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Cornerstone Christan Academy brought home the top prize in Performing Arts Group in Senior Beta competition at last weekend's state convention. (Ann Nelson)

By Marla Jones Managing Editor

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By Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Thursday, March 21, the body of a white male was discovered at Wills Creek adjacent to Prestwood Avenue South SW. At the time of the incident, authorities did not release the name of the man.

The victim has been identified as James Thomas Phillips, 25 of Jacksonville, Ala. Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum stated that the body was recovered by the Fort Payne Police Department, Fort Payne Fire Department and rescue personnel. The victim's body was transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Science in Huntsville to confirm the identity of the subject.

Preliminary results from the autopsy determined that there was no violent trauma related to the incident.

The investigation continues awaiting further testing from the Alabama Department of Forensic Science.

PBA SEEKS NEW DIRECTOR

(Photo by Marla Jones | Southern Torch)

By Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com

RAINSVILLE, Ala. — After the recent resignation of Northeast Agri-Business Center Director Mike Sweat, Public Building Authority (PBA) Board Chairman Eric Samples is looking for a few good candidates to take his place. The job will be posted for 60 days.

When the time comes to advertise the position, the PBA will narrow down the field of candidates through interviews based on the candidate’s experience in several different areas. “We look forward to hiring a replacement and making the Agri-Business Center a top notch location to host many different types of events,� said Samples. “We will begin accepting resumes and applications in the near future.�

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Junior and Senior Beta teams from across DeKalb County competed over the last two weeks at the Sheraton Hotel in Birmingham. The winners in each category will go on to compete at the National Beta Conventions in Oklahoma City, Okla. later this summer.

The state sponsor was Donna Womack of Sylvania. “It’s wonderful to see the great tradition that has been built by DeKalb County Schools in competing and excelling at the statewide Beta convention continue,�

said DeKalb County Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett. “I am so proud of the work our students and sponsors have put into these competitions. This success is a testament to their work and the quality students, parents and faculty we have here in DeKalb County.�

Jessica Westmoreland of Plainview was elected Vice President of the senior State Beta Club. Caroline Yates of Cornerstone was elected as Junior Beta Secretary and Braydon Kittle of Sylvania was elected as Elementary Vice-President.

Full List of Senior Beta Winners: Agriscience 10th Grade:

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Jessica Westmoreland of Plainview was elected Vice President of the State Senior Beta Club at the state convention last week. (Submitted Photo)

Evan Haney (2nd, Sylvania) Agriscience 12th Grade: Jesse Freeman (2nd, Sylvania) Agriscience 9th Grade: Devin Porter (2nd, Ider); Steven Hughes (3rd, Sylvania) Digital Art Division II: Rachel Collins, (3rd, Valley Head)

Drawing Division I: Katelyn Boozer (1st, Valley Head) Fiber Arts Division I: Kirstin Slaton (2nd, Ider) Fiber Arts Division II: Emma Cornett (2nd, Ider) Jewelry Division I: Grayson Ragan (1st, Ider) Living Literature: Ider, 1st; Geraldine, 2nd Math 10th Grade: Alex Thomas (2nd, Ider) Mixed Media Division I: Kirstin Slaton (3rd, Ider) Painting Division I: Alyssa Cook (3rd, Geraldine) Painting Division II: Julie Smith (2nd, Valley Head) Performing Arts Group: Cornerstone, 1st; Geraldine,

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By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Early this morning (March 26, 2019), an off-duty Ider Police Officer was arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) after he was pulled over by a DeKalb County Deputy.

At approximately 3:30 am, a Deputy noticed a Black Chevrolet Avalanche traveling westbound on Highway 35 toward Rainsville in the middle of the road. After the vehicle crossed the dividing line several times, nearly striking an 18-wheeler, the Deputy conducted a traffic stop.

After further investigation, the driver, Jeremy Pinegar (32 of Rainsville) was charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Pinegar was currently employed as a Police Officer in the Town of Ider.

