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Managing Editor DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Alaina Catherine Olivares, 4 of Collinsville, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019. The community rallied behind a balloon release and ceremony to honor Alaina's life. The balloons were all her favorite color: red, the same colors as the Cornerstone Christian Academy, where she attended the Pre-K program. She is survived by her parents, Javier and Lucila Olivares; sisters, Cielo and Victoria Olivares; brother, Christian Olivares; grandparents, Maria Duran
(Submitted Photos) Ortiz, Oscar Javier Olivares, Maria Balcazar and Rafael Balcazar; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Alaina's funeral service was held on Friday, May 17 at Antioch Baptist Church. Burial followed in Corinth Cemetery in Fyffe. Southern Torch remembers the angel who received her wings far too early. Rest in Peace, sweet Alaina.
RAINSVILLE, Ala. — At the May 6 meeting of the Rainsville City Council, Councilmember Bejan Taheri made a motion to withhold $1,200 from the Rainsville Chamber of Commerce. Due to the suspension of funds, six members of the Rainsville Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors, including Chamber President Mandi Cooper, resigned. The withholding of funds, according to Taheri, was due to, “the way the Chamber Board... wanted to do was unacceptable or feasible [for] the way we wanted it to be done�, regarding the hiring of a new assistant director for the Chamber of Commerce. “[When] the Chamber Board [makes] a decision to hire [an] assistant director, the money will be put back in their account,� Taheri stated to Southern Torch. The suspension of funds was successfully passed with a 4-2 vote with
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Councilmembers Brandon Freeman and Marshall Stiefel voting against. In her resignation letter, Cooper stated: “From the beginning, my goal was to change the way things were being handled and get all aspects of the Chamber of Commerce in line with our by-laws. Since our meeting on Tuesday, I have continued to study those by-laws. The section that Scott [Wynn] mentioned (Article VI) concerning the term limit is correct. It states a board member may only serve for three years, after the 3rd year they must come off the board for at least one year. I am in my 5th year. There may
be others who are also over their term limit but that is up to the board on how to handle that situation.� Board Member Scott Wynn also released a statement on his resignation: “The Board of Directors for the Rainsville Chamber of Commerce is made up of volunteers who sacrifice their time and money in an attempt to help better the local economy and the community we all love and call home. Recently, our integrity and professionalism was not only
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Managing Editor DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — (Full Video on our Facebook) At Wednesday's meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Education, the transfer of Principal Wayne Lyles from Ider to Fyffe was made official. Lyles will begin his tenure as Principal at Fyffe High School effective June 1. For a full list of placements, retirements, resignations, and non-renewals, please visit southerntorch.com.
ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS ARRESTED FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Last night at approximately 11 pm on I-59, a DeKalb County Patrol Sergeant and K-9 Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle from Texas. Nine occupants were inside the vehicle. After a further investigation, it was
determined that the occupants were in the United States illegally and it was a human smuggling operation to transport them into the country from the Southern Border. Department of Homeland Security Investigators were called, and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement detainers were placed on the subjects.
Federal charges are pending. The case is still ongoing and currently under investigation. DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the arrests: “This is a great arrest on I-59. Due to the highways and interstates intersecting our county, it’s highly likely that human trafficking as well as illegal narcotics regularly move through.�
“We have an opportunity to do our part as a department and help curb this illegal activity. Pro-active law enforcement can not only build a better county, but also help clean up our country,� he said. “I’d like to commend these deputies on their dedication to this.�
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RAINSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT PROMOTES BELOVED OFFICER By Marla Jones
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Officer Tim Devlin of the Rainsville Police Department was promoted this week. He is seen here in one of his many costumes that he wears while directing traffic at Cornerstone Christian Academy. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch)
RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full LIVE Video on our Facebook) At Monday’s meeting of the Rainsville City Council, the Council promoted beloved School Resource Officer (SRO) Tim Devlin to the position of Captain. Devlin is known for his many costumes that bring a laugh to all the students at Cornerstone Christian Academy and road travelers
of Highway 75 every holiday. Devlin will continue to serve as an SRO along with his other duties. Councilmember Brandon Freeman reported that the Parks and Recreation Department was running smoothly. All lifeguards employed with the Rainsville City Pool had passed their certification and that the City Pool will open on May 28, 2019. Freeman stated that the Field of Dreams will host
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their staff: Sgt. Josh Wilson and Jason Johnson. Sgt. Wilson will report for duty on May 29, while Johnson joined the staff on May 22. Johnson will be required to take a refresher course and sign a one-year contract with the City. The Rainsville Fire Department accepted the resignation of Justin Harper, effective on May 20, 2019.
