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Sherwin-Williams plans new construction on Gadsden Highway

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Details emerge in deputy shooting armed suspect in Center Point

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Springville finishes regular season strong: defeats Hayden 61-35

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Feb. 6 - 12, 2019 Trussville Clay Road to be temporarily closed From The Trussville Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY — Trussville Clay Road, between Old Springville Road and McFrancis Road, will be closed temporarily starting on Friday.

According to The Jefferson County Department of Roads and TransportaSee CLAY ROAD, Page 3

Country singer Charity Bowden performs at BenJammin Sports Grill

Uncovering Trussville’s past, T.E. Glenn’s Department Store From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

See SINGER, Page 3

Clay teen diagnosed with rare cancer needs support of community From The Trussville Tribune staff reports CLAY — Two weeks ago, Clay teenager Cody Tucker was like most 14-year-old boys. He loved running, playing sports and spending time with friends.

Things changed for Tucker when a trip to Children’s ER for an extreme pain in his

TRUSSVILLE — Three of the four buildings that once housed Braden’s Furniture are currently being demolished. A total of four buildings on North Chalkville Road are now piles of debris being loaded on dump trucks and hauled away.

The fourth Braden’s building, which is second from the corner on Main Street, revealed a piece of downtown Trussville’s past when the demolition crew took down the corner building.

The remaining building, which will be renovated as the

TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville location of Zoës Kitchen hosted a fundraiser for the family of fallen Birmingham Police Sgt. Wytasha Carter on Tuesday, Feb. 5.

“Originally founded in Birmingham by Zoë CassiSee ZOËS KITCHEN, Page 4

See CLAY TEEN, Page 4

K-9s and helicopter used to find suspected jewelry burglar in Clay From The Trussville Tribune staff reports CLAY – Sheriffs deputies arrested a suspected burglar in Clay on Tuesday.

According to law enforcement, at approximately 10:12 a.m. a citizen called the Jefferson County SherSee K-9S, Page 4

T.E. Glenn’s Department Store.

From Earl Massey’s Trussville Thrugh The Years.

new home of Brik Realty, revealed a ghost sign from days gone by.

The advertisement on the side of the building does not reveal the name of the store, but the part that is visible does tell a story.

Photos from Trussville Trough The Years by Earl Massey indicate that the sign was on the side of T.E. Glenn’s Department Store, which was built after his first store was destroyed by fire in September of 1938.

The information from Massey’s book was confirmed by the memories of George

Glenn and Trussville City Clerk Lynn Porter.

At the top portion of the sign is Dept. Store and underneath it reads Dry Goods – Hardware. Further down is 5 – 10 – 1.00 over a Westinghouse appliances logo with the catch phrase, “You can be sure…if it’s Westinghouse.”

It’s not clear how early Westinghouse used the phrase in advertising, but it was used as early as the television commercial in the video below from 1953. What do you know about this business and sign?

Please share your information in the comments below!

Chicken Salad Chick in Trussville plans March 12 opening, giving away chicken salad for a year to first 150 From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Chicken Salad Chick announced via social media that the new Trussville location between the Tutwiler Drive and Calumet Parkway on U.S. Highway 11 will open on March 12.

According to the statement, the restaurant will offer free chicken salad for a year to the first 150 customers. The first 10 customers will receive a large Quick Chick per week for 52 weeks. The next 140 customers will receive a large Quick Chick once a month for 12 months.

You must be 16 or older, download the Chicken Salad Chick app and purchase the Chick Special to qualify for the giveaway.

Several additional daily giveaways are planned through March 16.

The new shopping center where Chicken Salad Chick will be located will also

Trussville Zoës Kitchen hosts fundraiser for family of Sgt. Wytasha Carter From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports ARGO — Country music star Charity Bowden gave a concert at BenJammin Sports Grill on Thursday, Feb. 1 Bowden has grown up around country mu-

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have a Metro Diner location.

The opening date for Metro has not yet been announced, but is expected this spring.

