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Mayor Tommy Battle stops in Fort Payne

Mayor Tommy Battle (R - Huntsville) addresses a Meet and Greet at the Coal & Iron Building in Fort Payne on Tuesday. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch)

By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor

Due to the cold weather during last year’s paving project at the crossing in Rainsville, the asphalt did not seal properly. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch)

By Marla Jones Reporter RAINSVILLE, Ala. — In October 2017, the Rainsville

City Council accepted federal funding for road paving at the intersection of Alabama State Highway 35 and State Highway 75 and specific city streets in

Dog owners in Section attack arrested

Brian and Melody Graden (43 and 45 of Section) were arrested on charges of Negligent Homicide and 4 counts each of failing to vaccinate the animals involved in the December 7th, 2017 attack that killed Emily Colvin. (Jackson County Sheriff’s Office)

By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor SECTION, Ala. — The owners of the dogs that

attacked and killed a Section woman are behind bars today.

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Rainsville in the amount of $471,927.58.

Soon after the project was completed, Southern Torch received calls and online messages concerning the quality of the paving job. We contacted the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) for answers and were referred to Project Manager and Rainsville Councilmember, Bejan Taheri.

In a phone interview on Thursday, March 29, 2018, Taheri said the problem was due to a defect in asphalt.

When the asphalt was put down, it did not seal properly due to the cold weather. “We cannot do anything until the weather gets to 70 degrees or higher.

Wiregrass will also repair the concrete islands at the intersection,� stated Taheri. “I have also noticed some problems near Sonic. We

will wait until the weather warms and we will run tests to assess the problem.�

During the regularly scheduled council meeting on Monday night, Councilmember Marshall Stiefel asked for an update on the road situation in Rainsville. Taheri said the problem was weatherrelated and the job was pushed to be completed before the annual Christmas parade. He went on to clarify that it had nothing to do with Rainsville, it was a federal and state project. “Although Councilmember Taheri, project manager, says that this has nothing to do with Rainsville, I disagree,� said Councilmember Stiefel. “First, it is funded by

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FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle held a meet and greet in Fort Payne at the Coal and Iron Building on Tuesday.

Battle is seeking the Republican nomination for Alabama Governor in 2018. He has served as Huntsville’s mayor for the last 10 years; being first elected to the office in 2008. In 2016, Battle won re-election with over 80 percent of the vote.

Fort Payne Mayor Larry Chesser introduced Battle: “He’s been a tremendous asset to Huntsville and North Alabama. And we think he’ll be a tremendous asset in Montgomery,� said Chesser.

Battle began by explaining one of the things that motivated him to run for Alabama Governor. After his son graduated college, he related to Battle that he wanted to move to the “big cityâ€? as opposed to moving home to Huntsville. After several years away from home, his son expressed the desire to return home, as Huntsville had grown. “He’s coming home because of the opportunity that we were able to make in our city, and the opportunity that was there,â€? explained Battle. “And that opportunity is one of the things that drove me into running for Governor. The opportunity for someone to do better‌. Someone to get a job, or someone that has a job and gets a better job, because you brought jobs into there area,â€? said Battle. “That’s key for us; we’ve got to continue creating opportunity.â€?

He also explained that during his time as Huntsville’s Mayor, the city set about on a rebranding

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Watson presented with Mayor's proclamation

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FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Video on our Website) In Tuesday’s meeting of the Fort Payne City Council, Mayor Larry Chesser bestowed the 2018 Mayor’s Day of Recognition Proclamation on former Councilman Walter Watson.

Watson served twenty years on the city council; first winning election in 1996. Watson was the first African-American city councilman elected in Fort Payne history. He decided to not seek re-election in 2016.

Since leaving the

council chambers, Watson has remained actively involved with the Fort Payne community. He has made several appearances to speak on issues at city council meetings since leaving office last year.

Mayor Chesser began the presentation of the proclamation: “The first part of April of each year is set aside as an opportunity for the mayor to recognize someone in their community. And that’s what I’d like to do today.�

Chesser then read the proclamation aloud: “Whereas a day has been set aside as a Mayor’s day

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At Tuesday’s meeting of the Fort Payne City Council, Mayor Larry Chesser presented former councilman Walter Watson with a, “Mayor’s Day of Recognition� proclamation. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) Visit our website at www.southerntorch.com for daily news updates and pick up your weekly print edition at news stands every Friday.

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FRIDAY–APRIL 6, 2018

Be Aware of Scams!

Rainsville Council goes into Executive Session

(Marla Jones | Southern Torch)

By Marla Jones Reporter

(DeKalb County Sheriff's Office)

By Staff Reports DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office: The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office wants everyone to exercise caution this Spring as we approach this season when scams are underway. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has already received several reports of two new scams going around.

The first is that scam artists are contacting individuals pretending to be a Bail Bondsman, telling the individuals that they owe them a certain amount of money and if they don’t pay they will be arrested and sent to jail.

The second scam going on is that you have won a sweepstakes and that you will need to send a money order or another form of payment in order for them to send you the money that you have won. They are very persistent on you sending them the money, sometimes to a foreign address.