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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. 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. May 18, First Responders Day - The City of Rainsville will honor the First Responders of DeKalb County at a special ceremony on Saturday, May 18 at 2pm at the Rainsville City Park. May 18, 11th Annual Cody Renfroe Rod Run/ Poker Run - Come spend the day looking at vintage, street and hot rods, motorcycles and tractors at the 11th Annual Cody Renfroe Rod Run/Poker Run! The event will be held from 4pm to 8pm on Saturday, May 18 at Crossville City Park. All proceeds from the event go to the Crossville Volunteer Fire Department. May 18, TVRA at the Agri-Business Center - The Tennessee Valley Roping Association will present the Team Roping Competition at the
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Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center in Rainsville on Saturday, May 18 beginning at 9am. Books will open at 8:30am. May 25, MDA Benefit Ride - The Fort Payne Fire Department and Wills Town Rats Annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Benefit Ride will be held on Saturday, May 25 at the Fort Payne Rotary Pavilion. Sign-ups begin at 12pm and kickstands up at 1:30pm. Live music and food will be after the ride! June 1, Memories of Mayberry - The Town of Valley Head will present Memories of Mayberry on Saturday, June 1! All proceeds will benefit the Valley Head Fire Department. It begins at 9am. June 7, DERA Meeting - The DeKalb Education Retirees Association (DERA) will meet on Friday, June 7 at Kelly's Kitchen in Rainsville at 10pm. Jill Jackson, Executive Director of the Alabama Education Retirees Association (AERA). All retired educators, certified and support professionals are encouraged to attend. June 8, TEEN SING 2019 at Central Church of Christ - Central Church of Christ invites everyone to attend Teen Sing 2019 on Friday, June 8 from 9am to 12pm with Jayse Pruitt as the guest speaker! June 9-13, Rainsville FBC VBS - Rainsville First Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School from Sunday, June 9 through Thursday, June 13 at 5:30pm to 8pm. Children ages 3 through sixth grade. There is also a class for Special Needs children of all ages. For more information, please call (256) 638-3141 or www. rainsvillefirst.com. June 15, 11th Annual Freedom Run 5K & 10K - Don't miss the area's largest fun run/walk! The Rainsville Freedom Run will begin at Broadway Baptist Church in Rainsville at 8am. Proceeds will benefit local charities. Pre-registration (before May 31) is $30 and after May 31 is $35. Registration will close at 1,000 walkers/ runners. To register online, look at contact information and more, visit racesonline.com! June 21, Jeff Cook Fan Appreciation Daze Show Come and enjoy Jeff Cook and the All-Star Goodtime Band for their annual fan appreciation concert at the DeKalb Theatre in Fort Payne! Tickets are $25 per person. The show begins at 7pm with doors at 5pm.
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Harper will further his career at the Guntersville Fire Department. Harper will also work part-time as needed with Rainsville, beginning on June 3, 2019. The Fire Department will post a full-time position for seven days, ending on May 27, 2019 at 4pm. Chief Willimac Wright reported that the newly-formed Fire College had nine students this year with growth expected for next year. The Rainsville Public Library received a $5,000 grant from Dollar General for their summer programs. The Council passed the following: • $9,000 to finish work on the George Wallace Bridge • Ordered 100 garbage cans • $2,500 Sponsorship to the Rainsville Freedom Run • Resolution 05-20-2019A, passing Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Resolution • Resolution 05-20-2019B, surplusing 80 chairs from the Council Chambers The next meeting of the Rainsville City Council will be held on Monday, June 3 at 5pm with a work session beginning at 4:15pm.
