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• Devils Cage the Rams •Lions Maul the Bears

• AL Dems Elect New Leadership • Inside The Statehouse with Steve Flowers

• NACC to Host Annual Holiday Gala • CAC Thrift Store to Open on November 8

• Arrested After Reporting Stolen Marijuana • Stolen Items Recovered near Ider

HONORING ALL Republican Phillips WHO SERVED Qualifies for District Judge

By Eloise Smith General Manager

By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com

FORT PAYNE, Ala. — World War II Navy Veteran E.C. Samples was one of four World War II Veterans

recognized at the annual Veteran’s Day program held at Fort Payne High School.

Veterans from all branches of service were

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FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb lawyer Teresa Darwin Phillips announces her qualification as a Republican candidate for DeKalb County District Judge. Phillips is a lifelong resident of Sylvania, Ala. and currently practices law in DeKalb and Jackson Counties. She has two children who attend Sylvania School, and is a member of Trinity United Methodist also known as Burnt Church.

Phillips received her law degree from Birmingham School of Law. Phillips is a past president and active member of the United Givers Fund of DeKalb

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County, as well as an active member of the local DeKalb County Bar Association and the State Bar Association.

District Judges in Alabama handle drug court, juvenile court, misdemeanor criminal matters, and civil disputes with the

amount in controversy less than $10,000. “My hope is through public service as the District Judge, I can improve the lives of our citizens and our children through common sense problem solving. Our county needs a District Judge with a strong work

ethic, a compassion for serving people, and efficiently managing cases as our citizens navigate our legal system,� stated Phillips. “I will decide cases fairly, openly and honestly while treating everyone that comes into my courtroom with respect. I will work hard for the people of DeKalb County,� she added.

Currently, the office of DeKalb County District Judge is held by longtime Democrat, Judge Steven L. Whitmire. Whitmire was first elected to office in 2002 and is the last remaining Democrat in the DeKalb County Courthouse.

Qualifying for public office ends on Friday, November 8 at 5pm.

Council Makes Board Appointments

By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com

By Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey will make a stop in Dekalb County Friday, November 15 at 9am.

Ivey will be making a stop at the Little River Canyon Center as part of her 67-county tour during the Alabama Bicentennial. John Dersham, President of the DeKalb Tourism, will host the 20-minute event.

The visit will include an introduction from the Alabama Band's Randy Owen and a Presentation of Commendation for Seth Maddox and the Tourism Board.

The event is free and open to the public. The Little River Canyon Center is located at 4322 Little River Canyon Parkway, Fort Payne, Ala. 35967.

RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 4.

The Council made the following Board appointments: • Sewer Board: Fred Bobo, Tim Barksdale, Jerry Smith, Dave Hallmark, Lester Black, Brian Shrader, Darrell Samples, and Joey Graham • DeKalb Mental Health Board: Jonathan Phillips, Whitney Whiteside and John Nelson • Library Board: Ann

Poe, Joyce Baker, Bill Ayers, Teresa Hill, and Marsha Hudley • Tom Bevill Enrichment Center Board: Faye Gaskin, Joe Flarity, Kelly Frasier, Cindy Black, Zane Mitchell, and Whitney Mitchell • Public Building Authority Board: Eric Samples (six-year term), Monk Blevins (four-year term), Angie Stewart (two-year term) • Agri-Business Center Board: Angie Stewart (one-year term), Brian Thomas (two-year term), Buddy Morgan (two-year term), Eric Samples (two-year term), Stewart Mitchell (two-year term), and Monk Blevins (two-year

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Kevin Miller, Joe Flarity, and Leslie Colvard • Industrial Development Board: Joe Moncus, Benji Laney, Kevin Wilks, Donny Frasier Jr., Robert Ellis,

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VETERANS FROM PAGE 1 present for the annual event. Students and faculty wore red, white and blue shirts to show support to local veterans for the price they paid for the freedom we enjoy. Thanks to Principal Brian Jett, ROTC Col. Walker, FPHS Band and Mayor Larry Chesser for this patriotic event for the community.

Here is a list of community events honoring our veterans in DeKalb County: • Monday, November 11 at 10am, a Veterans Day Celebration will be held in the Tom Bevill Enrichment Center in Rainsville. Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill will be the guest speaker.

• Tuesday, November 12 beginning at 5pm, the City of Fort Payne will host their Annual Veterans Parade. The parade route will begin at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Building and run to 3rd Street South.

Southern Torch would like to thank all the men and women in DeKalb County and across America who have served this country in all branches of the military.

Your dedication and bravery will always be cherished and your service will never be forgotten.

Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country’s cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause. — Abraham Lincoln

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Stolen Marijuana Animal Ordinance ByReporting Southern Torch Staff

By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com

FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne City Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday, November 5.

