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By Zach Hester Reporter DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) announced the 50 schools across the state that will be recognized for their achievement in

showing the most improvement in last year’s 3rd grade reading results.

The selected schools will share $1 million allotted by the state legislature during the last session. Each school is set to receive a $20,000 check from ALSDE as a way of

recognizing and incentivizing teachers and students who have worked hard to achieve proficiency in reading by the 3rd grade in last year’s Scantron Performance Series Reading Assessment.

Three DeKalb County schools were selected for

this award: Fyffe, Henagar and Sylvania. “It is a tremendous honor to have three of our schools be in the top fifty in reading growth across our state,� said DeKalb County

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By Marla Jones Reporter RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video on our Website) The Rainsville

City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 3.

DeKalb County Circuit Clerk Pam Simpson addressed the Council

explaining the many responsibilities of the Circuit Clerk’s office. She spoke on the millions of dollars going through her office and addressed the audits that take place. She

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By Marla Jones Reporter FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 4.

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The Council passed a resolution authorizing an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT)

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also thanked the Rainsville City Council and City Court system for working with her office by subsidizing

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recently awarded the Honorable Rotarian Award for fifty-three years of

RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Rainsville resident Lelon “Doc� Thompson was

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Simpson to run for re-election

By Staff Reports DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — DeKalb County Circuit Clerk Pam Simpson has announced that she will seek reelection to another term. Simpson said she feels her experience makes her uniquely qualified for the job. “My experience is unmatched by any other candidate,� Simpson said. “I worked for three different circuit clerks before deciding to make my own run for the job in 2006. At that time, I felt it was time to let the people of DeKalb County choose between a candidate capable of doing the job, or

DeKalb County Circuit Clerk Pam Simpson has served as Circuit Clerk since 2006. (Submitted Photo)

a politician.�

Simpson won her bid in 2006 and has been reelected during each subsequent election.

Simpson has deep roots in DeKalb County – she is the daughter of R.L. and Elzie Bailey, and grew up on a

chicken farm in Fyffe.

Simpson – then Bailey – graduated from Fyffe High and began her career in the circuit clerk’s office soon after, serving as an assistant clerk while simultaneously attending evening classes at Northeast Alabama Community College.

Simpson said she has seen some significant changes in the clerk’s office during her tenure, with one of the most significant occurring in 1977, when the circuit clerk’s office transitioned from a county office to a state office

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FPPD: Meth Trafficking Rainsville, P1

By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum: On August 28th, officers were conducting routine patrols on Interstate 59 and observed a gray SUV that had two moving violations.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and were obtaining information of the two males and one female in the vehicle and noticed unusual characteristics of nervousness and sweating profusely from the three occupants. Each individual was questioned separately and none of their stories matched. During the stop a half-cut straw was in plain view in the cup holder and was seen with a crystal-like substance consistent with methamphetamine.

In several areas of the vehicle officers found crystal meth, smoking pipes, needles, a 38 Smith and Wesson revolver and a 22 pistol.

The three were identified Robin Michelle Johnson, age 49 of Jonesboro, TN, and charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Concealed Weapon without a Permit, and Possession of Prescription Drugs; Harley Zachary Davidson, age 21 of Appalachia, VA, Trafficking in Methamphetamine, Promoting Prison Contraband 2nd, Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; and Gary Wayne Lambert, age 49 of Appalachia, VA, Trafficking in Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Concealed Weapon without a Permit.

The three were arrested without incident and transferred to the DeKalb County Detention Center. A large amount of Methamphetamine was taken off the street because of the good police work of Officer Trevor Newsome and Lieutenant David Smith.

Schools, P1 Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett. “It is a testament to the hard work of our students, teachers and administrators.”

“This increase in student achievement is evidence of believing that we, as educators, can and do have a tremendous impact on student learning and then carrying out that belief in what they do daily,” he continued.

A special recognition

and awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, September 13 after the September meeting of the Alabama State Board of Education in Montgomery.

Governor Kay Ivey, state legislators and others will be on hand to personally congratulate these fifty schools. For a full list of the schools honored, please visit our website at southerntorch.com.

her employees through court costs.

Betty Holcomb, the city accountant, presented the Council with a budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year.

She explained that it is a general fund budget only and would be a three percent increase over the 2017-18 budget. It does not include a three percent cost of living expense for city employees. It produces a $70,000 surplus. She went on to say to give the city employees a three percent increase, it would equal $63,000.

Southern Torch reached out to Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt and asked in his opinion, should the $70,000 surplus be used to fund the three percent cost of living expense for the employees.

“It is highly possible [that] there is more than enough to cover that”, he said. “But we will not make that decision until December.”

The mayor stated during the meeting that all councilmembers should review the proposed budget over the next two weeks, as it must be voted on in the month of September. There will not be a special called meeting to discuss the budget, “unless an issue comes up,” he said.

Mayor Lingerfelt also gave an update on the George Wallace Bridge. He

stated that it should be open for traffic at the end of the week.

Rainsville Police Chief Kevin Smith addressed the Council regarding their free sexual harassment and rape prevention class, which will be held on Saturday, September 8.

