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BREAKING NEWS AT PRESS TIME According to reports a DeKalb County woman has died from a Gunshot wound. Find out more details in next week’s E-Edition.
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Jacksonville State's Eli Jenkins has earned a spot on the 2014 CFPA Quarterback Award Watch List. The initial watch list includes 36 returning performers, vying for the top quarterback award in the Football Championship Subdivision. All players are eligible for awards at their respective positions; players are not preemptively eliminated from consideration. Jenkins was instrumental in leading JSU to an 11-4 record a year ago as the Gamecocks posted two FCS Playoff wins before falling in the Quarterfinals at Eastern Washington. Jax State had the most prolific offense in school history, setting a total of 49 school records, 13 Ohio Valley Conference records and three NCAA records. Jenkins earned freshman All-American honors after throwing for 887 yards and running for 953 more, while finishing second on the team with 11 touchdowns in 2013. Last season, Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston earned the CFPA National Performer of the Year Trophy.
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Man arrested for Burglary Authorities have a man in custody in connection with a burglary in the Fyffe area. According to DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris, Mark Anthony Smith, 39 of Scottsboro, has been arrested for the burglary. After investigators were able to determine The Ledger, Brandon K. Pierce Smith was the suspect, warrants were obtained in DeKalb County. Smith was A new McDonald’s opened in Henagar on Thursday, June 19, 2014. The fast arrested by the Scottsboro food chain store features what management called the “latest and greatest” Police Department and was in everything. The new restaurant now gives DeKalb County a total of three charged with Burglary 3rd and Theft of Property 2nd. McDonald’s. The others are located in Rainsville and Fort Payne.
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- Marshall County Coroner Marlon Killion has announced he will seek re-election for a fourth term in the position. Killion, who is a licensed funeral director and embalmer, has been the county’s coroner for the past 14 years. - Natasha Tidmore has been named the new Albertville High School Choral Director. She will be replacing Scott Rains, who is set to retire from the Directors position in July. Tidmore is a 1987 graduate of Albertville and for the past few years she been working as a choral instructor at the middle school. - The Sardis City Fun and Fireworks Celebration will be held on Friday, June 27, 2014. The Brooke Danielle Band has announced they will be the musical entertainment for the event. The Celebration is set to start at 5 p.m. and will be held at 1310 Church Street (behind the public library). There will be food vendors, an inflatable play area for children, and a fireworks show after dark. - The Snead State volleyball team is hosting an individual camp on June 30 and July 1 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The camp will focus on skill development of individual players and will include position training. The cost is $50 per player and is open to players in grades four through twelve. Participants will be given a t-shirt. Each day is broken into two sessions, 9 a.m. – Noon and 1-4 p.m. Checks may be made payable to Snead State Community College. Campers should bring a signed waiver and a current physical. For more information, contact Coach Dee Ayres at dayres@snead.edu Two future college stars from Guntersville High School were recently named to the Class 4A All-State Baseball team. Clayton Daniel, who will be playing baseball at Jacksonville State, made the first team as a utility player. A.J. Wilder, who will be playing baseball at Snead State, made the honorable mention list first base. The players were selected by the Alabama Sports Writers Association
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The 4th annual TNT Fireworks stand fundraiser is underway outside of Wal-Mart at Guntersville. From June 25 to July 5 the Guntersville High School girl’s basketball and volleyball teams will be selling the fireworks as a program fundraiser. The Snead State Community College Dance team will be holding tryouts on Saturday, June 28 at the Snead State gym from 10-6. A tryout package can be found online at snead.edu/dance The Guntersville and Arab Fishing teams will be hosting a benefit tournament on June 28, 2014. The cost is $100 per boat and the event will be held at the Johnny Stewart Boat Ramp at Tom Jackson Park. For more infor call 256-302-1367 or 256-714-0605. The stage at the amphitheater at Guntersville’s Civitan Park has been officially named in honor of Alabama’s Jeff Cook. The Guntersville City council has officially named the venue “The Jeff Cook Performing Arts Stage”. Cook is a founding member of the legendary county music group Alabama. He has a home in the Guntersville area and holds a free “Jeff Cook Day” concert at the town’s Civitan Park each August. The fourth annual Cork & Chefs fundraiser is set for July 28, 2014 at the Town Hall in Guntersville. The event will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and will feature food and wine samples. There will also be a silent auction. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased in advance at Mosley Monogram in Guntersville and at Whitten’s Fine Clothing in Albertville. A cash bar will be available. For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, please call 256-582-7119 or 256-582-8492. Former University of Alabama football standout Robert Thornton was recently inducted into the Cherokee County, Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. Thornton, who was a realtor from the Guntersville area, played basketball and football at Cherokee County. Brothers Josh and Zack Wallace will have the opportunity to coach together at Sardis High School this fall. Josh has been named as the head coach of the Lady Lions Varsity Girls Basketball team, while his brother Zack has been named as the Sardis Varsity Boys head Basketball coach. Josh, who is a 1997 graduate of Crossville High School, will be replacing Scott Sandlin. Zack, who graduated from Crossville in 1999, is replacing former coach Tracy Cheek. Twyla Haggermaker was recently hired by the Boaz City School Board of Education to serve as the varsity girls head Volleyball coach. Haggermaker, who is also an assistant coach at Snead State, will be replacing Lindsay Sullivan. Tiffany Ponder was named the junior varsity volleyball coach. Boaz is set to open the season on August 30 at the Albertville Invitational tournament.