Freda Waters of the Humane Society requested the passage of an ordinance by the Council for the regulation of commercially bred animal sales.

She addressed a bill that was defeated in the Alabama Legislature earlier this year that would strip municipalities of their authority to regulate the matter. However, before the bill died, a substitute was placed on it declaring the legitimacy of municipalities to regulate these sales if they pass an ordinance prior to the state bill’s passage.

The bill ultimately failed, but is expected to be introduced again in February. It is currently opposed by the League of Municipalities, Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, the Humane Society of the United States and the National Animal Control Association.

Similar ordinances to protect municipalities’ rights to regulate these sales were recently passed by cities like Huntsville, Boaz and Athens. The ordinance’s passing would help to curb county euthenasia rates and increase adoptions at the local shelter, and it will not interfere with breeders, only puppy mills.

The Council passed the following resolutions: • Resolution 2019-33, authorizing Watson & Neeley to proceed with any and all actions necessary regarding Amendment 772 as it relates to the “Valley Joistâ€? project off Jordan Road • Resolution 2019-42, authorizing the application for state matching funds for an airport improvement project • Resolution 2019-43, declaring certain Police Department vehicles as surplus In new business, the Council: • Authorized a “Memorandum of Understandingâ€? between the City of Fort Payne and the Fort Payne Board of Education concerning the use of the new and additional tennis courts (total of 8). The courts will be open to the public when the school is not using them. • Authorized bids for a “Skid Steer Mulcherâ€? for the Public Works Department • Discussed the upcoming holiday schedule • Considered a “One Timeâ€? pay adjustment for full-time and part-time City employees • Approved Council President Brian Baine to fill the remainder of the term in the vacant seat on the DC Gas Board John Dersham of DeKalb Tourism announced that Governor Kay Ivey would be at the Little River Canyon Center on Friday, November 15 at 9am for her official Alabama Bicentennial stop.

Cynthia Hancock of the DeKalb County Public Library announced a book signing with Captain Roger Hill, author of “Dog Country� on Saturday, November 16 at 1:30pm at the library.

The next meeting of the Fort Payne City Council will be held on Tuesday, November 19 at 12pm at City Hall.

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FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Friday (November 1, 2019), the DeKalb County 911 line received an unusual call from a subject at the Mentone Market on Highway 117 in Mentone.

The individual was requesting an officer for assistance after his Marijuana had allegedly been stolen. The call was transferred to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office to assist the individual in the theft.

The Mentone Police Department, along with agents of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics & Interdiction Team responded to the call.

Upon further investigation, the individual reporting the stolen marijuana was found to be in possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia.

Dante Michael Bellamoli (21 of Georgia) was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the arrest: “While it is very

(DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) uncommon for someone to call dispatch about their missing marijuana, our dispatchers field all manner of calls, from cows in the roadway to extremely serious incidents and emergencies.� “They are ready to take action regardless of the nature of the call and do an outstanding job as the first point of contact for our deputies. They are our eyes and ears, and guide our deputies with real time information so they are able to do their job as safely as possible,� he added. “It probably wasn’t the best decision for this individual to choose to report stolen marijuana, but we were happy to investigate it for him,� said Sheriff Welden. “God Bless!�

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By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Numerous stolen items have been recovered near Ider, including antique furniture and live turkeys.

Several months ago, DeKalb County Deputies discovered a burned boat burned near Ider. The boat was found to be stolen out of Jackson County. Following this discovery, a tip was received that the boat’s motor and trailer were at a nearby residence on County Road 713.

While investigating the tip, investigators with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, an Investigator with the Henagar Police Department working with the DeKalb Co. Sheriff’s Office, and the Ider Police Department made contact with a subject who was a suspect in the theft near the residence. The investigation led to the residence where the trailer was located.

After searching the residence, antique furniture that had been stolen in a burglary on County Road 108 between Rainsville and Sylvania was also found.

Also inside the residence was a stove and two air conditioning units that were stolen from County Road 762 near Henagar. Outside the residence, there was an enclosure with multiple live turkeys inside. The turkeys were reported stolen from another residence on Highway 40 in Henagar.

The enclosure containing the turkeys was also reported stolen from yet another residence on County Road 762.

Jonathan Thomas Howell (42 of Ider) and Glenn Ray Carter (58 of Henagar) were both arrested and charged with Theft of Property 1st, Burglary 3rd Degree, and Receiving Stolen Property 1st Degree.

Howell also received an additional charge of Receiving Stolen Property 3rd Degree, and Carter another charge of Receiving Stolen Property 4th Degree.

Additional local charges are pending regarding the thefts in Henagar.

