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Alabama Governor Robert Bentley announced on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 that he has requested additional federal disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for five Alabama counties in response to the recent tornado outbreak. According to a press release, the additional counties include: Blount, DeKalb, Etowah, Mobile and Tuscaloosa. “It is important for every Alabamian impacted by last week’s storms to have the assistance they need to recover and rebuild their lives,” Governor Bentley said. “We have completed the joint damage assessments with FEMA in The Ledger, Brandon K. Pierce Blount, DeKalb, Etowah, Mobile and Tuscaloosa counties, and are requesting federal assistance for the citizens who live there. We will continue to work with our local and federal partners to get help to the people that need it.” Workers attempt to clean up the street at the intersection of Gault Avenue North and 12th street NW Additional counties may be included in the disaster in Fort Payne around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. These blocks scattered across the busy highway declaration based on continuing damage assessments. while workers were attempting to teardown a building. Luckily, they fell when there was no traffic in the area and workers on the scene said no one was injured.
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DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris states that in mid-April the Sheriff’s Office received a complaint about forged checks being disbursed to local businesses. These checks are written on Wachovia Bank checks in the form of a payroll check from various businesses and schools throughout DeKalb, Jackson, and Marshall Counties. The checks are all counterfeit made to different individuals. This is an ongoing investigation and anyone that may have information or have received any of these checks are urged to notify the Sheriff’s Office at 256-845-3801.
On Thursday, May 1, 2014, DeKalb County Deputy Kody Oliver was on patrol through the tornado damaged areas on county road 4 & 25 in the Aroney area when he performed a traffic stop on a pickup truck driven by Buffy Rogers, 35,
of Crossville. Deputy Oliver saw indicators which led him to do a consented search of the vehicle. Oliver, who is one of the K-9 deputies, took his K-9 around the vehicle, where it alerted to the driver side door. After further investigation of the
vehicle, Deputy Oliver found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The on call drug task force officer was then notified. When Deputy Oliver attempted to arrest Rogers, she pulled away and resisted. She was then
arrested for unlawful possession of controlled substance, unlawful Buffy Rogers possession of drug paraphernalia, and resisting arrest.
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Column by correspondent Matt Silvestro It seems as if these days almost every high profiled athlete has some type of issue off the field or off the court. It's getting old. These people have everything they could ever ask for and more, yet they continue to make horrible decisions that could jeopardize their careers. One that comes to mind is Jameis Winston, who is the starting quarterback for the Florida State football team and the closer for the baseball team. This guy is going to make big bucks when he goes to the NFL. And there may even be some teams offering a decent amount to play baseball. Winston got arrested last week for trying to steal $30 worth of seafood? I mean, really? I know he is still young and will make mistakes, but he is such a big star in that town, he actually probably could have gotten it for free if he had asked. But, instead he tries to walk out with it. This incident is going to follow him for awhile considering there have been other accusations made about him over the last year or so. It just doesn't make sense how guys like this can make horrible decisions and not think about the consequences. I believe there needs to be consequences for these star college players who are obviously going to play at the next level. These future stars need to be disciplined early on so they won't repeat what they are doing when they do make it to the next level. It just doesn't make any sense to me.
- The Northeast Alabama Adult Education Program will have its annual GED Graduation for GED recipients on Monday, May 12, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. at the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center in Rainsville. The graduation will honor all GED recipients from DeKalb, Jackson and Marshall Counties. Any adult (including those who did not attend adult education classes) who has successfully completed the GED Test and has not previously participated in a graduation is invited to be a part of this ceremony. All family and friends are also welcome to attend the graduation exercises. Those interested in participating in the GED® graduation or anyone needing more information should contact the Northeast Alabama Adult Education Program at 256-638-2957 or 256-228-0021. - The 39th Annual BBQ Chicken meal will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the Fort Payne City Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Fort Payne Lions Club. The cost for a ticket is $7 and they can be purchased from any Lions Club member. - The 6th annual Cody Renfroe “Celebration of Life” Rod Run will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the Crossville City Park from 4-8 p.m. In the event of rain, the Rod Run will be May 31. The event will feature Vintage Cars, Street & Hot Rods, Motorcycles and Tractors. The entry fee is $20.00 and the money raised with benefit the Crossville Fire Department. There will also be trophies, food, and entertainment. For more info call Stanice at 256-302-3637 or Kevin at 256-927-2404. - Jacksonville State University has announced that a Canyon Concert will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 from 3-9 p.m. at Little River Canyon. “Bluegrass on the Rim” will feature a variety of performers including Tim Watson, Ronnie Reno and the Reno Tradition, Valley Road, Solid Blue, and Foggy Hollow Review. Tickets are $25.00 and children six and under are free. There will be a fishing tournament benefiting Africa Missions on May 10, at Lake Guntersville. The cost is $50 per boat with prize money totaling $1,000. Check-In and Registration starts at 3 a.m. and the boats will launch from the Civitan Park Boat Launch . The biggest fish contest is $10.00 per person. - Supporters of the Marshall County Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be hosting a pancake breakfast on Friday, May 16, 2014 from 6-9 a.m. The breakfast meal will include pancakes, sausage and drink for only $5. Eat in or take out is available at Sand Mountain Toyota, the Boaz Senior Citizen Center, or at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Aroney. Corporate Delivery is available. If you have any questions regarding ordering or breakfast please contact Marshal Brooks at 256-302-1911.
