Alabama Ledger October 2021 E-Edition

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State Funding For Road Work

Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation recently announced that $2.08 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects. This includes $121,210 for road resurfacing in Fyffe. These funds will help to resurface Brooks Street from US-75 to Hammonds Road. The funding is made available through the Annual Grant Program, a program created under the Rebuild Alabama Act. The Rebuild Alabama Act, overwhelmingly passed by the Legislature and signed by Governor Ivey in 2019, requires ALDOT to establish an annual program setting aside $10 million off the top of the state’s share of new gas tax revenue for local projects. “Improving Alabama’s infrastructure remains a top priority of the Ivey Administration, and thanks to RebuildAlabama, we are continually able to put these funds to good use. More and more communities and cities across our state are seeing new road and

bridge projects in their areas, and I look forward to that continuing,” Governor Ivey said. “When we invest in our roads and bridges, we are investing in our people and our future.” Overall, there were nine projects selected, with project applicants contributing a total of $4.2 million in local matching funds. Matching funds are not required to be eligible. This is the third round of projects awarded under the Annual Grant Program this year. In the first two rounds earlier this year, $8 million in state funds was awarded for 34 projects, with this final round bringing the total for FY 2021 to $10.04 million in state funds for 43 local projects. While it is anticipated that a number of projects will be under contract by the end of this year, all projects are required to move forward within one year of the awarding of funds. This is the second year of the Annual Grant Program. Year one of the Annual Grant Program awarded $10.14 million for local projects in FY 2020.

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HOMECOMING 2021 Many high schools around North Alabama have already held their annual homecoming game and related festivities, including the presentation of the homecoming court. The 2021 homecoming court at Sardis High School in Etowah County includes (L-R) Chloe Hill, Sara Helms, Mary Emily Royal (Queen), Lily Towns, and Emma Guthrie. For more homecoming photos, as well as a special past time parade tribute, be sure to check out the inside of this issue.

WHAT'S INSIDE Alabama Mural Trail - Page 2 Tourism Award Winners - Page 6 Death Notices - Pages 8-9 Past Time Alabama - Pages 10-11 Covered Bridge Festival - Page 15 Geraldine Homecoming - Page 16 Gadsden State Graduates - Page 26

Music Festival Postponed

The Golden Anniversary celebration of the annual Gerhart Music Festival has been deferred until fall 2022. Snead State announced the change for the annual event, featuring musicians Michael Davis, Jeffrey Cohen, Wayne Roden and Bion Tsang.

Originally scheduled for Nov. 2 and Nov. 4-7, 2021, the event was rescheduled due to travel concerns with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. Final dates for 2022 have not been set. More info will be forthcoming as plans are finalized.

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North Alabama Mural Trail

The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) recently launched the new North Alabama Mural Trail. Featuring over 125 works of public art in the 16 northernmost counties in the state of Alabama, the North Alabama Mural Trail encourages residents and visitors alike to travel across the region to view incredible street art paintings while learning about the history of the cities and communities in an artistic way. The North Alabama Mural Trail offers a self-guided tour of over 125 murals and an opportunity to discover North Alabama's heritage, beauty and love of the arts. Along with a brief description of each mural, the mobile passport offers the artist (if known), street address, GPS coordinates along with an interactive map. Individuals can access the North Alabama Mural Trail mobile passport at www.NorthALMuralTrail.org. Upon registering, the passport will be instantly delivered to the registrant’s mobile phone via text and email and is ready to use immediately. There is no app to download. The pass can be saved to the mobile phone’s home screen for easy one-tap access. “The North Alabama Mural Trail is not only for art enthusiasts, but for those who appreciate the transformation of a blank wall,” said AMLA President and CEO Tami Reist. “Across the United States, there is a nationwide trend of celebrating public art and whether you have an interest in art or not, we invite you to come see what our walls are saying in North Alabama.”

Boaz is home to some of the murals that can be found on the North Alabama Mural Trail. Photo by Brandon K. Pierce | Alabama Ledger People are encouraged to have cameras ready as every mural boasts a completely unique design and creative vision. Be sure to tag #NorthALMurals in all selfies and pictures. Visit North Alabama will award a prize for participating. When visiting a participating mural location, simply check in using the mobile phone's GPS to record each visit. For more info call 256.350.3500 or visit https://www.northalabama.org/trails/mural-trail/. How to contact The Sports Ledger, LLC & Alabama Ledger EMAILS

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This list of New and Used Car Dealers is part of the larger mural in downtown Boaz that relates to transportation in the area. Photo by Brandon K. Pierce | Alabama Ledger

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One of the murals in downtown Boaz is a salute to the city's veterans.

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Mural in downtown Valley Head

This mural has been painted across the top of W.V. Graves Hardware in downtown Collinsville to help advertise their business. Photo by Brandon K. Pierce | Alabama Ledger

Located at the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce, this mural honors the cities past. Photo by Brandon K. Pierce | Alabama Ledger

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Monday August 30, 2021

The Fort Payne, Alabama Police Department reported the following activity for the dates listed below. Anyone listed below who is charged with a criminal offense has the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a of court law. Saturday August 21, 2021 Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 1201 Jordan Road SW, a motorized curtain was damaged, valued at $1500.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 2200 Gault Ave N, Georgia license plate CJX3774 was taken, valued at $100. Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $208.70 Two Arrests • Leondre Raheem Sanders, age 22 of Hoover, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • Brenton Duane Newcomb, age 48 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication Three Accidents With 1 Injury An accident occurred at 2000 Glenn Blvd SW and Burthill Drive SW, Robert Hair, age 48 of Pisgah, driving a 2019 Dodge Ram, struck Tommy Steven Henderson, age 57 of Fort Payne, driving a 2017 Dodge Ram. Henderson was transported to Dekalb Regional. Sunday August 22, 2021 Incidents Property Damage – Occurred at 5801 Oakhill Road NE, a brick column and garbage can were damaged, valued at $4100.00 No Arrests and Two Accidents with 0 Injuries Monday August 23, 2021 No Incidents Four Arrests • Jeremy Alexander Fielding, age 18 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Assault • Laramie Michael McCurdy, age 20 of Dawson, was arrested on Four Warrants for Outside Agency • Isaiah Adams, age 19 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Deondra LaJuan Walker, age 26 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Three Warrants for Failure to Appear 1 Accident with 0 Injuries Tuesday August 24, 2021 • A 15 year old juvenile male of Fort Payne was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • A15 year old juvenile male of Fort Payne was arrested for Public Intoxication Twp Accidents with 0 Injuries No Incidents Two Arrests

Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at Burger King, a canopy and pole were damaged, valued at $5,500.00 No Arrests and Five Accidents with 1 Injury An accident occurred at Glenn Blvd SW and Medical Center Drive, Lonam Franklin Wigley, age 89 of Rainsville, driving a 2015 Nissan Altima struck Zackery Garrett Alexander, age 24 of Boaz, riding a 2021 Harley Davidson FXL. Alexander was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. Thursday August 26, 2021 Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $67.82 Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $15.94 Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 4915 Martin Ave NE Apt F3, paint on a 2011 Nissan Altima was damaged, valued at $600.00 No Arrests and Six Accidents with 0 Injuries Friday August 27, 2021 Incidents Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 226 Gault Ave N, a windshield on a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado was damaged, valued at $499.00 No Arrests, and Five Accidents with 1 Injury An accident occurred at Glenn Blvd SW and Burthill Dr SW, Davie Len Kilgore, age 57 of Rainsville, driving a 2010 Toyota Corolla, struck Thomas Charles Gari Jr, age 63 of Owens Cross Roads, driving a 2015 Volkswagen Touareg. Sharon Wilson Kilgore, age 52 of Rainsville, was transported to Dekalb Regional by ambulance. Saturday August 28, 2021 No Incidents Three Arrests • John Stephen Hamrick, age 52 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Harassment • Alexander Dylan Dill, age 26 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Ignition Interlock Requirement • Mario Basil McElrath, age 50 of Fort Payne, was arrested Domestic Violence Three Accidents With 0 Injuries Sunday August 29, 2021 Incidents Burglary – Occurred at 1501 Lovers Lane, two outdoor security cameras were taken, valued at $1000.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 2001 Desoto Pkwy NE, two 12-packs of Budweiser beer were taken, valued at $24.00 0 Arrest Four Accidents with 0 Injuries

Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 1502 Glenn Blvd SW – Popeyes menu sign was damaged, valued at $1000. Theft of Property – Occurred at 4915 martin Ave NE Apt 13, a pair or earrings, a ring, and a pair of Adidas shoes were taken, valued at $308.00 One Arrest • Miguel Angel Gomez, age 51 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI Three Accidents with 0 Injuries Tuesday August 31, 2021 Incidents One Arrest • Jason Delane Gorham Phillips, age 40 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and a Warrant for Outside Agency. 3 Accidents with 0 Injuries Wednesday September 1, 2021 Incidents One Arrest • Megan Elizabeth Stringer, age 30 of Collinsville, was arrested for Domestic Violence and Harassment Two Accidents with 0 Injuries Thursday September 2, 2021 Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 2001 Glenn Blvd SW, a quarter panel on a 2021 Honda CR-V was damaged, valued at $500.00 One Arrest • Matthew Edward Sargent, age 28 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Three Warrants for Failure to Appear Three Accidents with 0 Injuries Friday September 3, 2021 Incidents Burglary – Occurred at 1122 Fruit Farm Road E, a Craftsman fan, roll of wire, Cobalt air compressor, Craftsman light, and a DeWalt compound saw were taken, valued at $1,229.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $49.54 Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $122.72 One Arrest • A17 year old juvenile male of Crossville was arrested for Theft of Property and Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement 2 Accidents With 0 Injuries No Incidents and No Arrests 1 Accident with 0 Injuries Saturday September 4, 2021

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Gadsden State Earns State Awards The Public

Sunday September 5, 2021

Incidents Three Arrests • Brenton Duane Newcomb, age 49 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication • Benjamin Newsome, age 44 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Assault, Obstructing Government Operations, Resisting Arrest, Attempting to Elude Police Officers and Rendering a False Alarm • Trisha Lynn Grennell, age 31 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Assault and Obstructing Government Operations No Accidents Monday September 6, 2021 Incidents One Arrest • Thomas Allen Sanders Jr, age 31 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 1 Accident with 0 Injuries Tuesday September 7, 2021 Incidents Six Arrests • Hunter Braxton Pope, age 23 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI • A15 year old juvenile male of Fort Payne was arrested for Theft of Property • A15 year old juvenile male of Fort Payne was arrested for Criminal Mischief • A19 year old juvenile male of Fort Payne was arrested for Theft of Property • Erik Scott Trotman, age 36 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • James Allen Wright Jr, age 33 of Collinsville, was arrested for Using False Identity to Obstruct Justice No Accidents Wednesday September 8, 2021 Incidents Burglary – Occurred at 300 Sequoyah Drive NE Lot 94, two 32” tv’s and two 2” speakers were taken, valued at $250.00 Two Arrests • Austin Ray Elkins, age 18 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Harassment • Mauro Munguia Maldonado, age 42 of Rainsville, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency No Accidents Thursday September 9, 2021 Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 1028 Gault Ave S, the roof/eve on a building was damaged, valued at $5,000 Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 305 7th Street NE Apt B, paint on a 2010 Kia Forte was damaged, valued at $2,000 Damaged Property – Occurred at 1050 Glenn Blvd SW, a parking lot pole was damaged, valued at $200.00 Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 1402 Glenn Blvd SW, a card reader was damaged, valued at $500.00 No Arrest and 1 Accident with 0 Injuries