Chief Deputy Edmondson says, “Please be advised that these types of phone calls are scams. If something sounds too good to be true, it is. These are the most common kinds of scams out there, so we cannot stress this enough: please be aware of these types of calls and remember that you do not need to give any personal information to anyone over the phone or send money to someone that you do not know.”

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taxpayer money that most citizens in Rainsville pay,” he continued, “Next, the problem of getting to and from work and school, etc. I want to keep the citizens of Rainsville informed as much as possible.”

“Last time, there were no drawings or explanation for what was going on. We

need to update and communicate,” he finished.

Stiefel also asked if there was any way that the work could be done at night, but Taheri said it would be done during the day.

A call to Wiregrass Construction was not immediately returned.

Southern Torch will continue to update on this story.

RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April 2, 2018. (Full video on our website) Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt brought forward a proclamation for April to be recognized as Fair Housing Month. The Council also designated the

DOGS from Page 1 Brian and Melody Graden, are currently being held in the Jackson County Jail on a $5000.00 bond. The two were booked at approximately 5:30 pm yesterday.

Both are charged with Criminally Negligent Homicide and four counts each of, “Failure to vaccinate cat/dog for rabies.”

24-year-old Colvin was killed by a pack of dogs while retrieving a package on December 7, 2017 at her home located in Jackson County; near the County line between Section and Rainsville.

The attack involved 5 dogs, which were described as, “pit bull dogs.” One of the animals had to be euthanized by the Jackson County Animal Control Officer when he arrived on scene. The other four animals were put down in February, after the

month of May to be a Cleanup Month for Fyffe, Rainsville, and Sylvania.

The Council also approved: A change order for the paving contract for the Industrial Lane / Dilbeck Road project. The original contract was $56,522.42.

The addition will total $7,884.

A GeoTech study from SSME at a cost of $3900 in the hopes of bringing new industry to Rainsville opportunity for appeal by the owners ran out.

A few weeks ago, Governor Kay Ivey signed into law “Emily’s Law,” which gives a criminal statute to address owners of animals that maim and kill. Fortunately for Colvin’s family, Jackson County already had a law on the books which allowed for the Graden’s prosecution.

Emily’s Law now makes these same penalties apply statewide.

“Jackson County already has a law on the books regarding this, and I’m glad it’s going statewide,” said Jackson County District Attorney Jason Pierce in an earlier article, regarding the new law. “It gives us a criminal statute to address it. It gives the courts the ability to designate animals who attack, ‘dangerous dogs’ and have them put down if they harm a human, such as what happened in this case.”

“If we did not have this law, Mrs. Colvin’s case would be more difficult,” explained Pierce.

A new Drive-Thru computer update at City Hall at a cost of $1,586.75 New gutters to be installed at the Tom Bevill Center for $5,880 Paid Will Maddox $4800 for a pad at the new Farmers Market Linda Samples of the DeKalb County Tornado Memorial Committee, announced a simple ceremony of placing a wreath on April 27, 2018 at 6pm. Public is invited.

At the end of the council meeting, the Council went into executive session to discuss the good name and character of a city employee. After deliberation, the executive session will continue on Monday, April 9 at 6:30pm.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting will be Monday, April 16, 2018 at 5pm with a workshop beginning at 4:15pm.

Sex Offender Arrested

By Staff Reports DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office: On March 30th, DeKalb Deputies arrested John Scroggins of Rossville, Ga. Scroggins is a registered sex offender and Georgia parolee. Scroggins attempted to illegally relocate to DeKalb County, Alabama in the Kilpatrick community. Scroggins refused to register with DeKalb County Alabama and had not been given permission

by Georgia Pardon and Parole or Alabama Pardon and Parole to relocate. Deputies went to serve an arrest warrant on Scroggins at a residence in the Kilpatrick community, they were advised that Scroggins had fled the residence and was found shortly after a search of the area.

Scroggins was taken into custody after he attempted to resist the Deputies and Crossville officers. Scroggins was charged with failure to register as a sex offender, attempting to elude, and resisting arrest. Further charges from Alabama and Georgia are pending.

Sheriff Harris stated, “Mr. Scroggins was stopped over a month ago on a routine traffic stop by Lt. Rigstad. The lieutenant advised him that if he was going to be living in Alabama, he needed to contact his parole officer in Georgia, and if he was going to live in DeKalb County, he needed to register with us at the Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Scroggins did not apply and we had received a tip that he was still in the Kilpatrick area, so he was located and arrested for the charges above.”

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COMMUNITY DeKalb Tourism: Lookout Mountain's Scenic Parkway

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By John Dersham DeKalb Tourism Director DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Lookout Mountain Parkway is a state scenic byway. It is one of eleven scenic byways in the State of Alabama. Lookout Mountain Parkway is 93 miles long on top of Lookout Mountain from Noccalula Falls at Gadsden to Ruby Falls in Chattanooga.

The association is made up of attractions, restaurants, lodging, parks and retail on or near the parkway. We encourage membership for anyone who operates a business that could be enhanced by having more visitors traveling on the parkway or anyone who has a long term interest in improving the tourism appeal on Lookout Mountain and surrounding areas.

The parkway is listed on state maps as a scenic

route and has been written up in National Geographic as one of America’s most scenic routes in the Appalachian region and in Readers’ Digest as one of the top motorcycle routes and top 100 scenic drives in America. A Coffee Table photography book available on line and at Books a Million and Barnes and Noble in our area shows each of the 100 routes with pictures.

