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• Eight Years in a Row! • Sand Mountain Tournament
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• Westbrook Announces Re-Election Campaign • Inside The Statehouse with Steve Flowers
• See What's Going on in our Upcoming Events! • Talks to Makeover Theatre Sign
STIEFEL TAX CUT DIES ON TABLE
By Marla Jones Managing Editor
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RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, December 16. At the meeting, Councilmember Marshall Stiefel suggested the abolishment of Ordinance 5-3-1120, which pertains to
the yearly fee paid on rental property in the City of Rainsville. The motion died due to lack of a second. Stiefel explained that he felt the citizens of Rainsville are already overtaxed. “Our citizens are already paying property tax on their rental properties. This city tax is double taxation. It is unfair and excessive, and it
punishes our business people for providing much needed housing for our area,� said Stiefel. “After our citizens had the state gas tax forced on them earlier this year, I believe our folks need some relief.� The Council also opened bids for the sewer line expansion, which will create upwards of 80 new
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The Rainsville City Council failed to second a tax cut by Councilmember Marshall Stiefel at the meeting on Monday night. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch)
PHILLIPS DROPS OUT OF DISTRICT JUDGE RACE By Zach Hester Reporter
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FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County attorney Teresa Darwin Phillips dropped out of the DeKalb County District Judge race on Friday. DeKalb County Republican Party Chairman David Gulledge received an emailed statement from Phillips, the Republican Primary candidate for
District Judge. "David, I regret to inform you that I will be dropping out of the District Judge Primary Race effective immediately. - Teresa Darwin Phillips, Attorney at Law" “At this time, I have no further information about her decision to exit the race. The Republican Party is actively seeking a candidate to replace her
on the ballot at this time. I will comment further as more information becomes available,� stated Gulledge. One week ago, Phillips became the Republican nominee for DeKalb County District Judge after incumbent Judge Steven Whitmire was denied ballot access on the Republican ballot to appear before voters in March 2020 by the state Republican Party.
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT GIVES BACK
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Several local law enforcement agencies are giving back this holiday season. The Rainsville Police Department (right) collaborated with Ider native Mycah Swift for the third annual Shop with a Cop. This year's goal was to help over 100 children. Swift, an Ider native, had a vision of helping other children have joy at this time of year as well. Swift took
this idea for “Shop with a Cop� to Chief Kevin Smith of the Rainsville Police Department and made it not just a reality, but a tradition. This year, the Rainsville Police Department, along with deputies from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and Sylvania Police Department, received enough donations to purchase Christmas presents for 101 DeKalb County children. In their second year of the program, the Fort Payne Police Department (left) bought presents for many Fort
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Payne children this Christmas. "This program has grown in the last two years and we hope to keep growing it in 2020," said Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum. "I'd like to give special thanks to our project chairman David Barnes, who did a fantastic job raising funds and coordinating the project this year." At this time of year, it is important for us to stow away all of the bad headlines from across the globe and come together.
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sewer customers. They will meet with engineer James Payton to clarify the scheme of the work. Due to roof leaks, the Rainsville Public Library will meet with their insurance company for an estimate on repairs. If repairs are under the bid law amount, the Council authorized Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt to move forward. Anyone who provides work must be licensed within the City of Rainsville. Rainsville will be adjusting the sanitation
and sewer rates with the Town of Sylvania. Mayor Lingerfelt was given authorization by the Council to sign a renewal contract if approved by the Town of Sylvania. In other business, the Council: • Passed Resolution 12-16-2019, which will surplus used Christmas lights • Approved a sponsorship for the Bull Bash in the amount of $1,000 The Rainsville City Council will host their first meeting of the new year on January 6, 2020, at 5pm with a work session beginning at 4:15pm.
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FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 17. At the meeting, the Council discussed the need for a new “retroâ€? sign for the DeKalb Theatre after the new year. The cost of repairs to the current sign would outweigh that of the new sign. The Council also discussed plans for a new sports complex to accommodate more fields for tournaments. The Council decided to hold a work session on January 14, 2020 at 11am to go over the details of the new complex. Resolutions Passed: • 2019-45, declaring a certain Police Department vehicle surplus (K5 military vehicle)
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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! 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.
