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May 22, 2014 • Volume 3 Issue 20 • Home Owned & Operated • 12 pages • .75 cents • www.thesportsledger.com

Authorities are warning folks about an on-going telephone scam involving the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

According to Sheriff Jimmy Harris, people are receiving calls from individuals claiming to be an Investigator of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. The names used so far are real investigators names.

The Marshall County Bits and Bridles 4-H Horse Club is hosting an open house for youth ages 9-18. Those interested in Horses are invited to attend on May 31, 2014 from 1-3 p.m. at 4-B Ranch located at 1985 Georgia Mountain Road in Guntersville. Enrollment process for 4H, barn etiquette, demonstrations, and supplemental training and riding options available will be provided.

The caller will give the person an amount of money which can be paid by a Postal money order or Green dot Visa to a predetermined location. This scam is used often, but is widespread in DeKalb County now.

“This is not the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office calling,” noted Harris. “The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office never solicits money

for any reason. You should never send money to anyone that you do not initiate contact with.”

Harris added that if someone is contacted by the people operating this telephone scam, that they should collect as much information as possible and contact law enforcement to report the incident.

“These individuals do not work for the DeKalb

County Sheriff’s Office and no response is needed to these calls,” added Sheriff Harris. “Do not send any money anytime without checking things out first.”

Folks are encouraged to contact the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office if a call has been received or if there is any information about this phone scam to report The phone number is Misty Chapman, instructor of biology at Northeast 256-845-3801.

Alabama Community College, has been chosen as the Dr. Charles M. Pendley Founders’ Chair Most Outstanding Faculty Member for 2013-2014.

The announcement was made by the Founders’ Chair Committee at a recent luncheon.

Chapman has been at Northeast College since 2009.

She holds BS and MS degrees from Jacksonville State University. She is a Biology instructor and advisor. She resides in Attalla.

Some of those showing support for the announcement include: Dr. Joe Burke, Vice President/Dean of Instruction; Joyce Kennamer, Committee Member; Pat Freeman, Committee Member; Kathy Cook, Committee Member; Lora The Ledger, Brandon K. Pierce Mae Davis, Committee Chair; Misty Chapman, Albertville’s Micha Stallworth (56) stops a Cheatham County, TN runner Most Outstanding Faculty Member; Dr. David during the Aggies Spring football game on Saturday, May 16. Albertville Campbell, NACC President; and Sherie Grace, Dean of Student Services. scored two touchdowns to pull ahead 14-7 at the end of the varsity half.

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- The men of Christ Episcopal Church are having a fundraiser and will be cooking approximately 150 butts on Saturday May 24th for Memorial Day. The Butts are 13 lbs. and priced at $30.00 each. Butts may be picked up at Christ Episcopal Church at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Saturday the 24th at the back, left side of the parking lot at Christ Church. There will also be homemade Baked Beans, Potato Salad, and Baked Goods that will be sold separately for $5.00 each container. Somebody will be outside to take your orders for the sides and your money when you pick up your Piggy!! The tickets are being presold for the Boston Butts. If you have ordered one in the Huntsville area, delivery to the Madison county area will start at 2 p.m. Saturday. Call 256-679-8599 for more information or to place your order.

The Snead State softball team will host a softball camp open to ages 6-18 on Wednesday, June 4 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Snead State softball field. The cost of the camp is $60 if participants register before May 29. Walkup price is $70. To sign up, visit snead.edu/softball. For more information, Coach Grindrod can be reached at tgrindrod@snead.edu or by calling 256-990-1943.

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By Tim Eberhart, Rainsville Chamber of Commerce The Rainsville Chamber of Commerce will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. Memorial Day has its roots in the many spontaneous ceremonies that took place across the nation back in 1866.

The Civil War was barely over, and without any organized directive, communities everywhere decorated the countless new soldier graves with flowers.