Marshall County Artist Lucile Rains Beginning July 1, 2014, the works of well know Guntersville artist, Lucile Smith Rains (1908-1987) will be on display at Mountain Valley Arts Council. An opening reception, hosted by family members, will be held Thursday evening, July 3rd, beginning at 5:30 pm. The exhibition will be on display through August 30th. Rains grew up on her family farm in Warrenton, developing a love of nature, the changing seasons and, especially, Lake Guntersville and the Tennessee River. These are reflected in many of her paintings. She painted landscapes, portraits and still life using oils and watercolors as her medium. Rains started painting in 1949, having studied at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and was a graduate of the School of Fine Art in Westport, Connecticut. Locally, she studied under Martha Bradford and Frank Nelson. A portrait of Mrs. Rain, painted by Bradford, will be included in the exhibit. She was an active member of the Twentieth Century Club (now the Twenty-First Century Club), which began the now annual “Art on the Lake.� In fact, she was the first to suggest having this show. She exhibited her own art many times over the years, winning several awards herself.
She was a member of the Guntersville Art Guild, and was one of several artists supporting an Art Gallery in Guntersville. When the Lake Guntersville State Park was first built, she was one of several artists invited to show their artwork there. The park also commissioned a painting from Rains to hang in their permanent collection, as did Joe Wheeler State Park. Rains was honored with a one-woman exhibition by the Twentieth Century Club, held at the Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce in 1981. More than 40 paintings were displayed at that time. MVAC will host a comparable number; a first time showing of her works since then. Today, her art works are in many private and public collections around the south. Her art is noted for capturing both the beauty of our area and a sense of history in her water and riverboat scenes. She had also painted scenes such as Smith Lake, the old Marshall County Courthouse, and the original river bridge. Her favorite season was autumn, evident in many of her landscapes. This exhibition is being sponsored by the Rains Family and Mr. Sonny Lewis. For more information, contact Mountain Valley Arts Council at 256-571-7199 or visit them online at www.mountainvalleyartscouncil.com.
By Carol Beddingfield Fort Payne Chamber What are we going to do about Momma? Have you had to ask yourself this question? It is a tough decision facing many families today who can no longer care for aging parents at home. The Fort Payne area is very fortunate to have facilities that will care for seniors in the many stages of
a safe and healthy environment. Thank you Janet Owen, owner, for renewing your Chamber membership. We will continue to make referrals to your excellent facility. The purpose of an assisted living facility is to give seniors the ability to live independently in their own living space, while having a higher level
their lives. Care will range from independent apartment living, to assisted living, to nursing home care. Most seniors want to remain independent as long as possible. However the expense of maintaining a home can be draining on their income. Wills Creek Village Assisted Living, 1050 Airport Road, W, can be the solution for offering seniors
of care than they could receive through in home services. Assistance with daily living activities, medication and health management are some of the priorities of the facility. More importantly, the daily contact with either staff or other residents helps to avoid depression that too many seniors experience while living
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alone. Professionals in the field of eldercare recognize that an active lifestyle within an environment where care is also provided is proven the best scenario. For more information about the services that Wills Creek Village Assisted Living offers, call 256-845-3002. Throughout the United
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States, adult children commonly juggle twocareer households, raising children and attempting to meet the needs of their aging parents. Most of us will face these types of decisions. I just want my children to not feel guilty about life’s options. I hope they still play Elvis music at my facility!
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Billie Mae Lang Crumly, 85, of Crossville, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014. Funeral services were held on June 25 at the Crossville First Methodist Church. Burial was in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Survivors include: Husband: John W. Crumly; and Daughters: Donna (Brad) Harvey and Beth (Mark) Littejohn.