Tourism brings commerce to all of the businesses along the parkway. It brings visitors to our state and national parks and recreation areas as well as bringing overnight guests to campgrounds, B&B’s, hotels and rental cabins. It is good for gas stations/ mini markets, restaurants and shopping all along the 93 miles. It only costs $25.00 a year to be a member. Members help plan the future of the parkway and they

influence how we develop a long term plan to grow tourism and visitation along the route.

It is our goal to take our parkway to the next level by getting it certified as a National Scenic Byway.

When this happens it increases our marketing to national maps and nationwide advertising for our National Scenic Byways. This is all good for business. Currently the National Scenic Byway program is not taking new grant applications but when it does, we will be ready.

I have the honor of being appointed by Governor to serve on the statewide byways advisory council. Every year we have advisory council meetings quarterly and we submit an annual report of the status of each of the eleven parkways.

Here is a list of the scenic parkways in Alabama: • Lookout Mountain Parkway • Alabama’s Coastal ConnectionState and National Byway • Barbour County Governor’s Trail • The Black Belt Nature and Heritage Trail • Black Warrior River Scenic Byway • Leeds Stagecoach Route • The Natchez Trace ParkwayState and National Byway • Selma to Montgomery Historic Trail-State and National Byway • Talledega Scenic Drive-State and National Byway • Tensaw Parkway Appalachian Scenic Byway

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All of these are listed on state maps as scenic byways and the ones with National Byway status are listed on USA maps.

If you would like to join the Lookout Mountain Parkway Association, call for information at DeKalb Tourism at 256-845-3957 or check out the LMPA website at www. lookoutmountainparkway. org and view the contact tab for a membership application.

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of recognition for those involved and concerned with their community, and whereas one individual can have a great effect on the welfare of citizens, community projects, and involvement. And whereas that individual can be publicly and privately be counted on to help, and participate in any case of need.

And whereas he has done so publicly by serving as an elected council member for twenty years. And whereas he has gained the reputation of being a peacemaker and promotes what is right in the sight of God, and has been an asset to this community.

Now, therefore, I, Larry Chesser, Mayor of the City of Fort Payne, in the State of Alabama, do hereby decree the city’s gratitude and confer upon the former councilman Walter Watson, heartfelt thanks and appreciation for being selected as the recipient of the 2018 Mayor’s Day of Recognition honor.”

“And I am truly proud to call him friend,” said Chesser, after reading the proclamation.

Watson spoke briefly after receiving the proclamation: “I just thank you guys; there again, for you guys and what you do. I appreciate every one of you.”

“Continue the good work. It’s an honor to receive this, and if you need me for anything.

Just let me know. I’ll be here; I’ll be right around the corner. Keep up the good work,” said Watson.

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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 ride, please contact: Lynn Haas at (256) 605-7854 or Connie Holdem at (256) 605-1776.

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Chip timing will be used.

Early registration fee is $20 and participants will be guaranteed a t-shirt. After March 17, the registration fee will be raised to $25.

Race day registration begins at 7am. Chip timing provided by Pinpoint Timing Services. Door prizes will be given before the awards ceremony. All proceeds will go to help fund mission projects. For an entry form or additional information, please contact Debra Pitts at (256) 996-5972 or Kim Pitts at (256) 996-7415. You may also email your questions or ask for a registration form by emailing fyffefirstbaptist5k@gmail.com.

April 8, Salem Methodist Singing Geraldine’s Salem Methodist Church will be hosting a singing on Sunday, April 8 at 6pm with the Baileys of Sand Rock as the special guests. All are welcome!

April 12, Southern Torch DeKalb Republican Candidate Forum - Join us at

the City of Fort Payne Auditorium at 6pm on April 12 for a forum with all DeKalb County Republican Primary candidates in the following races: School Board (by place), County Commission, Circuit Clerk, and DeKalb County Sheriff!

We will also be broadcasting this forum LIVE! April 13, Race to Embrace - The Fort Payne Optimist Club will host the 10th annual Race to Embrace on April 13! It will be held at Fort Payne High School's Wildcat Stadium.

The annual event is held for children and adults with special needs across DeKalb County. The event will kick off at 9am!

April 15, Valley Head Fire Department Fish Fry Fundraiser - The Valley Head Fire Department will host a fish fry fundraiser on April 15 beginning at 11am at the Tiger’s Inn in Valley Head. It’s dine in or carry out. Tickets may be purchased at the Town Hall or from the VHFD and walk-ins are welcomed!

April 20, Secret Church - Rainsville First Baptist Church will host a “Secret Church” event with David Platt on Friday, April 20 at 6pm in the Auditorium. This six-hour event is free and you are welcome to come

and go as needed. No childcare will be provided.

“Cults and Counterfeit Gospels” will be the topic.

Go to www.rainsvillefirst. com or call (256) 638-3141 for more information.

April 19-22 & 26-29, The Addams Family - NACC Theatre presents “The

Addams Family” held at the Tom Bevill Lyceum on the campus of Northeast Alabama Community College. Friday/Saturday evening performances will begin at 7pm and Sunday matinees start at 2pm. All seats are reserved, and tickets are $5 each!