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the arrests: “We were happy to be able to recover these items for the owners. It’s sad that some people spend their time stealing instead of earning an honest living. “Such close cooperation between the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, local departments, and adjoining agencies helped greatly in solving these thefts. We enjoy a really good working relationship with the Henagar and Ider Police Departments, as well as the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office,� said Sheriff Welden. “I’d like to thank our deputies and all investigators involved.� “God Bless!� Concluded Sheriff Welden.

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COMMUNITY

CAC Thrift Store to Open on November 8 NACC to Host Holiday

By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Children’s Advocacy Center Thrift Store grand opening is set for Friday, November 8. The store is located at 220 Gault Avenue in downtown Fort Payne next to Fort Payne Footworks.

Store hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

In between appointments with children for therapy and supervised visits, the staff have been busy building display fixtures, organizing and stocking inventory, as well as giving the interior walls of the facility a fresh coat of paint. Merchandise includes furniture, clothes, children’s toys, holiday accessories, and much

The Children's Advocacy Center will open its thrift store on Friday, November 8. (Submitted Photo) more.

Center. The CAC is in its The Thrift Store is 26th year of providing free another endeavor to help services to abused and fund the programs of the at-risk children. Services Children’s Advocacy include: forensic

interviews, therapy for child abuse victims, school-based therapy for at-risk students, child abuse awareness presentations in schools, and parent education.

Supervised visitation, nurturing parenting classes, and safe exchange services take place at the CAC’s second facility known as The Gathering Place.

The CAC is accepting donations for the Thrift Store. For more information, you may call the CAC at 256-997-9700; Michelle Ibsen, Gathering Place Program Coordinator, at 256-979-1952, or Kelly Moses, CAC Marketing Coordinator, at 850-499-4634.

The CAC is a non-profit, 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) organization.

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.

Every Third Thursday, Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group - The

Alzheimer's Association will begin hosting a caregivers support group solely devoted to those who provide care for people with Alzheimer's on the third Thursday of every month from 11am to 12pm at the Rainbow City First United Methodist Church.

For more information, please call Olivia Kendrick at (256) 454-4375.

November 9, DeKalb Republican Breakfast Club - The DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Club Meeting will be held on Saturday, November 9 at 7:30am at Western Sizzlin' in Fort Payne. Guest speakers will be State Rep. Matt Fridy, who is running for Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Place 2, and Beth Kellum, the incumbent Justice of the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Place 2.

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Church Singing - A gospel singing will be held on Friday, November 15 at the Rainsville Holiness Church with The Dixie Echoes and New Ground, who will be recording a new live project this night! The singing begins at 6:30pm with doors at 5:30pm.

Admission is free, but a love offering will be taken up. For additional information, please call (256) 218-1983.

November 15, Upper Sand Mountain Parish Toy Sign-Ups - If you need assistance purchasing toys for your children this Christmas, Upper Sand Mountain Parish can help.

If you live ON THE MOUNTAIN in DeKalb or Jackson County, sign-ups will be held from 3pm to 5pm at the Ministry Center in Sylvania on Friday, November 15.

November 16, Collinsville Historic Turkey Trot - Join the Collinsville Historic Association for food, fun & games at this year's Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 16 from 9am to 3pm! The event is free.

Gala on December 12

By Southern Torch Staff RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Northeast Alabama Community College Foundation Board is hosting its annual Holiday Gala on Thursday, December 12 at the W.M. Beck Health & Fine Arts Building. Larry Cash will be honored as the Northeast Alabama Community College Alumnus of the Year.

Larry Cash, FAIA is the founder and CEO of RIM Architects, a full-service architecture firm, founded in 1986 in Anchorage, Alaska. Under Cash’s direction, all of RIM’s office locations in Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, and California specialize in architectural solutions for challenging climates, difficult terrains, traitorous acts of nature, and dangerous coastal conditions. Cash’s diverse portfolio of architectural work is impressive, ranging from military projects to commercial offices to hospitality, education, entertainment, and more. In 2016, Cash was inducted into the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows, by a jury of his peers, recognizing his extensive contribution to architecture and society, one of the highest honors the AIA bestows.

Cash has fond memories of attending Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC). After graduating from Valley Head High School in May of 1968, he headed off to NACC. He credits NACC for providing him with a solid educational foundation, beginning leadership skills, and the desire to “give back� to the community, personally and professionally. “The year I spent at NACC prepared me to be accepted in the architecture program at Auburn University where I graduated with Honors in 1973, top of my class,� stated Cash.