In other business, the Council: • Hired Eli Tree Service for $3800 to clean the right-of-ways on the Chavies Bridge Project • Accepted the resignation of police officer Anthony Austin as of 9/10/18 due to family issues • Gave $1,500 to the Rainsville Fire Department for Fire Prevention Month, which is the month of October. Fire Chief Willimac Wright also stated that we are still under a no burn order until the end of October.

• Empowered the mayor to seek bids for a new dump truck (using the same program as the DeKalb County Commission for their buy back program. The Council agreed to try it for one year.)

• Stated the need to hire a garbage truck driver The next meeting of the Rainsville City Council will be on Monday, September 17 with a workshop beginning at 4:15pm and the meeting at 5pm.

Thompson, P1 active service.

The Rotary Club meets weekly. During his first forty years of membership, Thompson had perfect attendance. He is a veterinarian, proud veteran of the Armed Services, community leader, and a faithful member of Robertson Chapel Methodist Church in Rainsville. Dr. Thompson was also a key leader in writing the animal control ordinance for the City of Rainsville.

Thompson, 93, had a veterinary practice in Texas, where he and his wife, Johnnie, were blessed

with four children.

Thompson returned to his hometown in 1988 after he retired.

He actually moved back into his childhood home which turned 100 years old this year.

His numerous hobbies include gardening, golf, cheering on his alma mater Auburn Tigers, and working out each morning at Body Vision. He loves to talk about his family and his heritage.

We would like to wish Dr. Thompson the best of luck in the future and a big congratulations on his award.

Fort Payne, P1 for the modification of traffic signals at 5th Street and Gault Avenue North. A second resolution was passed for the acceptance of a subdivision development by MCB Properties.

In new business, the Council made budget adjustments for three ice makers at the Coal and Iron Building, Rotary Pavilion, and the Sports Complex for a total of

$13,212. They also approved curbing requests for 2409 Forest Avenue NW, tabled a street light request, and approved a speed table in the vicinity of 3410 Grand Avenue South, which will be installed in the next year.

The next meeting of the Fort Payne City Council will be held on Tuesday, September 18 at 12pm with a workshop preceding the meeting.

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Simpson, P1 under the Administrative Office of Court. After this change, Simpson served as a court specialist with her primary duties being clerk to the district court, handling such diverse areas as misdemeanor, traffic, small claims, civil, and juvenile cases. She also assisted with all circuit civil, circuit criminal, Grand Jury, divorce, and child support cases.

While working full-time, Simpson also continued to pursue completion of her college degrees. She graduated from NEACC in 1977.

Simpson would also go on to graduate from the University of Alabama in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources, a program she completed in only three years while she continued to work for the circuit clerk’s office.

Simpson was promoted in 1996 to deputy clerk, warrant clerk, and bookkeeper, making her the chief financial officer for judicial system and responsible for handling millions of dollars in public funds, responsible for all personnel matters in the circuit clerk’s office, and responsible for the issuance of criminal warrants following determination of probable cause. She served in this role up until her election to the circuit clerk’s position in 2006.

“I continue to be dedicated to the job and to the people of DeKalb County, the people that I serve,” Simpson said. “I continue to be a working clerk with a hands-on approach. I issue warrants and reconcile multiple bank accounts while also successfully completing my other duties as circuit clerk.”

The circuit clerk’s other responsibilities include serving as the absentee election manager during election years, juror management, serving on the canvasing board, serving as chief magistrate of DeKalb County, and serving as the passport agent for the county as a public service. The circuit clerk’s office works closely with sheriff’s offices, police departments, and various state and federal agencies.

Simpson has been instrumental in making improvements to the circuit clerk’s office in recent years, including the implementation of “e-filing,” which allows all cases to be electronically filed and accessible – giving judges, attorneys, paralegals, judicial assistants, all court

personnel, and the public full access to filing in real time. The implementation of e-filing and other improvements made by Simpson have been done despite personnel cutbacks that have been in place in the circuit clerk’s office since 2011.

“The judicial system has evolved significantly during my time at the circuit clerk’s office,” Simpson said. “My staff and I have trained to enhance the efficiency of the office.” Simpson has earned more than 300 hours of continuing education credits from the Administrative Office of Courts. “As the chief financial officer, the circuit clerk is an office of public trust collecting millions of dollars in public funds and distributing these funds to state, county, and municipal offices, as well as to local businesses and to the public for restitution payments – as clerk, all funds are audited by the examiners of public accounts on a two-year cycle and we must also maintain a yearly self-audit as a requirement of the department of risk management. So, this is a job that does require a significant amount of work and knowledge and also the trust of the people, which is something I take very seriously.”

Simpson said she feels she is able to “relate to the people of DeKalb County as a worker, not a politician. I started at the bottom and worked my way up. I never asked to start at the top with a political position. I would ask my constituents to think of me as a public servant who is capable of doing the job for them. I have an open-door policy to all citizens of DeKalb County. I am transparent and open to any questions about the job of circuit clerk. True leadership comes with knowing the job and I don’t have to be trained to be the circuit clerk.”

Simpson and her husband, Clayborn, haven’t wandered far from Simpson’s roots – they live on a cattle farm in the Grove Oak community. The couple have two children, Brandi and Bradley, and two granddaughters.

Simpson is a member of Greens Chapel Baptist Church. She serves on the Top of Alabama Regional Counsel of Government (TARCOG) board, the CASA board of DeKalb County and NACC Office Administration advisory board.