Metro Diner offers a full breakfast menu ranging

shrimp and grits. A long list of burgers and sandwiches are also available.

Trussville Capital Investments LLC is the developer of the project and has

until a total of $750,000 is reached. The 1 percent sales tax for schools is not included.

Trussville Capital Investments has not requested

GoFundMe page set up for Trussville resident and Tarrant firefighter critically injured in a fall From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TARANT — Tarrant Firefighter and Trussville resident Lt. Jerry Presley was critically injured while See GOFUNDME, Page 4

Hill’s pet food sold locally recalled after causing vomiting to dogs From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — A dog food sold locally at Petsmart and Petco in Trussville has issued a voluntary recall after elevated amounts of vitamin D have led to vomiting, loss of appetite, and weight See HILL’S PET, Page 4

Report released on officerinvolved shooting death to Hoover Police Department, Alabama State Bureau Chicken Salad Chick and Metro Diner will be located on U.S. Hwy. 11 in Trussville.

Photo by Ron Burkett/The Trussville Tribune

from traditional eggs and bacon to classic Eggs Benedict. The lunch and dinner menu also indicates a wide array of entrees including a meat loaf plate, chicken and waffles, and Charleston

completed several previous developments in the city.

The city of Trussville will pay the developer 3 percent of sales tax collected from the businesses for a period of seven years or

nor received incentives for any of its previous projects in the city.

Additional retailers will also be included in the center, but they have not been announced at this time.

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall today informed the Hoover PoSee REPORT, Page 6

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to the E ditor My granddaughter’s future is brighter because of the Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund

By Shirley D. Garrett

190 Main Street Trussville, AL 35173 (205) 533-8664 Scott Buttram, Publisher publisher@trussvilletribune.com Tanna Friday, Managing Editor Damian Mitchell, Sports Editor STAFF WRITERS Shaun Szkolnik news@trussvilletribune.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS June Mathews Crystal McGough Tommi Peters ADVERTISING SALES Ryan Jennings, Director of Sales & Marketing Shari Moore, Account Executive Meredith White, Account Executive Lauren Taylor, Traffic Coordinator

When we moved to Birmingham from Talladega County in 1993, my son attended a Birmingham public school where he was bullied.

Because I could not afford to move or to send him to a private school he had to continuously endure the bullying.

As a result, he dropped out of school in the 12 th grade and because he didn’t have a high school diploma, he struggled to find a job.

A few years later I got custody of my grandson and granddaughter. My grandson also attended a Birmingham public school and he was bullied just as my son was years earlier. I decided to move from my home which I was purchasing to an apartment in Homewood so that my grandchildren could attend school in a better environment.

After becoming disabled

in 2012, I had to move back to the neighborhood I left. Someone told me about the Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund and thank God they did. I applied and my granddaughter was accepted into the program to attend Central Park Christian School.

For the past five years, she’s been thriving in a school where she is encouraged to get

the best education possible.

The scholarship has made it possible for my granddaughter to receive an education that will allow her to soar into the future.

My Granddaughter is only one of many students who rely on this scholarship to open doors to better educational opportunities that will lead them to a better future.

I encourage every legislator and supporter of this program to continue to stay behind the scholarship program so that our children can get a quality education. We are educating our next governor, mayor, senator, lawyer, doctor, nurse, police officer, educator and even President. So let’s give them the best foundation we can, their future depends on it!

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Sherwin-Williams plans new construction on Gadsden Highway

File photo / Trussville City Hall

By Tommi O. Peters For The Tribune TRUSSVILLE — The Design Review Committee approved plans for new construction of a 6,000 square foot Sherwin-Williams at 1980 Gadsden Highway. The current Sherwin-Williams location at 234 Main Street will close once its existing lease expires and

the freestanding store is complete.

The DRC also approved plans for a community pool and pool house in Winslow Parc, a DR Horton neighborhood currently in development off Liles Lane.