Northeast Alabama Community College will offer a variety of summer career camps intended to allow students to discover career opportunities in a variety of fields, including healthcare, public safety, salon and spa management, and manufacturing. Each of the camps will be offered the week of June 9 – 13 (9 am – 4 pm on the NACC campus, with the exception of the Salon & Spa Management camp, which will be held at the college’s Salon Institute facility in Scottsboro. The cost of each camp is $59 and includes lunch each day. The following camps are available: Careers in Salon & Spa Management Camp is open to students in grades 8-12 and will be held at the Salon Institute in Scottsboro. In this camp, students will get a taste of the salon and spa industry through hands on activities in therapeutic massage, cosmetology, hairstyling, esthetics and nail care. In addition, students will learn to dress for success and how to make decisions regarding appropriate dress and makeup for various business and social situations. Students in grades 9-11 may attend Adventures in Health Care Careers Camp and enjoy a week of exploring various careers in healthcare. Guest speakers and visits to health care facilities will expose participants to a variety of careers in healthcare, nursing and medicine. High school students in grades 9-12 will learn about careers in law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services in the Public Safety Camp. Participants will enjoy an exciting week of first aid training, fire equipment demonstrations, and crime scene processing. There will be great field trips and each participant will learn some valuable life and safety skills. As part of the college’s Summer STEM Experience, students in grades 6-8 will learn to build, program, and operate simple robots in Robotics Camp. A field trip to local industry will allow students to see industrial robots in action. Manufacturing Day Camp is open to students in grades 9-12. Here, students will be introduced to the world of modern manufacturing through hands-on projects and site visits to manufacturing facilities. Students will walk through the manufacturing process and will go home at the end of the week with a great project that they design and produce. This camp is co-sponsored by GH Metal Solutions, Fabricators and Manufacturers’ Association (FMA) and the Nuts, Bolts and Thingmajigs Foundation. For more information, contact Mrs. Julie George in the Skills Training Division at (256) 228-6001, ext. 2254 or (256) 638-4418, ext. 2214. Details and registration materials are located on the college website at www.nacc.edu/workforce. Click on Summer Career Camps. Early registration is recommended, as seating is limited. The deadline to register is May 15. For information about Northeast, see the college’s web page at www.nacc.edu.
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I have come to notice that parents in mostly their 20’s that have children aren’t like what I remember. Now you constantly hear of parents wanting to go out, take trips and go to the movies, but don’t want to take their children. The way I see it is if you had it, raise it! I’m not being unreasonable and I completely understand date night. But maybe once a month not every moment you have off! I see more and more grandparents raising their grandchildren now a days due to inadequate parenting. If you have ever heard the saying once you’ve had children, life as you knew it is over. Well not entirely, just changed. I know it can be trying and tough at times but that goes with it. If you are thinking of becoming a parent then be one! It doesn’t just involve giving birth and handing off responsibility to someone else, it involves your undivided attention and yours alone. As always have a great week and remember it’s not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves, that will make them successful human beings.
The Graystone Golf and County Club is set to undergo a $4 million renovation. According to the Birmingham Business Journal the renovation project is being done “in preparation for the 2016 PGA Tour’s Champion Tour.” Renovations should be done by May 2016. Some of the upgrades include a 9,000 square foot golf operations center, 4,500 square foot state of the art fitness center, childcare facility, kitchen, bar area, 70 seat dining room, and a women’s locker room. Kerry Rich (left) presents a donation of $1500 to Geraldine High School principal Steve Street to help pay for the Rachael's Challenge program at the School. Rachel's Challenge includes a series of There will be a benefit student empowering, educator motivating auction to support the Boaz programs and strategies called the Awaken the High School Basketball Learner Five-step School Improvement Process program on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Boaz High that equips students and adults to create and Multiple Purpose Building sustain safe, caring and supportive learning essential for academic (New Gym). A silent environments achievement. The programs are based on the auction will begin at 6 p.m. writings and life of 17 year-old Rachel Scott who and a live auction will start at 7:30 p.m. For more was the first student killed at Columbine High information or to make School in 1999. More than 21 million people have a contribution please been touched by Rachel's message, and they contact Matthew Keller at continue the legacy of making a difference in their communities. mkeller@boazk12.org
Most of us have sought the will of God concerning certain decisions in life. Some of us are seeking more light on the plan of God for our lives at the present time. Some people, however, have not been willing to receive the part of God’s will that has been made plain to all who desire to know it! John 6:39-40 gives us the information we need for our subject: “And this is the Father’s will Which hath sent Me, that of all which He hath given Me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day. And this is the will of Him that sent Me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on Him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.” Let’s take a moment to examine the first part of God’s will that is given here. Jesus said that the Father’s will was that He should lose none of those whom the Father had given Him. This means that those who really belong to Jesus by salvation need not fear that Jesus will lose them, for that will not happen; He will raise them up at the time of the resurrection of the saints! This is a great assurance! We are safe in the arms of Jesus, if we have truly repented of sin and accepted Him as Lord and Savior. The second thing that is said about the
will of God is that the door of salvation is open to all who will receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. If you have “seen” Him, then please be sure that you believe on Him for your salvation. No, you have not seen Him physically, for I Peter 1:8 says, “Whom having not seen ye love; in Whom, though now ye see Him not, yet believing ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory.” Isn’t it interesting how much light the Bible sheds on people’s so-called experiences of having seen Jesus physically? If you have “seen Him”, it is by the testimony of Scripture and the conviction of the Holy Spirit (see John 6:44; I John 5:9-13). If you will receive the testimony of God’s Word concerning His Son, you will be saved! If you are already saved, you will say “amen” to what I am saying here! Jesus said in John 6:40 that those who see Him and believe on Him will have everlasting life and will be raised from the dead, bodily, at the resurrection of the saints in the last day. In a world that is reeling and rocking with uncertainty, it is great to know that all believers are safe in the arms of Jesus by the plainly revealed will of God concerning salvation. Jesus is willing to save the anyone. If you are among the unsaved, are you willing to receive Him?