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THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate our fifth birthday party last Friday! We look forward to the next five years and beyond!

By Staff Reports DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. —Recently, the DeKalb County Career Tech Director Jonathan Phillips and DeKalb County Technology Center’s welding instructor Russ McFall were selected by the Alabama Department of Education to serve on the 2019 National SREB Planning Committee as representatives for the State of Alabama.

SREB stands for Southern Regional Education Board.

It is an nonprofit, nonpartisan organization based in Atlanta that works with states to improve public education at every level, from early childhood to doctoral education.

Phillips and McFall will be joined by academic and career tech educational leaders from across the nation to plain SREB educational professional learning events for administrators and educators as we work together to improve education opportunities for students in both the academic and career tech areas of study.

Phillips stated, “I was truly humbled and honored to be selected to serve on the 2019 SREB Planning Committee with outstanding educational leaders of both academic and career teach from across the nation as we work as a committee to improve education for all students.”

“Making the transition from industry gives me a different perspective pertaining to education,” said McFall. “The information and advice I have received so far from the committee has been beneficial.”

DeKalb County Technology Center won the 2018 James E. Bottom Pacesetter School Award, which was the top award given by SREB last July at the 32nd Annual High Schools That Work Staff Development Conference.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Every Wednesday, Parents of Addicted Loved Ones - A new support group for Parents of Addicted Loved Ones is starting in Fort Payne at Word of Life Ministry, located at 3610 Gault Avenue North. The meeting will be held every Tuesday from 6pm to 7:30pm. Any adult family member over 18 is welcome to attend these PAL meetings, however, for insurance reasons, no one under the age of 18 may attend and child care will not be provided. For more information, visit palgroup.org.

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.

The Month of September, DeKalb Library Yard Sale - The Rainsville Public Library

will be holding a yard sale beginning on September 1 and lasting through the month of September. All proceeds will be children’s programs.

September 8, Myrtle Jane's Fall Open House Join them for a fall open house market featuring beautiful booths decorated with fall decor, plants, florals, home decor, door prizes, refreshments, discounts and much more.

It will be held on Saturday, September 8 from 9am to 5pm at Myrtle Jane's in Fort Payne. For more information, please call (256) 845-4830.

September 8, Southern Heart Outdoor Movie - The annual “Southern Heart” outdoor movie night, presented by the Mentone Business Association, will be held on Saturday, September 8 at the Mentone Inn Pavilion.

There will be limited seating, so make sure to bring a lawn chair. Music will begin at 5:30pm and the movie starts at 7:30pm.

Hot dogs, chips and drink

will be served as a $5 combo.

September 9, Black Family Reunion - The annual Black family reunion will be held on Sunday, September 9 at the Tom Bevill Center in Rainsville. All of the descendants of James Oscar Black (1844-1914) are welcome to attend.

Bring a covered dish.

September 14-15, Fall Vintage Pickin’ Barn Sale - Shop from some of the best vendors around the South! Vintage marketplace featuring farmhouse, primitives, rustic junk, industrial, shabby and french country, repurposed goods and more! There will be live music and local food vendors! Priority Pickin’ Passes for both days are $15 for private 3-hour shopping day of the event from 9am to noon. General admission tickets are $6 per day and sale runs from noon to 5pm.

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enjoy a Saturday filled with fun. The Three Arts Club will be hosting its annual 5K walk/run and a fun run for the kids. The course is through the City of Fort Payne and down several side streets.

September 15, Boom Days Heritage Celebration - This annual art and musical event displays citizens of Fort Payne taking a second look at their past and the heritage passed down to them through the arts and crafts of our area. The Boom Days Heritage Celebration will feature many of these facets in the presentation of musical performances as well as art displays in the City Park. It begins at 10am and is free and open to the public!

September 16, Chavies Singing - There will be a singing at Chavies Baptist Church on Sunday, September 16 at 6pm and the special guests will be Chosen Generation. All are welcome!

September 22, Cornerstone 5K & Fun Run - Cornerstone Christian Academy will be hosting their “Soarin’ with the Eagles” 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, September 22 beginning at 8am at DeKalb Public Lake in Sylvania. The cost is $25 for 5K, $15 for Fun Run in advance, the prices increase by $5 on the day of the event. Come run or

walk to support Cornerstone Christian Academy Athletics.

go to the DeKalb County Children’s Advocacy Center.

September 24-29, 63rd Annual DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair - Rides on the midway, great food, live entertainment, livestock exhibits, agricultural displays, awards, and so much more can be found on these six nights that the fair returns to DeKalb County at the VFW Fairgrounds! Gates open each night at 5pm with a $4 gate entry fee.

October 13, Run for Rescue 5K - The Friends of DeKalb County Animal Adoption Center will host their annual Run for Rescue 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Kid’s Run/Walk on Saturday, October 13 beginning at the Rotary Pavilion in Fort Payne. 5K will begin at 8am and the Kid’s Run/Walk will follow.

Register at racesonline. com/events/run-forrescue5k. On-site registration begins at 6:30am. For more information, email friendsofdcaac@gmail. com.

September 29, Cruisin’ for the Kids Motorcycle Ride - The first annual Cruisin’ for the Kids will begin on September 29 with registration at 10am and kickstands up at 11am.