Other existing businesses receiving approval for exterior signage modifications include Rock n Roll Sushi, Per-

formance Physical Therapy, Goo-Goo Car Wash at 3295 Morrow Road, and Shell gas stations at 5965 Chalkville Road and 1120 Chalkville Road.

The group also approved the following: •Room addition to residence in 100 block of Magnolia Street.

•Geico building sign, which will occupy the former RadioShack location at 5950 Chalkville Mountain Road.

All exterior modifications to businesses and residences within the downtown overlay district are required to present plans to the Trussville Design Review Committee for approval. Detailed plans and applications should be submitted to Plans Examiner JR Malchus via jmalchus@trussville.org or (205) 655-5072.

The Design Review Committee meets every fourth Monday at 6 p.m. at Trussville City Hall.

CLAY ROAD, from front page

tion, this will be necessary to remove and replace a drainage culvert located at 6778 Trussville Clay Road. Work will begin on Feb. 8 and conclude on Feb. 9.

The Jefferson County Department of Roads

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and Transportation said that completion of the project within the time frame depends on the weather.

Signs notifying the public of the temporary road closure will be posted one week prior to construction.

The City of Clay and the 911 Center will be notified of the temporary closure in advance of the road work starting.

A map of the detour route and project updates can be found at www.jeffcoonline.jccal.org

SINGER, from front page

sic her entire life and has been described as “a fresh, young face on the country music scene with an old soul.”

These traits could clearly be seen in her appearance as a contestant on season 11 of the NBC television show “The Voice.”

“Country music runs deep in my soul,” Bowden said. “Traditional ballads have such deep meaning.

Country music has always helped me deal with my problems. It’s a way for people to hear the truth, sometimes truths that we don’t want to hear.”

Bowden counts as her in-

fluences such luminaries as Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Martina McBride, Miranda Lambert, and Carrie Under-

wood.

BenJammin is located at 8925 Gadsden Highway in Argo.

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Bridge maintenance on I-459 North in Trussville From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance on a bridge mounted conduit on I-459 North between Bessemer and Trussville.

The maintenance is slated to continue to Friday if the

weather permits.

According to ALDOT, the conduit maintenance will require the outside (right) lane and shoulder of I-459 to be closed in the area of work. Following completion of work in the northbound lane, work will continue in the northbound lane at other bridges in a similar manner.

Travel lanes will be

closed no earlier than 8 p.m. nightly and re-opened to traffic no later than 5 a.m. the following morning, said ALDOT. Motorists are requested to consider using alternate routes, adjust arrival/departure times, observe work zone speed limits and other work zone signs, and use extreme caution in this area

GOFUNDME, from front page

fighting a fire over the weekend. In the days since, his medical bills have been growing and a GoFundMe page has been set up to help this man and his family.

According to officials, during the early morning hours of Sunday, the Tarrant Fire Department responded to a fully involved house fire on Woodrow Drive. Shortly after came the call that no emergency worker wants to hear: “Fireman down.”

Presley fell between 10 and 12 feet from a ladder while fighting the blaze and was very seriously injured. He was rushed to UAB via ambulance where he remains in critical condition, Presley suffered a C-3/C-4 spinal injury, brain trauma, and an arterial injury in the neck.

“He is being medicated right now to keep him sedated so that the swelling in

his brain and the intercranial pressure will cease to exist and go down and quit,” Fultondale Fire Chief Jason Rickles said. “He’s facing a surgery for a C-3/C-4 injury, it’s a compression injury, to go in there and relieve some compression issues on the central spinal cord.”

“Because of the fall, he had some arterial damage to the main arteries that supply blood flow to the brain stem,” Rickles said. “The doctors believe that interruption of blood flow from the

artery damage caused two small strokes. One in the left side and one in the right side of his lower brain.”

Rickles said that Presley hired on with the Tarrant Fire Department in March of 2001 and that Presley has a son who graduated from Hewitt-Trussville circa 2017 and is now a college football player at Murray State. He also has a daughter who plays volley ball at Hewitt-Trussville Middle School and another son who lives in West Point, Georgia.