Relations and Marketing Department at Gadsden State Community College earned seven awards for exemplary work at the Alabama Community College Public Relations Association Conference. It was held Sept. 8-10 in Orange Beach. Pyramid Awards, Certificates of Achievement and Certificates of Merit were award to top PR and marketing projects among the state’s community colleges. “It’s always an honor to be recognized by professionals within our profession for the work that we do,” said Jackie Brehm Edmondson, director. “I’m always proud of the PR and marketing team for their hard work and dedication to communicating and marketing the great attributes of our College.” A Pyramid Award (first place) was earned in Electronic Publications for the 2020 Annual Report, which was written by Edmondson and designed by Laura Catoe, website and social media specialist. The Annual Report can be seen at www.gadsdenstate. edu/annualreport. A Pyramid Award was also received in theWebsite category for gadsdenstate. edu. This is the third time the website has received top recognition since the redesign that rolled out in August 2019. The website also earned the Gold Medallion Award from District 2 of the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations as well as a gold medal at the National Education Digital Marketing Awards

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Pictured with the first-place Pyramid Awards trophies are, from left, Laura Catoe, social media and website specialist; Kathy Brown, administrative assistant; Jackie Brehm Edmondson, director; and Brandy Hyatt, public relations specialist.

sponsored by the Higher Education Marketing Report. Gadsden State was one of only two community colleges in the country to earn the highest level of recognition from HEMR. A third Pyramid Award was given in the Public Relations and Marketing Campaign for the “I’m Ready to Fly” campaign, which featured incoming freshmen encouraging others to join them at Gadsden State. The campaign’s print, digital and broadcast advertisements were created by Brandy Hyatt, PR specialist at Gadsden State. An Award of Merit (second place) was

earned in the Specialty Publication category for the Cardinal Foundation’s Case for Support, a folder of information provided to potential donors. A second Award of Merit was given to Gadsden State in the COVID Communications category, a new and temporary category for the 2021 awards ceremony. The Award of Merit was earned for the Cardinals Fight COVID Care Package, which included a number of Gadsden State promotional items like hand sanitizer, a protective mask, soap sheets and more. The package was created by Kathy Brown, administrative assistant.

Gadsden State earned two Awards of Achievement (third place) beginningwith theAthletics category for the Basketball Media Guide, designed by Hyatt. A second Award of Achievement was earned in the Social Media Campaign category for the College’s drive-through graduation ceremony. The social media posts and videos were created and managed by Catoe. Also during the conference, ACCSPRA members elected a newslate of officers. Edmondson will serve as secretary of the statewide organization through October 2022. She has been a member of the organization since 2015.

Page 6 Alabama Ledger Newsworthy Notes & Events BBQ COOK-OFF - The 6th annual Scottsboro BBQ Cook-off Festival will be held on October 9 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.. The event will include a cornhole tournament, arts/ crafts vendors, and a dog parade. For more information email Katie Kirkland at [email protected]. BARBER VINTAGE FESTIVAL - The 16th annual Barber Raceway Vintage Motorcycle Festival is considered one of the largest in the country and this year the event will be held on Oct. 8-10. In addition to on track action, the event also includes a Swap Meet with over 600 vendors. For more information call 877-332-7804. Children 15 and under are admitted free with an adult ticket. Camping and Golf Cart rentals are also available. NATIONAL PEANUT FESTIVAL - The Nations Largest Peanut Festival is set for Nov. 5-14, 2021 in Dothan. Festivities include amusement rides, concerts, agricultural displays, contests, food, a beauty pageant, peanuts, and more. October 2021 - E-Edition

Read Free Online at AlabamaLedger.com North Alabama Tourism PEAK Award Winners The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) has announces the recipients of the 2021 PEAK Awards. The program pays tribute to tourism leaders, attractions, festivals and organizations that set the bar for North Alabama’s $2.6 billion tourism industry. Representing the highest achievement in North Alabama tourism, the PEAK Awards honor individuals, events and organizations that have had a major impact on tourism in North Alabama. “The PEAK Awards recognize the best of North Alabama’s tourism and travel industry, and this year’s nominees and winners have all done an exemplary job in delivering an exceptional visitor experience,” said AMLA President and CEO Tami Reist. “With the COVID-19 pandemic still in the forefront, it continues to be challenging times for our industry and I want to take this time to celebrate our local tourism leaders, attractions, festivals and front-line workers who all work tirelessly during these unprecedented times.” Twelve awards were handed out at the awards presentation, held during the annual meeting. This year’s award winners are: Organization of the Year Athens Main Street Event of the Year Piney Chapel Farm Heritage Days

