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The Sports Ledger January 2022 Newsworthy Notes & Events
TRAFFIC FATALITY - According to a press release from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, one person passed away in a wreck just days before the Christmas Holiday. A two-vehicle crash at approximately 7:50 a.m. on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 claimed the life of a Henagar teen. The 19-year-old was fatally injured when the 2012 JeepWrangler that he was driving struck a 2004 Chevy Cavalier, driven by Christopher Paul Musser, 28, of Fort Payne. The teen, who was not utilizing his seat belt, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Musser was injured and transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The crash occurred on DeKalb County road 85 near Dekalb County road 602, approximately four miles southeast of Henagar. As of press time the incident was still under investigation and no additional information was available. HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTEES - Snead State inducted 18 students into the National Society of Leadership and Success in December 2021. NSLS is the nation’s largest leadership honor society and helps people discover and achieve their goals. To be inducted in the leadership program, students have to complete requirements such as attending a two-hour orientation meeting, attending a four- hour leadership training day, attending at least three speaker broadcasts, meeting regularly with peer groups throughout the semester, and submitting at least three essays detailing goals and their progress. The inductees include: Albertville: Anna Chavez, Ana Karen De La Cruz, Joe Figueroa, Fatima Garcia, Edwin Jarquin, Jennifer Martinez Colin, Arturo Ramos-Jimenez, Vanessa Santoyo, and Mauricio Zurita- Cortex; Altoona: Grace Gilbreath; Attalla: Macy Noojin; Boaz: Madalyn Droze and Cindy Guerrero; Crossville: Jerika Gary; Gadsden: Coley Hays; Guntersville : David Pedraz; and Horton : Zackary Darnell and Lillyian Smith. JUNIOR HIGH COUNTY CHAMPS - The Plainview Junior High Girls recently defeated Ider 41-26 to win the DeKalb County Junior High Girls Basketball Championship. Plainview won all four junior high titles. EAGLE AWARENESS 2022 - Lake Guntersville's 35th Eagle Awareness 2022 weekends are set. The dates are January 21-23, January 28-30, Feb. 4-6, and Feb. 11-13. Day passes are $15 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. Lodging packages are also available. For more information call 256-505-6621 or 1-800-ALA-PARK. EXCELLENCE AWARD - Snead State Community College Vice President for Student Services Jason Cannon presented an Excellence in Service to Students Award to Dr. JoeWhitmore during the National Society of Leadership and Success Fall Induction Ceremony on December 14, 2021. The annual award is given to an individual who exemplifies leadership and mentorship and who has demonstrated commitment to bettering the lives of students. ROCK THE SOUTH - The "Biggest Party in the South” is back in Cullman on Aug. 5-6, 2022, with an incredible lineup of musicians. Morgan Wallen and ALABAMA will be the 2022 headliners with other well- known musicians, HARDY, Jamey Johnson, Koe Wetzel, Jimmie Allen, Colt Ford, Matt Stell and Dee Jay Silver. EXTERNAL AFFAIRS DIRECTOR - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has appointed Casey Rogers to serve as her external affairs director. Rogers comes to the Governor’s Office from the Alabama Farmers Federation where she was the director of state legislative programs. Prior to her time at the Alabama Farmers Federation, Rogers served as a field representative in the U.S. House of Representatives for Martha Roby. Rogers also had wide-ranging communications experience following her graduation from The University of Alabama in 2013. HONOR ROLL - Several Gadsden State Community College student-athletes were named to the Alabama Community College Conference Fall 2021 Commissioner's Honor Roll by achieving a 3.0 GPA or higher. They include Tanner Arnold, Riddic Dugger, Noah Hefner, Joanah Hudson, Elijah Lones and Taylor Walls, all from the men’s tennis team; Jade Bell, Bliss Brown, Alexandria Ellis, Savannah Free, Tamara Garner, Savannah Manley, Maegan Milligan, Morgan Moseley, Madalynn Owen and Sidney Peterson, all from the women’s volleyball team; Azaad Ben, Parker Godwin and Sloan Phillips, all from the men’s basketball team; and Peyton Blevins, Halle Brown, Hannah Cohn, Chloe Davidson, Brittany Freeman, Daigeona “Dee” Guinn, Emma Martin, Montana Moats, Zoee Sitz, Grace Walters, Maggie Woodall and Marie Woodall, all from the women’s basketball team. LOCAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL - Two well- respectedAlabamians have been named to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission’s Local Leadership Council (LLC). Andrea LeCroy, Probate Judge of Marshall County, along with James Tatum, Probate Judge of Bullock County, will serve as Alabama’s representatives on the council. Keith Canterberry 256-302-2252 Keithcanterberry@yahoo.com Like us on Facebook Instagram: bama_wholesale_bargins SWEET DEALS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY 9021 US highway 431 CHECK OUT OUR Visit Our Pallet and Wholesale Store in Albertville, Alabama at