Cash is a registered architect in multiple states including Alaska, California, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, Georgia, Alabama, Hawaii, Washington, Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Texas, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, South Carolina, North Dakota and South Dakota. He shares his passion for architecture and community beyond RIM by participating on panels, serving on public boards and commissions, and leveraging public platforms to influence the science and art of architectural solutions. On a personal and community level, he is the recipient of numerous awards and achievements for the past 30 years.

Tickets for the event are $75 and a Patron Table is $600. All funds raised support the mission of the College and scholarships for students. For more information or to reserve your seat, please contact Heather Rice at 256.638.4418 or 256.228.6001, ext. 2301 or email riceh@ nacc.edu.

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DEATH NOTICES BURT Whitney LaBuda Martin - 30, passed away on Wednesday, October 30. A private graveside service was held on Monday, November 4.

Eddie D. Coots Sr. - 67 of Cloudland, Ga., passed away on Friday, November 1.

Funeral services were held at 1pm on Monday, November 4 at Burt Chapel-Valley Head with burial following in Bankhead Cemetery in Mentone.

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Ruby Faye Berry - 67 of

Grove Oak, passed away on Tuesday, October 29. Funeral services were held at 3pm on Friday, November 1 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial following in Piney Grove Cemetery.

Donald Gene Whitehead - 72 of Albertville, passed away on Thursday, October 31.

Funeral services were held at 2pm on Monday, November 4 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial following in Sweet Home Cemetery.

Boyanedia J. Diaz - Infant, passed away on Friday, November 1. Funeral mass was held at 2pm on Monday, November 4 at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Fort Payne with burial following in Glenwood Cemetery.

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her residence. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Saturday, November 2 at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with burial following in Bethlehem Cemetery.

Virginia Gail Mauldin - 81 of Gadsden, passed away on Saturday, November 2. Funeral services were held at 11am on Tuesday, November 5 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial following in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Phoebe Weaver - 97 of Henagar, passed away on Thursday, October 31 at her residence. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Cliford Eugene Ragan - 82 of Gadsden, passed away on Saturday, November 2. A graveside service was held at 11am on Monday, November 4 at Union Hill #3 Cemetery.

Mary Elizabeth Lacy - 89 of Henagar, passed away on Sunday, November 3. Funeral services were held at 1pm on Tuesday, November 5 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial following in Henagar Methodist Church Cemetery.

CORNER STONE Lisa Suggs Lacey - 56 of Valley Head, passed away on Monday, November 4.

Funeral services were held at 2pm on Thursday, November 7 at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with burial following in Friendship Cemetery.

Betty Joyce Blevins - 82 of Ider, passed away on Wednesday, October 30 at

Roland Palmer - 94 of Ider, passed away on Saturday, November 2.

Funeral services were held at noon on Monday, November 4 at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with burial following in Fuller Cemetery with military honors.

Lisa Allen Phillips - 56 of Flat Rock, passed away on Sunday, November 3 at her residence. Funeral services were held at 1pm on Tuesday, November 5 at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with burial following in Fuller Cemetery.

KERBY Amos Wright - 71 of Browntown, passed away on Tuesday, October 29 at his residence. Funeral services were held at 11am on Friday, November 1 at Kerby Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Green Haven Memorial Gardens.

WILSON Jerry Lee Keef - 71 of Gaylesville, passed away on Tuesday, November 5.

Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Saturday, November 9 at Wilson Funeral Home.

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Wendell L. Elliott - 91 of Rainsville, passed away on Monday, November 4 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Thursday, November 7 at Broadway Baptist Church's Faith Chapel with Dr. Kevin McCreless officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery with Rainsville Funeral Home directing.

Visitation was held from 5pm to 8pm at Rainsville Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 6 and from 10am to 2pm at Broadway Baptist Church on Thursday, November 7.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Tommie Faye Robertson Elliott; daughter, Marcheta Chaptman (Greg); brother,

Loyd Elliott; grandchildren, Jake Chapman (Kelley) and Josh Chapman; and great grandchild, Jones Chapman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe & Thelma Elliott; sisters, Rosa Mae Bailey, Lorine Elliott and Mozelle Elliott; and his brother, Rayburn Elliott.

Shelby Jean Thomas Hicks - 82 of Powell, passed away on Wednesday, October 30. Funeral services were held at Saturday, November 2 at noon at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Mount Tabor Cemetery.

Santa Munguia Maldonado - 46 of Rainsville, passed away on Friday, November 1. Funeral services were held at 11am on Monday, November 4 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Rainsville Memorial Park.

Arthur Ralph Leis - 89 of Fyffe, passed away on Saturday, November 2.

Funeral services were held at noon on Tuesday, November 5 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Rainsville Memorial Park.