Rickles listed a few things that the community can do to help Presley.

“There is a GoFundMe account set up for Lt. Jerry Presley,” Rickles said.

“For people that don’t like GoFundMe, they can drop off donations at our fire station…prayers are the number one thing that we request and that we covet.”

Details emerge in deputy shooting armed suspect in Center Point From The Trussville Tribune staff reports CENTER POINT — A Jefferson County deputy shot an armed suspect in the Martinique area of Center Point on Sunday, according to law enforcement, and new details have emerged.

See Related: Deputy shoots

nutrient for dogs, ingestion of elevated levels can lead to potential health issues depending on the level of vitamin D and the length of exposure, and dogs may exhibit symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss. Vitamin D, when consumed at very high levels, can lead to

armed suspect in Center Point Authorities reported that around 9:48 a.m., a Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a vehicle for a moving violation. The driver of the vehicle refused to stop and fled into an apartment complex parking lot off Polly Reed Road.

The driver exited the vehi-

cle with a handgun. The deputy then fired and struck the driver.

The handgun was recovered and later found to be stolen, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department.

Officials said the driver of the vehicle is being treated for his injuries and the deputy was unharmed. The investigation has been turned over to ALEA.

ZOËS KITCHEN, from front page

mus in 1995,” said a company representative, “the local community still holds a special place in the heart and soul of Zoës Kitchen.

Following the terrible tragedy of that night on January 13, the brand wanted to take some meaningful step

toward helping the Carter family and the broader Birmingham community begin to heal.”

Zoës Kitchen will donate 25 percent of all proceeds directly to the Carter family.

Zoës Kitchen has locations in Trussville, Vestavia,

Soho, Crestline, Brook Highlands, Summit, Downtown Birmingham and Patton Creek. All eight of the locations will be participating in the fundraiser.

The Trussville Zoës Kitchen is located at 5431 Patrick Way Suite 113.

CLAY TEEN, from front page

back ended with a diagnosis of neuroblastoma on his spine.

Neuroblastoma is an aggressive form of cancer that normally impacts children between the ages of one and five. It is extremely rare for a 14-year-old to be diagnosed with the condition.

After the diagnosis, Tucker was admitted to the hospital where a team of doctors met to prep Tucker for surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

Tucker lives with his grandparents and sisters in

Clay and this hardship has placed a strain on finances and income. To remedy this, at least partially, a GoFundMe account has been set up for Tucker and it can be vis-

ited here.

“The cost of travel alone is getting expensive,” accordionists to the GoFundMe page. “This is where you can help! If you could help give something to take a little burden off of this family it would be so appreciated. Not only do they have to cover the cost of his medical treatment but regular household bills, food, gas and many more things.

Please consider helping the Tuckers, whether it be a donation, a care package or a prayer!”

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HILL’S PET, from front page

loss in dogs. The brand is also sold at Tractor Supply Co. in Moody and Pet Supplies Plus in Roebuck.

“Hill’s Pet Nutrition is voluntarily recalling select canned dog food products due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D,” according to a statement on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website. “While vitamin D is an essential

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serious health issues in dogs including renal dysfunction.”

The FDA statement said pet parents with dogs who have consumed any of the products listed and are exhibiting any of these signs should contact their veterinarian. In most cases, complete recovery is expected after discontinuation of feeding.

iff’s Office to report a suspicious person in the 6400 block of Old Springville Road. Deputies responded and found the suspect walking behind some storage units.

When deputies approached the suspect, he ran until deputies lost sight of him.

Officials reported that the suspect dropped a bag of jewelry and other items

Photo courtesy of the Jefferson County SO

believed to be stolen. Sheriff’s sergeants dispatched the canine unit as well as

the Star 1 helicopter to help locate the suspect.

The suspect was tracked to an unoccupied house and found to be hiding in the attic, according to authorities.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect was identified as 43-year-old Victor Antonio Duonnolo.

Duonnolo was arrested and charged with burglary in the third degree.