In recognition of their spontaneity, let me wish you and yours a terrific Memorial Day weekend. Remember to pause on Monday to remember the fallen American soldiers of the past 153 years. Perhaps you will pause to memorialize the 34,624 casualties at nearby Chickamauga, the 400,000 American soldiers lost to World War II, or the 2,322 Americans killed in the War in Afghanistan between 2001 and today.

Looking at those numbers, I can’t help but reflect on how great it is to know the Prince of Peace, the Giver of all good things. I am grateful that I never faced going into combat and have never experienced the calamities of war firsthand. Pausing to express that gratitude may be the best thing I can do this holiday weekend.

I am also grateful for the start of summer and the paradise-like weather we are experiencing.

It’s now only about 37 days until the Rainsville Freedom Fest. Before concluding with a awe-inspiring fireworks show, the June 28 event will feature a magnificent car, truck and motorcycle show, and several hours of live entertainment. Expect to hear some gospel, a little bluegrass, some country, and some rock and roll.

There will also be food, arts and crafts and other vendors at the park. Enjoy free swimming that afternoon at the city pool. Whether you are in Stevenson, Sardis or Summerville, or somewhere in between, please consider yourself invited.

The entertainment lineup and some other festival specifics are still being finalized. Please turn to the event guide at rainsvillealabama.com ever so often for festival details and updates.

Also make note of some other calendar highlights. The Freedom Fest 5K and 10K will be June 21. The Children’s Advocacy Center’s “Singing with the Stars” will be at NACC on June 12. NACC’s Latino Festival will be June 7.

The new Northeast Alabama Hunting & Outdoor Expo will be at the Agri-Business Center on August 2-3.

Billy John Phillips Billy John Phillips, 64, of Albertville, passed away on May 14, 2014.

A memorial service was held on Friday, May 16 followed by cremation.

He is survived by his wife: Faye Phillips; and sons: Brian, Jimmy, & Jason Phillips. He was preceded in death by parents: John and Myra Phillips.

Howard Junior Compton Howard Junior Compton, 75, of Albertville, passed away on May 13, 2014. Funeral services were held on May 15 at the Adams Brown Service Chapel.

Burial was in Union Grove Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife: Gail Compton; and sons: Mike and Mark Compton.

He had four grandchildren.

William Roy Kuykendall Mr. William Roy Kuykendall, 85, of Dawson, passed away on Wed. May 14, 2014 at Rose Manor in Geraldine. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the Friendship Baptist Church. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.

Harris Funeral home in Geraldine directed.

Rev. Jack Bone Rev. Jack Bone, age 85, of Fort Payne, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014.

Rev. Bone pastored several churches in the area including Rock Hill Baptist Church, Godfrey Avenue Baptist Church, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Southeast Baptist Church, and Portersville Baptist Church.

A graveside service was held on Tuesday, May 13, at Glenwood Cemetery.

Rev Bone is survived by his wife Willodean Moses Bone, and sons and daughters-in-law: Larry and Faye Bone and Garry and Barbara Bone. He had seven grandchildren, two adopted grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter: Susan Campbell, mother: Mamie Smith, and half-brother: Darryel Smith.

Janice Cisco Ms. Janice Marie Cisco, 62, of Rainsville, passed away May 19, 2014. Funeral services were held on May 21. Burial was in at New Canaan Cemetery.

Pamela Mae Segars Pamela Mae Segars, 61, of Sylvania passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014. A memorial service was held on May 21, 2014 at the Harmony Baptist Church.

When God Opens Our Understanding Contrary to many opinions, even those of some pastors, the twelve disciples did not go out across the countryside during the days of Jesus time on earth preaching that Jesus was going to die and be raised again.

They did not even understand this truth until after the resurrection of Jesus.

Matthew 16:21-23 says, “From that time forth began Jesus to show unto His disciples, how that He must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.