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• 2019-46, authorizing the City’s enrollment in the Alabama First Responders Benefits Association as required by Act 2019-361 In the new business, the Council: • Set the date of January 21, 2020 as the date of a public hearing to receive comments for or against a proposed un-open alley vacation just south of the Edward Jones office at Gault and 7th Street N • Set the date of January 21, 2020 as the date of a public hearing to receive comments for or against the proposed re-zoning of approximately ten acres of farmland on Airport Road just south of GH Metal Solutions from Rural Farm to M-1 (light industrial) • Authorized the posting of a nuisance location for numerous safety and fire code violations • Authorized annual bids for fuel, materials, services, etc. The next meeting of the Fort Payne City Council will be held on Tuesday, January 7 at 12pm at Fort Payne City Council.
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
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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. January 11, Tyler Reese Tritt at the Pickin' Post - Come listen to Tyler Reese Tritt (daughter of Travis Tritt) at the Pickin' Post on January 11, 2020 at 6pm. Cost is $20 per person. For more information, please call 256.845.4115.
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Recently, the Rainsville City Council broke ground on the new Boozer Bridge Project. Excited residents of the road who had been anticipating this project for years, joined the Council. (Photo by Marla Jones | Southern Torch)
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE
By Steve Flowers ST Columnist
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Famous former television news anchor, Tom Brokaw, wrote an iconic book entitled The Greatest Generation. The 1998 book chronicles the unique character of a generation of Americans. Brokaw attempted to capture the unselfish contribution of our World War II Americans who built our marvelous country. As Brokaw says, “They will have their place in the ledgers of history, but no block of marble or elaborate edifice can equal their lives of sacrifice and achievement, duty and honor as monuments to their time.� Pete Turnham of Auburn passed away on September 30, 2019. Mr. Pete epitomized the best of the greatest generation. He was three months shy of 100 when he transitioned to be with his maker and his beloved wife, Kay, who preceded him in death in 2016. While on earth, he lived every day to the fullest. He truly made a difference during the century he was here. Mr. Pete represented Auburn and Lee County in the Alabama House of Representatives from 1958 to 1998. This is the longest tenure in state history.
Due to his longevity and tenure in the Legislature, Mr. Pete became known as the “Dean of the House.� Like many of the greatest generation, Pete served in World War II. Pete shipped off to Europe during the war earning distinction in battle as a Bronze Star Medal and Valor award winner under the command of the famed General George Patton in the Third Army. His assignment at the end of the war was as a company commander of troops guarding the priceless art stolen and stored by the Nazis at Neuschwanstein Castle. This story was the subject of a famous movie entitled, “The Monuments Men.� You might say that George Clooney played the part of Pete. Pete came home, raised his family and built a legacy in his beloved Auburn. Like many ambitious men of the greatest generation, Pete became successful in business. However, Mr. Pete is best known for his 40 years of service in the Alabama Legislature. Most of that time he was on the Ways and Means Committee, which appropriates the state education dollars. He made sure that Auburn University got their fair share of these dollars. He retired as the Dean of the
House in 1998. It was one of the greatest privileges and experiences of my life to sit beside Mr. Pete in the Legislature for 16 years. We became best friends for life. When I arrived as a freshman, 30-year-old legislator in 1982, Pete had already been a representative for 24 years. He had known me as a youngster when I spent my summers paging in the House. When I arrived, Pete took me under his wing and told me I was going to sit by him. Therefore, I immediately left the other freshmen on the back row and went to a prime seat near the front of the chamber next to the Dean of the House. You get to know someone well over 16 years. Pete Turnham was the consummate gentleman. I never heard him say a harsh word about anyone or use any profanity. He loved his wife, Kay, his children, his Baptist Church in Auburn, and Auburn University. He also loved his vegetable garden. True to his agricultural roots, he grew his own produce in his six acres behind his house. Pete’s favorite place was in his vegetable garden where for 65 years he personally attended the planting and harvesting. He had quite a
green thumb. His garden was famous and he shared the bounty with friends and neighbors. Like many great men of that generation, he genuinely loved and cared about people and helping his fellow man. He helped and cared for his folks in Lee County on a daily basis, especially assisting students at Auburn University. I closely watched Pete helping aspiring students and his constituents. He helped a lot of folks in Lee County and he did it without fanfare, whether it was giving someone down on their luck vegetables from his garden or getting their road fixed. Everything he did was with humility, helpfulness, peace-making efforts and a positive attitude. Pete Turnham was a true Christian gentleman. Pete Turnham served under nine different governors and nine different House Speakers. He was the only legislator to serve during all the Wallace administrations. Passing at nearly 100 years old in the year of Alabama’s Bicentennial 200th Anniversary, Mr. Pete lived half of Alabama’s history and participated in making much of it. Pete Turnham was one of the greatest of the Greatest Generation.