Ruth V. McKee Davis, 70, of Rainsville passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Today (Thursday, June 26, 2014) at the the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in New Canaan Cemetery with Bro. Rodney Eakins and Bro. Billy Whitaker. officiating. Survivors include: Husband: Ernest Leon Davis; Daughters: Angela V. Davis (Faron) Camp and Angela Charlene Davis (Charles) Haney; Sons: Sonney Boy Ebert (Sue) Davis and Joel Wayne Davis; Sisters: Estella McKee (Milford) Pendergrass and Margaret McKee Elkins; and Brother: Freddie (Shirley) McKee.
Edna Harris Edna Harris, 96, of the New Harmony Community, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2014. Funeral services were held at the New Harmony Baptist Church on Saturday, June 21. Burial was in adjoining cemetery. Survivors include: Sons: Don, Jerry Lee, and Marlon Harris and a host of grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband CC Harris.
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Victor Padgett Victor Padgett, 53 of Fyffe, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014 in Shepherds Cove Hospice. A Grave Side Service was held on June 24, 2014 at the Green's Chapel Cemetery with Bro. Charles Willmon officiating.
Kimberly Hall, 42, of Albertville, passed away on June 12, 2014. A memorial service was held on June 24 at the Adams Brown Service Chapel. The family elected cremation. Barbara Sue Smith Survivors include: Father: Lonnie Barbara Sue Smith, 69 of Ider, passed Huntington; Daughter: Kalee Huntington; away on Sunday, June 22 at her residence. Son: Chris Huntington; Sister: Dawn Funeral services are set for today Milligan; & Brother: Lonnie F. Huntington. (Thursday, June 26, 2014) at 2 pm in the chapel of Cornerstone Funeral Home in Linda Hall Johnson Linda Hall Johnson, 68, of Boaz, passed Ider. Burial will follow in Weldon away on June 17, 2014. Funeral services cemetery. Family will receive friends from were held on June 19 at the Adams Brown 10 a.m. until service time. She is survived by several cousins, Service Chapel. Burial was in Memory Hill nieces and nephews. She had worked for Cemetery. Survivors include sons: Wesley and Shane Johnson; sister: Sandra Adkins Buster Brown Corporation and was a member of Five Points Baptist Church. and brother: Thomas Hall.
How Long Have Some Nations Hated Israel? It is immensely interesting to me that the world has hated Israel for centuries! This little nation was under the dominion of other nations for about 2500 years, then in 1948 it became a nation again. That within itself should tell us something about God and how He works concerning the one nation that He has called His Own inheritance. No, Israel is not ready to embrace Jesus as her Messiah at the present time, but she will get ready pretty quickly when the judgments of the tribulation begin falling on the world at some point in the future. At present, according to Romans 11:25, Israel is blinded for the most part, but that will change, according to Romans 11:26-29, just prior to the coming of Jesus to the earth, not at the rapture. Zechariah 12:10 says, “And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon Me Whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for Him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for Him, as one that is in bitterness for his first-born.” Zechariah chapters 13 and 14 continue showing us what will happen to Israel at the second coming of Christ, when they are saved from their enemies and restored to favor with God!
Now I need to get to Psalm 83:1-4 to give words that look almost identical to words spoken by Iran and some other nations in our day: “Keep not Thou silence, O God: hold not Thy peace, and be not still, O God. For, lo, Thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate Thee have lifted up the head. They have taken crafty counsel against Thy people, and consulted against Thy hidden ones. They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance.” Does this sound like an up-to-date newspaper article? Recently I have heard the words of various nations who have said that Israel should be wiped off the map. The news from God’s Word says that this will never happen, although Zechariah 14:1-2 does show a future battle against Jerusalem, in which women will be raped and houses destroyed. Zechariah 14:3-4a has another word, however: “Then shall the LORD go forth and fight against those nations, as when He fought in the day of battle. And His feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east….” God is not finished with Israel yet, but some nations do not know this!