Then Peter took Him, and began to rebuke Him, saying, Be it far from Thee, Lord: this shall not be unto Thee. But He turned and said unto Peter, Get thee behind Me Satan: thou art an offense unto Me: for thou savorest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.” Jesus told the disciples about His death and resurrection in Matthew 17:22-23, and they were “exceeding sorry”, but they did not understand. Mark 9:31-32 says, “For He taught His disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill Him; and after that He is killed, He shall rise the third day.

But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask Him.” Luke 9:44-45 says about the same thing, except these verses say, “…and it was hid from them.” this means that the disciples did not understand that Jesus would die and be raised again the third day.

John 20:8-9 shows Peter and John at the tomb of Jesus: “Then went in also that other

disciple, which came first to the sepulcher, and he saw, and believed. For as yet they knew not the Scripture, that He must rise again from the dead.” John is the “other disciple” and Peter is the disciple who entered into the tomb before John (see John 20:3-7). If the disciples did not understand the death and resurrection of Jesus, what did they preach during the years Jesus was with them on earth? Matthew 10:5-7 gives us the answer: “These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And as ye go, preach, saying, the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” The disciples preached the kingdom of heaven to Israel, because Jesus was offering to be their king. Since the Jews rejected Him, the kingdom has been postponed until Jesus second coming.

Now we have Luke 24:45 that shows us how the disciples came to understand the need to preach the gospel of Jesus’ death and resurrection to the whole world: “Then opened He their understanding, that they might understand the Scriptures.” This means the Old Testament Scriptures that speak of Jesus’ death and resurrection.

After Jesus’ death and resurrection, and after Jesus opened their understanding, the disciples were ready to preach the gospel of Jesus’ death and resurrection as the payment for all sins of all ages. They never preached this message before Christ’s death and resurrection. Check me out on this!

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Albertville Softball Takes 3rd at State Photos by Brandon K. Pierce, The Sports Ledger

Parents and family members were proud of their Albertville Lady Aggies for picking up a 1-0 eight inning victory over Pelham on Friday, May 16.

Albertville went on to finish third in the Class 6A State Tournament.

A Pelham runner makes it safely to first base on this play against Albertville in last week’s state tournament. The Lady Aggies played great defense to keep this base runner, and others, from scoring in the game. Albertville won the matchup 1-0 on an 8th inning home run by Kayleigh Deis.

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Albertville’s Peighton Ponder pitches the ball during last week’s opening game of the 6A State tournament against Pelham.

She tossed a three hit shut out to help propel the Lady Aggies to a 1-0 victory.

Column by Matt Silvestro Ledger Correspondent Alabama will be one of just 16 Division-I programs playing softball next weekend, as the Crimson Tide defeated South Alabama, 3-0, in this past weekend’s Tuscaloosa Regional Championship to advance to the program’s NCAA-record 10th straight Super Regional.

Alabama (48-11) is the only program in the country to advance to the Super Regional round every season since the round’s inception in 2005. This season will be the seventh time Alabama has hosted a Super Regional and the sixth time in the last seven years.

A Tide offense that tallied a combined 20 runs in the weekend’s first two games was quieted by talented pitching

by South Alabama (42-14), though the three runs off five hits proved enough to win as Jaclyn Traina (22-3) and the defense played a great game to shut out the Jaguars.

Traina fanned 11 batters, her first double-digit strikeout game since February, and only allowed two hits and three walks. Haylie McCleney’s lone hit of the day was a secondinning triple, extending her hitting streak to 16-games which is tied for a career high. Jadyn Spencer went 1-3 out of the four hole, totaling nine hits on the weekend with a pair of home runs with five RBIs. South Alabama starter Farish Beard (22-7) was chased after 4.0 innings, allowing two earned runs and one unearned off four hits. Hannah Campbell pitched 3.0 relief innings with just one hit allowed but the offense could not mount a comeback behind her.

Alabama will host a Super Regional this weekend as they will face Nebraska, who defeated Missouri twice Sunday, 11-4 and 8-1, to win the Columbia Regional.

Game One is set for tonight (Thursday, May 22) at 8 p.m.