Westbrook to Seek Re-Election to Commission D2
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com
DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — DeKalb County District 2 Commissioner Scot Westbrook has announced his bid for re-election in 2020. District 2 covers sections of Fyffe, along with all of Geraldine and Crossville, as well as their surrounding communities. Westbrook has spent the past 15 years serving as a firefighter in DeKalb County. He currently manages the training center at the Fort Payne Fire Department. "I strongly believe that government should serve the people that it represents, and I will continue to serve the public and represent you to the best of my ability," said Westbrook. "You have a voice in the direction of [DeKalb County] and as your DeKalb County Commissioner, I will be your voice." The Republican primary election for DeKalb County will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020.
DEATH NOTICES WILSON Clara Bell Bridgeman - 81 of Valley Head, passed away on Thursday, December 12. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Saturday, December 14 at Wilson Funeral Home with burial in Whitehall Cemetery. Jean Everett Beasley - 86 of Fort Payne, passed away on Friday, December 13. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Monday, December 16 at First Baptist Church of Fort Payne with burial in Glenwood Cemetery.
CORNER STONE Allen Gaul Russell Jr. - 55 of Scottsboro, passed away on Tuesday, December 10 at his residence. No formal services are planned. Teresa Taylor White - 63 of Rainsville, passed away on Sunday, December 15. Funeral services were held at 1pm on Wednesday, December 18 at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel.
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GERALDINE Margaret Louise Aultman - 95 of Guntersville, passed away on Sunday, December 8. A celebration of life service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, December 14 at The River Church of God. Brenda Carolyn Bruce - 80 of Cedar Bluff, passed away on Monday, December 16. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Wednesday, December 18 at Geraldine Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Union Cemetery.
RAINSVILLE Teresa Thomas Hardeman - 63 of Rainsville, passed away on Saturday, December 14. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Tuesday, December 17 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Kirk Memorial Gardens.
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Danny Ray Goodridge - 69 of Fyffe, passed away on Saturday, December 14. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Tuesday, December 17 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial in Green’s Chapel Cemetery. Eartis Dewayne Clifton - 74 of Fort Payne, passed away on Sunday, December 15. Funeral services were held at 1pm on Wednesday, December 18 at Mountain View Mausoleum Chapel.
Betty Fay Twilley - 83 of Barnsville, Ga., passed away on Sunday, December 15. Funeral services were held at 11am on Tuesday, December 17 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial in Glenwood Cemetery.
James Bruce McAnelly - 85 of Rainsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 17. Funeral services were held at noon on Friday, December 20 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial in Town Creek Cemetery.
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By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com HANCEVILLE, Ala. — At the recent Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State Championship Cheer Competition, held at Wallace State Community College, the team from Fyffe High
School brought home the blue trophy for the eighth year in a row. The Lady Red Devils had the highest score in Classes 1A through 7A in a traditional routine. The team is coached by Connie Cochran and Bill Norris. The team consists of the following members:
Brylie Buttram, Maddie Crowe, Emma Dalton, Marisa Gray, Mahayla Hall, Emma Jones, Aubrey Jones, Cassidy Lance, Savannah Lowery, Hayden Pettus, Destiney Sisk, Ava Smith, Sadie Smith, Riley Thrasher, and Haylin Veal. Congratulations to the Lady Red Devils on this amazing achievement!
SAND MOUNTAIN TOURNAMENT - NIGHT 1 RESULTS By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — After the possibility of inclement weather on Monday, the Sand Mountain Tournament was in full swing Tuesday night. The girls took the court for the first night of the Tournament.
Pisgah 79, Crossville 33 Fyffe 67, Geraldine 19 Plainview 60, Section 50 Ider 63, Sylvania 57
For complete coverage of the Sand Mountain Tournament (including winners and MVPs), be sure to check out next week's edition of The Southern Torch!
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Hunter of the Week
Congratulations to this week's Hunters of the Week: Brantley and Landon Silver! They bagged this Mallard Drake on a recent hunt. Submit your photos to our Sports Editor Marla Jones at marla@ southerntorch.com for your chance to be the next Hunter of the Week!
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