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Nick Welden said of the arrest: “Those of us that are employed as law enforcement officers are held to the highest standards, and those that cannot conform to those standards have no place in this line of work. Drinking and driving is a serious offense as it endangers innocent people on the roadway.� “I’d like to commend our deputy for being alert and getting this driver off the roadway before anyone was seriously hurt. I’d also like to thank the Officers with the Rainsville Police Department for assisting in the stop,� he said.

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JENNA SUE HONORED AS BEST IN STATE

JORDAN PEELE STRIKES GOLD AGAIN WITH "US"

By Zach Hester Art Director It’s pretty difficult to strike gold with your very first film as a director.

Jordan Peele, one half of the team behind the sketch comedy Key & Peele, shocked audiences in 2017 with Get Out, a horror tour de force that was so far and away from the material that we were used to see from him. Peele strikes gold again with Us, a suspenseful thriller that bends genres to create a powerful message.

Us follows the Wilson family as they venture to their vacation home in Santa Cruz and are confronted by a sinister quartet of doppelgängers.

That’s really all I can say without spoiling the entire plot of the movie.

Unlike Get Out, which addressed racial themes, Us places focus on the fact that ultimately there is no enemy more dangerous than ourselves. Without completely giving away this winding and unpredictable plot, in its purest form, the movie is about the struggle between the undervalued against the overprivileged.

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By Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — On Saturday night, Jenna Sue Payne was awarded her 6th ABBY Award. The ceremony was held at The Club in Birmingham.

ABBY Awards are given to the best of the best broadcasting professionals from across the State of Alabama and are judged by peers from outside the state.

Payne won her sixth award for “DC Gas: Moment of Pure Bliss” in the category, Small Market Radio Commercial.

“Creative radio can deliver a call to action like no other medium. It is theatre of the mind, and engages the listener most effectively,” said Payne. “After 20 years in the industry I am still just as thrilled to be recognized by the Alabama Broadcasters Association as I was the year I won the first time.”

“It’s a humbling experience to be recognized by your peers in Broadcasting. I appreciate Blake Green for producing the script, he’s a very talented young man at Sand Mountain Broadcasting,” she concluded.

Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o stars as Adelaide in Jordan Peele's "Us", where she and her family are faced with a dangerous group of scissor-wielding doppelgangers. (Universal Pictures)

The motivation of the doppelgangers is to overcome their real world counterparts, while establishing that the clones believe themselves to be the superior being after a lifetime of being shut away.

It begs the question: are we the villain of our own story?

From a technical aspect, the movie is so well-crafted with scenes

involving a certain underground tunnel system (no spoilers) standing out for their cinematography.

The acting in the film is so good as well, especially from Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o. She delivers a tense performance as the lead character Adelaide and as Addie’s mysterious doppelgänger, Red. It’s so impressive that not just

she, but many actors in the movie, play multiple roles that are very different from one another.

Us has a powerful message with fleshed out, well-acted characters and a plot that will have you guessing every minute where it’s going to go. There was a certain anticipation leading up to this film after Get Out, but now that we’ve seen how much Jordan Peele is truly capable of, I can’t wait for what’s next.

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It was perfectly fine. The story was ok, yet it went too hard too early. The story did not have enough plot to sustain it. It wasn't scary at all either. The acting was fine and the cinematography was ok...Peele still has a lot to prove to me to be worthy of the praise heaped on him. Phillip from Facebook

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UPCOMING EVENTS Every Monday, By His Hands Outreach Ministry - The By His Hands Outreach Ministry will host a soup kitchen beginning on Mondays at 6pm. The Clothes Closet will be open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Both are at 2494 Church Avenue in Rainsville. Donations are greatly appreciated!

Every Monday, Sons of Confederate Veterans - The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets the 2nd Monday of each month at Burnt Church at 6pm in Sylvania.