Game Two is set for Friday, May 23 at 5 p.m. Game Three (if necessary) will be at 8 p.m. on Friday.

Signing with Auburn University Montgomery Crossville senior Jaycie Bobo signed a scholarship with Auburn University in Montgomery last week during a special ceremony at the Crossville Gym. Some of those supporting her decision were (Front L-R) her parents: Scott and Christie Bobo, Jaycie, and Grandparents Glenda and Harold Bobo. (Back L-R) Byron Fricks and CHS varsity girls head basketball coach Jon Peppers.

Tennessee (45-10) is headed to the NCAA Super Regionals for the third consecutive year. UT will go to Norman, Okla., for the Norman Super Regional, hosted by defending national champion Oklahoma. Game time is set for 7 p.m on Friday, May 23 2014.

SSCC Basketball team recognized for reading The Snead State men’s basketball team was recently recognized by the Boaz City Board of Education for their service to Corley Elementary School. Since September, the players have been going every Friday to read in the classrooms. Pictured left to right, front row, Des Curry, Chad Watkins, Erik Shaw, Zach King and Justin Garrett; back row, Nick Barnes, Duke Thomas, Ethan Gillis, Tee Lomax, Kenny Nabors, Josh Sharp, Terrence Wilson, Jace Haggermaker, DyAngelo Washington and Aaron Troup.

Let's face it, every team is trying to get some type of advantage over its opponent.

In Major League Baseball, each team now applies the shift. The shift is when you move three infielders to one side of the infield. If a left handed pull hitter is at the plate, they will end up moving the third basemen over to short right field. It is so crazy, but every team is doing this more this year.

What might be even crazier, is these professional hitters don't take advantage of it. If there is no one standing at third base, why can't you place the ball in that area? If you did, its a sure double.

But, that just goes to show, even baseball players have trouble changing their approach.

There has been times where the shift has hurt teams, but scouting obviously tells them that it's the right thing to do and it will help prevent runs from being scored.

It seems like the shift is still a work in progress, there are times when a ball is hit in a certain area and infielders have no clue where to go.

It's just crazy to me how every team has bought into this, so the next time you are watching a game, try and keep track of how many times a team shifts throughout the game.

The moment symbolized two years of hard work and sacrifice, but it was with mixed emotions that 37 Snead State Community College students crossed the stage in the Bevill Center to receive their pins as members of the 2014 class of Registered Nurses.

The special pinning ceremony for the RNs was on May 6, Class President Cassie Pettis of

Crossville welcomed everyone to the ceremony.

The guest speaker of the evening was Michelle Stuart, a certified registered nurse practitioner and member of Snead State’s first graduating class of registered nurses in 2006.

“You are a patient’s advocate and angel. Use what you have learned, and never place yourself

above the Great Physician. It’s Him, not you, that decides when it’s time for someone to go,” said Michelle.

Members of the Snead State RN Class of 2014 are: Albertville: Lindsey Cullom, Molley Dunn, Rebecca Harrison, Sabrina Rosser, Malory Rowe, Karolyn Smallwood, Dustin Smith, Brooke Sorter, Jessica Strange and Katie

Snead State Community College 2014 Class of Registered Nurses.

April 28, 2014 David Steven Caneer, 34, of Fort Payne, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, domestic violence, hold for agency Bradley Keith Bell, 43, Fort Payne, possession of controlled substance (2 counts), Negotiating WO (6 counts), drug paraphernalia, pistol conceal, hold for agency Amanda Sue Townson, 33, Section, Drug Paraphernalia, hold for agency Carmon Tyler Hill, 29, Dawson, Court Order

Angela Maria Upton, 37, Crossville, failure to comply, hold for agency, bondsman off bond (3) Roderick Jermain Hart, 21, Fort Payne, Probation violation Mary Teresa Galloway, 43, Ft. Payne, court order, hold for agency April 29, 2014 Jeremy Keith Miller, 32, Albertville, failure to pay (3 counts) Timothy Allen Holmes, 33, Albertville, Negotiating Worthless Instrument (4 counts) Catherine H. Freeman, 63, Attalla, loitering