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Billy “Randy” Echols Billy “Randy” Echols, 62, of Albertville, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Huntsville Hospital. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at the Crestview Church of Christ in Boaz. Burial was in Memory Hill Cemetery. He is survived by his wife: Sandra Echols; Sons: Jody Echols and Casey (Kelly) Echols; Mother: Ruby Echols; and sisters: Judy (Barry) Slaton and Anita Thacker. He was preceded in death by his father: Billy Echols. Mary Nichols Mary Jo Burt Dean Nichols, 83 of Fort Payne passed away May 5, 2014, at Crowne Healthcare. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Payne, with Rev. John Keefe officiating. Burial was in the Glenwood Cemetery. She was preceded in death by parents, Reuben and Ruth Kilgore Burt, husbands, Robert Lee Dean, and Dennis Nichols; sisters, Nell Romine and Ruby Edmondson. Her survivors include sons, Steve (Linda) Dean, and Bill Nichols; Daughter: Lee Ann (Kenneth) Moses; and grandchildren, Terri Dean, Jeremy (Sarah) Moses, and Josh (Amanda) Moses. Barbara Jolley Barbara Jolley, 82 of Dawson, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2014 at Marshall Medical Center. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. at Highway Church of God today (Thursday, May 8, 2014.) at the W.T. Wilson
Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Highway Church of God Cemetery. She is survived by her Daughter: Kay (Earl) Potter; Sons: Dale Jolley and Danny Jolley; Sister: Shirley Bennett; and a host of Grandchildren. Catherine “Cathy” Gray Catherine I. "Cathy" Gray, 44 of Albertville passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014 in Crossville Health Care. Funeral services were held on Monday May 5, 2014 at the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial was in New Canaan Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter: Tara Wells; son: Trevor Rowell; mother: Oveline Gifford; sisters: Gail Sullivan and Rebecca Gifford; brothers: Keith, Eddie and Joey Gifford. Harry Lee McElroy Mr. Harry Lee McElroy, 81 of Fyffe passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014 in DeKalb Regional Medical Center. A Graveside Service was held on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the Corinth Cemetery in Fyffe. He is survived by his wife: Peggy Vincent McElroy, Son: Rickey Dan McElroy, 3 Grandchildren, and 4 Great Grandchildren. Mr. McElroy was a member of the Fyffe United Methodist Church, and retired from 3M Company. He was also a Veteran of the Korean War. Brandy Earl Mrs. Brandy Earl, 37, of Scottsboro passed away Friday, May 2, 2014 at her residence. Funeral services were held on Monday, May 5, 2014 at Pine Island Baptist Church with Rev. Vann Warren and Rev. Rickey Bell officiating.
Myrna Standridge Mrs. Myrna Standridge 79 of Albertville passed away Friday, May 2, 2014 at her residence. Funeral services were held on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at New Harmony Baptist Church, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Jackie Dwight Grisham Jackie Dwight Grisham, 58, of Sylvania, passed away on Saturday, May 3. A memorial service will be held today (Thursday, May 8, 2014) at 3:00 p.m. at Valley Head Baptist Church with Bro. Darrell Haney officiating. He is survived by his daughters, Angela McKenzie (Jamie), Andrea Woods (Josh), Autumn Grisham, sons, Anthony Grisham, Dewayne Grisham (Melanie) and Aaron Grisham, grandchildren, Macy, Jeremy, Alison Miller, Alanis and Jenna McKenzie, Cade and Braden Henderson, Gentry Grisham and Olivia Woods, sister, Janet Tucker, brother, Robert Grisham. Mr. Grisham was preceded in death by his parents, Dendon Dee and Opal Jeanette Turner Grisham, brother, Denny Grisham. Larry Ray Yates Larry Ray Yates, 45, of Boaz, passed away on May 5, 2014. Funeral Services were held at the Albertville Memorial Chapel at 2 p.m. today (Thursday, May 8, 2014). Burial was set for Liberty Cemetery. He is survived by sons: Josh Yates, Chris Yates & Kody Martinez; Brothers: Gary Yates & Jeff Yates; Sister: Debbie Hyde; and Several Nieces & Nephews.