Every Monday, Sons of the American Revolution - The Sons of the American Revolution meets the 3rd Monday of each month at Western Sizzlin' in Fort Payne at 6pm.

Every Wednesday,

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.

Connie Holdem at (256) 605-1776.

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

March 23, Confederate Railroad at the Pickin’ Post - Confederate Railroad will be performing at The Pickin’ Post in Fort Payne at 6pm on March 23!

Tickets are $30 per person and are available at Black’s Tire in Rainsville and Roger’s Pawn in Fort Payne.

For more information, you can call (256) 845-4115, (256) 657-3817 or (256) 996-8910.

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March 22-24, Krazy Kudzu Follies - Join community leaders and citizens as they take the stage to perform skits at this year’s Krazy Kudzu Follies! The event will be held at 6pm every night from March 21-23 at the DeKalb Theatre. For more information, contact Donna Chesser by email or by phone at (256) 997-6995. The event is sponsored by the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce.

March 31, Chavies Singing - There will be a singing at Chavies Baptist Church on Sunday, March 31 at 6pm! The special singers will be Chosen Generation from Geraldine. Everyone is invited to attend!

For Bookings call: Glenn Smith (256) 572-6146

April 6,Taste of the Mountain and Art Auction - Join the Mentone

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Educational Resource Foundation (MERF) for our 6th Annual Taste of the Mountain and Art Auction!

The event begins at 6pm on April 6 at Moon Lake Elementary Gymnasium.

Tickets are sold in advance at the Mentone Market at $35 per ticket or $250 for a table of eight. The event includes a wonderful dinner and a live auction for art made by local artists and students at Moon Lake Elementary School.

April 9, QPR Community Training for Suicide Prevention Increase your awareness of the warning signs, clues and suicidal communications of people who may be considering suicide and learn how to intervene with at risk individuals at

QPR Community Training for Suicide Prevention presented by the SAM Foundation from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the DeKalb County 911 Center in Rainsville on April 9.

April 13, Community Easter Egg Drop & Carnival - Join Mentone for Easter celebration like never before! The event goes from 10am to 1pm at Mentone Community Church. There will be carnival games, food, fellowship and lots of fun!

April 13, Bunny Hop 5K & Fun Run - GH Metal Solutions East is presenting the Bunny Hop 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, April 13 beginning at 8am. It benefits Relay for Life and

costs $25 per person.

April 24-28, & May 1-5, NACC Theatre presents "Beauty and the Beast" - NACC Theatre presents the classic tale of "Beauty and the Beast" at the Tom Bevill Lyceum from April 24-28 and May 1-5. Reserved seating is $8 each. Call (256) 638-4418 for more information.

First State Bank Relay for Life 5K Run/Walk - Join First State Bank for the 8th annual Relay for Life 5K Run/Walk Fun Run! Participants are encouraged to walk or run in memory/honor of a loved one. The race begins at DeKalb Lake in Sylvania.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DeKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DeKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NO. 2019-80

CASE NO. DR-2019900050

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ANNA MARIE MILLER, Deceased EXECUTOR NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS LETTERS TESTAMENTARY AS EXECUTOR OF THE WILL OF ANNA MARIE MILLER, DECEASED, having been granted unto the undersigned on the 14th day of May, 2019, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of Probate of said county, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred.

RONNIE OSBORN, Probate Judge of DeKalb County, Alabama To be published for three consecutive weeks on March 22, March 29, and April 5

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LIZBETH MARTINEZ VEGA, Plaintiff v.

ALEJANDRO ROJAS TORRES, Defendant

IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR GUARDIANSHIP FOR MINOR EDVIN DANILO MORALES MENDEZ (DOB: 02/19/2001) NOTICE OF GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS NOTICE TO: MARIO MORALES MENDEZ, FATHER

NOTICE TO: ALEJANDRO ROJAS TORRES

RE: Petition for Guardianship Order for EDVIN DANILO MORALES MENDEZ

ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER: Gabriela Watson, Esq WATSON & WATSON P.O. Box 1068 Albertville, Alabama 35950 To be published for four consecutive weeks on March 22, March 29, April 5, and April 12

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NOTICE OF DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS

ALEJANDRO ROJAS TORRES, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer the Complaint for Divorce and other relief by the 17th day of May, 2019, or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case No.: DR-2019-900050, in the Circuit Court of DeKalb County, Alabama.