Marion Smith, 57, Attalla, loitering, hold for agency Aaron Michael Voss, 29, Albertville, failure to comply Janet Lea Henderson, 51, Valley Head, failure to appear, drug paraphernalia, hold for agency Caleb Levon Black, 24, Ider, possession of controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, hold for agency Amber Maria Foshee, 19, Ider, possession of controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, hold for agency Paul Best, 43, Albertville, domestic violence 3rd.

Watkins; Altoona: Beverly VanRiper; Birmingham: Pamela Frith; Blountsville: Vanessa Denny; Boaz: Brittany Bearden, Barbie Chapman, Hallie Duke, Rebecca Garrard, Tarrah Kilpatrick, Melissa Smith and Christina Walker; Crossville: Cassie Pettis; Fyffe: Randi Smith; Gadsden: Trisha Bearden and

Emily Whitley; Gallant: Ashley Jennings; Guntersville: Rebekah Brothers, Yolanda Moore, Mistie Sims, Heather Surles and Jennifer Wedgeworth; Horton: Lauren Eagle and Trey Strawn; Pisgah: Danielle Anderson; Rainsville: Alison Baker; Section: Camy Little.; and Tuscaloosa: Karen Barnette and Brantley Hidle.

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Boaz High School Class of 2014

Douglas High School Class of 2014

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Hannah Wootten has attended Sylvania for four years. She is the youngest child of Roger and Alisa Wootten.

She serves as Class President, Valedictorian,

Miss Beta, and Miss SHS. Hannah is a member of Rainsville First Baptist, and participates in the youth activities there.

She has yet to determine a definite major, but

will be attending NACC in Rainsville this fall on an Academic Scholarship.

Christian Ashlyn Lee Shirey has been a student of Sylvania School for thirteen years. She is Salutatorian of

her Senior class. She is the daughter of Todd and Renea Shirey of Sylvania.

Ashlyn will be attending Wallace State Community College with an Academic Excellence Scholarship she

has received. After Wallace State, she plans to attend the University of South Alabama to major in Meteorology.

She has played varsity softball at Sylvania for three

years and received All County Honors her junior year. She is an active member of the National Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, SADD, and Yearbook Staff.

Sylvania Senior Class of 2014 Sylvania Senior Top Ten 1) Hannah Wootten 2) Ashlyn Shirey 3) Myranda Prince 4) Tatum Campbell 5) Ryan Lacy 6) Mayco Tomas 7) Clayton Izell 8) Allison Stubblefield 9) Ashley McKee 10) Danielle Sweeting

Hannah Wootten

Plainview High School Senior Class of 2014

Plainview High School Class of 2014 Valedictorian Abigail Hampton and Salutatorian is Joey Markowski.

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Ider High School Senior Class of 2014

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Ider Valedictorian Ethan Durham

Ider Salutatorian Sawyer McKay

Carter James Spence Albertville High School Valedictorian Carter is ranked first out of two hundred thirty-seven students at Albertville High School with a 101.97 GPA. He was a member of the Basketball team, captain of the Soccer team, and competed on the Math team at Albertville High School. In addition, Carter was President of the National Honor Society and has been involved in numerous other clubs including Interact, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Mu Alpha Theta and the Student Government Association, where he served as an officer his Sophomore and Junior years. He has achieved honors and/or awards including top scorer at the Marshall County Math Tournament in 2011 and 2013, Junior and Senior class favorite, and selection to the Marshall County Basketball All-tournament team. He was also selected to represent Albertville High School at the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar and Alabama Boys State. Carter is an active member of New Covenant Baptist Church, and he enjoys playing the banjo. He will be attending Auburn University in the Fall to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering. Carter is the son of Randy and Lisa Spence.