Come join for a great time and a great cause. It begins at the CAC Center in Fort Payne, and all proceeds will

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ALGIMIRO HUMBERTO PEDRO MIGUEL, Defendant/Father NOTICE OF CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS ALGIMIRO HUMBERTO PEDRO MIGUEL, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer the Complaint and other relief by the 8th day of October, 2018 or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case No.: CS-18-900089, in the District Court of DeKalb County, Alabama.

Dates to Be Printed: August 17, August 24, August 31, September 7 Attorney for Plaintiff: Gabriela Watson, Esq WATSON & WATSON PO Box 1068, Albertville, AL 35950 Phone: (256) 660-1280 Fax: (256) 660-1541 IN THE CHILD SUPPORT COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY CASE NO: CS-18-900075 CATARINA SANTIZO TORREZ, Plaintiff v.

JORGE MATEO BALTAZAR, Defendant NOTICE TO: JORGE MATEO BALTAZAR JORGE MATEO BALTAZAR, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer the Petition for Custody and other relief filed by Plaintiff/ Mother, Catarina Santizo Torrez, by the 7th day of October, 2018, or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case No.: CS-18-900075, in the District Court of

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DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Recently, the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce partnered with Fort Payne High School and the DeKalb County Economic Development Board to help facilitate a job shadowing program for high school seniors.

To kick-off the program, we hosted a breakfast for 30 Fort Payne seniors, sponsored by America’s Best Care Plus.

Jim Farmer, President/CEO of America’s Best Care Plus, was our speaker. Jim encouraged students to do something they love and was quick to say a passion may sometimes be better left as a hobby — amen! He also stressed the importance of following the 4-H creed: 1. Use your HEAD for clear thinking 2. Use your HEART to greater loyalty 3. Use your HANDS for greater service 4. Use your HEALTH for better living Jim really explained the importance of this creed as it applies to everyday living and taking

this with you through life.

We had several businesses attend the breakfast and speak about job shadowing opportunities in their place of business. Many thanks to Go Play Therapy, Comfort Care Hospice, Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative, DeKalb Regional Medical Center, Rising Leaders of DeKalb, America’s Best Care Plus, Heil, Jessica Blalock (career coach at Fort Payne High School), and the DeKalb County Economic Development Board.

A huge thanks to Valerie Barnes, education and training teacher, Key Club sponsor, senior sponsor and FTA/FCCLA sponsor at Fort Payne High School. These two ladies took the initiative to reach out to the Chamber to help start this program. While there are career coaches,

who provide help with scholarships, career advice and preparedness throughout the year, getting the students in the businesses has been more challenging.

This will be a great partnership moving forward. Wouldn’t it be a great starting college or a technical program knowing you are going to enjoy it, or having a better idea anyway? I feel like parents should get excited too, think of the money you could save if your child actually started school with a clearer understanding of what they want

to do?

If you are a Chamber member business, reach out to me at jennifer@ fortpaynechamber.com and get involved with our job shadowing program. If you aren’t a member… why not?

For more information about America’s Best Care Plus, especially their no shot allergy program, visit americasbestcareplus.com.

Thank you, Jim, for sponsoring our breakfast and for motivating everyone who attended the breakfast to be better person and employee!

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DEATH NOTICES WT WILSON Ruth Blackwell Galloway - 91 of Fyffe, passed away on Wednesday, August 29.

Visitation was held on Thursday, August 30 from 10am until service time at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at noon on Thursday, August 30 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Billy Garner officiating.

Burial followed in Green’s Chapel Cemetery.

Anita Quay Martin - 70 of Dutton, passed away on Friday, August 31. A memorial service was held on Thursday, September 6 at Kingdom Hall in Scottsboro.

Rusty Eugene Parmer - 46 of Crossville, passed away on Friday, August 31.

Visitation was held from 4pm to 8pm on Sunday, September 2 at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 3pm on Monday, September 3 at WT Wilson Funeral CHapel with Bros. Brandon Bruce and Jason King officiating. Burial followed in Liberty Cemetery in Painter.

Tom Ed Parker Jr. - 71 of Attalla, passed away on Saturday, September 1. Visitation was held from 12pm to 2pm on Tuesday, September 4 at the First

Baptist Church of Attalla.

Funeral services were held at 2pm on Tuesday, September 4 at the church with Rev. Earl Mitchell officiating.

Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Freeman’s Chapel Baptist Church with Bros.

Dwight Gary, Franklin Pope, and Charles Dorsett officiating.

Burial followed in Freeman’s Chapel Cemetery.

Irene Puckett Tidmore - 81 of Geraldine, passed away on Saturday, September 1. Visitation was held from 5pm to 8pm on Monday, September 3 at the funeral home.

Funeral services were held at 2pm on Tuesday, September 4 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel.

Burial followed in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

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Jimmie Joe Hall - 81 of Geraldine, passed away on Sunday, September 2 at Gadsden Regional Hospital. His body will lie in state at Geraldine First Methodist Church from 3pm to 4pm on Tuesday, September 4. Funeral services were held at 4pm on Tuesday, September 4 at the church with Rev. Mike Keeble officiating. Burial followed in Geraldine Cemetery.

