No: CS-19-2019336
Case No: CS-19-900169.00
IN RE: IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NELLIE JO PEPPERS, DECEASED
PAULINA RAMOS MANUEL, PLAINTIFF vs ALEJANDRO MARTIN JOSE, DEFENDANT
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters of Administration of the Estate of NELLIE JO PEPPERS, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on 12/30/19, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborne, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. To be published: January 10, 17, 24
NOTICE OF CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS ALEJANDRO MARTIN JOSE (DEFT), whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer PAULINA RAMOS MANUEL, Petition for Sole Legal and Physical Custody and other relief by March 7, 2020 or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case Number CS-2019-900169.00, in the District Court of Dekalb County.
LORENA IBARRA ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF 200 LORNA SQUARE SUITE 221 HOOVER, AL. 35216 To be published: January 17, 24, 31 and February 7
LEGALS IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY Case No: 2020-9 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF HUGH ARNOLD ROYAL, DECEASED NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration having been granted to MARY ELIZABETH ROYAL YORDY, as Personal Representative of the Estate of HUGH ARNOLD ROYAL, deceased, on the 10th day of January 2020, by the Honorable Ronnie E. Osborn, Judge of Probate. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. MARY ELIZABETH ROYAL YORDY Personal Representative To be published: January 17, 24, 31
LEGALS IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY Case No: 2020-9 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF HUGH ARNOLD ROYAL, DECEASED NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration having been granted to MARY
ELIZABETH ROYAL YORDY, as Personal Representative of the Estate of HUGH ARNOLD ROYAL, deceased, on the 10th day of January 2020, by the Honorable Ronnie E. Osborn, Judge of Probate. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. MARY ELIZABETH ROYAL YORDY Personal Representative To be published: January 17, 24, 31
LEGALS IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY Case No: 2020-11 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM RONALD EDWARDS, DECEASED NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration having been granted to KAREN NICHOLE EDWARDS-DAVIDSON, as Personal Representative of the Estate of WILLIAM RONALD EDWARDS, deceased, on the 16th day of January 2020, by the Honorable Ronnie E. Osborn. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. KAREN NICHOLE EDWARDS-DAVIDSON, Personal Representative To be published: January 24, 31, and February 7
LEGALS IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY
Case No: 2020-12 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF KATHY G. EDWARDS, DECEASED NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration having been granted to KAREN NICHOLE EDWARDS-DAVIDSON, as Personal Representative of the Estate of KATHY G. EDWARDS, deceased, on the day of January 2020, by the Honorable Ronnie E. Osborn, Judge of Probate. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. To be published: January 24, 31, and February 7
LEGALS FORECLOSURE NOTICE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that mortgage dated April 29, 2014, in favor of First State Bank of DeKalb County, Inc., a corporation, (as successor by merger to First Bank of the South) and executed by Natasha Nichole Maddox, which mortgage is recorded on May 2, 2014, in Book 2053, Page 164, in the probate records of DeKalb County, Alabama, the mortgagee has elected to declare the entire indebtedness hortgage to be due and payable as provided in said mortgage, and notice is hereby given that pursuant to the law and power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the front doors of the DeKalb County Courthouse in Fort Payne, Alabama, at the legal hours of sale, on February 21, 2020, the following
described real estate situated in DeKalb County, Alabama, to-wit: Start at a point where the center line of Highway #75 crosses the South Quarter line of the NW V4 of the NW 14 of Section 6, Township 5 South, Range 9 East; thence go east, Northeast along the center line a distance of 750 feet; thence turn South, Southeast and at a right angle to the center line of Highway #75 a distance of 40 feet more or less and to an iron stake for a point of beginning; thence turn West, Southwest with the Southeast margin of Highway #75 a distance of 105 feet and to an iron stake; thence turn South, Southeast a distance of 210 feet and to an iron stake; thence turn East, Northeast a distance of 105 feet and to an iron stake; thence turn North, Northwest a distance of 210 feet to the point of beginning. Lying and being in Section 6, Township 5 South, Range 9 East in DeKalb County, Alabama. (w\2j32294) Said sale is being made for the purpose of applying the proceeds to the debt secured by the mortgage and the expenses of foreclosure. The auctioneer will give to the purchaser an Auctioneer's deed subject to ad valorem taxes due October 1, 2020, subject to any and all statutory rights of redemption, previous mortgages, if any, all easements, encroachments, unrecorded leases, if any, any rights of way for road, or otherwise, utilities, title to all minerals and all restrictions and covenants of record. JONES & CAMERON LLC ATTORNEY AND AUCTIONEER P. O. BOX 940 GUNTERSVILLE, AL 35976 To be published: January 24, 31 & February 7