April 21, Third Saturday Sunset Cruise-In - The first Third Saturday of the year will be on April 21 in the Main Street District of Fort Payne! This event will include food, live music, antique cars, and much more! Make plans to join them from 5pm to 9pm and the cost is free!

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After Resurrection Sunday, Now What?

By David Cofield Pastor at Rainsville FBC

After Resurrection Sunday, Now What?

So we have celebrated Resurrection Sunday with great passion and power, but now what? Where do we go? What do we do?

I think believers have much in common with Lazarus, the friend of Jesus who died and Jesus raised him back to life. Like us, Lazarus was dead but is now alive. He didn’t raise himself for he had no inherit power to give his dead body life. And the same Jesus who raised Lazarus is the one who raised our spiritually dead souls to life when we repented and believed.

So, what did Lazarus

do after his resurrection?

Examine it in John 12: 1-11.

First, Lazarus is found with Jesus fellowshipping around a table. The celebration of Easter is not a one-time event; instead it is the whole of our Christian faith. It enables us to have the presence of Jesus with us every day and to enjoy His fellowship with us. Revelation 3: 20 promises we can fellowship with Jesus around His table.

Second, he is fellowshipping with other believers. He is there with Mary, Martha and at least some of the disciples. A regular pattern of gathering with other believers is essential for the ongoing health of a Christian.

If I was interested in quilting and I heard there

was a group who met weekly to talk about quilting, share ideas about quilting and actually were quilting; I would seek them out to join them due to our mutual interest.

If you are a true follower of Jesus and His resurrection power has raised you from your spiritual deadness, then you will want to fellowship with other believers who likewise have experienced this new life.

Third, he was the witness to his family and friends of his experience. I love verse one. John identifies Lazarus at the one “who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead.” He was the only one present that day who had been raised from the dead. Do you guess they talked about it?

David Cofield is the Pastor of Rainsville First Baptist Church. He is pictured here with his wife, Roxanne. (Facebook)

We are to be witnesses to those of the same resurrection we have experienced. Who will you

share your story with today at the family meal or the lunch with friends?

Easter is not the end of

the celebration; just the beginning.

services were held on Friday, March 30 at 11am at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bros. Dee Bethune and Chad Smith officiating. Burial followed in Oak Lawn Memorial Park.

Parkridge Medical Center.

A graveside service was held on April 3 at 1pm at Greenwood Cemetery in Chattanooga with Bro. Raymond Kendrick officiating. He was buried with military honors.

Larry Tucker - 70 of Ringgold, Ga., passed away on Tuesday, March 27 at CHI Memorial Hospital in Georgia. The family received friends from 4pm to 8pm CT on Saturday, March 31 and from 1pm to service time on Sunday, April 1. Funeral services were held on Sunday, April 8 at 2pm CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Buddy Godfrey officiating. Burial followed in Mountain Home Cemetery.

Everett Little - 80 of Flat Rock, passed away on Wednesday, March 28. The family received friends from 2pm to 8pm on Friday, March 30 and from noon until service time on Saturday, March 31 at the funeral home. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 31 at 4pm CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Elder Ricky Harcrow and Bro. Mike Williams officiating. Burial followed in Fuller Cemetery.

Friday, March 30 from 4pm to 8pm at the funeral home. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 31 at 2pm at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Jerry Patton and Phillip Battle officiating.

Burial followed in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.

Max Parmer - 63 of Ider, passed away on Tuesday, March 27 at Crowne Health Care. The family received friends from 3pm to 8pm on Thursday, March 29 and from 11am until service time on Friday, March 30 at the funeral home. Funeral services were held on Friday, March 30 at 1pm at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Luke McKay officiating. Burial followed in Fuller Cemetery.

Archie Jack Wilson - 72 of Rainsville, passed away on Thursday, March 29 at his home. A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date.

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DEATH NOTICES WT WILSON Richard Lewis - 42 of Fyffe, passed away on Friday, March 30. The family received friends from 12pm until 8pm on Sunday, April 1 at the funeral home. Funeral services were held on Monday, April 2 at WT Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Mountain View Memory Gardens.

Billy Don Combs - 68 of Grove Oak, passed away on Friday, March 30. The family received friends from 5pm to 8pm on Saturday, March 31 at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Sunday, April 1 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with Bros. Kenny Brown and Junior Croft officiating.

Burial followed in Kelly’s Chapel Cemetery.

Patricia Anderson - 64 of Sylvania, passed away on Saturday, March 31. The family received friends from 5pm to 8pm on Sunday, April 1 at the funeral home. Funeral services were held on Monday, April 2 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with Bros. Jeff Mann and Damon Olson officiating. Burial followed in Old Sardis Cemetery.

R.C. Ledbetter - 90 of Fort Payne, passed away on Sunday, April 1 at his residence. The family received friends from 4pm to 8pm on Wednesday, April 4 at the funeral home.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 5 at 1pm at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with Bro. Tim Scott officiating. He had full military honors. Burial followed in Walkers Chapel Cemetery.

Pauline Wisner - 79 of Rainsville, passed away on Monday, April 2. The family received friends from 5pm to 8pm on Wednesday, April 4 at the funeral home.