FALL FESTIVAL - Free family fun is coming to downtown Hamilton the last Saturday in October with the return of the Buttahatchee River Fall Festival. Set for October 30, 2021, the event offers a day of arts and crafts, live music, motorcycle and car show, kids’ area and more. There will also be a 5K and one mile run and the historical society will be serving beans and cornbread at the historic Hamilton-Sullins House. Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and admission is free. The Buttahatchee River Fall Fest is named after the Buttahatchee River, which zigzags its way through Hamilton and connects with the Tombigbee River in Mississippi. For more information, visit www.brff.org or call 205.921.7786 or 205.952.9884. GOLF TOURNAMENT - The Collinsville High School basketball program will host a golf tournament on Saturday, October 9 at Eagle’s Nest in Guntersville. Registration will begin at 7:15 a.m. with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. The format will feature 3-man best ball and the cost per player is $60 (this includes two mulligans and a tee blaster). Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place teams. Also, prizes will be given for the “Longest Drive” and “Closest to the Pin.” Lunch and soft drinks will be provided. For more information contact Collinsville basketball coaches Jon Tidmore (256) 484-7023 or Jake Peek (256) 557-9665. FALKVILLE FALL FESTIVAL - The Falkville Fall Festival will be held on October 9, 2021. The annual event starts with a pancake breakfast at the Volunteer Fire Department from 7-11 a.m. Donations to the Fire Department will be accepted at the door. The Color Me Downtown 5K run/walk hits the streets at 8 a.m. beginning at South Park on Culver Road with arts and crafts vendors, a car show, bingo, antique tractor show and food vendors. Bingo gets underway at 9 a.m. and for children, there will be plenty of fun and games, including a mechanical bull, to keep them entertained throughout the day. Live music fills the air beginning at 10 a.m. Set to perform is Brody Turney from North Alabama and After Midtown will take the stage from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Headlining the 2021 Falkville Fall Festival main stage will be Sony Music Nashville and Villa 40’s artist Tyler Booth. All activities take place in the town’s downtown area. The event wraps up around 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.falkville.org or call Town Hall at 256.784.5922. AHS HALL OF FAME - The 2021 AHS Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon will be held on Friday Oct. 15, 2021 from 11:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m. at the Albertville High School South Hall. The Admission cost is $20.00 per person. PINK PUMPKIN RUN - The 12th annual Pink Pumpkin Run will be held on October 30, 2021 in Guntersville. Events will start and end at the Civtian Park. For more information call Andrea Oliver at 256-571-8026.

'FORE THE KIDS' - The 16th annual "Fore the Kids" Golf Tournament will be held on October 7, 2021 at the Terrapin Hills Golf & Country Club in Fort Payne. Following an 11 a.m. catered lunch, there will be a noon shotgun start. COLORFEST - The 2021 Mentone Colorfest will be held on October 16-17 at the Brow Park. The event, held for 37 years, includes arts, crafts, food and entertainment. FALL VINTAGE PICKIN' - The 2021 Fall Vintage Pickin' Marketplace will take place on October 8-10 at the DeKalb County VFW Fairgrounds. For more information call 256-717-9365. Tickets are available online at vintagepickin.com. LIGHT SHOW - The opening night for the 2021 Hall Family Light Show in Owens Crossroads will be held on Thursday, November 25 at 6 p.m. The event will run throughout the Holiday Season. MARATHON - This fall runners will make their way to the Little River Canyon for one of the most scenic half marathons in the country. Set for October 9, 2021, the Little River Canyon Half Marathon gets underway at 8 a.m. The certified course loops 13.1 miles on paved roads, starting and ending at the Little River Canyon Center located at 472 Alabama Highway 35 in Fort Payne. Early registration fee is $50 and is available online at www.active.com. Registration is available at 7 a.m. the morning of the race for $70 per person. Packet pick up will be held from 2-5 p.m. the day before the race and at 7 a.m. on race day. For more information, call 256.782.8010. FREEDOM FEST- The City of Orange Beach will host it first ever Freedom Fest on October 9, at The Wharf.

Attraction of the Year Cathedral Caverns State Park Good Neighbor Award Lee Pitts of Pitts Outdoors Northern Star Award

Katrina Cope, Holiday Inn Express (Gadsden) Young Professional of the Year Award Haley Rutland, Marshall County Tourism and Sports Tourism Professional of the Year Anna Mullican Oakville Indian Mounds Education Center and Park Lasting Impression Award Lucy Orr, Downtown Turtle Trail (Decatur) Chairman’s Cup Connie Pearson, travel writer and blogger President’s Award (1) K.R. Yedla, Ph.D Chairman and founder, Yedla Management Company (2) Senator Tom Butler (3) Ewell Smith - volunteer from Athens, AL It Only Takes A Spark Award Rocket City Trash Pandas Top North Alabama Ambassador of the Year Cody Hood, Addison, Ala. (@ensaneoutdoors)

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Biden Tyranny Bad for America

U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced that Alison Doone is the new Acting Director of the U.S. Mint. She previously served as Chief Administrative Officer at the Mint. Doone’s first day as Acting Director is October 1 as Director David J. Ryder leaves the bureau to pursue new opportunities. “I’m excited to serve the U.S. Mint as Acting Director to help it continue its important work,” said Alison Doone. “I look forward to working alongside the devoted Mint employees across the country and supporting our ongoing efforts to ensure that we are operating efficiently and producing quality products for the American people.” Before beginning her work with the Mint, Ms. Doone served as the Chief Financial Officer for the Department of Education from August 2018 to March 2021; Deputy Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Energy from January 2013 to August 2018; Chief Financial Officer at the General Services Administration from September 2010 to January 2013; Chief and Deputy Chief Financial Officer at the Internal Revenue Service from August 2005 to September 2010; and, Deputy Assistant Administrator for the DEA from 2004-05. She holds a Bachelor degree in political science from Penn State and a Master’s degree in finance from Michigan. State. Doone Named Acting Director of U.S. Mint

Opinion Column By Harold Pease, Ph.D. U.S. History textbooks cite British tyranny as the major cause of the American Revolution but nothing King George III did to the colonies can match the tyranny unleashed upon millions of unvaxed Americans, September 9, 2021 by Joe Biden. His Executive Orders are reminiscent of the persecution unleashed by national socialism under Adolph Hitler on the Jews or by socialists under Joseph Stalin on Christians. On this day two decrees emerged, the first “Executive Order on EnsuringAdequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors,” the second, “Executive Order on Requiring Coronavirus Disease Vaccination for Federal Employees.” Both begin, “By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America.” There exists no authority in the Constitution for a president to unilaterally make a law or anything similar to it. That ended with King George III. Moreover, there exists no law originating, than processed successfully through the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate and signed into law by the President specific to COVID-19 or any previous illness for precedent reference, especially that mandates the ingestion, by skin or otherwise, of any foreign substance against the will of the subject. Biden simply made it up.