DEATH NOTICES CORNER STONE Walter Ray Gifford - 63 of Flat Rock, passed away on Tuesday, January 14. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 18 at 1 pm at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with burial in Head Springs Cemetery. Betty June Cagle - 81, passed away on Tuesday, January 14. Funeral services were held at noon on Friday, January 17 at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel. James “Buddy� Marion Hasting - 85 of Pisgah, passed away on Friday, January 17. Funeral services were held at 1 pm on Tuesday, January 21 at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with burial at New Home Cemetery. Ruth Heard Shrader - 82 of Henagar, passed away on Sunday, January 19. Funeral services were held at noon on Wednesday, January 22 at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with burial in
New Hope Cemetery.
BURT Charles “Chuck� Hedgecock - 85 of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, January 21. Funeral services were held at 11:30 am on Saturday, January 25 at Young’s Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Kingston, Tenn. with burial in Kingston Memorial Gardens.
RAINSVILLE Nelda Jones - 82 of Rainsville, passed away on Tuesday, January 21 at Collinsville Health & Rehab. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 24 at 2 pm at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 23 from 5 pm to 7 pm and Friday, January 24 from 12 pm to 2pm. Burial will follow in Broadway Cemetery with Rainsville Funeral Home, Inc. directing. Mrs. Jones is survived by two sons: Glenn Wayne Jones and
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James T. Jones (Shari); two brothers: Wilford Johnson and Charles Johnson; three grandchildren: Nick Jones, Jon Jones, and Avery Jones Cota; two great-grandchildren: Jackson Jones and Bennett Jones; all of Rainsville. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Jones, Sr. Eleanor Holdbrooks - 98 of Rainsville, passed away on Monday, January 20. Funeral services were held at 1 pm on Thursday, January 23 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lathamville Cemetery. Annie Smith - 84 of Rainsville, passed away on Sunday, January 19. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 21 at 1 pm at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Hopewell Cemetery. Kay Hulgan Scoggins - 78 of Douglasville, Ga., passed away on Sunday, January 19. Funeral services were held at 11 am on Saturday, January 25 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens. Genell “Toots� Troxtel - 92 of Henagar,
passed away on Friday, January 17. Funeral services were held at 1 pm on Sunday, January 19 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with burial in New Home Cemetery. R.D. (Reggie) Jones - 73 of Sand Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, January 14. A memorial service was held on Sunday, January 19 at 2 pm at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.
W.T. WILSON Larry Wayne Downer - 69 of Fort Payne, passed away on Monday, January 20. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Charles Ray McClendon - 80 of Sylvania, passed away on Monday, January 20. Funeral services were held at 1 pm on Wednesday, January 22 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial in Chaney’s Chapel Cemetery. Georgia Smith Wilbanks - 74 of Fyffe, passed away on Sunday, January 19. Funeral services were held at 3 pm on Wednesday, January 22 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.
Merle Adams - 48 of Collinsville, passed away on Saturday, January 18. Funeral services were held at 5 pm on Monday, January 20 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel. Mary Frances Watkins - 72 of Flat Rock, passed away on Saturday, January 18. Funeral services were held at 1 pm on Tuesday, January 21 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial in Old Sardis Cemetery. Joan Marie Trail - 77 of Collinsville, passed away on Thursday, January 16. Funeral services were held at noon on Saturday, January 18 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial in Plunkett Cemetery. Kenneth Worley - 76 of Fyffe, passed away on Wednesday, January 15. Funeral services were held at 2 pm on Friday, January 17 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial in Green’s Chapel Cemetery. Teresa Marcus - 47 of Fort Payne, passed away on Tuesday, January 21. A visitation only will be held on Thursday, January 23 from 1 pm to 5 pm at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel.