Funeral services were held at 3pm on Thursday, April 5 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in Mountain View Memory Gardens.

RAINSVILLE Mamie Goggans - 98, passed away on Wednesday, March 28.

Visitation was held on Saturday, March 31 from 11am until 2pm at the funeral home. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 31 at 2pm at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Glenn Goggans and Mrs. Kristi Goggans Underwood officiating. Burial followed

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Sandi Wicks - 65 of Pisgah, passed away on Sunday, April 1 at Cloverdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Bobby H. Boozer - 74 of Rainsville, passed away on Sunday, April 1 at Huntsville Hospital.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 3 from 5pm to 8pm and on Wednesday, April 4 from 10am until noon at the funeral home.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 4 at noon at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Kirk Memorial Gardens.

BURT Angela Killian - 40, passed away on March 30.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 6 at Burt Chapel-Fort Payne from 1pm to 3pm. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 6 at the funeral home at 3pm.

Margie Hamilton - 91, passed away on March 31.

Visitation was held on April 1 at Burt Chapel-Fort Payne from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral services were held on April 2 at Burt Chapel-Fort Payne at 11am with Revs.

Larry Hearn and John Keefe officiating. Burial followed in Fischer Cemetery.

CORNER STONE Mary Jo Waller Whisenant - 91 of Flat Rock, passed away on Tuesday, March 27 at Dade Health and Rehab. The family received friends on Thursday, March 29 from 4pm to 8pm and from 9am until service time on Friday, March 30 at the funeral home. Funeral

Daniel “Danny” Pardue - 59 of Higdon, passed away on Tuesday, March 27. The family received friends from 4pm to 8pm on Friday, March 30 and from 11am until service time on Saturday, March 31 at the funeral home. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 31 at 1pm at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Dr. Virgil Stone officiating.

Burial followed in Payne Gap Cemetery.

John Henry Hill III - 72 of Bryant, passed away on Tuesday, March 27 at

Madilynn Newsom - 7 months, passed away on Friday, March 30. The family received friends from 11am until service time on Monday, April 2 at the funeral home. Funeral services were held on Monday, April 2 at 3pm at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Royce Cornelison officiating.

Burial followed in New Canaan Cemetery.

WILSON Jennie Henderson - 79 of Collinsville, passed away on Thursday, March 29. The family received friends on

Charles D. Houston, Jr. - 52 of Fort Payne, passed away on Tuesday, March 27.

The family received friends on Friday, March 30 from noon to 2pm at the funeral home. Funeral services were held on Friday, March 20 at 2pm at Wilson Funeral Home. Burial followed in Lankford Cemetery.

Carl Delbert Browder - 86 of Fort Payne, passed away on Tuesday, March 27.

The family received friends on Wednesday, March 28 from 5pm to 8pm at the funeral home. Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 29 at 11am at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Davis officiating.

Burial followed in Walnut Grove Cemetery.

RAINSVILLE Lanora Culver - 84 of Acworth, Ga. (formerly of this area), passed away on Wednesday, March 28 at Kennestone Hospital. The family received friends on Friday, March 30 from 4pm to 8pm and Saturday, March 31 from 9am until 10:45am at the funeral home. A graveside service was held on Saturday, March 31 at New Home Cemetery with Rev. Anthony Pannell officiating.

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campaign; that sought to break through the “preconceived notions” that outsiders might have regarding an Alabama city.

Battle related that part of the successful growth equation in Huntsville was branding.

During his time as mayor, the city used the slogan, “Huntsville: The Smart Place” to highlight the city’s tech industry to promote it to businesses looking to open a new location. Mayor Battle would like to use this same mentality statewide.

“We sell ourselves short; we sell ourselves short as a state. We are a state that is a smart place, and we have a lot of great things going on,” he said.

Battle listed specific examples that we as a state should be proud of.

He mentioned the U.S. Navy’s destroyer project in Mobile, International Beam in Dothan (laminated wood products which could take on the steel industry), cyber

security for the U.S. Air Force in Montgomery, Cancer Research at UAB in Birmingham, and the rich musical history of Muscle Shoals and Fort Payne).

“We are putting together rocket engines that will take man to Mars and will take us back (to Earth). We should start talking about ourselves and really show the pride we should have in our state,” Battle explained.

“We want to talk about Alabama as a smart place; a place where things are done that aren’t done anywhere else in the world. That’s one of the things we’ve got to do: is change that conversation about Alabama,” he stated.

Battle also explained that many recipes for Huntsville’s success were currently being done Fort Payne; such as creating green spaces, expanding utilities, improving the downtown area, and improving education.

“As Governor, I want to take this same strategy, this same plan, that we used in Huntsville.

Because it’s a proven strategy and plan. It’s worked for the past 10 years there,” he said.

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Submit your political news to: tyler@southerntorch.com “We’ve been able to do it in our city, in our area, we’ve been able to do it here, and we need to do it for the rest of the state,” stated Battle.

After Battle concluded his remarks, Mayor Chesser asked if Governor Kay Ivey would participate in debate.

“We thought there was going to be a debate, because the Governor came out and said she would do a debate. Then yesterday, in Huntsville, when she came in to do her state of the state, she said she would, ‘stand on her record;’ We’re going to find out,” replied Batte.