April 19, 2014 Jason William Townson, 32, Dutton, Possession of The Ledger, Brandon K. Pierce controlled substance April 20, 2014 Adan Antonio Canales, Workers braved the warmer weather on Tuesday May 6 to put a new roof on First State Bank in 24, Valley Head, possession of marijuana 2nd, failing to Fort Payne. appear Alejandro Hernandez, 25, Fyffe, combined influence, possession of marijuana James Randall Bass, 55, Pisgah, failure to appear, hold for agency Tara Leigh Camm, 28, Crossville, failure to comply
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The Albertville Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 3rd Annual Hot Momma 5k Bike & Run on May 17, 2014 at the Albertville Chamber of Commerce, located 316 East Sand Mountain Drive This years' event will include a 5k Bike ride as well as a 5k run. Participants can choose to Bike, Bike & Run, or Run only. People of all ages are welcome. Bikers will be required to provide their own helmet and wear it the bike portion of the 5k. Registration is from 6:30-7:45 a.m. The costs start at $20.00. Bike rides begin at 8 a.m. The 5k runs starts at 8:30 a.m. The awards are at 9:30 a.m. Please contact the Chamber at 256-878-3821 for more information.
Phi Theta Kappa Students Earn Recognition The Theta Iota chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Snead State Community College was named a Five Star Chapter at the Alabama Regional Convention in March. Pictured are: Glorie Zirkelbach of Albertville, Alabama Community College System Chancellor Dr. Mark Heinrich, Daniel Garcia of Albertville, McKayla Edmonds of Grant, Andrew Thompson of Boaz, Tiffany Stevens of Boaz, Taylor Putman of Boaz, and PTK sponsor Brittany Goble.
Geraldine raises $200 for March of Dimes A balloon release was recently sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA) and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) at Geraldine High School. The sale of balloons and the release was for the March of Dimes. Over 120 balloons were released by GHS students, raising over $200.
By Tim Eberhart, executive director Rainsville Chamber of Commerce I was a little slow to catch spring fever this season. But suddenly I find myself using a lot of sunscreen, reading articles with titles like “four ways to attract butterflies,” washing cars after dinner, watching sunsets after 7:30, and training for the Freedom Fest 5K. Spring has certainly got a hold on me now. Those milder and longer days we have been longing for have arrived, so let’s make the most of them. Remember to always shop local for all your gardening, car washing and 5K-ing needs. I know I use this space quite often, maybe too often in the opinion of some, to serve up reminders about supporting local merchants. But, since it’s a matter of “local security” that as many people as possible habitually weigh the pros and cons of not shopping local, I ask that you bear with me as I do it again. The pros of not shopping locally are few and far between, and the few that do hold a little water are easily squashed by the pros of making sure local merchants are your first choice whenever possible. Consider just a couple of the advantages of shopping at a locally-owned or operated shop as opposed to a shop 75 miles away, or an online store with headquarters on the banks of Lake Erie. First, if you need to make an exchange, imagine the difference between those three choices. Second, if you can help one of them flourish, would you prefer to help the one that will help fund street paving in a city 75 miles away, the one that will create new jobs on the banks of Lake Erie, or the one that will do those things here while supporting your own local schools or youth sports activity? In other news, May 12-16 is National Small Business Week. Reserve your spot right away for the Small Business Week Luncheon to be held on Wednesday, May 14 at the Wing House in Rainsville. It will be sponsored by WordSouth and Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to hear guest speakers share information about the Alabama Small Business Development Network, new technology for growing businesses, and Facebook marketing. Lunch will be provided by the sponsors, but you should RSVP ASAP by contacting WordSouth.
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Jefferson’s opens family restaurant in Fort Payne The Jefferson’s Restaurant in Fort Payne is now under new management and owners are hoping to be one of the area’s family friendly eateries. They also said that their food will be “fresh, never frozen” and that “Kids eat Free on Sunday,” Owners Glynn and Wynn Grisham, daughter Lauren, and restaurant manager David Carulla were on hand for a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. They were joined by Fort Payne Mayor Larry Chesser, members of the of the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce and local business, and chamber representatives. The Grisham’s also own the Jefferson’s in Albertville & Oxford.
Carol Beddingfield Executive Director The safety record for 643 days without an accident by the Fort Payne Vulcraft plant is very remarkable for an industry that large. This record is not set by wishing and hoping for no accidents. It is accomplished through trained dedicated management & employees. An excellent training resource is the annual Northeast Alabama Environmental and Safety
Conference held at Northeast Alabama Community College in Rainsville on May 15th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is hosted by the Alabama Technology Network, NACC, DeKalb and Jackson EDA the Fort Payne and Scottsboro Career Centers and the Fort Payne, Rainsville, and Jackson County Chambers of Commerce. This second annual training seminar began last year in response to local industries request.