federal fines on airline passengers who refuse to wear masks (Sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100 million Americans , Washington, Associated Press, Sept. 9, 2021). Test out options for those who already had COVID-19 are not allowed. These have natural immunity said to provide at least ten times more protection from a COVID return than those who had the shots which might be weakened. To these millions this is COVID tyranny. Moreover, with 177 million said to be fully vaccinatedagainst thevirus, herd immunity should have been accomplished long ago as with other viruses. So the mandates are about power not immunity. Together the decrees use force, or the threat thereof, to make everyone in America comply with their demand. Biden said as much. “Many of us are frustrated with the nearly 80 million Americans who are still not vaccinated,” he said, adding later: “We’ve been patient but our patience is running thin.” Biden is unhappy with those who decided that the jabs have more risks than the disease which is survivable by at least 98.8%; unlike smallpox and polio where fatality rates, of those who got it, was respectively 30% and 23%. After 20 months of COVID-19, few in America personally know anyone who actually died from COVID alone. And censored is the number of those who died from the

vaccine. Reluctance to comply is more profound when the vaccine has not demonstrated an ability to prevent the disease as originally promised. Biden’s insistence that those who survived COVID wear masks and get the jabs makes no sense to most. The existence of one, two, three and four booster shots is proof that the vaccine does not work well. For these people the CDC, FDA, WHO, and Biden/Harris have all discredited themselves. The executive branch has NO authority to make law—any law!!!! Executive Orders are constitutional only when they cite a single, recently passed law of Congress, where that law needs a statement of implementation by the executive branch. Nor can a president constitutionally cob together parts of ancient laws to create new authority never intended by the authors of previous law. Originally they were but interdepartmental directives and not intended to be anything more. No mention of them exists in the Constitution. The people have the right to know that every restriction imposed upon their behavior was read, discussed, and voted on by four elected, thus accountable, persons— their Congressman, their two U.S. Senators, and their president. Mandated lockdowns, masks, or vaccines have never passed this required review and thus enforced, are tyranny. Mandates are not

laws. So what is the Constitutional recourse for resistance. The legislative branches should move immediately toward impeachment on the basis that Congress alone makes all law, and additionally, refuse to fund any portion of the decrees. The 24 states presently opposing the decrees should use the 10th Amendment and make them null and void within their states. Businesses with over 100 employees should shield their employees with immediate class action suits against the federal government. Citizens should remind their employers that should they fire them for noncompliance they in turn will initiate class action suits against them. What ever happened to, “It’s my body, my choice,” once mouthed by millions of Democrats? These now lead the tyranny against those who really believe this. Or, “It’s my body, isn’t it?” If one has to ask, the Constitution is almost gone, and with it liberty. EDITORS NOTE: Dr. Harold W. Pease is an expert on the United States Constitution and a syndicated columnist. He has dedicated his career to studying the writings of the Founding Fathers and applying that knowledge to current events. He taught history and political science from this perspective for over 30 years. Newspapers have permission to publish this column. To read more of his weekly articles, please visit www. LibertyUnderFire.org.

The effect of the first decree is to force all federal employees, and contractors or subcontractors that do business with the federal government to be vaccinated thus threatening their jobs. “That covers several million workers,” reported the Associated Press. They will have 75 days to comply. Those not complying “will be referred to their agencies human resources department for counseling and discipline, to include potential termination.” And the second executive order, mandates “all employers with more than 100 workers to be vaccinated or tested for the virus weekly.” That could affect another 80 million Americans. Still a third group, affecting yet another 17 million, are those receiving federal Medicare or Medicaid. For employers who refuse to force employee vaccinations for employment, the Biden Administration through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), anticipates leavying a penalty of $14,000 per violation. Biden also wants doubled

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Margaret Yvonne Payne, age 57, of Buhl David Jackson Nolen, age 81, of Gadsden Donna Lynn Newton, age 75, of Wellington Paul Samuel Stephenson, age 70, of Southside Cathrine "Cathy" Ann Waldrup, age 77, of Gadsden Rondal "Ron" E. Anderson, age 74, of Gadsden James Curtis Keenum Jr., age 75, of Rainbow City Dr. Troy Lee Morrison, age 89, of Gadsden Leona Evelyn Graham, age 81, of Gadsden Kelly Robin Campbell, age 63, of Rainbow City Larry Wayne Coker, age 72, of Southside Kathy Boozer Brothers, age 69, of Gadsden Randall Lee Bartlett, age 71, of Leesburg Randy "Chris Eric Stevens" Marvin Johnson, 68, Gadsden Sarah Elouise McKee, age 85, of Gadsden Sheena Garrard Skipper, age 52, of Cartersville, GA Mildred Nadine Glenn, age 87, of Gadsden Helen Coleman Prater, age 85, of Hickory, NC Lisa Gail Roberts, age 66, of Rainbow City Roger Lewis Higgins, age 72, of Gadsden Stanley Foy Cook, age 60, of Gadsden John Ledyard McCartney, age 30, of Gadsden Barbara Bohannon Stiefel, age 81, of Southside Nora Jean Anderson, age 85, of Southside Betty Ann Thomas, age 60, of Gadsden Joy Lee Tjornehoj-Roth, age 62, Altoona Mark Edward Parrish, age 63, of Gadsden June Elliott Roberts, age 83, of Southside Catherine Ruggiero, age 72, of Attalla Vera Mae Lankford, age 93, of Southside Charles Orval Hubbard, age 96, of Gadsden Collinsville Funeral Home Lloyd Thomas Battles, age 76, of Collinsville William Clifton Taylor Jr., age 72, formerly of Collinsville Cornerstone Funeral Chapel in Ider Linda Faye Combs Davies, age 77, of Scottsboro Jeffery Leroy Henegar, Sr., age 62, of Pisgah Ruby Lorene Sisk Frazier, age 77, of Ider Sherry Lee Carmichael Young, age 77, of Henagar Mark Reuel Sullivan, age 66, of Scottsboro William Robert Smith, age 49, of Henagar Johnnie Buffington Boydston, age 81, of Ider Brenda Joan Parker Williams, age 70, of Fort Payne Howard Levi Summerford, age 89, of Trenton, GA Garvin Bruce Nix, age 89, of Henagar Florence Christine Welden Ferrell, age 80, of Flat Rock Jon Blake Peek Jr., age 82, of Rosalie Ted J. Thomas, age 75, of Henagar Charles Brian Bass, age 54, of Henagar Diana Mae Fowler Blanks, age 77, of Flat Rock Shirley J. McCarson Shoemaker, age 67, Ooltewah, TN Ivan Chadwick Westmoreland, age 46, of Joppa Juanita Lynn Cooper Barksdale passed away at age 57 Phillip William Ittenbach Jr., age 84, of Ider Tommy Wayne Zielinski, age 67, of Morristown, TN Tony Alan Crowe, age 60, of Ider Elder Dole Calvin Kilgore, age 90, of Ider Lee Z. Watson, age 84, of Rising Fawn, GA