questioned, but ridiculed by members of the city council who pitched a tantrum because they weren’t happy that the Board followed the by-laws set in place to hire a part time Assistant Director. Furthermore, the hiring committee brought in a candidate whom was the most qualified for the position. Our choice was not who certain Council members had in mind, so they demanded the entire process be conducted again with all applicants re-interviewed in their presence. Until those demands are met, the City has voted to withhold partial funding for the Chamber of Commerce, which is contracted to promote Rainsville’s own local businesses. TO REPEAT THAT: The Rainsville City Council has voted to withhold partial funding that promotes Rainsville’s local business, and provided $18,000 in
scholarships to local students this year. As much as we love our community, we refuse to have our integrity and professionalism publicly called into question because a councilman didn’t get his way and has hurt feelings. It is under these unfortunate circumstances that I, W. Scott Wynn, member of the Board of Directors of the Rainsville Chamber of Commerce, resign effective immediately.� At this week’s meeting of the Rainsville City Council, Councilmember Stiefel stated that these “valuable, young business leaders� would be greatly missed by the community, to which Taheri replied, “you’re the only one.� At this time, the situation remains unresolved. The position of Assistant Director of the Rainsville Chamber of Commerce remains vacant, as well as the spots vacated by the Board members who resigned. Southern Torch will continue to investigate this ongoing matter.
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF IN THE PROBATE COURT OF IN THE PROBATE COURT OF IN THE PROBATE COURT OF IN THE PROBATE COURT OF IN THE PROBATE COURT OF IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. 2019-136
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In RE: The Estate of Naomi In RE: The Estate of Charles In RE: The Estate of Steven Chavies, deceased Crothers Banks Jr., deceased Matthew Rogers, deceased NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Pamela Denise Bishop, Personal Representaative, on the 13th day of May, 2019, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of Probate Court of DeKalb County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Betty Sizemore, personal representative, on the 10th day of May, 2019, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of Probate Court of DeKalb County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
Letters of Administration on the Estate of Steven Matthew Rogers, deceased, having been granted to 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
RONNIE OSBORN, Probate Judge of DeKalb County, Alabama
RONNIE OSBORN, Probate Judge of DeKalb County, Alabama
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CASE NO. 2019-154 In RE: The Estate of Mildred King, deceased Letters of Administration on the Estate of Mildred King, Deceased, having been granted to the udnersigned on the 15th 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 May 24, 31 and June 7
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Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Hilary Renee Lawton, Personal Representative, on the 15th day of May, 2019, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of Probate Court of DeKalb County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
Letters of Administration of Said Deceased having been granted to Genesis Garcia, personal representative, on the 15th day of May, 2019, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of Probate Court of DeKalb County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
Letters of Administration of said Deceased having been granted to Mary E. Raulston, Personal Representative, on the 20th day of May, 2019, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of Probate Court of DeKalb County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
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By Marla Jones
Managing Editor DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — (Full Video on our Facebook) The Fort Payne City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 21. Mayor Larry Chesser presented a proclamation honoring the “Third Saturdayâ€? Committee of Amelia Landstreet, Steve Westmoreland, and Terry Locklear. The Council passed the following ordinances and resolutions: • Resolution 2019-21, setting rates for various City venues • Resolution 2019-22, changing the designation of a portion of bond proceeds so as to not charge against the City’s Constitutional debt limit of $10 million • Resolution 2019-23, authorizing application for grant monies to assist in the demolition of the old hospital site • Resolution 2019-24, accepting the low bid for plant mix and binder The Council approved the following: • Alcohol license for “33â€?, the request had previously been approved by the Alcohol Committee • Budget adjustment of $925 for four portable dog waste stations to be placed on the street for Boom Days • Set a public hearing for June 18 regarding rezoning property at Godfrey Avenue and Beason Gap Road • Streetlight request for Hannah Devoe at 911 Alan Lane NW • Activity permit for Life Chapel’s outreach event at the City Park on Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8 • Agreement with the Fort Payne City School system with a modified plan for sewer work at the new elementary school In his report, Mayor Chesser acknowledged the fallen Auburn police officer William Buechner, who had ties to the City of Fort Payne. Buechner was killed in the line of duty on Sunday night. Flags will be placed at half staff until his funeral on Saturday, May 25. Chesser addressed the two ongoing sewer system projects within the city in Terrapin Hills and on Airport Road. Terrapin is expected to be completed around September 1 at a rate of $8.1 million. The Airport Road project will come in at $10 million. Chesser also reported that the bill to streamline the election process in Alabama has passed both houses of the state legislature. Concerned citizens addressed the Council regarding heavy truck traffic into the chert pit owned by Irby Wallace on Highway 11. The Council agreed that there was a problem and they were looking into solutions that will be beneficial to all parties involved. The next meeting of the Fort Payne City Council will be held at 12pm on Tuesday, June 4 on the second floor of Fort Payne City Hall. PROUDLY SERVING ALL OF NORTHEAST ALABAMA RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • TERMITE & PEST CONTROL
DEATH NOTICES WT WILSON Charles Herman Robbins - 65 of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, May 15. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Monday, May 20 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with Bros. Billy Summerford and Jimmy Summerford officiating. Burial followed in New Canaan Cemetery. Anita L. Strange - 48 of Geraldine, passed away on Thursday, May 16. Funeral services were held at 1pm on Saturday, May 18 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in Liberty Cemetery in Painter. Eunice “Zell� Gerbige - 86 of Wilmer, passed away on Saturday, May 18. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Tuesday, May 21 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in New Canaan Cemetery. Kenneth Duel Akins - 74 of Fort Payne, passed away on Monday, May 20. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Thursday, May 23 at Fort Payne Christian Center with Pastor Elaine Hollmer officiating. Burial followed in Walker's Chapel Cemetery.