Highly qualified speakers include the following: Dan Cooper, TTL, Inc.; Anthony Clifton, DeKalb County EMA; Tom Morgan, Alabama Waste Exchange; Jim Cooley, OSHA; and several instructors from the Alabama Technology Network. Topics for discussion will include environmental compliance, disaster preparedness, ISO 14001, NFPA 70E, OSHA’s voluntary protection program, OSHA
compliance update and Alabama’s waste exchange program. All sessions will be held in Room WD 132 of the Workforce Development Building on campus of NACC. Lunch will be served. Sponsors and presenters will be available during breaks for any questions. Registration is $50.00 per person. Contact Jada Freeman at 256-638-8968 ext. 3 for more information or to register.
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Just Skidding Around! Area law enforcement, city employees, and others took turns driving and riding in a Skid Car on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 in Fort Payne. The car is designed to help train people on how to operate a vehicle in conditions where it might slide around such as on snow, ice or wet roads. According to reports on the scene, the training was also for insurance purposes for those participating.
The Snead State baseball team recently clinched the No. 2 spot in the Alabama Community College Conference Northern Division with a 5-4 win over Calhoun Community College. The Parsons grabbed the lead after a strong seventh inning. The team scored on an RBI single by Dylan Calhoun, scoring Brett Burgess. Caleb Mayo doubled in the third inning for Snead State and singled in the fifth inning. David Collins got the win for the Parsons. He pitched three shutout innings. He struck out four, walked none and surrendered three hits. Snead State closer Chris Kilpatrick put away the final three outs to record the save. Snead State dropped game two of the series 11-4, but won game three 5-0. A thirteenth-inning single spelled defeat for Snead State during game four. In the bottom of the thirteenth, with the score tied at two since the third inning, Calhoun was able to drive in the winning run to end the game. Wes Runnells went 3-for-6 and scored one run for Snead State. He doubled in the third inning and singled in the first and twelfth innings. The series against Calhoun ended the regular season for Snead State. The Parsons will now hit the road to Ozark for the ACCC State Tournament. Snead State will take on the ACCC Central’s No. 3 seed Central Alabama Community College at 4 p.m. Friday, May 9. The winner of the game will take on the ACCC South’s No. 1 seed Alabama Southern at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10. The complete bracket can be found online at snead.edu.
Each year the faculty members at all two-year colleges are asked to nominate two students that exhibit talent and ability in the areas of academics, leadership, and community service. This year 13 students who had the required 3.5 GPA were nominated with eight of the nominees choosing to continue the rigorous process of competing with other two-year students across the nation. This competition is sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, USA Today Newspaper, and the Coca Cola Scholars Foundation. The eight students who were Pictured, left to right, at the awards luncheon are: Sherie Grace, nominated from Northeast Alabama Dean of Student Services; Dr. Joe Burke, Vice President/Dean of Community College were Alicia Instruction; Tomas Roberts, Academic Team Member; Dr. David Bearden, John Clements, Scott Ivey, Campbell, NACC President; and Daniel Richey, Academic Team Jacob Cleveland, Dallas Gilley, Joseph Member. Harris, Daniel Richey, and Tomas Roberts. All of these students were honored at Awards Day on April 28, 2014, and in the Backroads Yearbook. The extensive application process includes an essay and several letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the applicant’s academic ability, leadership ability, and an endeavor that illustrates a contribution of service to school or community. The selection committee which is composed of one faculty member from each technical and academic division then picks two of the nominees to serve as the representatives from Northeast. These two nominees were honored at a luncheon held at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery on April 11. At the luncheon, Chancellor Mark Heinrich of the Alabama Community College System, members of the Alabama Board of Education and several legislators were on hand to honor these school winners. In addition, each of the winners will receive a $1,000.00 scholarship and other valuable gifts. For 2014, Northeast’s two winners of the All-USA/All Alabama Academic Team are Daniel Richey and Tomas Roberts. Daniel Richey lives in Geraldine, Alabama and has received a scholarship to attend Auburn University to pursue a degree in engineering. His goal is to become a structural engineer and to open his own business. Each year the All USA/All Alabama Academic Team members compete nationally for additional scholarship money awarded by the Coca Cola Scholarship Foundation. Daniel was also awarded a $1,000 Bronze Scholarship from the Foundation. Tomas Roberts lives in Pisgah, Alabama and has received a scholarship to attend the University of Alabama in Hunstville to pursue a degree in engineering. His goal is to work at Redstone Arsenal as a mechanical engineer and obtain a doctorate in physics. The All-Alabama Academic Team Foundation also chose David Holder, a former Northeast Alabama Community College student, to represent the Alabama Community College System as an outstanding alumnus. He currently serves as the Plant Manager of Southern Operations for Sanoh America in Scottsboro and is responsible for four automotive manufacturing facilities that produce fuel and brake lines for Honda, Nissan and Toyota. The Foundation reviewed nominations from community colleges across the state and chose only a small number of alumni to recognize during the annual luncheon. Student Services Dean Sherie Grace commented, “We would like to congratulate Daniel and Tomas for this outstanding accomplishment. It is a great honor to be selected as the Northeast All-USA/All Alabama Academic Team winners. The application process is rigorous and these young men are very deserving of this award. We are also very excited to have Mr. Holder honored at the annual luncheon. Mr. Holder was selected from among many other prestigious alumni across the state. I would like to congratulate all of these deserving individuals on these achievements.” NACC College President, Dr. David Campbell added, “The All-USA Academic Team program is valuable for its recognition of our excellent two-year college students. We are very proud of Daniel Richey and Tomas Roberts for the representation they have provided for Northeast. I am especially pleased to have a Bronze Scholarship winner this year. The College is honored to have David Holder recognized as an outstanding alumnus for not only the College but also the State. I extend my congratulations to all of these individuals for being such diligent scholars and effective leaders. I would also like to congratulate the families of these individuals.” For more information about this program, contact Grace at 256-638-4418 or 256-228-6001, ext. 2325 or email her at graces@nacc.edu. For additional college information, go to www.nacc.edu or download the college’s free App at the Apple App Store or by going to www.naccmobile.com.