Flossie D. Croft Mooney - 78 of Boaz, passed away on Tuesday, January 21. Funeral services were held at 1 pm on Friday, January 24 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial in Skirum Cemetery.
WILSON Paul Kenneth Chandler - 88 of Fort Payne, passed away on Sunday, January 19. Funeral services were held at 2 pm on Wednesday, January 22 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Adamsburg Cemetery.
CROSSVILLE Beulah Virginia Roden - 90 of Boaz, passed away on Monday, January 20 at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice. Funeral services were held at 2 pm on Wednesday, January 22 at Crossville Memorial Chapel with interment in Liberty Cemetery.
KERBY
Durene McBryar - 82 of Scottsboro, passed away on Saturday, January 18. Funeral services were held at 2 pm on Sunday, January 19 at Kerby Funeral Home Chapel with burial in New Hope Cemetery.
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FRIDAY — JANUARY 24, 2020
DSCO Releases 2019 Statistics
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: The DCSO has compiled our yearly statistics for 2019. The numbers reflect the miles driven on the roads, amount of various narcotics seized, warrants served, calls answered, and many other important figures. Compiling this data helps our office make adjustments to even better serve the people of DeKalb County in 2020 and improve our efficiency. We would like to release these numbers to the public to maintain our transparency. These numbers reflect how aggressively we have worked for the citizens of
DeKalb County since Sheriff Nick Welden took office on January 1, 2019. Compared to 2017 (no data was found from 2018), Deputies and Narcotics agents seized 500 percent more methamphetamine (15,368 grams in 2019 compared to 2563 grams in 2017). 40 percent more total arrests were also made compared to 2017. Sheriff Welden said of the 2019 Statistics: “I’m extremely proud of the hard work our deputies, investigators, narcotics agents, and interdiction agents have put in. We hope to only improve these numbers in 2020.” “We’re very proud to get such a large amount of Methamphetamine off our streets. Meth has plagued our county for over a
decade now. The drug trade is fueled by stolen goods. Tackling it head-on will directly help make our county a better and safer place to live,” he said. “God Bless!” Concluded Sheriff Welden. • Total Miles Driven: 611,356 • Number of Calls Answered: 7123 • Number of Reports Taken: 3952 • Civil Papers Served: 2341 • Civil Papers Attempted to Serve: 3198 • Subpoenas served: 1685 • Subpoenas attempted to serve: 866 • Warrants served: 1846 • Warrants attempted to serve: 1363 • Warrantless Arrest:
1473 • Number of Assist: 2761 • Number of Search Warrants/Consent: 99 • 911 Hang-ups Answered: 1167 • Alarm Calls Answered: 1561 • Cases Closed: 606 • Sex Offender Checks: 360 • Drug Cases: 634 NARCOTICS & INTERDICTION UNIT: • Methamphetamine Seized: 15,368 grams • Marijuana Seized: 3833 grams • Spice Seized: 180 grams • Pills: 1193 • Heroin: 30 grams • Cocaine: 203 grams • Cash Seized: $36,454.00 • Cars Seized: 12
COUNCIL
FROM PAGE 1 Inc. (RTI) requested a non-education tax abatement for an over $6 million equipment expansion. The measure was passed by the Council unanimously. City Engineer Sam Phillips addressed issues on Dilbeck Road concerning large trucks in residential areas. Phillips stated the City was meeting with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to request traffic route signs to be placed on the road. In other business, the Council: • Approved four (4) credit cards for city use through WinSouth Credit Union • Approved the purchase of Christmas lights in the amount of
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$6,000 • Approved a light bar for a fire department brush truck in the amount of $1,100 • Surplused a police department 2011 Chevrolet Impala • Approved helmet testing for the pee-wee football program The Council went into executive session to discuss the good name and character of a City employee. The session lasted less than 30 minutes and no action was taken. The Rainsville City Council will be held on Monday, February 3 at 5 pm with a work session at 4:15 pm.