Imogene Davis Wilkes - 91 of Crossville, passed away on Monday, September 3. Visitation was held from 5pm to 8pm on Tuesday, September 4 at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Wednesday, September 5 at

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Maxine Kirk - 75 of Rainsville, passed away on Wednesday, August 29 at her residence. A graveside service was held on Friday, August 31 at 2pm at Kirk Memorial Gardens.

Lowell Thomas Williams - 67 of Rainsville (formerly of Boaz), passed away on Saturday, September 1 at his residence. A graveside service is Tuesday, September 4 at 4pm at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Aroney.

Lionel Woods - 93 of Rainsville, passed away on Saturday, September 1 at Cloverdale Manor.

Visitation was held on Sunday, September 2 from 11am to 2pm at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Sunday, September 2 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. John York officiating. Burial followed in Rainsville Memorial Park.

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CROSSVILLE Joe B. Martin - 74 of Crossville, passed away on Friday, August 31 at his residence. There will be no service as the family has chosen cremation.

September 2 at her residence. Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 4 from 5pm to 8pm and Wednesday, September 5 from 10am until service time at the funeral home. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 5 at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel at 1pm with Bro. Darrell Sears officiating.

Burial followed in Biddle Cemetery.

WILSON Teresa “Terrie” Hardeman Wisby - 69 of Fort Payne, passed away on Monday, September 3. Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 5 from 5pm to 8pm at the funeral home.

Funeral services were held at 2pm on Thursday, September 6 at Wilson Funeral Home. Burial followed in Walnut Grove Cemetery.

COLLINSVILLE Juanita Christine Massey Oliver - 99 of Collinsville, passed away on Monday, September 3 at her residence (she would have been 100 on September 15). Visitation was held from noon to 2pm on Thursday, September 6 at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Thursday, September 6 at Collinsville Funeral Home — Sharpe Chapel with Rev. Ricky Pollard officiating.

Burial followed in Mount Vernon Cemetery.

BURT Betty Ruth James 83 of Fort Payne, passed away on Wednesday, August 29 at Serenity Place Assisted Living.

Visitation was held on Friday, August 31 at Burt Chapel-Fort Payne from 10am to 12pm. Funeral services were held on Friday, August 31 at Burt Chapel-Fort Payne at 12pm with Rev. John Keefe officiating. Burial followed in Mountain View Memory Gardens.

CORNER STONE Eula Jean Smith Brown - 79 of Henagar, passed away on Sunday,

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Inside the Statehouse MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Since this is a gubernatorial election year, let’s reminisce about an epic Governor’s Race.

The 1978 Governor’s race is one of the classics in Alabama political lore.

That Governor’s race between the three heavyweights, former Governor Albert Brewer, Attorney General Bill Baxley, and Lt. Governor Jere Beasley, was expected to be titanic. All three men had last names beginning with the letter “B,” thus, the press coined the phrase “the three B’s.” The Republicans were relegated to insignificance on the gubernatorial stage.

Therefore, the winner of the Democratic Primary would be governor.

Meanwhile, over in east Alabama, a little known former Auburn halfback named Fob James strolled into the governor’s race. Fob’s

entry evoked very little interest, only curiosity as to why he would want to enter the fray against three well-known major players.

Fob was exposed as a card carrying Republican but even a political novice like Fob knew he could not win as a Republican so he qualified to run as a Democrat along with the three B’s.

Fob had become very wealthy by starting a successful manufacturing company in Opelika. When Fob signed up to run for governor the press wrote him off as a rich gadfly who simply chose politics, rather than golf, as his pastime. Little did they know that the fact he was rich and had a lot of time on his hands could spell trouble for the average political opponent who had to worry about fundraising and feeding their family while running a full-time campaign.

Fob realized he was no political professional like the three B’s, who had spent their entire political

adulthood in public office, so he sought out professional advice. He had the money to think big and wanted to know who was the best political consultant in the South. It was an easy answer: Deloss Walker, a political public relations genius who lived in Memphis. His track record for electing governors of southern states was 5-0. Walker was the most renowned and expensive political guru in the country in 1977.

Fob quietly sought out Walker, who at first refused to take Fob’s race.

Walker’s first impression was that even he could not mold Fob into a winner against three wellfinanced, experienced thoroughbreds.

Walker’s one condition for taking the race was Fob must do exactly what he said. He must be scripted and never deviate from Walker’s pat ads and speeches. Nobody was aware Fob had garnered the genius Walker and had already been to political

Republican Lester Black seeking commission seat

By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Rainsville native Lester Black has announced his campaign for DeKalb County Commission, District 4. Black is a lifetime Republican and active member of the Rainsville Community.

Graduating Plainview High School in 1972, Black attended Northeast Alabama Community College from 1972 to 1973; majoring in Business. He also attended Snead State College from 1995 to 1997; studying Electronic Engineering Technology while maintaining a 3.92 GPA. He is also a Certified Blast Technician.

Black also boasts a wide range of work experience within our local area. He has worked as a mine foreman, mechanic, electrician, cattle farmer, electronic repairman, and Owner and Operator of the Rainsville Tire Center.

During his time as the owner of the Rainsville Tire Center, Black was named the Alabama Tire Dealers Association’s Dealer of the Month for March 1998. Currently, Black works as a Electrical Welding Technician at Emerson in Rainsville.