Fort Payne Police Report According to DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris, there is an on-going scam involving the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and the court system. People are receiving calls from individuals claiming to be representatives of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. The names used so far are Investigator Williams and Stone. The caller begins the scam by telling the person that they are in contempt for failing to comply with a subpoena and there are warrants pending for their arrest. The caller will then give the person an amount of money which can be paid by postal money order or Green dot Visa to a pre-determined location. If the caller receives this money by a dead line, the warrants are to be canceled and the person does not have to go to court. This scam is widespread in DeKalb County now. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office never solicits money for any such matter. You should never send money to anyone that you do not initiate contact with. Warrants are never satisfied by cash transactions. Warrants are either served or recalled. If you are contacted about this scam get all the information you can and contact law enforcement for a report. These individuals do not work for the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and no response is needed to these calls. Contact the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office if you receive a call.
April 8, 2014 Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 607 Forest Ave NW, a Stihl chainsaw and a Delta compound saw were taken, valued at $800.00 3 Arrests Bradley Adam Martin, 36, Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear for Speeding Violation. Scott Allen Cochran, 19, Fort Payne, was arrested on a Revocation Warrant Michael Ryan Hulgan, 23, Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Resisting Arrest April 9, 2014 No Incidents • 4 Arrests Jessica Leigh Johnson, 27, of Henagar, was arrested on a Revocation Warrant and a Warrant for Failure to Pay Fines Carol Denise Browder, 54, Sylvania, was arrested for Driving under the Influence of a Controlled Substance Wilson Andrew Eudy, 25, of Fyffe, was arrested on a Warrant for Judicial Court Services Benny Jack Steele, 49, Fort Payne, was arrested for Open Container, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana 2 Accidents with 1 Injury An accident occurred at Gault Ave N and 20th Street NE, a 17 year old male juvenile from Fort Payne driving a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado struck Mary Lou Wisner, age 84 of Rainsville, driving a 2005 Chrysler Towncar. Wisner was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service.
April 10, 2014 Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, two DVD box sets of Jurassic Park and Die Hard were taken, valued at $60.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 1705 Gault Ave NE, a check for $228.00 was written on a closed account 6 Arrests Donnie Keith Sikes, 26, of Fort Payne, was arrested for Theft of Property Ricky Harold King, 39, of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Open Container and a Warrant for Outside Agency Robin Leigh Fuqua, 23, of Centre, was arrested on a Warrant for Expired Tag Danny Ray Terrell II, 34 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Pay Fines Zane Michael Allen, 21 of Crossville, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Pay Fines Virginia Rector Lawson, 43 of Centre, was arrsted on a Warrant for Outside Agency 3 Accidents with 0 Injuries April 11, 2014 Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 2207 Gault Ave N, an Apple iPhone 4 and a Visa debit card were taken, valued at $300.00 Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 219 Gault Ave S, a pink purse, cell phone, Visa debit card, $410.00 in US currency, a social security card and Alabama driver’s license were taken, valued at $485.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart,
taken were sunglasses, fishing lure, fishing lead, fishing bobber, an ace wrap, and pants, valued at $47.80 7 Arrests Debra Lynn Credille, 38 of Scottsboro, was arrested on a Warrant for Judicial Court Services James Vergil Drain, 48 of Huntsville, was arrested on Two Warrants for Assault and Harassing Communications Mikkie Rae Wells, 21 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Theft of Property at 1:53 pm. Tenice Ann McCullough, 40 of Fyffe, was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Scottie Lee White, 23 of Valley Head, was arrested on a Warrant for Theft of Property George Andrew Peek, 22 of Collinsville, was arrested on a Warrant for Judicial Court Services Tammy Elizabeth Morgan Fisher, 30, Section, was arrested on a Warrant for Judicial Court Services 2 Accidents with 0 Injuries April 12, 2014 Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous merchandise was taken, valued at $1,452 Damaged Property – Occurred at 200 Gault Ave S, a Plexiglas panel was damaged, valued at $32.00 7 Arrests Samuel Austin Castleberry, 30 of Lubbock, Tx, was arrested for Open Container David Christopher Chilton, 25 of Valley Head, was arrested for Open Container