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AL Dems Elect New Leadership

By Zach Hester Reporter zach@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — One wing of the Alabama Democratic Party (ADP) met last weekend to elect new, and officially recognized, leadership. The vote came after the State Democratic Executive Committee (SDEC) members voted 172-0 to remove Chair Nancy Worley and Vice-Chair Randy Kelley from their positions.

State Rep. Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa) was elected as the first African American party chair in the state’s history.

He defeated Will Boyd, the 2018 Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, and Tabitha Isner, the 2018 Democratic nominee for Alabama’s 2nd congressional district.

England received 104

State Rep. Chris England and former State Rep. Patricia Todd were elected as the new Chair and Vice Chair of the Alabama Democratic Party at a meeting in Montgomery last weekend. (File Photos) votes, while Isner received 63 and Boyd had 4.

Former state Rep. Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham) was elected the party’s new vice chair. She is the first openly LGBT person to serve in the Alabama legislature and as vice chair.

“It’s a new day in Alabama,” said England.

“What you’re going to see in the future is a party that fundraises...a party that

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To any fathers, of the minor child born to Krystal Dawn Murdock on April 20, 2019, whose identity and whereabouts are unknown, you must answer the Petition to Terminate Parental Rights and other relief by January 2, 2020 or thereafter a judgment of default may be rendered against you in JU-2019-266.02, Juvenile Court of DeKalb County, Alabama.

To DeWayne Bailey, the legal father of the above minor children and any unknown fathers of the minor children, whose identity and whereabouts are unknown, you must answer the Petition to Terminate Parental Rights and other relief by January 2, 2020 or thereafter a judgment of default may be rendered against you in JU-2014-297.03; JU-2014-298.03, and JU-2014-299.03, Juvenile Court of DeKalb County, Alabama.

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Worley, the now-former party chair according to last weekend’s vote, was stripped of her DNC credentials last year

by Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Tom Perez. Perez also began withholding funds from the state party

FROM PAGE 1 Scott Kirk, and Jim Bradford The Council tabled all Beautification Board appointments until further review.

During the meeting, the Council honored the Plainview B & C Pee Wee Football Teams for being regional champions and first runners-up in the Super Bowl, which was held last weekend in Albertville.

The Council also took the following actions: • Approved City Clerk Kelly Frasier to attend the Clerk’s

Conference on December 3-6 • Transferred Adam Facteau from the Sanitation Department to the Wastewater Treatment Plant at a rate of $14.06 per hour • Posted a job for a CDL Driver at the Sanitation Department at a rate of $13.72 per hour • Approved a one-time pay raise of 60 cents per hour for City employees The next meeting of the Rainsville City Council will be held on Monday, November 18 at 5pm with a workshop beginning at 4:15pm.

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By Steve Flowers Political Columnist

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Dr. David Bronner has marked his place in Alabama political and governmental history. He has headed the revered Retirement Systems of Alabama Pension Funds for 45 years. When Bronner took his present job with RSA, the Retirement Systems had approximately $500 million of funds. Today RSA has approximately $40 billion in investments making our RSA the 50th largest public pension fund in the world.

Alabama public employees will swear by, stand up for and place on a golden pedestal David Bronner. They credit him with securing their retirement years with a solid foundation. Indeed he has. Our Alabama Public Employee and Teacher Retirement Systems are financially sound and the envy of most other states.

Bronner was born in Iowa and received his elementary and high school education in Minnesota. He came to Alabama to study law. He earned his Law Degree and PHD from the University of Alabama in 1972. Shortly after graduation, he became Assistant Dean of the Law School at the University of Alabama.

Two years later at age 29 he became head of the Alabama Retirement Systems.

Today, 46 years later, Bronner is a youthful

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for its failure to meet the basic requirements of a functioning organization last year.

“Randy (Kelley) and I look forward to continuing our leadership roles in the Party,” said Worley in a statement. Worley’s sect of the ADP is set to hold their own leadership elections on November 16.

The first test of England’s leadership is to unite the broken party, as more than half of the SDEC members were not present at Saturday’s vote; however, according to bylaws passed by the reform faction of the ADP last month, only 40% of the SDEC must be present to achieve a quorum.

“We have got a lot of people missing in this room. It will be the responsibility of the next chair not only to repair this party; but to repair this state,” said England.

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looking 74 with plenty of vigor and probably no plans to retire. He loves golf and good cigars. When you have a conversation with him it is an experience you will never forget. He is extremely vivacious and quick witted.

There is no mistaking that you are talking with someone very intelligent.

He has digested your words almost before they are out of your mouth and will reply immediately with a succinct response that appears as though he has given it 15 minutes of thought. Of course, that may be because we native Alabamians talk a little slower than he does.