Adams Brown Service Funeral Home Hector Navarro Sr., age 88, of Albertville Ronnie Gene Masters, age 62, of Albertville Janice Irene Riedlinger, age 69, of Albertville Janet Ruth Stanfield, age 72, of Scottsboro Freddie D. Sheats, age 58, of Blountsville James Albert Carmean, age 89, of Albertville Willie Mae Ashley, age 94, of Albertville Rachel Swann, age 32, of Guntersville Steven Alan Carter, age 59, of Albertville Kyle David King, age 48, of Crossville Jose Natividad Guillen-Ruiz, age 79, of Albertville Gerald Lucian Cofield, age 69, of Albertville Jeffery Phillip Motley II, age 32, of Jacksonville Edward Frazier Cowan, age 72, of Albertville Frank Madison Jenkins, age 71, of Guntersville Fred Clifford Daugette, age 60, of Albertville Edward Allen Haiges, age 90, of Albertville Melinda Kay Rowell, age 38, of Horton Denfard Lamar Oliver, age 74, of Albertville Connie Venema, age 70, of Albertville Travis Merle "Jughead" Burgess, age 66, of Boaz Harold Clayton Sallas, age 88, of Albertville Lisa Jill Hall, age 51, of Crossville James Sherrell Thomas, age 86, of Boaz Trinity Ray Hamilton, age 44, of Albertville Linda Gail Ennis Harris, age 70, of Albertville Mildred Ailene Raines, age 95, of Albertville Alice Ola Hubbard, age 97, of Albertville Rhonda June Christian, age 73, of Guntersville Lawrence Andrew Long, age 77, of Albertville Sara Wyatt Tarvin, age 86, Chelsea Albertville Memorial Funeral Home Mary A. Cash, age 73, of Albertville Candido Damian Rios, age 79, of Albertville Filiberto Velasquez Perez, age 50, of Albertville Brandon Reid Galloway, age 27, of Albertville Kenya Ann Hubbard Shirley, age 50, of Boaz Gaylia Woodham Dean, no age listed, of Albertville Shirley Ann Snead Callison, age 78, of Boaz Veraline Miller, age 79, of Boaz Max L. Davis, age 80, of Crossville Willie Wilson Snell, age 85, of Albertville Phillip O'Neal Atchley, age 63, of Albertville Steven Dennis Eubanks, age 57, of Boaz Larry Kennedy, age 73, of Albertville Ivan Alexander Aguilar Jr., age 19 months, of Albertville Welton Jolley, age 86, of Albertville

Ruby Jo Tiller, age 92, of Hoover (formerly of Boaz) Michael Anthony Goodwin Jr., age 39, of Albertville Julia Ann Quarles, age 89, of Huntsville Burt Funeral Home Kenneth Wayne Yarbrough, age 66, of Fort Payne Terry Wayne Wright, age 67, of Fort Payne Jane Hill Lount, age 82, of Fort Payne John Wesley Wells, age 81, of Hammondville Mark Gregory Hobbs, passed away at age 61 Brandy Nicole Clure, age 39, of Valley Head David Van Edwards, age 58, of Collinsville Bradley Eugene Harbin, age 40, of Cedar Bluff Edward Britt Lands, age 48, of Gaylesville Betty Jo Wylie, age 62, of Rainsville Carolyn Fike Barkley passed away at age 75 Shelby Jean Baker Guest, age 83, of Fort Payne Helen Louise Combs Hairston, age 87, of Fort Payne Claudia Ray King, age 79, of Fort Payne Pauline Holleman, age 93, of Mentone Sherry Lynn Jackson Epps, age 59, of Ackworth, GA James Terry Minor, age 70, of Fort Payne Carr Funeral Home in Boaz Tammy Dickie, age 56, of Boaz Carr Funeral Home in Guntersville Mary Ann Lowe, age 87, of Sardis Lola Geneva Saint, no age listed, of Guntersville Richard Bart Bozeman, age 62, of Boaz Scott Gary Jones, age 59, of Albertville Charles G. Rainwater passed away at Marshall Medical Carolyn Ann Smith, age 84, of Lacey Springs Betty Joyce Gabbard passed away at age 81 Louis Joe Leon Carr, age 64, of Blountsville Maurene G. Nix, age 102, of Guntersville Olene Russell Warren, age 87, of Albertville Janice Marie Parker, age 78, of Guntersville Collier-Butler Funeral Home Peggy Nabors Higgins, age 70, of Gadsden Peggy Truitt Sizemore, age 87, of Etowah County Glenn Crandall Keene, age 71, of Rainbow City Jack Brewster, age 76, of Gadsden Mack Lawson Sims, age 78, of Gadsden Kay Frances Walker, age 78, of Gadsden Rev. Vince Whittington, age 79, of Glencoe Joan Marie Tilley, age 68, of Southside William Ray Entrekin, age 80, of Gadsden Randy Edward Deerman, age 55, of Southside Thomas Kennedy Bertram, age 59, Anniston Imogene Watson, age 87, of Alabaster Ruth Irene Ellmer, age 86, of Gadsden Winfred "Corky" Boyd Payne, age 65, of Buhl