Jarrod Archie Peterson, 37 of Sylvania, was arrested for Theft of Property Reshay Campbell, 36 of Sylvania, was arrested for Theft of Property and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia William Hudson McCain, 26 of Hoover, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication Angela Diane Weitnauer, 23 of Birmingham, was arrested for Public Intoxication A 16 year old male juvenile from Fort Payne was arrested for Public Intoxication, Underage Consumption and Attempting to Elude a Police Officer 1 Accident with 0 Injuries April 13, 2014 Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 707 Alabama Ave NW, a window air conditioner was taken, valued at $125.00 3 Arrests A 14 year old male juvenile was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol Jimmy Donald Taunton, age 51 of Rainsville, was arrested for DUI Tony Randall Stiles, age 23 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Pay Fines
April 23, 2014 Kenneth Marvin Hutcheson, 51, Albertville, failure of sex offender to register. April 24, 2014 Quinton Joshua Elliott, 31, Grant, conditional release violation (bond) Kimberly D. Campbell, 40, Albertville, harassment (family) Bradley William Tims, 32, Boaz, Alis Writ of arrest Chasity J. Blackwell, 19, Boaz, assault second degree Corey Lewis Stevens, 18, Albertville, failure to obey police officer Crystal Leann Bowman, 31, Piedmont, hindering prosecution first degree Jonathan Bradley Blackwell, 28, Boaz, failure to appear (2 counts), failure to obey police officer Robert Tyler League, 19, Union Grove, harassment Randall Lee Puckett, 39, Albertville, drug paraphernalia (1st offense) Daniel Lee Wallace, 28, Albertville, theft of property first degree greater than (two counts), buying/receiving stolen property, unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle. Jason Edward Dunn, 31, Scottsboro, attempting to elude.
By Brandon K. Pierce • Publisher The Sports Ledger has learned that some of the local high school football programs around Northeast Alabama will be hosting Spring Football Jamborees. Geraldine High School reported that the Bulldogs will be traveling to Crossville on Friday, May 9 for a 6 p.m. Jamboree. The Geraldine Junior Varsity will play at Crossville on Saturday, May 10 at 6 p.m. The Fort Payne Wildcats will be traveling to Etowah for a Spring Jamboree on May 16. No game time was given. The Albertville Aggie football team will play a Spring Jamboree on May 17 at 3:00 p.m. at McCord Field at Aggie Stadium. The Aggies are hosting Cheatham County, TN. The Plainview Bears will be hosting Moody on May 16 for a Spring Jamboree game. If your school has a jamboree, or upcoming event, that is not listed in the newspaper, please email the announcement to thesportsledger@gmail.com
The Long Ranch 4 Boys is hosting a 5K walk/run fundraiser on May 17, 2014. The event will start at 8 a.m. and will be held at the DeKalb County Public Lake in Sylvania. The cost to pre-register is $25 and the cost on race day is $30. Race day registration is set for 7:30 a.m. For entry forms contact 256-899-5585 or 256-638-5659.
The Albertville Tip Off Club will host its annual golf tournament on Thursday, May 15, 2014, at Gunters Landing golf course. Lunch will be provided at the course beginning at 11 a.m. The tournament will begin at noon. There will be cash prizes for the top three teams as well as prizes for closest to the pin, hole in one and longest drive. The cost per team is $200. If you cannot play, but would like to support the AHS Basketball program in another way, we invite you to be a hole sponsor. Hole sponsorship is $100 and will consist of a sign on the tee box of one of the holes. All proceeds for the golf tournament will go to support our junior high – varsity boys and girls programs (seventh grade – twelfth grade). Participating in the Tip Off Club Golf Tournament is a great way to show your Aggie Pride and support the boy’s and girls who work hard to represent our City on the hardwood.
The Ledger, Brandon K. Pierce
Tournament Champions The Xtreme 10U Girls softball team won first place in their division of the 2014 MayDay Classic tournament in Boaz on Saturday, May 3, 2014. The girls won the championship 6-5 in extra innings. Team members include: Gracey Johnson #12, Chloe Murdock #8, Alivia Hatch #23, Kayley Kirk #4, Mckinley Rouss #3, Haley Lisenbee #14, Hayden Pettus #11, Alexis Powell #10, Elaine Puckett #31, Abby Stewart #24, Emma Terrell #1, and Lilly Rowell #2.
The Ledger, Brandon K. Pierce
State Soccer Semi-Finals Members of the Fort Payne soccer team are shown celebrating after scoring the final game point in a 3-1 playoff victory over East Limestone last week. The Wildcats have advanced to the AHSAA state soccer semifinals. Fort Payne (21-6-0) will play Citronelle (23-3-2) on Friday May 9, at 3:45 p.m at The Ledger, Brandon K. Pierce John Hunt Park in Huntsville. Fort Payne is the only local boys team to advance to the semi-final round. The only other soccer team still in the Emma Jones, of Fyffe, slides safely into home plate to score a run for the 8U playoffs is the Guntersville High School Varsity Fusion team during the 2014 MayDay Classic Softball Tournament in Boaz Girls. The Guntersville Lady Wildcats (17-1-0) will play Randolph (17-4-3) at 9 a.m on Friday. on Saturday, May 3, 2014.