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FRIDAY — JANUARY 24, 2020
SPORTS
By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com
RAINSVILLE, Ala. — In the DeKalb County Basketball Tournament Championship game, the Fyffe Red Devils (21-2) defeated the Plainview Bears (20-4), 78-71. Parker Godwin was named as the Tournament MVP and led the Red Devils with 41 points. Austin Buster followed behind with 11 points and five assists; Tate Goolesby had nine points and six rebounds; and Gabe Gardner had six rebounds and five assists. For the Plainview Bears, Cole Millican led with 23 points, followed by Jonah with 16 points
and Tristian Willingham with 13 points. Luke Smith led the Bears with seven rebounds. "This was a big win against a great team," said Fyffe Head Coach Neal Thrash. "Parker Godwin played his best offensive game of the year." "As a team, we took care of the ball and played hard on defense. All in all, it was a total team effort," he continued. "We'll take 24 hours to celebrate and then get back to work." The members of the Fyffe Red Devils team that were selected for the All-County team included Parker Godwin, Austin Buster, Trevor Butler, and Gabe Gardner. By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com
RAINSVILLE, Ala. — In the championship game of the DeKalb County Tournament, the top seeded Collinsville Lady Panthers (18-2) defeated the No. 2 ranked Fyffe Lady Red Devils (17-5), 55-44. Brittany Rivera of the Collinsville Lady Panthers was named the Tournament MVP for the second time in her career.
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The game was back-and-forth between the teams and at halftime the score was tied at 26-26. In the third quarter, Collinsville took the 36-26 lead. With only 46 seconds remaining, there was only an eight-point difference between Collinsville and Fyffe. The Lady Panthers made free throws in the final seconds of the game to win the championship. The members of the All-County team from the Collinsville Lady Panthers include Brittany Rivera, Hadley Hamilton, and Tyla Tatum. The Lady Panthers will travel to take on Sylvania on Friday, January 24. The Fyffe Lady Red Devils will play at Cherokee County on Saturday, January 25 at 5 pm.
DeKALB COUNTY VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL ALL-COUNTY TEAM
DeKALB COUNTY VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL ALL-COUNTY TEAM
Congratulations to the Plainview Junior Varsity Boys! They defeated the Sylvania Rams, 45-37 to win the DeKalb County Basketball Tournament!
Congratulations to the Plainview Junior Varsity Girls! They defeated the Sylvania Rams, 48-34 to win the DeKalb County Basketball Tournament!
MVP Parker Godwin (Fyffe), Grant Atchley (Sylvania), Austin Buster (Fyffe), Trevor Butler (Fyffe), Gabe Gardner (Fyffe), Isaac Jones (Collinsville), Kaleb Jones (Collinsville), Cole Millican (Plainview), Grant Sanders (Plainview), and Tristan Willingham (Plainview).
MVP Brittany Rivera (Collinsville), Alexia Barber (Fyffe), Makayla Bullock (Sylvania), Kaleigh Carson (Ider), Lelanna Currie (Sylvania), Hadley Hamilton (Collinsville), Madison Myers (Fyffe), Savannah Seals (Ider), Tyla Tatum (Collinsville), Tobi Trotter (Plainview), Maggie Woodall (Fyffe), and Marie Woodall (Fyffe).
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CONGRATULATIONS DEKALB COUNTY TOURNAMENT WINNERS
FYFFE RED DEVIL VARSITY BOYS & COLLINSVILLE PANTHER VARSITY GIRLS FROM MAYOR JOHNNY TRAFFANSEDT AND COUNCIL MEMBERS: KATHY JELKS, DONNA JONES, DAVID BOWEN, JANET OSBORN & JEFF CHANDLER
Congratulations TO THE FYFFE RED DEVILS FROM
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