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FP Considers Cemetery Changes By Marla Jones Managing Editor FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full Video on our Facebook) At this week’s meeting of the Fort Payne City Council, citizens sounded off on the recent controversy involving the removal of flowers at Glenwood Cemetery. Recently, the graveyard overseer moved several pots in order to get > FORT PAYNE, P2
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RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Three weeks ago, Rafe Starkey took the reins as the new Director of the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center. Starkey, a Pisgah alumni and Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) graduate, expressed his excitement about his new position. “With my
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By Zach Hester, Art Director GERALDINE, Ala. — Many of us around the State of Alabama are accustomed to winning national championships for football, but thanks to a recent graduate of Geraldine High School, the National Champion for Microsoft Office Specialist in PowerPoint now hails from our community, too. Earlier this month, 18-year-old Seth Maddox defeated 146 fellow contenders who were invited to the competition to win the Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint National Championship. When asked why he entered the competition, Maddox stated, “I’m a technology guy myself. I like computers. I like Microsoft Office. It was just a good fit for me.� The competition, which welcomed more than 300,000 students ages 13 to 22 from across the United States, has six different fields that may be entered by submitting a passing score on any of the following exams: Microsoft Word (2013 or 2016), Microsoft Excel (2013 or 2016) or Microsoft Office PowerPoint (2013 or 2016). Maddox’s winnings include a $3,000 scholarship and a trip to the World Championship in New York City, which will be held next month.
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DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — (Full Video on our Facebook) The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 1. The Council was presented with the 2018 Audit, which can be found on the City’s website. The Council voted to amend a zoning ordinance pertaining to building permits. Going forward, when remodeling, citizens must purchase a rolloff dumpster or carry to a landfill with debris instead of burying trash on the property. According to Revenue Officer Matt Crum, builders are making
“unapproved landfillsâ€? in their backyards. The new measures will stay in compliance with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management’s (ADEM) regulations. In other business, the City: • Purchased 350 garbage cans in the amount of $16,792 • Purchased 20 4-yard dumpsters in the amount of $11,900 • Empowered the Mayor to sign a garbage pick-up agreement with the Town of Geraldine • Approved the replacement of tile on Country Club Lane in the amount of $2,000 • Purchased a utility trailer for the Field of
Dreams in the amount of $1,600 • Approved Resolution 07-01-2019 to surplus a 2007 Dodge Durango from the Rainsville Police Department • Accepted a $19,517 bid from Twin City Used Auto Sales for a 2014 Ford Explorer (funding as follows: $16,000 from insurance money from wrecked vehicle and $3,000 from savings earmarked for the police department) The next meeting of the Rainsville City Council will be held on Monday, July 15 at 5pm with a work session beginning at 4:15pm.
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: This week, the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit has seized a large amount of methamphetamine in several incidents. Yesterday (June 28, 2019), The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit was working an area in Rainsville regarding complaints from citizens.
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METH from Page 1 Benjamin Jay McClain (36 of Etowah County) were both arrested and charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Early this morning at approximately 2 am, agents went to an address on County Road 139 in the Crossville area. While there, Agents of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit, along with the Marshall County Drug Task Force and ALEA Drug Task Force discovered approximately 77 grams of methamphetamine in crystalized form that was located within the residence. Tony DeLane Bryant (37 of Crossville), was charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was taken to DeKalb County Detention Center where he was booked on the charges and remains in custody. Earlier today (June 28, 2019), an officer with the Fyffe Police Department was investigating a dump truck stopped in the middle of the road. The officer checked at a nearby residence for the owner of the vehicle. After locating the owner, he was found to be in possession of
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methamphetamine and scales. At this point, an agent with the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit was called. After a search of the residence, 34 grams of methamphetamine and 78 Tramadol pills were found. Two were arrested in the case (the driver of the truck and the owner of the residence). The truck driver, Tony Selvage (58 of Fort Payne), was charged with unlawful possession of controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. The homeowner, Jeffrey Thomas George (46 of Fyffe), was charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine, Possession of Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the arrest: “Another awesome job by our Narcotics Unit this week! Ridding our communities of this poison and catching the people who supply it are the most important tasks we are faced with.� “We’re extremely proud of this part of the sheriff’s office. These guys work tirelessly at their jobs.�
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FORT PAYNE from Page 1 mowing at the cemetery back in cycle. According to Councilmember Wade Hill, it takes 120 hours to mow Glenwood Cemetery, so for the sake of time efficiency, the flowers that were placed in the mowing path had to be moved. “He meant no ill intent,� said Hill of the cemetery’s overseer, Randale Burt. “The City did not do this as a malicious thing and they want to be respectful in doing their job.� After Hill’s explanation, several concerned citizens addressed the Council regarding what comes next. The citizens said that their biggest concern was the rule stating that
flowers must be removed within 30 days and wondered who kept up with the time for each individual arrangement placed on the graves. The City suggested that citizens, along with Councilmembers, compile a list of ideas for how to solve this issue and come back before the Council in two weeks. Hill stated that the rules only needed to amended once so signs with the correct regulations could be posted at the cemetery and properly distributed to funeral homes and florists. In other business, the Council: • Adopted Ordinance 2019-02 rezoning 7.5 acres of property on Godfrey Avenue, just north of Beason Gap • Passed 2019-06, informing the Alabama Department of
Environmental Management (ADEM) of actions taken by the City to meet the requirements of the Wastewater Treatment Plant • Declared Friday, July 5, 2019, a City holiday in conjunction with the City and County • Authorized the purchase of brick pavers for Patriot’s Park in the amount of $14,480 • Authorized the 2019 paving list • Reappointed Tony Dobbs to his second term on the Fort Payne Water Board • Granted activity permits for the Fort Payne Main Street fundraiser and the Alabama Shelters & Rescue The next meeting of the Fort Payne City Council will be held on Tuesday, July 16 at 12pm.
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from Page 1 Starkey last served as a herd manager at Lake Majestic Farm in Flat Rock. He worked with a contractor for four years along with being self-employed with chicken houses, giving him the necessary knowledge to do the job. Starkey holds a degree in electronics from NACC. Starkey is married to Chante Starkey and they have three boys: Colter (seven years old), Bronson (six years old) and baby Elijah (four weeks old). The Starkeys reside on a farm in Pisgah.
No "Bodies" YRNEA to Host Tuberville I-59 Emergency Found in Meet and Greet in Scottsboro Bridge Repairs Northeast Alabama.� Complete DeKalb County By Staff Reports By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last several days, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has been bombarded with calls regarding “11 bodies� found in the Grove Oak Community. No such incident has occurred that we are aware of. After checking with surrounding counties, no other agency is aware of any such incident. If any citizen has discovered 11 bodies, please call us at (256) 845-3801. We would like to discuss with them why they did not report this discovery. DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden stated: “We’re not sure where this rumor came from or who started it, but no such discovery in Grove Oak or anywhere else in DeKalb County has been reported to our office.� “If any such incident had occurred, the matter would have been dealt with quickly and professionally, to include a release to the media,� said Welden.
Scottsboro, AL – The Young Republicans of Northeast Alabama have announced they will be hosting a ‘Meet and Greet’ with former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville, who is seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. The event will take place Saturday, July 20th at 50 Taters in Scottsboro beginning at 6:00 P.M. The original venue was changed from Stevarino’s Italian Eatery to 50 Taters after the overwhelming response from interested voters. Tuberville is vying for a chance to challenge incumbent Democrat Senator Doug Jones in the 2020 general election. YRNEA Chairman Dylan Smith is glad the Tuberville campaign has put Jackson County on their radar. “We are excited to host Coach Tuberville,� says Smith. “Any Republican candidate seeking nomination to the U.S. Senate must be able to connect with the conservative grassroots. Our organization is certainly looking forward to presenting Tommy Tuberville to the voters of
Smith noted YRNEA’s core mission is to promote the ideals of freedom to young people while fighting back against socialist propaganda being advocated by the radical left. “The radical left controls Hollywood, academia and the media. Through these avenues they are indoctrinating our nation’s youth. It is incumbent upon young conservatives to engage with other young folks and introduce them to the values of liberty.� Smith continues, “We are proud to host a candidate who believes in alleviating our nation of the evils of socialism by standing with President Trump to put working class Americans first.� YRNEA welcomes all to come out and fellowship. Those interested may RSVP to the event at the Young Republicans of Northeast Alabama Facebook page.