Lester hopes to retire from his current position at Emerson in June 2019 to devote his full attention to recruiting manufacturing jobs to DeKalb County.

Black is also heavily involved with our local community and economic development. He has served as President of The Rainsville Chamber of Commerce and President of the Rainsville Lion’s Club.

school when he signed up to run for governor in the spring of 1978. Brewer, Baxley, and Beasley ignored Fob. Baxley even praised him saying, “Fob would be a good governor.

Too bad he’s not a serious candidate.” Those words would come back to haunt Baxley.

Walker’s initial polling showed Fob actually had some name identification from being an Auburn halfback in the 1950’s. It also picked up on the fact that Auburn alumni yearned for an Auburn man to be governor instead of a University of Alabama alumnus. However, Fob’s best attribute was that he always followed Walker’s script.

He traveled the state in a yellow school bus and let the three B’s tear each other up. Baxley, Beasley, and Brewer spent all their time and money attacking each other with negative ads, all the while Fob ran positive ads evoking a clean image of himself. By mid-May most Alabamians

had seen so many negative ads and mudslinging by the three B’s they were of the opinion that all three had probably shot their mothers in a bar fight but they liked old Fob James, even if they thought his name was “Bob James.”

It was too late for the three B’s when they saw a poll about a week before the election showing Fob ahead of all three of them.

Baxley refused to believe it and kept hammering at Beasley and Brewer, ignoring Fob. When the votes were counted, Fob was in first place. Baxley finished second because black voters were with him. Brewer was third and Beasley finished fifth behind State Senator Sid McDonald.

Fob easily beat Baxley in the runoff. After all, what could Baxley say? He had run all over the state for three months saying Fob would make a good governor. Fob James had pulled off one of the most amazing upset victories in the history of Alabama politics. The Fob James story of the 1978 Governor’s race is truly one for the record books.

See you next week.

Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.

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FINANCING Lester has been married for 38 years to Veronica Black. They have two sons: Jonathan and Bradley Black, and two grandchildren.

As our new county commissioner, Black will focus on increasing the county’s tax base for better road maintenance and recruiting new industries to our area.

“Under the leadership of President Donald Trump, companies see business-friendly government regulations.

These businesses are releasing billions of dollars for expansion,” explained Black. “We need to improve our infrastructure to support new business opportunity so that our county can be well situated to take advantage of this expansion.”

Black also understands how improving our infrastructure can help bring in not only new industry, but industries whose money will stay in and grow the local economy.

“We have to foster an economically friendly environment to industries that will keep money in our county.

There are only three industries that generate new, lasting wealth that will stay in the county:

farming, manufacturing, and mining. These industries also generate employment benefiting the county as a whole,” he explained.

Black also states he will work with the Sheriff’s Office to improve conditions for non-violent inmates in the county jail.

“I will work with the Sheriff’s Office to increase the number of non-violent inmates participating in daytime work programs for on the job training. Their salary will be put in a savings account where they can have a new start upon release,” said Black.

Politically, Black has been a lifelong DeKalb County Republican and has been a strong advocate for true Republican candidates to appear on the local primary ballot. He is also a former Chairman of the DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Club.

“I will not vote in favor of a new tax without consulting the voters of my district,” Black pledged.

Republican Lester Black would like your consideration for him as DeKalb County Commissioner, District 4 this November 6th.

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By Marla Jones Sports Editor FYFFE, Ala. — The Class 2A, Number 2 ranked, Fyffe Red Devils started week one of high school football with a 41-7 win over the Geraldine Bulldogs.

On the first play from scrimmage, Zach Pyron connects with Ike Rowell on a 20-yard touchdown pass to put Fyffe up 7-0 with 10:30 remaining in the first quarter. With 9:00 remaining in the first quarter, Fyffe regains possession and scores on a 2-play 14-yard run drive by

Payton Anderson. The missed 2-point conversion made the score 12-0.

With 5:26 to play in the second quarter, Anderson dashes into the endzone, on a 4-yard run, to give the Red Devils the 20-0 leading going into the half.

After a 62 yard run by Anderson to open up the

second half of play, Anderson darted into the endzone once more to put Fyffe up 27-0 with 11:31 remaining in the third quarter. On the first play of Fyffe’s next possession, Pyron hands off to Rowell who takes it 56-yards untouched to broaden the Red Devil advantage to

34-0 with 6:45 remaining in the third quarter. With :47 remaining in the third, Geraldine’s Jackson Bearden takes a pass across the field, 35-yards to put Geraldine on the board, with a score of 34-7.

On the first play of the fourth, Rowell takes the handoff from Pyron,

galloping down the field 55 yards,with 12:47 remaining in the game, for the 41-7 win.

Fyffe will host the Section Lions in a Class 2A, Region 8 matchup.

Geraldine (1-1) will host the Plainview Bears (0-2) this week.

Scottsboro answered back with a 13-yard touchdown with 2:59 remaining in the first half. At the end of the second quarter Fort Payne lead 7-6.

Scottsboro took the 12-7 lead on the first possession of the third quarter, with a 5- yard touchdown pass.

Scottsboro scored with a 9-yard touchdown pass with 9:53 remaining in the fourth, giving the Scottsboro Wildcats the 19-7 lead. The next two Fort Payne possessions, resulted in two interceptions by Scottsboro. With 1:54 left in the game, the Scottsboro Wildcats scored again, giving them the 26-7

advantage over Fort Payne.