“In 1982, Kay Ivey ran against Jan Cook. (Ivey) held a press conference up on the steps of the capitol in Montgomery and had an empty chair there, and said, ‘the people of Alabama deserve to have a debate; to understand what our views are and what we are going to do,’” explained Battle.

“I think I’ll just stand on the Governor’s words she said in 1982; because they are just as true today as they were in 1982. In 2018, people deserve a chance to listen to what your plans are, what your visions are. What you want to see the state do, and how you want to help the state move forward.

“We will push and find a way…. Whatever day she wants to do… we will clear our calendars. We will find a way to do that. But she really needs to come out and tell the people what her real vision is for the State of Alabama,” said Battle.

Welden steps aside to focus on campaign

Republican candidate for DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden addressing a crowd in Henagar last week. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch)

By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — Valley Head Police Chief Nick Welden is announcing today that he is officially stepping aside to devote his time to pursuing the Republican nomination for DeKalb County Sheriff.

“I’m stepping aside to focus on my campaign.

Running a campaign is a full time job, and being a full time Police Chief requires a lot of attention.

It’s best for the citizens of Valley Head that I step

aside while I pursue what’s best for the entire county,” said Welden.

Welden discussed his time as Valley Head Police Chief: “Since I’ve been there, we’ve had 7 day a week coverage, received two brand new vehicles, and now have more officers than we’ve had in a decade.

Our police force has also worked closely with and supported the surrounding towns.”

“It’s been more than a job and it’s even more than just law enforcement; it’s been about one-on-one policing in the community.

Which is what we hope to bring about in the entire county,” said Welden. “It’s been a blessing to be a part of such a great town; I’ve made many great friends.”

“I’d like to thank the Mayor and Town Council for having faith in me and appointing me to this position. I hope I’ve fulfilled their expectations,” concluded Welden.

Ron Ogletree will be serving as the interim Police Chief until the Town Council and Mayor makes an official decision on Welden’s successor.

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By Steve Flowers AL Political Columnist Republicans took control of federal offices and presidential races in 1964 in Alabama. It was referred to as the Goldwater Landslide. The Baxley-Graddick fiasco in 1986 was the game changer for governor. In the last 32 years there have been eight governor’s races.

Republicans have won all of them, with one exception. Don Siegelman was an interloper in 1998.

During that same period, Alabamians have elected all Republicans to every secondary, statewide office. There are six secondary constitutional offices. All six are held by Republicans. There are nine justices on the State Supreme Court. There are also 10 judges on the Civil and Criminal Courts of Appeals. These 19 judges are all Republicans. If you add the three seats on the PSC to this list and include the Governor, that is 29 state offices. All 29 are

Inside the Statehouse held by Republicans. In addition, we have seven seats in Congress.

Six-out-of-seven of our Congressional members are Republicans. Folks, that makes us a pretty Republican state.

However, inexplicably it was only eight years ago in 2010 that our state legislature changed from Democratic controlled to majority Republican.

When it changed it really changed drastically. The final coup de gras was probably caused by the National Democrats electing Barack Obama president.

As I sat on television analyzing the dramatic results in 2010, it became obvious to me that the seismic avalanche of voting Republican for legislative seats was erupting in North Alabama and especially the Tennessee Valley. This area of the state had continued to elect Democrats to state legislative seats. It was the last bastion of white Democratic voters. This allegiance and loyalty was

dating back to FDR and the New Deal. However, the election of Obama changed all that loyalty that these voters and their grandparents had to their longstanding Democratic affinity for local and legislative candidates.

The Republican legislative leadership led by former Speaker Mike Hubbard, claimed credit for this Republican tidal wave engulfing and changing the Legislature.

They did field good candidates; however, it was Barack Obama that put the final nail in the Democratic coffin in Alabama. Race and religion have always driven the vote in the Heart of Dixie.

The southern two-thirds of the state had incrementally begun voting for GOP legislative candidates, especially in suburban districts.

However, the northern tier of the state voted Republican with a vengeance, and it looks like they are not turning back.

Regardless of the reason our legislature is

not only majority Republican, it is super majority Republican. That means that over two-thirds of the members of the State Senate and State House are Republican.

The Democrats are buoyed by Doug Jones historic victory in a Special U.S. Senate election in December. They have enthusiastically fielded a large slate of candidates for the Legislature.

Democrats believe that Jones’ win in suburban areas, especially Jefferson and Mobile, can be duplicated this year.

That is doubtful. The Jones victory was an anomaly and an isolated dislike for Roy Moore. The Republicans will return with their majorities and more than likely their lock on a super majority.

Incumbency is a powerful advantage and most of the incumbents are Republicans.

A good many of the State Senate’s most powerful members are unopposed for reelection.

Included in this list of

incumbent State Senators who have been reelected by acclamation are veteran Senate Leader and Rules Chairman, Jabo Waggoner, R-Vestavia, Senate Majority Leader, Greg Reed, R-Jasper, respected veteran Jimmy Holley, R-Coffee, Senator Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, Senator Clay Scofield, R-Marshall, Senator Shay Shelnutt, R-Gardendale, Senator Clyde Chambliss, R-Autauga.