By Staff Reports DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that the DeKalb County 140 bridge over Interstate 59 at Sulphur Springs (Exit 239) reopened Saturday, June 29. The bridge was closed for about a month while Wright Brothers Construction performed $628,200 emergency contract repairs of damage caused during a May 29 wreck. Contractors are in the process of removing concrete barriers from I-59 to reopen the inside southbound lane to traffic.
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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.
July 27, Fyffe Half-Century Club Meeting - The Fyffe Half-Century Club reunion will be held at 12pm (doors at 10am) on Saturday, July 27 at the Fyffe Senior Center. Attendees should bring a covered dish or finger food, drinks will be provided. The hosts will be the Fyffe Class of 2019, who are celebrating their 50th reunion.
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patrons of the college’s theatre on June 14 and tickets will be sold to the general public beginning June 28. There are no refunds or exchanges on tickets once purchased. All tickets are reserved. Northeast Alabama Community College financially supports and manages NACC Theatre and was created to provide artistic and cultural programs and events to residents of the college’s service area. Contributions from patrons are appreciated and welcomed. The Theatre was begun in 1984 under the direction of Mrs. Ann Everett. Mr. Webb became Director of NACC theatre in 2001. The NACC Tom Bevill Lyceum, which houses the Theatre, was opened in 1994; Dr. Charles M. Pendley was serving as NACC president at that time. “We have had such outstanding leadership in NACC Theatre in the years of its existence,” Campbell added. “Many through the years have contributed to what many consider the most outstanding theatre program in the region. Mr. Webb’s contributions have been enormous.” To order tickets online, visit our website: www. nacc.edu/theatre. To order tickets on the phone call 256-638-4418, ext. 2218. To order tickets through mail: Email mcclungr@nacc.edu.
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Miserables. He attended NACC, Athens State University, and the University of South Alabama, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Drama/History. “We are honored to have such an outstanding cast for this production,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “In particular to my knowledge this is the first time we have had a member of the Actors’ Equity Association perform in one of our productions. Ms. Lafferty is a nationally and internationally known actress.” Driving Miss Daisy will be performed at Northeast July 19-21 and July 26-28. The 21st and 28th dates are matinees beginning at 2:00 p.m. The evening performances begin at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for the play went on sale to
July 20, DeKalb County Republican Women's Ladies Lunch - The DeKalb County Republican Women will host a Ladies' Lunch on Tuesday, July 20 at 11:30am at the Ider Baptist Church's Family Life Center.
July 13, DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Club - The DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Club will meet on Saturday, July 13 at 7:30am at Western Sizzlin' in Fort Payne. Secretary of State John Merrill will be the guest speaker.
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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.
based on the highly acclaimed film on July 19-21 and July 26-28 at the Tom Bevill Lyceum on NACC's campus. For more information regarding tickets and showtimes, please visit nacc.edu/ theatre.
July 9, DeKalb County Democrats Meeting - The DeKalb County Democratic Club will meet on Tuesday, July 9 at 5:30pm in the Fort Payne Rotary Pavilion. A 10-dollar donation will be accepted for a cookout supper and facility costs.
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POWELL, Ala. — Area residents are in for a treat this summer as Northeast 1Alabama Community College (NACC) Theatre brings the iconic play Driving Miss Daisy to the college stage. Additionally, acclaimed professional actress Sandra Ellis Lafferty will be starring in the role of Miss Daisy Werthan. Ms. Lafferty, throughout her distinguished career, has been in some fifty productions and is well known for her roles in such movies as The Hunger Games, Walk the Line, and Footloose. Ms. Lafferty resides in Fort Payne when not filming or performing movies or plays. In addition to her drama and theatre degrees, she also has an associate degree from NACC. Ms. Lafferty will be accompanied on the Northeast stage by two veteran stars of NACC Theatre. Clint LeRoy plays Boolie Werthan. Mr. LeRoy, who holds a Bachelor’s of Theatre from Jacksonville State University (JSU), has at Northeast performed in The Foreigner, and It’s a Wonderful Life as well as plays at JSU and appearances in Nashville music videos. Mr. Matthew Brewer has the role of Hoke Colburn. Mr. Brewer will be appearing in his 12th play. Among the roles in which Mr. Brewer has performed are the Narrator in Into the Woods, U. S. in Second Samuel, and ensemble roles in Les
Every Wednesday, Breakthrough Church free meal - Come and enjoy a free meal and hear the Word of God on Wednesday nights starting January 3 at 5:30pm. If you need a ride, please contact: Lynn Haas at (256) 605-7854 or Connie Holdem at (256) 605-1776.