The Retirement System of Alabama has contributed a great deal to the state’s economy over the last 45 years. The RSA manages pensions for 358,000 public teachers and public employees. At the end of 2018, Dr. Bronner and RSA had $43.8 billion under management.

However, the greatest legacy that Dr. Bronner may enjoy is his creation of Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. This idea generated a profit for RSA in the first years. The brilliance of the Golf Trail is not only the profits the Trail generates for the RSA, but the peripheral boost to our state’s economy.

The Trail has enhanced the image of Alabama. It has also benefitted the state’s attractiveness for corporate recruitment. The economical benefits and prestige that it brings to

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. our state are exponential.

The courses have made Alabama a tourist destination. It brings well-heeled northern golfers to our state for week long stays who spend untold amounts of money in our hotels and restaurants. Snowbird golf enthusiasts are locked out of their courses six to seven months of the year.

They journey to warm climes of the Heart of Dixie to play these world class courses. They might look at the adjoining hole and see Dr. Bronner playing, chomping on his ever-present cigar.

The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail’s first seven sites were constructed in Birmingham, Mobile, Huntsville, OpelikaAuburn, Dothan and Greenville. These seven were completed from 1990 to 1994. The Prattville site opened and the Lakewood Club courses in Point Clear joined the Trail in 1999.

The premier Hoover site at Ross Bridge appeared in

2005.

RSA resort hotels were developed in affiliation with six of the Golf Trail complexes. The Grand Hotel is adjacent to the Lakewood Club in Point Clear. The RSA Battle House Renaissance Hotel and Riverview are near Magnolia Grove in Mobile.

The Marriott at Capitol Hill in Prattville and the Montgomery Renaissance serve Capitol Hill in Prattville. The Shoals Marriott in Florence serves the Shoals complex in Sheffield. The Marriott Resort at Grand National in Opelika serves the Opelika-Auburn course.

The crown jewel may very well be the Ross Bridge course and Ross Bridge Renaissance Resort Hotel and Spa. This Hoover location attracts national conventions and has spawned one of the premier residential neighborhoods in the state.

Ross Bridge is home to a good many of the young physicians and medical specialists from UAB. Dr. Mark Fagan has authored a wonderful book on Alabama’s Golf Trail, Dr. Bronner and the RSA. It is entitled, “Alabama’s Public Pension Fund Growth and Economic Expansions since 1972.”

See you next week.

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SCOREBOARD Fort Payne 39, Carver 24 Fyffe 42, Sylvania 0 Collinsville 42, Valley Head 8

Spring Garden 42, Ider 12 Crossville 28, Plainview 12 Piedmont 35, Geraldine 14

LIONS CAGE THE BEARS

By Marla Jones Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — The Crossville Lions defeated the Plainview Bears 28-12 in the last regular season game of 2019.

The Lions got on the scoreboard early against the Bears, scoring with 11:41 remaining in the first on a 36-yard rushing touchdown by Kolby Lesley.

The extra point attempt by Javier Juan was good, giving the Panthers the 7-0 advantage. The Lions attacked again with 7:33 remaining on a 32-yard touchdown reception from Noah Williams to Harley Hicks. The point after attempt gave the Lions the 14-0 lead.

WIth 8:57 remaining in the second quarter, the Crossville Lions scored on a 47-yard quarterback keeper by Williams to take the 21-0 lead. With 4:43 remaining in the first half, Plainview scored on a 1-yard touchdown run by Noah White. Going into the half, the score was 21-6.

With :28 remaining in the third, Crossville scores on a reverse pass from Alejandro Chacon to Hicks.

The extra point put the Lions in the 28-6 lead.

With 7:44 remaining in the game, Noah White scored the final touchdown of the night on a 68-yard punt return.

The Crossville Lions finish their season 2-8 (1-5) and the Plainview Bears wrapped up their season 3-7 (2-4).

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DEVILS CAGE THE RAMS

PHOTO BY CHERYL BOYDSTON

By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com

FYFFE, Ala. — The Fyffe Red Devils shutout the Sylvania Rams, 42-0 on Friday night.

The Rams received the opening kickoff. The Red Devils held them to 3-and-out before taking the ball into the endzone,

six plays later. Zack Pyron scored on a quarterback keeper from 4-yards out with 7:24 remaining in the first quarter. The kick by Brody Dalton gave the Red Devil the early 7-0 lead. With 3:10 remaining in the first, Pyron scored his second touchdown of the night from 2-yards out. The

point after attempt failed, giving the Red Devils the 13-0 advantage.

A pass by Sylvania’s Brody Smith was intercepted by Kyle Dukes. Dukes stampeded down the field for 65 yards with 7:39 remaining in the second to score for the Red Devils. The 2-point

conversion by Ike Rowell gave the Red Devils the 21-0 lead. Pyron scored for Fyffe on a 7-yard touchdown. The kick by Dalton was good, giving the Red Devils the 28-0 advantage going into the half.