As the time expired on the clock Matthew Shaddix threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to JD Blalock. The final score was 26-13.

“We have a lot of injuries, it has not been a smooth start, but we will all work together,” said Head Coach Chris Elmore.

Fort Payne finished with a total of 240 yards and Scottsboro finished with a total of 340 yards.

Coach Elmore’s offensive player of the week is Donald Winchester and the defensive player of the week is Rufus Evans.

Fort Payne will host the Albertville Aggies on Friday beginning at 7PM.

Hornets fall to Broncos CAT FIGHT

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By Marla Jones Sports Editor IDER, Ala. — The Ider Hornets were defeated by the Holly Pond Broncos , 36-13 in their home opener PHOTO BY SCOTT JONES of the 2018 football season.

With 9:25 remaining in the first quarter, Holly Pond struck the first blow with a 25-yard gallop into the endzone. The successful two-point conversion made the score 8-0. On the Broncos next possession they dashed into the endzone from one

yard out. The Broncos went for two but the Hornets held them, making the score 13-0.

Jacob Higdon stampeded into the endzone from 7-yards out to score the first Hornet touchdown of the night.

The kick by John Krebs was good, making the score 13-7 with 10:50 remaining in the first half. The Broncos answered back with 7:52 left in the second quarter on a 11-yard pass for the score. The Broncos went for two but were stopped just short of the goal line, giving the

Broncos the 20-7 advantage. With less than a minute left on the time clock, Ider narrowed the Bronco lead to seven. Matt Wood charged into the endzone from 3 yards out.

The Hornets went for two but were unsuccessful. The Broncos led 20-13, going into the half.

During the third quarter, both teams battled to get to the other end of the field for the score, but were stopped each time.

The Broncos increased their lead by two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. One touchdown being on a 17-yard run and a 2-point conversion. The final touchdown of the night was with only 1:47 remaining in the game, the Broncos sailed in from 20-yards out and went for two, making the final score 36-13.

Jacob Higdon led the Hornets with 89 yards and one touchdown.

The Ider Hornets will host the Sand Rock Wildcats this Friday.

PHOTO BY AMY THRASH

By Amy Thrash Sports Reporter SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — The Fort Payne Wildcats were defeated by the Scottsboro Wildcats 26-13 on Friday night. This was the 84th meeting of the Wildcats .The Scottsboro Wildcats has won The Top Cat Trophy two of the last three meetings.

At the end of the first quarter, the game was at a standstill, with neither team scoring.

In the second quarter with 8:51 remaining Jordan Bain threw a 5-yard pass to Carter Pinholster for the Wildcat touchdown, giving Fort Payne the 7-0 lead.

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PANTHERS TAKE DOWN THE LIONS

LIONS BITE THE RAMS

By Marla Jones Sports Editor

CROSSVILLE, Ala. — The Collinsville Panthers took down the Crossville Lions 47-14 on Friday night.

The Panthers scored 26, unanswered points in the first quarter against the Lions. Jarrod Barkley ran 73-yards down the field to score with 8:01 remaining in the first quarter. The kick by Jason Perez was good, making the score 7-0. With 7:30 remaining in the first, Myles Underwood tackled the Lions for a safety, bringing the score to 9-0.

Kaleb Jones connected with Michael Tucker on a 58-yard pass. Tucker sailed into the endzone for the score. The kick by Perez was good, giving the Lions the 16-0 lead with 7:23 remaining in the first quarter. Jones, once again used his golden arm to connect with Mason McKinney on a 59-yard pass to score. The kick by Perez was good, upping the score to 23-0. Perez kicked a 42-yard field goal with 1:47 remaining to close out the first quarter, 26-0.

With 3:35 remaining in the first half, Jones connected with McKinny on a 20-yard pass to score.

The kick by Perez was successful, adding to the Panther lead, 33-0. Jones threw a perfect 5-yard

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By Marla Jones Sports Editor SYLVANIA, Ala. — The Sylvania Rams fell, 27-3 in non region play against the Class 5A Sardis Lions.

The first quarter was an intense battle between the two teams with neither finding their way into the endzone.

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pass to Tucker that along with a perfect kick by Perez, gave the Panthers the 40-0 lead going into the half.

McKinney galloped down the field on a 90-yard kickoff return to start the second half. The kick by Perez was good, making the score 47-0 with 11:38 remaining in the third.

With 11:39 remaining in the fourth, the Crossville Lions put their first points on the board with a

45-yard pass from Hunter Haston to Landon O'Connor. The kick by was good, making the score 47-7. With 3:26 remaining in play, Crossville scored on a 16-yard run by Harley Hicks. The kick was good, making the final score Collinsville 47, Crossville 14.

Collinsville will travel to face the North Sand Mountain Bisons while the Crossville Lions will host Etowah.

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FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The FPHS Girls Cross Country team finished 1st overall over 7A Oak Mountain High School.

Junior Maggie Crow led the cats with a 4th place finish and a time of 20:58. Senior Gracie Groat was the next FP runner to finish, placing 6th with a time of 21:35.