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Northeast College ready to help train workers for new jobs at Remington Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT) recently released on their website procedures for applying for jobs at the new Remington Outdoor Company plant in Huntsville. Jobs include production team members for machine operators, assembly operators, team leaders, maintenance techs, quality inspectors and materials handlers. Details are available on the AIDT website: www.aidt.edu/jobs. Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) offers training programs that would qualify graduates for a number of these jobs, according to Dr. Mike Kennamer, Director of Workforce Development at NACC. “Our graduates and students should have a good opportunity to apply for many of these jobs,” said Kennamer. “Our Machine Tool Technology (MTT) program provides the training needed to operate computerized numeric control (CNC) machines, and our Industrial Systems Technology and Industrial Electronics programs provide the training necessary to function as a maintenance technician,” stated Kennamer. “In addition, students from our Engineering Technology (ENT) program could serve as quality inspectors and team leaders,” he concluded. The College’s Industrial Systems Technology (IST) Center, which opened in 2010, includes state of the art facilities for machine tool technology, industrial systems technology, and welding technology. The Machine Tool Technology facility contains 14 computer stations with computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software, seven CNC simulators, a coordinate measuring machine, a coordinate measuring machine with scanning capabilities, six computer numeric controlled (CNC) lathes and six CNC mills. The college purchased all new equipment for the program and continues to update it so that students will have every possible advantage in entering the workforce. The Engineering Technology program is housed in the college’s new state-of-the-
art Math, Science, and Engineering Technology Center and Industrial Systems Technology and Industrial Electronics have labs in the IST Building, Technology Center, and Industry Training Center on the NACC campus. Will Roberts, MTT instructor at NACC called Remington’s move to the area exciting, since it brings more machining jobs to the area. “We are always excited to see a new industry locate in the region,” stated Roberts. “We are especially happy when they hire our students,” he continued. NACC offers the short term certificate in machine tool technology, as well as a certificate and Associate in Applied Science degree in Industrial Systems Technology – Machine Tool option. The short term certificate may be completed in two semesters while the certificate and degree take four and five semesters respectively. The AAS degree program includes a required work experience, such as cooperative education or apprenticeship. The Industrial Systems Technology, Engineering Technician, and Industrial Electronics programs may be completed on a similar schedule. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and student loans are available to those who qualify. “Our primary mission in regard to workforce development is to provide the training and work skills that will lead to jobs for our students. We commit our workforce programs to achieving this goal,” stated Dr. David Campbell, NACC President. “Consequently, our students obtaining jobs with Remington will help both them and the college succeed.” To learn more about NACC and programs it offers, visit the college’s website: www.nacc.edu or call 256-2286001 or 638-4418, extension 2254. You may also download the college’s free App at the Apple App Store or by going to www.naccmobile.com.
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Crossville Class of 1954 Holds Reunion The Class of 1954 recently met in their hometown for a reunion. The event was held at the fellowship hall of the Crossville First Baptist Church.
Rainsville Farmers Market, Hunting Expo and Freedom Fest dates set By Tim Eberhart, Executive Director Rainsville Chamber of Commerce Kick off your Independence Day celebration early by joining the City of Rainsville this Saturday for the 2014 Rainsville Freedom Fest. The big fireworks show will be one of the highlights of the festival held at the city park. The big car, truck and motorcycle show will be another. There will also be arts and crafts, music, magic shows, pony rides and more. Admission will be free. The music starts at 1 p.m. The car show starts at 3 p.m. Visit rainsvillealabama.com for details. To stay informed on upcoming events in the Rainsville area, make visiting the calendar of events page at rainsvillealabama.com a part of your weekly routine. At the halfway point of the year, it’s clear the second half of 2014 will be chockfull of intriguing events. For example, the first Rainsville Farmers Market will be on July 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the city park. I believe they will take place there each Thursday this summer. Also coming up in July, the Players in Progress youth theatre will present their summer play, The Frog Princess, on July 4-5 at 7 p.m. at the Tom Bevill Enrichment
Center. July 11-13 and 18-20 are the dates for the NACC theatre production of The 39 Steps. RTI’s Summer Movie in the Park is planned for July 19. In August, the calendar includes the first Northeast Alabama Hunting & Outdoor Expo on August 2-3 at the Agri-Business Center. Farmers Telecommunication’s annual meeting is also August 2. RTI’s Charity Mud Volleyball Tournament is August 9. Our own third annual Scholarship Golf Tournament is August 23. In Chamber news, we have two new members to report. The first is Carter Orthodontics which will open soon in the Rainsville Clinic building on Church Avenue. That’s directly behind Regions. Look for the new teal-colored sign at the southwest corner of the building. Dr. Jared Carter will offer orthodontic services including traditional and invisible braces for children and adults. The other new member is Vapor Mark, a new store located at 611 Main Street West. They offer electronic cigarettes and related liquids and accessories. Drop by the store for information about the fast growing alternative to tobacco, and how a large number of people are using electronic cigarettes to gradually reduce their nicotine levels.