To start the second half, the Red Devils moved the ball down the field for 63 yards before

Kyle Dukes scored on a 4-yard run with 9:25 remaining in the third.

The PAT was good, making the score the 35-0.

The Rams drove the ball down inside the 10 before fumbling the ball.

Malachi Mize recovered it and scored on a 10-yard run with 6:09 remaining in the game,

making the final score of the night, 42-0.

Fyffe will host Sheffield in the Class 2A Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) first round State Playoffs. Sylvania will travel to take on Lauderdale County in the Class 3A first round of playoffs.

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Piedmont Defeats the Panthers Pounce on the Tigers Geraldine Bulldogs

By Marla Jones Sports Editor

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By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PIEDMONT, Ala. — The Piedmont Bulldogs defeated the Geraldine Bulldogs, 35-14 in the last regular season game of 2019.

Piedmont scored twice in the first four minutes of the game to take the early lead.

One on a 24-yard run on Piedmonts first possession. After three-and-out by Geraldine, Piedmont returned a kick, 64-yards down the field to score, giving them the 14-0 advantage with 8:43 remaining in the first quarter.

Geraldine scored on a 10 yard scamper by Tony Willoughby with 3:08 remaining in the second quarter. Going into the half, the score was Piedmont 14, Geraldine 7.

Piedmont took full control of the game in the second half only allowing one more Geraldine touchdown before running the score up to 35-14 before the end of the game.

Geraldine finished their regular season 6-4 and will use this loss to rebuild and prepare for the first round of the playoffs. Geraldine will host Clements in the opening round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) playoffs.

VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — The Collinsville Panthers defeated the Valley Head Tigers, 42-8 on Friday.

The Panthers scored on a 8-yard sprint into the endzone by Jacob Jones with 7:31 remaining in the first quarter. The kick by Jason Perez gave Collinsville the early 7-0 lead. Despite a strong showing by the Tigers, the Collinsville Panthers forced a four-and-out turnover.

Collinsville scored three unanswered touchdowns in the second quarter. Michael Tucker scored on a 6-yard scamper into the endzone. The kick

by Perez gave the Panthers the 14-0 advantage.

Quarterback Kaleb Jones connected with a 31-yard pass to Tucker for the score with 6:04 remaining in the first half. The kick by Perez made the score 21-0. The final score of the second quarter was on a 2-yard dash into the endzone by Dalton Hughes. The extra point attempt by Perez was

good. The Panthers went into the half with the 28-0 advantage.

Marlon Trinidad blocked the Panther punt to score a safety with 9:52 remaining in the third quarter. Collinsville answered back with a 6-yard score by Tucker.

The kick by Perez put the Panthers in the driving seat with a score of 35-2.

To start the fourth quarter, Kaleb Jones returned a punt for 51-yards to give the Panthers the 42-2 lead.

Thomas Brewster barreled into the endzone for the Valley Head Tigers with :58 remaining in the game.

The extra-point failed, making the final score 42-8.

For Collinsville, Kaleb Jones had seven rushes for 123 yards. He went 6-for-11 passing for 128 yards and scored a touchdown. Michael Tucker rushed eight times for 38 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 receptions for 46 yards For Valley Head, Marlon Trinidad had 22 catches for 71 yards.

Thomas Brewster had 7 rushes for 71 yards and Valley Heads only touchdown.

“Valley Head has some big ol’ boys, and they had a good game plan against us.

They tried to keep the ball away from us” said Collinsville Head Coach Ernie Willingham. “We didn’t play great but we played pretty good. Good enough to win and move on.

“Now it’s time for the playoffs. It’s one and done.

Do or die” said Coach Ernie Willingham regarding the State Playoffs.. “ We have a lot of work to do to get ready for a playoff run starting with Colbert County.

Valley Head and Collinsville will both enter the first round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) playoffs as the number 2 seed in their class and will have home field advantage. Collinsville will host Colbert County while Valley Head will host Hackleburg.

Spring Garden Stops the Hornets High School Football Playoffs — A Community Happening

By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com

SPRING GARDEN, Ala. — The Spring Garden Panthers defeated the Ider Hornets, 42-20, in the last regular season game of 2019.

The Panthers took an early lead in the ballgame and racked up 29 unanswered points in the first half. The Panthers scored first with 7:30 in the first.

They successfully went for two to take the early 8-0 lead. With 11:35 remaining in the opening half, Spring Garden scored and went for two to go up 16-0. With 2:49 remaining in the second quarter, the Panthers found their way into the endzone, padding their lead to 23-0. WIth 1:06 remaining in the first half, they attacked the Hornets once more, scoring to take the 29-0 advantage into the half.