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Alabama Sports Hall of Fame announces creation of starr-sullivan achievement award From The Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, AL The Board of Directors of the State of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce the creation of a new award to honor two legends from the State of Alabama. Named in honor of Bart Starr and Pat Sullivan, the Starr-Sullivan Achievement Award will recognize a former collegiate quarterback that exhibits exemplary character, integrity, and leadership, while making a significant contribution in the community.

“We are fortunate to have two great men from our state, who excelled at the quarterback position, and left a lasting example for everyone on how to lead a life of character amid great success,” said Edgar Welden, Chairman of

the Board. “It is an honor for us to have the opportunity to present an award in their name.”

The emphasis of the award is to honor former quarterbacks who, like Starr and Sullivan, have made a significant impact in their community and have brought honor to the State of Alabama.

“I am humbled to be recognized by my home state and to share this honor with football legend, Pat Sullivan,” said Bart Starr. “The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame is a first-class organization and my wife, Cherry, and I are profoundly grateful for their efforts to celebrate excellence.”

"It is a privilege to have an award in my name presented from our Hall of Fame; and to share that honor with Bart Starr, a man I truly admire, is

a tremendous blessing", said Coach Sullivan.

"I would like to thank the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and the people of Alabama for always being so supportive of me and my career."

Future recipients of the award must have played at an Alabama institution, or been born in the State of Alabama, or made a significant contribution to the State.

“This award will give us the opportunity to recognize individuals who have not only made an impact on the football field, but in their community and the lives of others as well,” said Executive Director Scott Myers.

The recipient of the award will be selected by the Board of Directors of the ASHOF in concurrence with the Starr and Sullivan families.

ALEA’s driver license division offers online renewal, other services From The Trussville Tribune staff reports hh Online

driver license renewals: Licensed drivers may choose to renew standard driver licenses, renew STAR I.D.s, renew non-driver IDs or order duplicate licenses or non-driver IDs via Internet when it is most convenient for them.

This service is available for

those whose address and other personal information hasn’t changed. (Note: You may renew once during an eight-year period as a new photograph is required every eight years.) hh Digital licensing for smart phones: Customers who renew online and have smart phones may download a digital license to present as a secure form of identifica-

tion. (Online renewal is required for digital license.) hh Online scheduling: Customers may schedule an appointment to ensure a visit to an ALEA Driver License Examining Office is as convenient as possible.

For more information on ALEA’s Driver License services, please visit www.alea. gov.

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Supporting our military, repaying our veterans

By Seth Morrow Special to The Tribune One of the highest honors from my time in Congress has been the many interactions I’ve had with members of our nation’s armed forces and our veterans.

Throughout the long history of the United States, countless Americans have served our country honorably in the military. Many made the ultimate sacrifice.

There is no greater way to say “thank you” to our fighting men and women and our veterans than by ensuring they are taken care of both during and after their service, with the most up-to-date weapons systems and funding to carry out their missions, and with commonsense solutions to veterans issues.

I am proud to once again serve on the House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, and Subcommittee on Strategic Forces. These are two important roles that directly impact the state of Alabama and our country.

My work on the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee is important to the 4,000 people working at Austal shipyard in Southwest Alabama and the 2,000 Alabamians who work at Huntington Ingalls in Pascagoula, Mississippi. These two shipyards are crucial to the U.S. Navy's

goal of a 355-ship fleet.

My work on the Strategic Forces Subcommittee is crucial for Alabama as many of the missile defense systems are designed and built in places like Huntsville and Troy.

Having of a strong missile defense program is obviously vital to the security of our entire nation.

Not only is it necessary to take care of our servicemembers while they are on active duty, but it is our responsibility to care for our veterans as well. A career of service never ends for members of the armed forces, and we cannot fail them.

One of the ways I am continuing to advocate for our veterans is by supporting policies that will get them the benefits they deserve. For example, I am proud to support the Retired Pay Restoration Act to ensure all military retirees with service-connected disabilities get their military retirement and disability payments concurrently.