Freshman Mollie Sanderson finished 7th with a time of 21:49 and Freshman Maddie Jackson was right behind her, placing 8th with a time of 21:50. Sophomore Aylin Vega rounded out the Top 5 runners placing 13th, with a time of 22:25.

ballgame with a score of 14-3. Sardis answered back with a 8-yard dash into the endzone. The PAT was good, making the score 21-3. Two minutes later, the Lions attacked again with a 8-yard dart into the end zone. The PAT failed making the final score of the game, 27-3.

Sylvania will start Class 3A, Region 7 play as the travel to take on Susan Moore.

North Jackson Shuts Out the Bears

FP Starts Strong

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Sardis struck first on a 7-yard touchdown. The Lions went for two but the Rams held them, making the score 6-0 going into the half.

The Lions scored on a 17-yard rushing touchdown with 8:53 remaining in the third. The Lions went for two, to make the score 14-0 to end the third quarter.

In the fourth, Christian Andrade made a 22-yard field goal to make it a

The FPHS Boys Cross Country team finished 5th overall out of 24 teams.

Junior Giles Roberts led the wildcats placing 24th with a time of 19:01. Sophomore Arturo Rodriguez placed 26th with a time of 19:18, Senior Logan Caldwell placed 37th with a time of 20:09, Junior Hernan Cruz placed 41st with a time of 20:15 and rounding out the Top 5 Boys was Freshman David Mejia placing 57th with a time of 21:00.

The FPHS JV Girls had an outstanding showing.

Placing 1st overall and having a perfect score of 15. Eighth Grader Anahi Barboza won the race with a time of 22:27. Freshman Angelica Robles Placed 2nd

with a time of 24:05, Eighth grader Abigail Vega finished 3rd with a time of 24:28, Freshman Kailee Garcia finished 4th with a time of 24:43 and rounding out the Top 5 was 7th grader Madison Meadows with a time of 24:50.

The FPHS JV Boys finished 3rd overall. The team was led by Ashton Gilstrap placing 6th with a time of 21:06. Javier Medina Soto placed 21st with a time of 21:15. 7th grader Oliver Perea placed 22nd with a time of 22:31.

Jesus Pascual placed 32nd with a time of 23:08 and FP’s 5th runners was Freshman Bryson Lyles placing 44th with a time of 24:41.

half. The extra point attempt was made, upping the score to 28-0 going into intermission.

With 7:12 remaining in the third STEVENSON, Ala. — The North Jackson quarter, North Jackson scored on a 8-yard Chiefs defeated the Plainview Bears, 48-0 rushing touchdown. The PAT was good. on Friday night.

With 1:06 remaining in the third quarter, With 8:32 remaining in the first North Jackson scored on a 30-yard rushing quarter, North Jackson scores on a 3-play, touchdown. The extra point was good, 32 yard rushing touchdown. The extra point was giving giving the Chiefs the early making the 41-0.

With 8:49 remaining in regulation 7-0 lead. With 3:27 remaining in the first, play, North Jackson scored their last the Chiefs cash in on a 54 rushing touchdown of the night on a 5-yard dash touchdown with the PAT, going up 14-0. into the endzone. The extra point was The Chiefs added 7 more points on the board with :57 remaining in the first, with a good, making the final score 48-0..

North Jackson finished the night with 17-yard rushing touchdown. The PAT was 386 yards and held the Bears to 76 yards. good and the first quarter ended with the The Plainview Bears will be on the Chiefs having the 21-0 advantage. road Friday as they face the Geraldine The Chiefs scored on a 81-yard rushing Bulldogs. touchdown with 6:00 remaining in the first

FANS OF THE WEEK This week's Southern Torch Fans of the Week are Justice and Rockey Wilks!

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SERVING THE WIN

By Marla Jones Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — The Syvlania Rams Varsity Volleyball Team opened up their season on the road in a tri-match with J.B. Pennington and Brindlee Mountain.

The Rams defeated the J.B. Pennington Tigers in two straight sets and lost one to the Brindlee Mountain Lions in three sets.

The Rams held their first home game on August 30 against the neighboring Ider Hornets. The Rams won 25-20 in the first set, Ider defeated them 25-16

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in the second set and the Rams won set three 25-18, and set four 25-19.

The stats leaders are as follows: Digs • Kaylee Sims (25) • Baylee Blevins (21) Assists

• Kenadie Lee (18) • McKenzie Carter (10) Kills • Hannah Paddock (13) • Abby Graham (10) Aces • Abby Graham (5) • Kylie Monroe (2)

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By Marla Jones Sports Editor TALLADEGA, Ala. — The Valley Head Tigers defeated the Alabama School for the Deaf Warriors, 38-6 on Friday.

The Tigers started their scoring frenzy early, scoring 20 unanswered points in the first quarter. By halftime,

the Tigers had the 38-0 advantage but suffered a big loss when senior safety, Jimmy Gibson was forced to come out of the game ,due to a possible broken wrist.

The score remained 38-0 until the fourth quarter when the Warriors put their only points on the board. The extra point attempt failed and the Tigers finished the game with a score of 38-6.

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Bryson Morgan led the Tigers with 146 yards on twelve carries and two touchdowns. Waylon Collins and Jordan Burt tacked on a touchdown a piece.

The Valley Head Tigers were named the Southern Torch Team of the Week for their efforts. They will host Decatur Heritage Christian for their home opener on Friday.

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