Spring Garden scored with 10:37 remaining in the third, to fo up 35-0. With 4:13 remaining in the third, Ider avoided the shutout scoring with 4:13 remaining in the third, making the score 35-6. With 3:47 remaining in the third, the Panthers crossed into the endzone to score their final score of the night. The Hornets mounted a comeback but the clock was not on their side, losing to the Spring Garden Panthers, 42-20.

Seth Hawkins led the Hornets with seven carries for 93 yards and a touchdown.

Wildcats Attack the Rams

By Amy Thrash, Sports Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com

FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne Wildcats celebrated Senior night with a 39-24 win over the Carver-Birmingham Rams.

Carter Pinholster returned the opening kick-off with a 99-yard touchdown run with 11:45 left in the first quarter. With 8:32 remaining in the first, the Wildcats struck again when J.D Blalock threw a 18-yard pass to Matthew shaddix to make the score14-0. Hunter Love dashed down the field with a 33-yard touchdown run making the score 21-0 with 1:42 remaining in the first.

In the second quarter with 8:37 remaining in the half Alex McPherson nailed a 43-yard field goal to put the Wildcats up 24-0. The Wildcats set up McPherson again when he hit his second field goal of the night making the score 27-0 with 4:54 left in the half. Blalock connected with Shaddix with a 6-yard touchdown to give the Wildcats the 33-0 lead with .14 seconds remaining in the second quarter.

In the third quarter with 4:51 remaining Love scored with a 9-yard touchdown run making the score 39-0.

In the fourth quarter Carver scores for the first time to make the score 39-8 with 4:52 left in the game. The Rams scored again a few plays later making it 39-16 with 4:27 remaining in the fourth.With 1:37 remaining in the game Carver scores their third touchdown of the night to make the final score 39-24.

“I really loved the energy and excitement that all of our players had on Friday night.” said Head Football Coach Chris Elmore.” We played with a lot of passion and played really well in the process. If we can continue to play with the emotions, I think we can do really well in the Playoffs.”

The Fort Payne Wildcats will Host the Hartselle Tigers tonight in the first round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 6A state playoffs at 7 p.m.

Contributed by AHSAA MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Many people would agree that their years in high school were some of the best years of their lives – particularly those individuals who were members of a sports team or participated in other activities such as the marching band or debate team.

In many cases, team members become lifelong friends. Team reunions are held from time to time as teammates return to remember the relationships, which ultimately mean much, much more than the outcome of games or events they had participating in high school activities. Quite often, reunions for sports teams are staged during the highlight of each sports season during the state playoffs.

And as the calendar turns to November, there is nothing like the excitement of high school football playoffs in cities and communities across Alabama and throughout the nation every Friday night.

While each team will be trying to advance to the state championship, the outcome of the games is only a part of the experience for those individuals in attendance.

Why? Because the people in the stands at high school football playoffs are

moms and dads, grandparents, aunts and uncles, sisters and brothers, neighbors down the street, fellow students, and longtime residents of the community. People in the bleachers know the players on the field. Win or lose, their support and love is always there.

There is no tradition in sports with the history of high school football. There are 30 rivalry games (60 high schools) that started before 1900 and continue today, the longest of which is Connecticut’s New London High School versus Norwich Free Academy, which have been playing annually since 1875.

In Alabama, the first game confirmed was in 1892 – when the Alabama School for the Deaf played the Anniston Military Institute and tied 0-0. By the time the AHSAA formed in 1921, more than 100 high schools in Alabama were playing football. Guntersville and Albertville recently completed their 105th meeting, dating back to 1914. Albertville Aggies won 24-21 in a series that now stands at 52-47-6 in Guntersville’s favor. Clarke County also has two on-going series that have reached 104 games – county rivals Jackson and

Thomasville.

In Michigan, Battle Creek Central and Kalamazoo Central have been playing since 1896. In Massachusetts, the Wellesley-Needham Heights rivalry dates to 1882. And in Colorado, Pueblo Central and Pueblo Centennial have been matched since 1892.

Although there are more options for entertainment on a Friday night than ever before, there is still nothing to match high school football playoffs in the fall. With all the people attending games of the 14,247 high schools that play football, expect more than 10 million fans each Friday night—easily the No. 1 fan base in the country.

As you attend high school football playoff games this year in Alabama, remember that the players, coaches and game officials deserve your utmost support, encouragement and respect. While advancing in the playoffs is the desire of each team, the ultimate objective of high school sports and activities is to have fun and enjoy these special years.

We urge you to continue to support the high school teams in your community!

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