RAINSVILLE Michael Lane Robertson - 48 of Grove Oak, passed away on Wednesday, May 15 at St. Vincent’s East. Funeral services were held at 1pm on Friday, May 17 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bros. Daniel Lawson and Gary Holcomb officiating. Burial followed in Kelly’s Chapel Cemetery. David Malone Clayton - 72 of Scottsboro, passed away on Wednesday, May 15 at his residence. A graveside service was held at 2pm on Friday, May 17 at Rainsville Memorial Park with Bro. Earnest Corbitt officiating. Burial followed in Rainsville Memorial Park.
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Adell Hosch Clifton - 87 of Rainsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 15 at Collinsville Health Care. Funeral services were held at 4pm on Saturday, May 18 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Kirk Memorial Gardens. Wilma Jo Bailey - 87 of Rainsville, passed away on Thursday, May 16 at her residence. Funeral services were held at 3pm on Sunday, May 19 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry Kirby officiating. Burial followed in Rainsville Memorial Park. Jayane Shirey - 77 of Rainsville, passed away on Saturday, May 18 at UAB Hospital. Funeral services were held at 3pm on Wednesday, May 22 at
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Johnson officiating. Burial followed in Henagar Memorial Park.
John Paul “Johnny� Wagner - 66 of Fort Payne, passed away on Saturday, May 18 at the Standifer Place. Funeral services were held at 11am on Tuesday, May 21 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bros. Eddie Wilborn, George Hughes, and George Wagner officiating. Burial followed in Smith Cemetery.
Jimmy Upton - 62 of Boaz, passed away on Monday, May 21 at his residence. Funeral services were held at 11am on Thursday, May 23 at McRae Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Edwin Waldrop officiating. Burial followed in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Ova Lee Bowen - 89 of Powell, passed away on Tuesday, May 21 at Highlands Health & Rehab. Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 23 at 1pm at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bros. Melvin Dawson & Tony Thomas officiating. Burial followed in Straight Creek Cemetery.
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CORNER STONE Barnie Ray Townsel - 91 of Henagar, passed away on Thursday, May 16 at his residence. Funeral services were held at 3pm on Saturday, May 18 at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Donnie
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By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — At the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) 34th State Softball Tournament, the Pisgah Lady Eagles were crowned as the Class 3A State Softball Champions. Pisgah went through the 3A competition undefeated. The Lady Eagles beat Wicksburg 4-1 to claim the championship, the 8th in school history. Pisgah (47-10) scored three runs in the first two innings of the game. Leigha Kirby was named Most Valuable Player (MVP), having six hits in seven innings. At the plate, the Lady Eagles had five players who had one hit each while Jaden Burgess drove in two runs. Wicksburg scored its only run in the top of the fifth on an RBI single. Members of the Class 3A All-State Tourney Team were: Leigha Kirby, Kaylee Vaught and Kennedy Barron, all of Pisgah.
The Collinsville Lady Panthers defeated Leroy (8-6) and Sand Rock (8-4) before falling to G.W. Long (13-3) and Hatton (11-3) at the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) 34th State Softball Tournament.
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The Plainview Lady Bears fell to Prattville Christian (3-1) and Oakman (8-7) at the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) 34th State Softball Tournament.
Carson Freeman is this week's Southern Torch Star of the Week! Carson plays on the 6-year-old Rainsville baseball team. Submit your photos to Sports Editor Marla Jones at marla@southerntorch.com for a chance to be featured as next week's Star of the Week!
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