Republican Senate leaders, Del Marsh, R-Calhoun, Jim McClendon, R-St. Clair, Steve Livingston, R- Scottsboro, only have taken opposition in the Republican primary and no Democratic opponent.

Republican Senators, Cam Ward, R-Alabaster and Tom Whatley, R-Lee, only have token Democratic opponents in very Republican districts.

On the Democratic side, veteran State Senators, Rodger Smitherman, Priscilla Dunn, Bobby Singleton,

and Billy Beasley are running unopposed.

Senator Hank Sanders of Selma, the longest serving member of the Alabama Senate decided to not seek a 10th term. Senator Sanders has become an icon in Alabama political history. He will be replaced by another Democrat, probably his daughter.

Longtime Democratic House members Marcel Black, D-Tuscumbia, and Richard Lindsey, D-Centre, are retiring and Johnny Mack Morrow, D-Red Bay, and Craig Ford, D-Gadsden, are leaving the House to run for the Senate. They are the last four white male Democrats in the House of Representatives. That leaves one white Democrat in the House, Elaine Beech, D-Chatom, and there will be one white Democrat in the Senate, Billy Beasley, D-Clayton. These two white Democrats will be dinosaurs in the legislature.

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Fyffe Track Team Shows Out

By Marla Jones Sports Editor

FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- On Thursday, March 29, 2018, the Fyffe High School Varsity Track team participated at a meet held at Fort Payne High School.

Fyffe had some outstanding performances and broke personal and school records.

Jaiden Hatch was the first member of the Fyffe Track to receive not only one metal but two at the meet. Hatch had a personal best and school record in the 100 and received the Jaiden Hatch brought home both a silver and bronze medals. (Submitted Photo)

silver metal. She also competed in the 400 and received the bronze medal as well as a personal best and new school record.

Other great stands outs for the Fyffe team were as follows: • Chase Wright had two personal records and two new school records.

• Nadia Powell, Kinnsley Travis, and Kattie Nail all had personal bests in the 100m.

• Nail and Kirby Coots had personal bests in the 200m.

• Olivia Smith and Coots had personal bests in the 400m.

Bulldog Baseball

(Marla Jones | Southern Torch)

By Marla Jones Sports Editor GERALDINE, Ala. — The Geraldine Varsity Bulldogs Baseball Team finished the 2017 season with a 15-14 record. The team lost nine seniors and they have three seniors on the team this season (Jordan Cookston, Matthew Malone, Nathan West). The Bulldogs have two returning starters, Jake Peppers (Sophomore) Peyton Mooney (Jr).

There Bulldogs will have several juniors that will see a lot of playing time including their left handed pitcher, Caleb McSpadden and second baseman, Kaleb Carr.

Coach Jamie Gilbert expects good things from Sophomore Jackson Bearden 3b/1b, Freshmen – Brodie Stone(OF), Ty Cofield (2nd), Miles Benton

(OF), William Rogers (C/3b) and Collin Mayfield (P, Utl).

At press time, the Bulldogs boast a 2-0 Region Standing.

“The key to the season is developing new, young pitchers” said Head Coach Jamie Gilbert.

The Bulldog record thus far is 8-7.

Previous games highlights: Game 1 – Ashville 9 – Geraldine 8 Leading hitters -- Jake Peppers 2-3, 1 BB, 3 RBI’s, 1 RS Jackson Bearden 2-3, 1 RBI Peyton Mooney 1-3, 2 RS Kaleb Carr 1-3, 2 RBI’s, 1 RS Nathan West 1-3, 1 RBI Pitching – Peyton Mooney (0-1) 3 innings, 6 K’s, 2 ER’s, 5 Hits Game 2 – Walter Wellborn 2 – Geraldine 6 Leading Hitters – Jake

Peppers 2-4, 1 RBI, 1 RS Brodie Stone 2-4, 1 RBI Peyton Mooney 1-3, 3 RBI’s Jordan Cookston 1-2, 2 BB, 2 RS Pitching – Jordan Cookston (1-0) 4.2 innings, 8 K’s, 1 Hit, 0 RS Game 3 – North Sand Mtn 2 – Geraldine 5 Leading Hitters – Peyton Mooney 2-4, 2 RBI’s Jake Peppers 1-4, 1 RBI Matthew Malone 1-3, 1 RS Kaleb Carr 1-3 1 RBI Miles Benton 3 BB’s, 2 RS Pitching – Peyton Mooney (1-1) 3.1 Innings, 3 K’s, 1 ER Caleb McSpadden 3 Innings, 2 BB, 5 K’s Game 4 – North Sand Mtn. 11 – Geraldine 14 Leading Hitters – Jordan Cookston 3-4, 4 RBI’s, 1 RS Jake Peppers 1-4, 1 BB, 3 RS Ty Cofield 1-1, 1 BB, Peyton Mooney 1-4, 1 BB, 3 RBI’s, 3 RS Kaleb Carr 1-3, 1 BB, 2 RBI’s, 2 RS Miles Benton 2 BB’s, 2 RS Pitching – Jake Peppers (1-0) 2.1 Innings, 1 Hit, 1 BB, 6 K’s, 0 RS Game 5 – Brindlee Mtn 4 – Geraldine 8 Leading Hitters – Miles Benton 3-4, 1 BB, 2 RBI’s, 1 RS Jordan Cookston 2-4, 2 RBI’s Jake Peppers 1-4, 1 RS Brodie Stone 1-3, 2 RBI’s Peyton Mooney 1-2, 2 BB, 2 RS Matthew Malone 1-4, 1 RBI, 1 RS Pitching – Peyton Mooney (2-1) 7 Innings, 4 Hits, 2 BB, 11 K’s, 1 ER Game 6 – Brindlee Mtn. 2 – Geraldine 13 Leading Hitters – Miles Benton 3-4, 4 RBI’s, 2