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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!
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The map shows the alternative locations of the proposed transmission routes that TVA is considering. A more detailed map and additional information can be found at www.tva.com/transmissionprojects. TVA representatives will be available at the open house to provide information, answer questions and receive comments about the project. Large maps showing the alternative locations will also be available. TVA is interested in receiving comments concerning how this project may affect the environment, historic properties or any other issues associated with this proposal. Comments will be used in reaching a decision on location of the new transmission facilities. Any written comments received, including names and addresses, will become part of the administrative record and will be available for public inspection. If you cannot attend the open house but have questions or comments, please contact Chris Austin. All written comments on this proposed action should be sent to TVA at the address below no later than Aug. 19, 2019. If you have special needs, please contact Tanya Adams at the toll-free number at least five days prior to the open house.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters of Administration having been granted to the undersigned on the 19th day of June, 2019, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of the Probate Court of DeKalb County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited. Shayla Wilson, Personal Representative To be published: June 28, July 5, July 12
LEGALS IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY Case No. 2019-184 Estate of Lola Mae Brown, deceased NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Rhonda Gale Easparam, Personal Representative, on the 19th day of June, 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
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY Case No. DR-2016-900176.01 CLEM HAWTHORNE, Plaintiff v. SHARRON CARROLL HAWTHORNE, Defendant NOTICE OF COURT ORDERED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY This sale of real property having been ORDERED under and by virtue of a Court Order in the above-styled cause dated May 31, 2018 and rendered by Honorable Shaunathan Bell, Circuit Judge of DeKalb County, Alabama, notice is hereby given by Todd Greeson, Circuit Clerk of DeKalb County, Alabama that on August 2, 2019 at 11:30 o’clock a.m., the DeKalb County Circuit Clerk shall proceed to sell the following described real estate with the sale being conducted on the front steps of the DeKalb County Courthouse: Commencing at a point on the North section line which point is 23.76 chains (1,568.43 feet) East of the Northwest corner of said Section 1, Township 7 South of Range 9 East in DeKalb County, Alabama, which said point is 190 feet West of the East margin of the public road loading South from Fischer’s Crossroads and from said point run South 4° 49' West and parallel with the East margin of said public road for a distance of 3,132 chains (206.8 feet) to the point of beginning.
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(hence continue South 4° 49' West and parallel with the East margin of said public road for a distance of 1,566 chains (103.4 feet), thence West and parallel with the North line of the Northwest Fourth of said Section 1 for a distance of 1,008.4 feet; thence North and parallel with the said public road for a distance of 1,566 chains (103.4 feet), thence run North 89°34' East and parallel with the North line of the Northwest Fourth, said Section l for a distance of 1,008.4 feet to the point of beginning, and lying and being in the Northeast Fourth of the Northwest Fourth Section 1, Township 7 South of Range 9 East. In DeKalb County, Alabama. The above-described property shall be sold for cash to the best, highest and last bidder for cash. This sale is subject to confirmation by the Court. Done this the 24th day of June, 2019. TODD GREESON Dekalb County Circuit Clerk To be published: June 28, July 5, July 12
LEGALS IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY Case No. DR-2019-156 Estate of Zachary Wayne Evans, deceased NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters Testamentary of Said Deceased having been granted to Mary Evans, personal representative, on the 25th day of June, 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. Mary Evans, Personal Representative
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Case No. DR-2019-197 Estate of Margaret Jewell Carroll, deceased EXECUTOR'S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters Testamentary on the Estate of Margaret Jewell Carroll, deceased, having been grated to the undersigned on the 28 day of June, 2019 by the 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. John Maddox To be published: July 5, 12, 19
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LEGALS IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY Case No. DR-2019-195 Estate of Kenneth Ray Clement, deceased TAKE NOTICE that Letters Testamentary having been granted to THE BAPTIST FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA, as Executor of the Estate of KENNETH RAY CLEMENT, deceased on the 20th of August, 2014, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby
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POLITICS
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE
By Steve Flowers AL Reporter
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The 2019 Legislative Session was one of the most controversial yet productive sessions in memory. Governor Kay Ivey’s first Session of the Quadrennial was a roaring success. It’s hard to remember a governor getting everything they wanted since the George Wallace heydays. Wallace in his prime simply controlled the legislature. It was more like an appendage of the governor’s office. Kay Ivey has apparently taken a page from the old Wallace playbook. By the way, that is probably apropos as Kay cut her teeth in Alabama politics working for and learning from the Wallaces. Governor Ivey started out the session by passing a gas tax increase which will fund major transportation/highway needs in the state. She ended the last week of the session by garnering legislation to give the governor control of the Pardons and Parole Board and then topping that off with legislation that will allow a vote next March on
Alabama having an appointed state school board rather than an elected one. If this controversial amendment is approved by voters, then the governor will make most of the initial appointments. One would have to say that Kay Ivey has pretty much got a lot of influence with this Legislature. Kay’s years of experience and probably more importantly her relationships with legislators is paying dividends for Alabama’s female Republican governor. Any legislative session could be considered a success if both budgets pass. It is, by the way, the only constitutional mandate for a regular annual session. The Education Budget is record breaking. It is a $7.1-billion-dollar budget with a $500 million dollar increase over last year’s budget. This largest in history budget gives teachers and education employees a four percent cost of living raise. It will also increase funding to the state’s heralded pre-kindergarten program. Alabama Community Colleges will get a significant increase.
Legislators seem to realize the importance of technical training in the state in attracting manufacturing jobs. State Senator, Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and Representative Bill Poole (R- Tuscaloosa), the Chairmen of the Education Budget Committees in the Senate and House did an excellent job of shepherding the school budget through the legislative labyrinth. The General Fund Budget which generally lags behind the Education Budget was also passed on a positive note. The budget calls for spending $2.2 billion dollars. It includes a two percent cost of living increase for state employees as well as an eight percent increase for the state’s understaffed prison system. Representative Steve Clouse (R – Ozark) is the veteran chairman of the House General Fund Committee. One of the downsides of the Session was the Legislature’s inability to pass a Constitutional Amendment to allow Alabamians to vote to have a lottery like 45 other states, including all of our neighboring states.
It would pass overwhelmingly if put to a vote. Alabamians are simply tired of seeing their money going into the state coffers of Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee and Florida. State Senator Jim McLendon (R-St. Clair) offered the best opportunity and most modern and profitable lottery proposal. However, his Bill was ignored in deference to the Indian Casinos legislation which was overtly written to continue to give these Indian Casinos a monopoly on electronic gaming in the state. The Indian casinos arrogantly flaunted their influence in the Legislature by offering a watered down, archaic, paper only lottery that would be obsolete within five years. McLendon’s Bill would have generated $250 million. The Indian Casino’s Lottery would have given the state a paltry $100 million at best for a few years. The House Democrats boldly and wisely killed the Bill with the hopes that if you are going to approve a lottery, that it would be one that would benefit the state and not the Indian gambling syndicate.
In essence, the Choctaw Indian Casino’s in Mississippi killed the lottery 20 years ago with last minute money before balloting. The Poarch Creek Casinos beat it this time before it could get out of the gate. The power that the Poarch Creek Indian casinos are building in the Alabama Legislature is dangerous. CBS 42 in Birmingham took a poll the last week of the session asking how their viewers rated the Legislature and Legislative
Session. It was 86 percent negative. However, this is nothing new. Alabamian’s have always rated the Legislature negatively. However, if you ask them about their own legislators they will either not know who they are or they like them.
were held at 1pm on Monday, July 1 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Oren Whitley officiating. Burial followed in Burnt Church Cemetery.
away on Saturday, June 29. A memorial service was held at a later date.
DEATH NOTICES WILSON
Mary Gilliam Jones - 80 of Fort Payne, passed away on Wednesday, June 26. Funeral services were held at 11am on Friday, June 28 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Fischer Cemetery.