MISS NORTH ALABAMA - The Miss North Alabama Pageant will be held on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022 at Ider High School. The event is open to contestants ages 0 to Pre-K and Pre-K to 18 (in school) The entry fee is $35 for the first child and $25 for each additional sibling, and there is no school restrictions. Photogenic fees are $10 per entry. Forms and fees should be submitted no later then Feb. 12, 2022. For more information email iderpto@hotmail.com Admission is $3 for students and $5 for adults. ACT PREP COURSES - Gadsden State Community College’s Continuing Education Program is offering ACT preparation courses in English, reading, math and science. Classes will meet at the Cardinal Tutoring Center located in the Inzer Student Engagement Center on the Wallace Drive Campus. The session dates, times and course offerings are as follows: February 5 from 8 a.m. – noon for English, math, reading, science; March 12 from 8 a.m. – noon for English, math, reading, science; March 14 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. for English; March 15 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. for Math; March 16 from 5 – 6 p.m. for Reading; and March 17 from 5 – 6 p.m. for Science. Students can register for the session(s) of their choice. Registration cost is $99 for one-day sessions including four hours of instruction or $30 per evening class. Once a student registers, a confirmation email will be sent containing instructions and items needed for the class. To register for any of the Continuing Education classes, visit www.gadsdenstate.edu/continuinged. For more information, please call Pam Clough at 256-549-8462 or email pclough@gadsdenstate.edu. NEWRESTAURANTINBOAZ - Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries has announced that it will be opening a new location in Boaz later this year. The new restaurant will be located at 1117 US Hwy 431 and the company reported that it would employ around 70 people. Hwy 55 said it will operate out of a retro mid-century style 2490 square foot facility with a double drive through. ELDERLYWOMAN DIES IN CRASH - A two vehicle crash at approximately 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, has claimed the life of a Woodville woman. Charlotte Wehrle German, 81, was fatally injured when her 2013 Chrysler Town & Country van was struck by a 2015 Kia Forte, driven by Lauryn Michelle Klein, 32, of Madison. Both were injured and transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. A toddler, who was a passenger in the Kia, was also injured and transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. On Sunday, Jan. 9, German succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. The crash occurred on U.S. 72 near Jackson County 6, approximately 12 miles east of Woodville. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.
7th GRADE GIRLS COUNTYCHAMPS - The Arab 7th grade girls defeated Albertville to win the 2022 Marshall County Basketball Championship. 7th GRADE BOYS COUNTY CHAMPS - The Albertville 7th grade boys defeated Guntersville 35-22 to win the 2022 Marshall County Basketball Championship. 8th GRADE GIRLS COUNTYCHAMPS - The Albertville 8th grade girls defeated Douglas 34-26 to win the 2022 Marshall County Basketball Championship. 8th GRADE BOYS COUNTY CHAMPS - The Guntersville 8th grade boys defeated DAR 35-33 to win the 2022 Marshall County Basketball Championship. YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL - Boaz Parks and Recreation is currently registering players for the 2022 Youth Baseball, Softball, and T-Ball Seasons. Players must be between the ages of 4-12 and a birth certificate is required for first year players. The cost is $75 and includes a uniform. Registration ends February 21, 2022. For more information call 256-593-7862. SCUBAEXPERIENCE - Boaz Parks and Recreation is offering a Scuba Experience on January 29, 2022 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Boaz Natatorium (located at 400 Elizabeth Street). The cost is $50 for ages 10 and older. To register please contact John Valdes Jr. at 256-365-4041 or via email at john36265@yahoo.com. WATER AEROBICS - Boaz Parks and Recreation offers Water Aerobics on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 8-9 a.m. The cost is $5 and all ages are welcome. Kids 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All equipment is provided. For more information call 256-593-7862. FOREVER WILD BOARD MEETING - The Board of Trustees of the Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust will hold its first quarterly meeting of 2022 on Thursday, Feb. 3, at the State of Alabama Agriculture and Industries Auditorium, Richard Beard Building, 1445 Federal Dr., in Montgomery. The meeting will take place at 10 a.m. MOON OVER BUFFALO AUDITIONS - The Gadsden State Theatre Department is holding auditions from 6-9 p.m. on Jan. 20 for the upcoming production of "Moon over Buffalo." Auditions will be held at Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center Those interested should bring a one-minute comedic monologue. For more info email Joe Fuselli, Theatre instructor, at jfuselli@gadsdenstate.edu. LIONEL RICHIE TO BE HONORED - Pop music icon Lionel Richie will be the next recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Richie will be honored with an all-star tribute concert in Washington, D.C., that will be broadcast nationally on PBS stations May 17 at 9 p.m. ET.
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Snead State Community College held its first Apprenticeship Signing on Friday, Dec. 10, for students entering into the College’s apprenticeship program. Snead State’s Registered Apprenticeship Program is business driven, combining on-the-job learning with related technical instruction through the classes offered at the College. The program also includes a national occupational credential from the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship. Students (seated from left) James Brown and Kevin Franco signed scholarships to be the first participants in the College’s Registered Apprenticeship Program. They will work in the Industrial Systems Technology field with partner AlaTrade. On hand for the scholarship signing were (standing from left) Snead State Career and Technical Programs Director Dr. Greg Randall, AlaTrade representatives Bruce Phillips, Susan Swords and Marty Croft, Snead State Director of Workforce Development Teresa Walker, and Snead State President Dr. Joe Whitmore. Industry Apprenticeship Program
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