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Please take notice that a Petition for Guardianship has been filed in said Court and that on the 4th day of April, 2019, at 10am said matter has been set for a hearing on the same in the Probate Court of DeKalb County. Please be advised that if you intend to contest said Petition for Guardianship you must file a written response with the attorney named below and with the Clerk of the Probate Court, 300 Grand Avenue SW, Suite 100, Fort Payne, AL 35967 as soon as possible but no later than the date of the currently scheduled hearing.

ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER: Gabriela Watson, Esq WATSON & WATSON P.O. Box 1068 Albertville, Alabama 35950 To be published for four consecutive weeks on March 15, 22, and 29

2nd Performing Arts Solo, Duo & Trio: Crossville, 3rd Sculpture Division I: Alex Thomas (1st, Ider) Sculpture Division II: Lillie Womack (2nd, Sylvania) Service: Cornerstone, 1st; Ider, 2nd Show Choir: Cornerstone, 1st; Geraldine, 2nd Social Studies 10th Grade: Alex Stiefel (1st, Cornerstone); Alyssa Cook (2nd, Geraldine) Spanish 11th Grade: Victoria Hidrogo (3rd, Valley Head) Speech Division II: Maggie Wilks (1st, Cornerstone) Woodworking Division I: Chandler Johnson (2nd, Valley Head) Campaign Skit: Plainview, 1st; Cornerstone, 2nd Full List of Junior Beta Winners: Apparel Design Elementary: Sylvania, 3rd; Henagar, 4th Apparel Design Junior: Sylvania, 2nd Book Battle Junior: Cornerstone, 3rd Club Trading Pins: Valley Head, 2nd Digital Art Elementary: Kennedy Mayfield (2nd, Geraldine); Madelyn Morgan (3rd, Ider) Drawing Elementary: Clayton Dalton (3rd, Henagar) Drawing Junior: Lila Jane McElhaney (5th, Valley Head) Engineering Elementary:

Sylvania, 1st Engineering Junior: Sylvania, 2nd; Cornerstone, 4th Jewelry Elementary: Amelia Grace Cofield (1st, Geraldine); MaLeaha Denkler (4th, Ider) Jewelry Junior: Allie Pritchett (3rd, Valley Head) Language Arts 4th Grade: Brylie Wilson (2nd, Henagar); Emma Rae Sensor (5th, Sylvania) Language Arts 5th Grade: Claire Greenwood (5th, Henagar) Language Arts 6th Grade: Velvie Smith (4th, Geraldine) Living Literature Junior: Ruhama, 1st Marketing & Communications Junior: Sylvania, 2nd Math 4th Grade: Kennedy Mayfield (3rd, Geraldine); Lucas Buttram (4th, Sylvania) Mixed Media Elementary: Sophia Bearden (3rd, Geraldine) Mixed Media Junior: John Robert Dixon (1st, Sylvania) Painting Elementary: Rose Cox (1st, Valley Head); Lana Catherine Rowell (3rd, Geraldine) Painting Junior: Velvie Smith (1st, Geraldine) Performing Arts Solo, Duo, Trio Junior: Henagar, 1st Photography Elementary: Hayden Knowles (4th, Valley Head) Photography Junior: Sarah Kate Griffith (1st, Cornerstone) Poetry Elementary: Annabelle Gifford (3rd, Valley Head); Abby Ragan (4th, Ider) Poetry Junior: Bailey Pryor (3rd, Valley Head) Portfolio Elementary: Valley Head, 4th

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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE

By Steve Flowers AL Political Columnist

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — One of the obvious political changes in Alabama government over the last decades with the Republican takeover of the Legislature has been the reluctance to raise new revenue to fund state government. Many of the current Republican legislators came to Montgomery in 2010 with a no new tax pledge.