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ALA-SCAN By Brandon K. Pierce • Publisher Several local varsity girls softball teams will be competing in the North Regional Tournament on Friday, May 2014 at the Metro Kiwanis Sportsplex in Huntsville. In Class 1A, the Collinsville Panthers will face Athens Bible at 3:30 p.m. on Field #1 In Class 2A ,Fyffe will face Lexington at 3:30 p.m. On field #6 in Huntsville. Also in 2A action, Ider will play Hatton at 5 p.m on Field #5. West End (Walnut Grove) will play Cherokee 5 p.m. on Field #6 In Class 3A, Mars Hill Bible will take on Sylvania at 5 p.m. on Field #1. Pisgah will face Colbert County at 5 p.m. on field #4 In Class 4A, DAR will play Wilson at 8 a.m. on Field #1 In Class 5A, Etowah will take on Athens at 8 a.m. on field #5 In Class 6A, the Albertville Lady Aggies are set to play Hazel Green at 9:30 a.m. on Field #2
Photo Courtesy of Sherry Abercrombie
West End Short Stop Courtney Oliver makes a throw to first base in the 1st round of the Area Tournament. West End defeated Gaston 9-1. West End is now set to play Cherokee in the North Regional Tournament at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 9, at the Metro Kiwanis Sportsplex in Huntsville.
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Under a picture perfect blue sky, the Aaron’s Dream Weekend at Talladega Superspeedway proved again why the “Biggest and Baddest” race track on the planet is also NASCAR’s Most Competitive venue. Both NASCAR events – the Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race and the Aaron’s 312 NASCAR Nationwide Series race – set season highs for lead changes and leaders. Denny Hamlin’s first career NASCAR Sprint Cup triumph at Talladega on Sunday - in front of a near capacity crowd - produced 48 lead changes, bettering the 42 set during the Daytona 500, which had been the season peak. Hamlin, who held off Greg Biffle and Clint Bowyer, was the last of 28 drivers to hold the top spot in the 188-lap event. Daytona also held the previous mark for most leaders in 2014 with 18. There were 27 lead changes (previous high in 2014 was 18 at Auto Club Speedway) in Saturday’s Aaron’s 312 in which Elliott Sadler took the checkered flag by a mere .124 seconds over Chris Buescher. 13 drivers exchanged the lead, topping this year’s previous high in the NASCAR Nationwide Series of nine set at Texas Motor Speedway. “Not only did we have season highs for both leaders and lead changes, but our NASCAR events were filled with two, three and four-wide racing, with every driver desperately trying to get to the lead,” said Talladega Chairman Grant Lynch. “This is what Talladega was built for – great, heart pumping, side-by-side competition at incredible speeds.” Speaking of incredible speeds – for the first time since 1988 when restrictor plates were mandated on the cars’ engines to reduce horsepower, fans got to see drivers “officially” eclipse the 200-mph barrier in the new “Knockout ” three-found elimination qualifying for the Sprint Cup drivers. There were two “Big One” accidents that occurred during the Aaron’s 499. The first went down on lap 137 when Brad Keselowski ignited a 14-car altercation, eliminating the hopes of some race favorites like Jeff Gordon, Matt Kenseth, Tony Stewart, Trevor Bayne and pole sitter Brian Scott. The second major incident took place on lap 175 when Jimmie Johnson spun, wiping out an opportunity to win for the likes of Joey Logano, Kurt Busch and defending Aaron’s 499 Champion David Ragan. Hamlin’s win all but guarantees him a spot in NASCAR’s new Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. He becomes the eighth different winner in nine races, and is 12th in the title hunt. Gordon is still atop the standings, three up on Kenseth with Kyle Busch third, Dale Earnhardt Jr. fourth and Carl Edwards fifth. Fans along the frontstretch grandstands during Aaron’s Dream Weekend were treated to the all-new Sprint Vision Video Boards. The towering screens – four times the size of old Sprint Vision boards – kept fans from missing any of the action no matter where it was on the 2.66-mile track. The high-definition boards are part of an International Speedway Corporation initiative, with Talladega Superspeedway serving as the test track. Plans are to implement the video boards at all ISC tracks in the coming years. Bowyer, driver of the No. 15 Toyota, summed up the weekend after climbing from his car. “Great Crowd today and just a fun race track.” This is Talladega! Fans that missed out on all the action during the Aaron’s Dream Weekend have another opportunity to visit Talladega Superspeedway in 2014. NASCAR speeds back into the 2.66-mile venue on October 17-19.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks with the media.
Austin Dillon takes a break against his car.
Jeff Gordon’s car was damaged in wreck.
Danica Patrick makes a pit stop during Sunday’s Aaron’s 499 in Talladega.
Michael Waltrip
Danica Patrick