Peggy "Pat" Ann Maroney, age 74, of Boaz Louise Marie Campbell, age 86, Altoona Gary Brent Heflin, age 42, of Boaz Rex Hard, age 88, of Huntsville Tonny Baker, age 61, of Albertville

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Find Sports at www.TheSportsLedger.com Phyllis Ann Bethune Jolley, age 65, of Ider Dorothy Genell Powell Young Roberts, age 100, of Tifton Infant Paisley Jade Brasher, of Flat Rock, has passed away Sherry Lee Carmichael Young, age 77, of Henagar Gaynell Smith Dobbs, age 88, of Ider Crossville Memorial Chapel Martha Lee Chitwood Harrison, age 88, of Crossville Charles Linden Dunlap, age 76, of Wellington Clara Joy Morgan, age 88, of Crossville Charles Thomas Black, age 84, of Crossville Brian Kevin Butler, age 59, of Crossville Kenneth M. Abbott, age 83, of Crossville Geraldine Funeral Home Dustin Ray Dorsett, age 35, of Geraldine Timothy Edgar Bradford, age 49, of Toney Wayne Lamax Bruce, age 82, Cedar Bluff Fredrick Robinson Sr., age 80, of Arab Laura Dickie Weaver, age 56, of Grove Oak Robin Lisa Ryan passed away at age 45 James Tarvin "JT" Killings, age 19, of Horton Martha Lou Bean passed away at age 75 Guntersville Memorial Chapel Matthew Brian Smalley passed away at age 40 Jerome Jefferson Moore passed away at age 54 Glen Carroll Wakefield, age 90, of Guntersville Shannon Marie McDonald, no obit information listed Mark Allen Mosly, age 53, of Guntersville Nakisha Shawnae Pyborn, age 44, of Guntersville Etowah Memorial Chapel Jordan Taylor Krach, age 26, of Boaz Joe Ronald Thompson "Hot Rod", age 65, of Boaz Charles Douglas Bowen, age 68, of Attalla Chad Michael Jacobs, age 47, of Boaz Rev. David Tarvin, age 72, of Boaz Wanda Gail Lipscomb, age 69, of Gadsden Ida Faye Goble, age 77, of Horton Rev. Joseph "Joe" Samuel Harris, Sr., age 69, no location

Christina Jenkins, age 34, of Albertville Randell J. Walden passed away at age 73 Rhea Edward Cothron, age 76, of Union Grove Janet Townson, age 68, of Guntersville Chelsea JT Jackson, age 26, of Centre

Diana Browder Watts, age 61, of Fort Payne Barbara Smith Thevenin, age 63, of Fort Payne Marlon Orman Cummings, Jr., age 57, of Collinsville Tammy Nell Reese, age 45, of Leesburg Kenneth O'Neal Large, age 76, of Fort Payne Glenda Sue McCurdy, age 82, of Fort Payne Margaret Bible Rice Thurman, age 95, of Fort Payne Terry Van Gravitt, age 70, of Fort Payne Sybil Sims White, age 91, of Fort Payne Lori Kristin Sweeney, age 39, of Fort Payne Gloria Faye Conkle, age 74, of Fort Payne Barbara Jean Back Johnson, age 55, of Fyffe Jerry Lee Edwards, age 46, of Valley Head W.T. Wilson Funeral Home Francisco Juan Andres, age 61, of Rainsville Sean Christopher Cooper, age 42, of Geraldine Pamela Young Nicholas, age 59, of Boaz Glen Edward Wilbanks, age 52, of Sylvania Shirley Owens, age 85, of Glencoe Junior Edwards, age 60, of Fort Payne Jerry Wade Clement, age 46, of Rainsville Naomi Lavonne Coker McSpadden passed on Sept. 7 Betty Adams, age 74, of Fort Payne Barbara Jo Nelms, age 80, of Dawson Wymanette Tubbs, age 77, of Langston Pascuel Quilon Satterfield, no age listed, of Crossville Steven Eugene Shepherd, 68, of Fort Payne Lynda Sue "Whistle" Cook, age 70, of Cook Florene Jenkins Michael, age 84, of Crossville Vivian June Owens, age 80, of Fyffe Darrell Lee Williams, age 54, of Weaver Shirley Anita "Polly" Files passed away at age 78 Billy Ray Edwards, age 64, of Fort Payne Dennis Glenn Williamson, age 67, of Sylvania Anthony Dewayne Gentle, age 47, of Woodville Barbara Ann Woody, age 49, of Crossville Kimberly Ann Kirkland, age 39, of Huntsville Charlotte Sue Hudgins Johnson, age 61, of Douglas Jesse Buford Dollar, age 86, of Fyffe Martin Francisco Martin, age 45, Rainsville Gladys Grace Frazier, age 77, of Crossville Carolyn Diane Hackworth, age 70, of Collinsville Velma Louise Boman, age 80, of Crossville Mary Ruth Brooks, age 77, of Fort Payne Kristy Renea Gilbert, age 41, of Henagar Steve Craig MacDougall, age 55, of Attalla David Lee Downer, age 83, of Fort Payne Mary Lee Twilley, age 92, of Cedar Bluff Beulah Faye Martin, age 81, of Fyffe Edna Jeanette Hixon, age 80, of Rainsville James Thomas Brown, age 40, of Boaz Daniel Lee Miller, no age listed, of Dutton Roger John Ash, age 75, of Dawson Martha Ann Furgerson Goldin, age 51, of Valley Head Charles Kelley Shelton, age 59, of Rainsville