Voting for any kind of tax or fee increase was considered blasphemous.

In bygone days, powerful governors like Big Jim Folsom and George Wallace would raise taxes at the drop of a hat.

Especially when it came to a gasoline tax to build roads. It was perfunctory and almost mandatory for a governor to have a Road

Program. That was their legacy and how they and their legislative allies made friends. It was expected that a governor would build roads. Raising the gas tax was the only way to create a Road Program. Folks didn’t seem to mind. Looks like this current Legislature may have realized they need a Road Program.

During the Wallace era, one day, Governor Wallace was having a benign news conference to talk politics and garner publicity. A young reporter out of the blue asked him a pointed question. “Governor, why do you give all the road building contracts and permits to your cronies, contributors and legislative allies?� Wallace looked at him quizzically and replied, “Who do you think I ought to give them

to, my enemies?�

In 1983 I was a young freshman legislator and Wallace was in his last term as governor, and as usual, he was going to have a Road Program.

Well he wasn’t just interested in raising the gas tax, he was taxing just about everything that wasn’t nailed down. He had already asked us to pass eight or nine “revenue enhancement measures,� before he came with the whopper the gas tax for roads, highways, and bridges.

I was actually Wallace’s representative since I represented his home county of Barbour.

Therefore, I was dutifully voting with the governor because, believe me, our area was going to get more than our fair share with Wallace as Governor.

To get his gas tax passed, he went to the wall and resorted to a tactic he had used in past administrations in his earlier years as governor.

He would bring us down to his office, 10-15 at a time and hot box you and prod a commitment out of you.

Well, I was in a group with

a particularly bad boy named W.F. “Noopie�

Cosby from Selma. Noopie had voted against all of Wallace’s Revenue Enhancement Measures.

Noopie had acquired his nickname early in life and I’m not sure anyone in Selma or anywhere else knew his given name.

Wallace, besides being almost completely deaf, had also gotten prematurely senile because of the tremendous amount of pain killers he had to take every day to even survive because of the devastating gunshot wounds to his body 10-years earlier. He was very hazy this day and he called Noopie “Nudy.�

He must have called him Nudy 20 times. I could hardly contain my laughter. Several of us in the room laughed so hard we started crying. It was the most humorous dialogue I ever recall.

Wallace said, “Nudy, you need you a road program.� “When I was a legislator I had a road program for Barbour County.� “Nudy you need a road program for Dallas County and Nudy we need these taxes

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Ella Mae Smith - 79 of Rainsville, passed away on Friday, March 22. A graveside service was held at 4pm on Sunday, March 24 at Kirk Memorial Gardens.

Lucille Inez Kirby Eason - 55, passed away on Tuesday, March 19 at her residence. A memorial service was held at 11am on Saturday, March 23 at Burt Chapel-Fort Payne with Rev. Donny Hilyer officiating.

Deborah Marie Martin - 62 of Section, passed away on Friday, March 22. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Monday, March 25 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with Bros. Mike Allen and Charles Lynch officiating. Burial followed in Old Sardis Cemetery.

Charles Leroy Byrum - 79 of Fort Payne, passed away on Friday, March 22. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Sunday, March 24 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with Bro. Raymond Smith officiating. Burial followed in Green Haven Memorial Gardens.

Oliver Ladon Cash - 84 of Rainsville, passed away on Sunday, March 24. Funeral services were held at 3pm on Wednesday, March 27 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with Dr. Kevin McCreless and Bro. David Martin officiating.

Burial followed in Kirk Memorial Gardens.

Craig Donovan “Monk� Stevens - 55, passed away on Friday, March 22. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

James Thomas Phillips - 25, passed away on Thursday, March 21. The family will announce a memorial service at a later date.