RS Jackson Bearden 3-3, 4 RBI’s, 3 RS Jake Peppers 1-3, 1 RBI Ty Cofield 1-3, 1 RBI Jordan Cookston 1-3, 1 RBI, 2 RS Matthew Malone 0-1, 1 BB, 3 RS Pitching – Jake Peppers (2-0) 5 Innings, 0 Hits, 2 BB, 6 K’s, 0 ER Game 7 – DAR 15 – Geraldine 6 Leading Hitters – Peyton Mooney 2-4, 1 RBI, 1RS Jordan Cookston 2-2, 1BB, 1 RBI, 1 RS Kaleb Carr 2-4, 2 RS Jackson Bearden 1-2,1 BB, 2 RBI’s Matthew Malone 2 BB, 1 RBI Pitching – Caleb McSpadden (0-1) 1.2 Innings, 1 BB, 2 K’s, 0 ER Game 8 – Sylvania 10 – Geraldine 6 Leading Hitters – Jordan Cookston 2-3, 4 RBI’s, Jake Peppers 1-2, 2 BB, 3 RS Ty Cofield 1-2, 2 BB, 2 RS Peyton Mooney 1-4, 1 RBI Pitching – Jackson Bearden (No Decision) 2.2 Innings, 3 Hits, 3 K’s, 2 ER Game 9 – Sylvania 14 – Geraldine 20 Leading Hitters – William Rogers 3-5, 3 RBI’s, Jake Peppers 2-4, 1 BB, 1 RBI, 2 RS Ty Cofield 2-3, 3 BB, 1 RBI, 3 RS Jackson Bearden 2-4, 4 RBI’s, 2 RS Jordan Cookston 2-4, 1 BB, 4 RBI’s, 2 RS Brodie Stone 1-3, 3 BB, 2 RBI’s, 3 RS Matthew Malone 1-4, 1 BB, 1 RBI, 1 RS Miles Benton 3 BB’s, 1 RS Pitching – Brodie Stone (1-0) 5 Innings, 8 Hits, 3 BB, 2 K’s

• Destiney Sisk, Britiney Barr, and Cassidy Lance all had personal bests in the 800m. Lance had a personal best in the 1600.

• Barr had a personal best in the javelin.

Both, the girls 4x100 and 4x400 set new school records.

Fyffe had several athletes that branched out and tried different events for the first time.

• Ashley Meadows threw the javelin for the first time in the meet and has the new school record.

• Colie Farmer ran the 300m hurdles for the first

time and did great setting the new school record.

• Tucker Dodd ran the 1600m for the first time and set the new school record.

• New comers were Payton Stoner who competed in the 100m and long jump and set the new long jump school record.

Dakota Dalton competed in the high jump for the first time and is in the record books.

In their first year of competition, the Fyffe Red Devils are proving they are a force to be reckoned with.

SET. MATCH. SCORE.

Kenyon Stover serves in Tuesday's game against Decatur Heritage. (Submitted Photo)

By Marla Jones Sports Editor DECATUR, Ala. —The Sylvania Varsity Boys Tennis team travelled to Decatur on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Sylvania won the match, 5-4.

Alex Ivey won at Number 1 singles, 8-3. Jarred Higgins won at Number 2 Singles, 8-4. Josh Tinker won at Number 3 singles, 8-3. Jarred Higgins and Mason Sanders won at Number 2 Doubles, 8-4. Kenyon Stover and Drake Justus won at Number 3 doubles 8-5.

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Sylvania Soccer Sizzles

In their first year as a soccer team, Sylvania is showing great potential. The Sylvania Soccer Teams faced the Scottsboro Wildcats on Friday. The Sylvania Girls defeated the Wildcats 7-0, Gabriella Garcia, a freshman, scored 5 goals and Ambriel Stopyak, a 7th grader, scored two goals. The Sylvania boys lost to Scottsboro, 5-2 with Juniors, Jake McSpadden and Dominic Garcia scoring one goal a piece.

On Tuesday, April 3, they played Whitesburg Christian at home last night. This was an area game for both teams. The girls won 5-1 with Gabriella Garcia (9th) scoring 2 goals and Lauren Bewley (11th), Taylor Thrash (8th), and Ambriel Stopyak (7th) scoring one goal a piece.

The boys lost 1-0.

PLAY BALL!

The Plainview Bears faced the Sylvania Rams on Tuesday, April 3. The Bears (106) defeated the Rams (8-14), 13-1. (Photo by Kristy Gallagher | Southern Torch)

You can see the excitement in these athletes faces as Youth League officially started this week! Coaches and parents be sure to send your pictures and stats to marla@southerntorch.com.

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