Fort Payne Police Department Report May 23, 2014 Incidents Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 1214 Fisher Road NE, a parking lot was damaged, valued at $100.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 4910 Martin Ave NE, food items were taken, valued at $30.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, makeup was taken, valued at $27.79 Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, three pieces of jewelry were taken, valued at $46.00 Property Damage – Occurred at 1613 Glenn Blvd SW, a door on a 2013 Mazda 3 was damaged, valued at $100.00 Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Occurred at 2001 Glenn Blvd SW, a quarter panel on a 2006 Dodge Caravan was damaged, valued at $250.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 106 45th Street NE, a tailgate on a 2008 Toyota Tacoma was taken, valued at $2000.00 7 Arrests Kristen Wooten Cody, 33 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Revocation Warrant. Terry Wayne Dean, 53 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI - Any Substance Ronald Lee Foster Jr., 41 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and a Warrant for Assault John Paul Beaty, 33 of Valley Head, was arrested on a Revocation Warrant A 17 year old juvenile, of Sylvania, was arrested for Theft of Property. Lane Austin Kennamer, 18 of Henagar, was arrested
for Theft of Property Jason Barthel Moore, 38 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI and Disorderly Conduct 5 Accidents with 0 Injuries May 24, 2014 Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, 20 DVD’s and craft items were taken, valued at $214.14 8 Arrests Marc Anthony Gregory, age 28 of Henagar, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency Christy Hudgins Taylor, age 36 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency Johnny Ray Prestwood, 53 of Mentone, was arrested on a Warrant for Judicial Court Services Alemaida Mondragon, 29 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI Scott Kelly Graham, 41 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Appear Daniel Brent Pee, 39 of Fort Payne, was arrested of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Tonya Dione Rudder, 39 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Theft of Property Roy Alonzo Allen, 40 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Judicial Court Services 2 Accidents with 0 Injuries May 25, 2014 Incidents Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 812 Manitou Ave SE, a window on a 2002 Chevrolet Impala was damaged, valued at $400.00 Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Occurred at 2001 Glenn Blvd SW, the side panel of a 2004 Buick
Rendezvous was damaged, valued at $100.00 9 Arrests A 17 year old juvenile female of Fort Payne, was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol A 15 year old juvenile male of Fort Payne, was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol, Attempting to Elude and Giving False Identification to Law Enforcement Javier Gallardo Agaton, 58 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Illegal Open House Party Jacqueline Suzanne Cooper, 56 of Gaylesville, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency Nicholas Andrew Sellers, 22 of Auburn, was arrested for Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor A 17 year old juvenile female of Fort Payne was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol Travis Colleen Jennings, 20 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol Reed Hawke Lammon, 20 of Auburn, was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol Stephen David Mitchell, 49 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Probation Violation 2 Accidents with 0 Injuries May 26, 2014 Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 3016 Alabama Ave NW, 24 prescriptions pills were taken, valued at $204.00 Duty to Stop and Remain – Occurred at 1200 Greenhill Blvd NW, a rear quarter panel on a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu was damaged, valued at $500.00
Theft of Property – Occurred at 502 Turner Ave SE Apt 102, prescription medication was taken, valued at $120.00 2 Arrests Nacoma Brian Higgins, 35 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Controlled Substance Angela Marie Allen, 33 of Rainsville, was arrested for DUI. 3 Accidents with 0 Injuries May 27, 2014 Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 659 Turner Ave NE, prescription medication was taken, valued at $20.00 Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 6404 Meadowbrook Lane NW, paint on a 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche was damaged, valued at $499.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 4910 Martin Ave NE, candy, an I phone and a case were taken, valued at $250.00 5 Arrests Austin Ray Hoshour, 19 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol James Patrick Blevins, 18 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol Matthew Griggs Wigley, 19 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol, Open Container and DUI Lisa Ann Knowles, 32, Fyffe, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Pay Fines Frankie Joe Swearengin, 27, Geraldine, was arrested on a Warrant for