Frances J. Fuller - 87, passed away on Monday, March 25. Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Friday, March 29 at Burt Chapel-Valley Head with Rev. Whitney Smith officiating. Burial followed in New Home Cemetery.

Stone Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Carl Bell officiating. Burial followed in Fuller Cemetery.

KERBY Cathy Horton - 68 of Section, passed away on Saturday, March 23 at Cumberland Health and Rehab. Funeral services were held at 4pm on Tuesday, March 26 at Kerby Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Junior Welden and Dennis Johnson officiating.

Burial followed in Payne’s Gap Cemetery.

RAINSVILLE Cherie Kim Babb 70 of Anniston, passed away on Monday, March 25 at RMC Anniston.

Funeral services were held at 11am on Thursday, March 28 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Glenwood Cemetery.

WILSON Patricia Eberhart - 79 of Hammondville, passed away on Sunday, March 24. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Wednesday, March 27 at Whitehall United Methodist Church with Revs. Danny Moses and Donald Douthit officiating.

Burial followed in Glenwood Cemetery.

Wallace Henry Sunderman - 78 of Fort Payne, passed away on Sunday, March 24.

Funeral mass will be held at 10am on Saturday, March 30 at Our Lady of the Valley. Burial followed in Glenwood Cemetery.

CORNER STONE Nellie Jo Taylor Blancett - 85 of Flat Rock, passed away on Monday, March 25 at her residence. Funeral services were held at 1pm on Wednesday, March 27 at Corner

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COMMISSION CHOOSES APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

By Marla Jones Managing Editor DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 26.

Commission President Ricky Harcrow acknowledged the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month on behalf of the DeKalb County Children’s Advocacy Center.

Robert Avery of the US Census Bureau addressed the Commission regarding the upcoming 2020 census.

Avery stressed the importance of participating in the census saying that federal grants were given based on population, so participation is key.

DeKalb County Economic Developer Jimmy Durham addressed the new tax abatement laws and how it affects the new developments at Valley Joist in Fort Payne.

County Administrator Matt Sharp addressed the results the truck auction.

Under the new buyback program, Kenworth trucks brought in $2,783,000, which is $220,000 more than purchase price. Sharp also brought forth a damage claim due to a rock

that had fallen off a dump truck and damaged a citizen’s vehicle. The claim was forwarded to the County’s insurance company.

County Engineer Ben Luther brought forth the annual bids for herbicide treatment. The Commission awarded the bids as shown. Luther requested a resolution be passed to make the speed limit 35mph on County Road 190 in Crossville.

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden asked the Commission to accept the following correctional officer (CO) resignations from his department: Leslie Francisco, Phillip Henderson, Matthew Daughtery, and Melanie Kuykendall; the following CO hires: Samuel Young, Tiffany Edwards and Rhett Tyson; the following dispatch resignations: Blakely Moore and Crystal Ferguson; and the hire of Seth Graham as a part-time patrol officer.

The Commission appointed Commissioner Scot Westbrook to the 911 Board.

The next meeting of the DeKalb County Commission will be held at 10am on Tuesday, April 9 in the DeKalb County Activities Building.

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SYLVANIA TAKES NARROW WIN OVER PISGAH PHOTO BY KRISTY GALLAGHER

SYLVANIA, Ala. — Sylvania Rams Varsity took Saturday's game in dramatic fashion, with a 15-14 walk-off victory over Pisgah. The game was tied at 14 with Sylvania Rams Varsity batting in the bottom of the eighth when Garreth Anderson singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.

Anderson collected five hits in six at bats to help lead Sylvania Rams

Varsity to victory.

Anderson doubled in the first, homered in the second, singled in the fifth, homered in the sixth, and singled in theeighth.

Pisgah got on the board in the first inning. W. Whisenant drew a walk, scoring two runs.