McRae Funeral Home in Boaz

Victoria Hudler Lang, age 61, of Albertville Buford E. Qualls, age 89, of Boaz R.E. Webb, age 82, of Boaz

Kay Breedlove, age 57, of Boaz Phillip J. Kinney, age 55, of Boaz Roy Shirley, age 85, of Boaz

Marty Nolan Brock, age 60, of Boaz Sharon Watts Brown, age 74, of Boaz Rodney Lewis Price, age 53, of Reece City Sebastian Miguel, age 72, of Boaz Marty Bryson Horton, age 91, of Boaz George Wesley Chitwood, age 58, of Boaz Dovie Sue Moreland Johnson, age 84, of Attalla Calvin Russell Talley, age 96, of Boaz Nathan Wesley White, age 39, of Athens Michael T. Newton, age 74, of Albertville Rainsville Funeral Home Blondell Traylor Griffin, age 98, of Fyffe Lori Wolcott, age 51, of Asbury Brandy Leigh Mills, age 39, of Fort Payne Melissa Wilkerson, age 56, of Rainsville Myra "Cissie" Jane Burch Pleasant, age 64, of Rainsville Dr. Lelon Thompson, age 96, of Rainsville Rita Rupil, no age listed, of Fort Payne Charlene P. Schafer, age 50, of Valley Head Grace Haynes, age 92, of Rainsville Francois "Frenchie" Marleau, age 65, of Henagar Terry Hamilton Sr., age 72, of Fort Payne Jon Hatchett, age 39, formerly of Fort Payne Villar Wilks O'Shields, age 89, of Fyffe Rita Kay Ledford, age 66, of Rainsville Virginia Ella Austin Cisco, age 71, of Rainsville Brenda Harp, age 69, of Fort Payne Ray Collins, age 71, of Rainsville M.L. Bain, age 83, of Pisgah Lisa Bell Stone, age 55, of Section Ramona Dee McMahon, age 63, of Marietta, GA Jeff Stiefel, age 58, of Jasper Wilson Funeral Home in Fort Payne Eva Odessa Lee, age 89, of Fort Payne Tommy Wilkie, age 60, of Gadsden Herschel Franklin Ramsey, age 75, of Valley Head Robert Wayne Tindle, age 82, of Fort Payne Margaret Harper Dobbs, age 88, of Fort Payne Billy Ray Garrett, age 66, of Valley Head Doyle Wayne Scott Sr., age 74, of Fort Payne Laura Jones Stone, age 85, of Fort Payne Jack McMinn, age 72, of Fort Payne Florence Katherine Giles, age 92, of Cedar Bluff Cedric D. Davis, age 41, of Sylvania

Janice Marie Jett, age 70, of Attalla Larry Dale McCurley, age 75, of Boaz Steven Reid Robertson, Sr., age 64, of Grant Becky Charlotte Heflin, age 71, of Boaz Willie Sue Burns, age 86, of Boaz Deborah Bishop Patterson, age 65, Attalla Raymond Marcus Sims, age 76 of Gadsden James Clingan, age 77, of Rossville, GA Linda Drang, age 80, of Pisgah Regina Dalton Crowe, age 51, of Henagar Bobbie Jean Lacey, age 82, of Henagar Roger Phillips, age 73, of Pisgah Levoid Foote, age 89, of Section Kathryn Knight, age 84, of Hollands Chapel

Kerby Funeral Home in Henagar

Joyce Ann Hunt, age 74, of Fort Payne Alice Marie Smith, age 72, of Rainsville Alma Lee Satterfield, age 88, of Albertville

Marshall Memorial Funeral Home

Ken Omelas, age 40, of Albertville

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The following pictures and information in this month's Past Time Alabama gives us a chance to reminisce about time spent in high school and the fun times many folks had when it was homecoming week. These pictures are from various past homecoming parades in the Town of Crossville, Alabama. If you have family pictures or a story that you would like to share with us for future issues of the Alabama Ledger please contact us at 256-506-7368.

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Collinsville Names Homecoming Queen Destini Jones was crowned the 2021 Homecoming Queen at Collinsville High School.

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Brandon Boswell, PharmD Pharmacist/Owner Good Luck To All Area Teams!

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Pursuant to Section 9-12-28, Code of Alabama 1975 as stated by Rule 220-3-.02, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) will open certain areas of public oyster bottoms for weekday harvest beginning on Monday, October 4, 2021, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additionally, weekend harvest will be allowed from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the following four Saturdays: October 9, 16, 23 and 30. Harvesters can view their locations and the open harvest areas with Alabama’s Oyster Management Station (OMS) Oyster Grid Map. A link to the map is available at outdooralabama.com/oysterharvest. Harvesters are reminded to visit the OMS located across from Jemison’s Bait and Tackle at 16871 Dauphin Island Parkway to drop off their OMS ID cards and confirm which grids are open for harvest. Heron Bay, Cedar Point East, and Cedar Point West grids will open on October 4. Grids will close based on evaluations of the harvest by MRD staff. “In 2020, catchers were able to harvest just over 22,000 sacks of oysters and we were open for 47 days,” said Scott Bannon. “Based on our survey >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28

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