Probation Violation 3 Accidents with 0 Injuries May 28, 2014 Incidents Burglary – Occurred at 904 Brian Drive NW, prescription medication was taken, valued at $40.00 Forgery – Occurred at 202 Greenhill Blvd NW, a check for $246.39 was made without authorization Forgery – Occurred at 1400 Gault Ave N, a check for $360.00 was made without authorization Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, assorted merchandise was taken, valued at $57.64 Theft of Property – Occurred at 200 Medical Center Drive SW, 10 gallons of gasoline were taken, valued at $40.00 2 Arrests Kelsey Denise Smith, 24 of Henagar, was arrested for Theft of Property David Clifton Wells, 26 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI and Open Container 4 Accidents with 0 Injuries May 29, 2014 Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 3801 Alabama Ave NW, four Stratus boat seats were taken, valued at $500.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, taken were various makeup items, valued at $64.57 8 Arrests Terry Shane Williams, Jr., 19 of Crossville, was arrested on a Warrant for Judicial Court Services Amy Wooten Gant, 42 of Dutton, was arrested for Theft of Property Jeremy A. Mashburn, 35 of Collinsville, was arrested on Two Warrants
Austin B. Eberhart, 19 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Revocation Warrant Lori Stoudt Moran, 49 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency William Michael Snead, 47 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency Scott Alan Lane, 43 of Albertville, was arrested on Warrant for Judicial Court Services Marcus Terrell Demoss, 26 of Birmingham, was arrested for Using False Identity to Obstruct Justice, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana 4 Accidents with 1 Injury An accident with injury occurred at the intersection of Glenn Blvd SW and Grand Ave SW, Devonte Bernard Perry, age 19 of Collinsville, driving a 1997 Toyota Avalon struck Gage Alec Baker, age 20 of Fort Payne, driving a 2008 Chevrolet 150. A 16-yearold female juvenile was taken to DeKalb Regional by DeKalb Ambulance Service.
Albertville to hold soccer registration Albertville Parks & Recreation Department will conduct soccer registration July 1, 2014 to July 19, 2014. A child must be 4 on or by August 1, 2014 to participate. The cost is $50 per player. For more information, please call 256-891-8240.
The Ledger Classifieds To Submit Ads: Phone (256) 506-7368 • Fax 256-528-2543 • E-mail TheSportsLedger@gmail.com Or Mail To PO Box 175 • Albertville, AL 35950 • Regular Deadline is each week is Noon Tuesday. June 9, 2014 Barry Adam Allen, 33, Horton, probation violation Nathan Wayne Belefant, 26, Boaz, probation violation (Rape 2nd) Jodi Osborne Stapler, 41, Grant, illegal possession of prescription drugs June 10, 2014 Jessie Jean Carroll, 32, Greenwood, MS, theft of property 3rd degree ($500 or less) James Colton Davis, 24, Albertville, probation violation Michael Labron Hill, 19, Boaz, failure to appear/bail jumping felonies (Burglary) and failure to appear/bail jumping felonies (TOP 2nd) Patrick Neal Grizzard, 39, Albertville, failure to appear/bail jumping felonies (TOP 2nd) Tonja Rainwater Little, 47, Albertville, failure to appear/bail jumping felonies, Escape 2nd degree and Escape 3rd degree Christopher Wade Lowe, 29, Fort Payne, failure to appear/bail jumping felonies June 11, 2014 Barry Adam Allen, 33, Horton, failure to transfer residence Donald Oneal Williams, 43, Gadsden, state parole violation Casey James Martin, 36, Grant, failure to appear/bail jumping misdemeanor Patrick Simon Williams, 30, Boaz, probation violation John Irvin Adams, 31, Boaz, Domestic Violence by strangulation or suffocation
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I have been encouraging others to watch different sports over the last several months. I explained how exciting hockey is if you actually sit down and take the time to watch and learn the game. Well, hockey season is over, so what now? The World Cup is currently going on and we (USA) have a solid team. I am not sure if we have what it takes to win it all, but we should all be supporting the team. It's exciting, I mean what other sport has something like this where the entire world is competing to be champions? We don't have it in baseball or football. It's just so much fun to watch and soccer can be an exciting sport. It takes stamina and real skills to be able to play the game and to be able to perform well. Like I said, I am not sure if our team has what it takes to win it all, but I am hopeful. We have been doing well so far and only time will tell. It would be amazing to have our country known for having the best soccer team. So, turn on the TV and watch any of the games, you will see passion from the players and the fans that you don't see in most sports.
USA Ties with Portugal in World Cup
The Marshall County Christian School will be conducting a Basketball camp on July 8-9, 2014. The cost is $20 and includes a t-shirt if registered by July 3. The camp for boys & girls in grades 1-5 is from 8-11 a.m. Boys Alejandro Bedoya of the United States and Nani of Portugal compete for the ball during the 2014 FIFA & girls in grades 6-12 will attend camp from 11:30 until World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images for Sony) 2:30. For more information call 256-279-0192.