Sylvania Rams Varsity evened things up at 14 in the bottom of the seventh inning when.

Sylvania Rams Varsity

put up six runs in the sixth inning. Sylvania Rams Varsity's big inning was driven by singles by Brody Smith and Eli Gurley, a sac fly by Preston Holcomb, and a home run by Anderson.

Smith earned the victory on the hill for Sylvania Rams Varsity. He allowed zero hits and zero runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out five and

walking zero. Nathan King and Bo Jordan entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

N. Feltman took the loss for Pisgah. He lasted two and two-thirds innings, allowing nine hits and six runs while walking zero.

K. Wheeler started the game for Pisgah. He went five innings, allowing nine runs on nine hits, striking

out seven and walking one Fisher Goza started the game for Sylvania Rams Varsity.

Sylvania Rams Varsity launched two home run on the day. Anderson had a homer in the second and sixth innings.

Sylvania Rams Varsity totaled 18 hits in the game.

Anderson, Smith, Gurley, Goza, and Drake Casey each racked up multiple

hits for Sylvania Rams Varsity. Anderson led Sylvania Rams Varsity with five hits in six at bats.

Pisgah collected 11 hits on the day. Wheeler, R. Barrett, Whisenant, and R. Medlock each collected multiple hits for Pisgah.

Wheeler went 3-for-5 at the plate to lead.

FP WILDCATS FACE OFF AGAINST RUSSELLVILLE

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GAME ONE FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Pitchers Duel In Low-Scoring Affair, Fort Payne Wildcats Varsity Falls to Russellville Both teams were strong on the hill on Saturday, but Russellville was just a little bit stronger at the plate in a victory over Fort Payne Wildcats Varsity on Saturday. Brody Gifford started the game for Fort Payne Wildcats Varsity and recorded 18 outs.

One bright spot for Fort Payne Wildcats Varsity was a single by Dylan Wisener in the first inning.

Gordon White was the winning pitcher for Russellville. He surrendered zero runs on one hit over one and one-third innings, striking out one and walking one.

Carson Burt took the loss for Fort Payne Wildcats Varsity. He went two innings, allowing three runs on two hits and striking out four.

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Gifford started the game for Fort Payne Wildcats Varsity. He went six innings, allowing zero runs on four hits and striking out three Devin Buckhalter started the game for Russellville. He surrendered zero runs on three hits over six and two-thirds innings, striking out four Ben Perry, Robbie Graham, J.D. Blalock, and Wisener each collected one hit to lead Fort Payne Wildcats Varsity.

Russellville tallied six hits on the day. Hunter Biles and Cole Barnett all managed multiple hits for Russellville. Russellville was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Biles made the most plays with six.

GAME TWO Fort Payne Wildcats Varsity Takes Victory Over Russellville in a High-Scoring Affair Fort Payne Wildcats Varsity bested Russellville in a high-scoring affair, 13-8.

Fort Payne Wildcats Varsity got on the board in the first inning. Ben Perry was hit by a pitch, driving in a run.

Russellville scored four runs in the second inning. Russellville's big inning was driven by walks

by Cole Barnett and Jackson Lindsey, a single by Hunter Biles, and by Devin Buckhalter.

Dylan Wisener got the win for Fort Payne Wildcats Varsity. He went four

innings, allowing four runs on three hits and striking out six. Dylan Ledford and Eli Kirby entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

John Bishop took the loss for Russellville. He lasted one and one-third innings, allowing three hits and eight runs while striking out one.

Fort Payne Wildcats Varsity saw the ball well today, racking up 11 hits in

the game. J.D. Blalock, Robbie Graham, and Perry all had multiple hits for Fort Payne Wildcats Varsity. Blalock led Fort Payne Wildcats Varsity with three hits in four at bats.

Russellville scattered nine hits in the game.

Lindsey, Gordon White, and Buckhalter each had multiple hits for Russellville. Lindsey went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Russellville in hits.

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