Thomas Edward Gray - 76 of Fort Payne, passed away on Wednesday, June 26. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Saturday, June 29 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Valley Head Cemetery.
Ty Knopps - 71 of Valley Head, passed away on Thursday, June 27 at his residence. Funeral services were held at 3pm on Sunday, June 30 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Old Sardis Cemetery.
Patsy Ann Eberhart - 78 of Fort Payne, passed away on Friday, June 28 at her home.
Funeral services were held at 5pm on Sunday, June 30 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roger Redden officiating. Mickey Delores Brock - 71 of Fort Payne, passed away on Saturday, June 29. A visitation was held from 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday, July 2.
CORNER STONE Margaret Morgan Wright - 93 of Sylacauga (formerly of Ider), passed away on Thursday, June 27 at Sylacauga Health & Rehab. Funeral services were held at 2:30pm on Sunday, June 30 at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Butch Tanner officiating. Burial followed in Fuller Cemetery. Mary Elizabeth Darst - 71 of Pisgah, passed away on Thursday, June 27 at Dade Health & Rehab. Funeral services were
held at 4pm on Sunday, June 30 at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jeff Watkins officiating. Burial followed in Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors. Diane Carter Howse - 70 of Pisgah, passed away on Friday, June 28 at her residence. A graveside service was held at 5:30pm on Sunday, June 30 at Green Haven Memorial Gardens with Bro. Roger Little officiating.
BURT Charles Cleveland Flannigan - 79, passed away on Monday, June 24. Funeral services were held at 1pm on Thursday, June 27 at Burt Chapel-Valley Head with Dr. Don Brock & Rev. Jeff Ford officiating. Burial followed in Little River Cemetery. Elizabeth Jones Romans - 95, passed away on Saturday, June 29. Funeral services were held at 1pm on Tuesday, July 2 at Burt ChapelValley Head with Pastor Mike Ellis officiating. Burial followed in Bankhead Cemetery.
CROSSVILLE Ember Rayne Webb - 12 days of Crossville, passed away on Tuesday, June 25. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Thursday, June 27 at Crossville Memorial Chapel with Revs. Zack Richards and Roy Miller officiating. Burial followed in Union Grove
Cemetery.
KERBY James “Red� Woods - 89 of Pisgah, passed away on Wednesday, June 26 at Cloverdale Health and Rehab. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Saturday, June 29 at Kerby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arland Welden officiating. Burial followed in Friendship Cemetery.
RAINSVILLE Charles Nathan Coker - 60 of Fort Payne, passed
Aaron Nathaniel Watson - 33 of Mountain Brook, passed away on Thursday, June 27. A graveside service was held at 2:30pm on Monday, July 1 at Glenwood Cemetery in Fort Payne.
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RAINSVILLE Arvil Blackwell - 79 of Rainsville, passed away on Friday, June 28 at Crossville Health & Rehab. Funeral services
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A TRUE SURVIVOR By Marla Jones Sports Editor
CROSSVILLE, Ala. — Five years ago, Nick Walls' life changed forever. Walls was involved in a terrible fourwheeler that scarred him for life: he suffered a broken back, collapsed lung and several broken ribs. After ten hours of surgery, his injury left him paralyzed and unable to move or feel anything from the
waste down. Doctors told his family they didn't know if he would ever walk again. "This was the scariest news I had ever heard," said Walls. "I was confused and didn't understand why it had to happen, but I chose to believe that it happened for a reason. I chose to not give up." Today, after years of hard work and a lot of recovery, Walls can walk. He wears a brace on his leg to help his foot, but he's never let
it stop him. He has had many accomplishments and opportunities over the last five years. He has nine state records and eight national records in the discus, shot put, and javelin throw. He also had the opportunity to play wheelchair basketball for the University of Alabama. He now has a chance to be in the Olympics for the USA's Paralympic Team. "It's been a long
and crazy journey, but I've learned a lot," stated Walls. "I could not have done it without my Lord and Savior. None of this would've happened without God." The main message that Nick would like to tell readers is to stay positive and "always remember that everything happens for a reason. God always has a bigger and better plan."
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