Dustin Lee Kelly Albertville High School Salutatorian Dustin is ranked second out of two hundred thirty-seven students with a 101.82 GPA. He is an active president of the Junior Museum Board, where he created and coded the Museum website. He is treasurer of the National Honor Society and is also a part of the Math team, Mu Alpha Theta, Future Business Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Marshall County Youth Leadership. He is a member of the Tennis team and awarded as one of the all county players in 2014. His honors and awards include: numerous individual math team awards, including 2nd at Vestavia in 2011, multiple departmental awards, achieving best science student each year, and first in Technology Communications for the FBLA district competition. Included in his spare time, he is a instrument rated pilot for over a year and started flying at fifteen.

Dustin plans on attending Auburn University with acceptance to their honors college, with a full scholarship. He plans to major in aerospace engineering.

Dustin is the son of David and Tami Kelly.

Snead State Awards & Honors Students were honored for their achievements during the annual Awards Day at Snead State Community College recently. On behalf of Snead State Community College President Dr. Robert Exley, Chief Academic Officer Dr. Jason Watts presented the President’s Award to a student majoring in an academic field and a student pursuing a technical field of study. The Academic Award went to Laura M. Casey of Albertville, and the Technical Award went to Michelle L. Patton of Guntersville.

The Dean’s Awards, presented by Dr. Watts, are also given in two categories – Academic and Technical. Shari L. Swain of Geraldine received the Dean’s Award for the Technical Division. Michaela J. White of Dawson received the award for the Academic Division.

Other award recipients included: Accounting and Business – Kaitlyn Fox of Springville, Tiffany Stevens of Boaz, and Glorie Zirkelbach of Albertville; All-Alabama Academic Team members – Daniel Garcia of Albertville and McKayla Edmonds of Grant; Arab Instructional Site – Most Outstanding Student at the Arab Site: Courtney Morrow of Arab; Biology – Bryneth Buckner of Guntersville; Chemistry – Inorganic Chemistry: Rachel Farmer of Chesapeake, Virginia, and Brandon Hawes of Union Grove; Organic Chemistry: Alex Tankersley of Arab and Misty Walker of Horton; Computer Science – Charles Bates of Boaz.; Cosmetology – Natasha McDowell of Boaz, Jessica Holland of Albertville, Monica Greenleaf of Altoona, Jenny Lassetter of Fyffe, Lauren Brown of Albertville, Rachel Abbott of Arab, and Jennifer Garner of Guntersville; Economics – Tiffany Stevens of Boaz; Electronics – Hannah Williams of Albertville; English – Sarah Hayes of Albertville; History – William Tyler Goble of Guntersville; Irene Ryan Award Nominees for Theatre – Candice Fawcett of Arab, Morgan Patterson of Guntersville; and John Everett Brewer of Albertville; Mathematics – Sophomore Award – Brandon Hawes of Union Grove; Math Freshman Award – Rachel Farmer of Chesapeake, Virginia, and Charlee Halligan of Arab; Music – Outstanding Music Scholar: Kristen McHenry of Boaz; Outstanding Music Student: Dakota Collins of Boaz; Most Improvement in Music: Ulises Rios of Boaz; Nursing –Highest GPA in First Level RN – Michelle Patton of Guntersville; Highest GPA in Second Level RN – Molley Dunn of Albertville; Office Administration – Shari Swain of Geraldine and Heather Bolyard of Grant; Political Science – David Wooten of Henagar; and Psychology – Kayla Kendall of Boaz.

Some students continuing their education at other institutions were awarded scholarships. The scholarship recipients included: Auburn University – Shanenea Blankenship of Huntsville, Jordan Brooks of Boaz, Morgan Fleming of Altoona, Justin Garmany of Fort Payne, Christopher Rush of Guntersville, Patti Rush of Guntersville, and Alexander Tankersley of Arab; Athens State University – Dallas Cornett of Boaz, Tiffany Stevens of Boaz, Courtney Morrow of Arab, and Dalton Farmer of Allgood; Belhaven University in Mississippi – Jackie Rhyne of Grant; Mississippi College – Maddie Russell of Gurley; Point University in Georgia – Alexandrea Nations of Hoover; University of Alabama – Daniel Garcia of Albertville, Bryneth Buckner of Guntersville, McKayla Edmonds of Grant, Jessica Lee of Boaz and Alexander Tankersley of Arab; University of Alabama in Birmingham – Adam Cravens of Albertville, Emily Cravens of Albertville, Kaitlyn Fox of Springville, Lina Garrard of Boaz, Magdalena Pablo of Albertville, Dillan Reed of Arab, Jeffrey Todd of Boaz, Logan Thrasher of Boaz, Leah Wiginton of Cleveland; University of Alabama in Huntsville – Danielle Bodden of Attalla, Monica Cooper of Grant, Lina Garrard of Boaz, Ashley Gordon of Collinsville, David Gulley of New Hope, Joel Hood of Albertville, Ayla Kirby of Guntersville, Magdalena Pablo of Albertville, Julian Patino of Albertville, Kyrie Purdy of Guntersville, Justen Rhyne of Grant, Jacob Simmons of Albertville, Dylan Stewart of Grant, Samantha Sullivan of Madison, Emma Walker of Guntersville, Glorie Zirkelbach of Albertville, and Hazel Shell of Boaz; University of Montevallo – John Everett Brewer of Albertville, Marcos Cruz of Collinsville, Candice Fawcett of Arab, Suzanna Greer of Arab, Alayna McClendon of Albertville, Leah Wiginton of Cleveland and Jared Wright of Grant.

Several organizations were also recognized for their hard work throughout the year.

Those clubs included the Media Club, which received the Club of the Year Award, Phi Beta Lambda, College Bowl, Ambassadors, Phi Theta Kappa, and SGA.

Fort Payne’s ‘Big Mill’

By Carol Beddingfield, Fort Payne Chamber Everyone knows the “Big Mill” as the W.B. Davis Hosiery Mill. However, hosiery was not the industry for which the facility was built. The Alabama Builders Hardware Manufacturing Company began construction on the building in 1888. The company manufactured elaborate designs in bronze metal and iron.

These metal ornate pieces were used to enhance the elegant homes being built by the influx of the wealthy Yankees to our area. The newly found veins of coal and iron enticed the Northern investors to locate in Fort Payne.

The building was bought in 1907 by W. B. Davis, Sr. This purchase began Fort Payne’s hosiery industry. Over a hundred years later the industry was lost due to hosiery production by China.

Dr. Steve and Lynn Brewer are the owners of the building today. After renovations, the Big Mill Artisans and Antique Mall opened in 2011.

The building is packed with beautiful antiques and art.

With over 40,000 Square feet of space, Dr. Steve and Lynn can let their creative imagination run wild with ideas.

Lynn has opened Vintage 1889 restaurant in a portion of the building. Super sandwiches and salads are the lunch items.

Dr. Steve, a practicing dentist with a master’s degree in archeology, and Lynn, an artist with a family background in food service, have combined their talents to create a “destination restaurant”. The Chamber has had many requests for directions.

The courtyard is a unique dining experience. The outdoor seating is surrounded by history. Steve has built most of the courtyard creation himself.

Dinner with live entertainment is available on weekends. Menu specialties and wine tasting are favorites among many customers.

Join the Chamber on May 29 for the After Hours at Vintage 1889 at the Big Mill, 151 8th Street NE, Fort Payne, from 5-7 p.m. You will be amazed with the building’s renovation as well as the atmosphere created for the dining area.

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Starting salaries range from $22.51-$25.71/hr based on certifications and experience.

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Job closing date 5/27/2014. Visit UA's employment website at jobs.ua.edu for more information and to apply. EOE/AA The University of Alabama is an equal-opportunity educational institution/employer.

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