Currently, veterans with under a 50% service-connected disability rating have their disability pay deducted from their retirement pay, even though they are completely different benefits. I will continue to fight for this legislation until our veterans get all of their disability and retirement compensation.

I continue to fight for veterans who were exposed to the toxic herbicide, Agent

Orange, during the Vietnam War. The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act allows the thousands of veterans of the Vietnam War who served in “blue-water” Navy posts off Vietnam’s shoreline to receive benefits for this service connected disability.

And last Wednesday, I joined 20 of my colleagues in sending a letter to the Superintendent of Arlington National Cemetery and the Secretary of the Army to allow American flags to be carried by visitors in Arlington Cemetery.

It only makes sense that in one of the most sacred places in the United States Americans should be able to represent their patriotism openly and clearly through the display of an American flag. It is just a small way we can express our gratitude for those who paid the ultimate price for the freedom our flag represents.

Ensuring our service members can adequately defend and protect our nation both at home and abroad, taking care of our veterans, and honoring those who have given their all is the least we can do as Americans.

Alabama's role in the defense of our nation, both past and present, is something we should all take immense pride in, and I am glad to know that our great state is paving the way for a safer world and a stronger America.

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Attorney General Marshall welcomes 11th Circuit decision to reinstate dismissal of lawsuit against the Alabama Uniform Minimum Wage and Right-to-Work Act From The Trussville Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY – Attorney General Steve Marshall applauded a federal appeals court’s decision that reinstates the dismissal of a lawsuit filed against the State of Alabama regarding its minimum-wage law. In the case, Lewis v. Governor

of Alabama, the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit today vacated a decision handed down last July by a three-judge panel of that court, which reversed the district court’s dismissal of the lawsuit. In light of today’s decision, the full 11th Circuit will consider the matter later this year.

“Alabama has the same

right as other states to enact a minimum-wage law, and it is unjust to accuse Alabama’s Legislature of racism when other states have not only passed similar minimum-wage laws, but those laws have also been upheld by other courts,” said Attorney General Marshall.

The Alabama Uniform

Minimum Wage and Rightto-Work Act was passed in 2016 following efforts by the City of Birmingham to set a local minimum wage.

Language within the law stated that its purpose was “to ensure that [labor] regulation and policy is applied uniformly throughout the state.” A number of groups and individuals sub-

sequently filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Birmingham asserting claims of racial discrimination in connection with the Act’s enactment.

Today’s 11th Circuit ruling vacates a July 25, 2018, three-judge panel decision that reversed a February 1, 2017, federal district court ruling in favor of Alabama’s

motion to dismiss the lawsuit.

“I welcome the full 11th Circuit Court’s decision to rehear en banc Alabama’s motion to dismiss this lawsuit, and I believe the State of Alabama will ultimately prevail and Alabama’s minimum-wage law will be upheld,” Attorney General Marshall added.

Oneonta firefighter diagnosed with a brain tumor, needs support of community From The Trussville Tribune staff reports ONEONTA — A fire-

fighter with Oneonta Fire and Rescue Service was diagnosed with a brain tumor on Jan. 22, and his commu-

nity is rallying around him.

After being diagnosed with the condition, Rex Allred underwent surgery to

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lice Department and the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation that he has concluded that the Hoover police officer who shot and killed Emantic “E.J.” Bradford Jr. at the Riverchase Galleria mall on November 22, 2018, did not commit a crime under Alabama law and thus will not be criminally charged for his actions. The Attorney General further noted that

it was his understanding that the Federal Bureau of Investigation had reviewed the matter and found no evidence to initiate a case against the officer for civil rights violation(s).

Also this morning, the Attorney General’s Office showed surveillance video of the shooting death of E.J. Bradford Jr. to Bradford’s parents and attorneys, who had requested to

be shown the video and to have it released to the public.

Linked to this release is a website that contains a copy of the Attorney General’s report into the shooting death of E.J. Bradford Jr., synchronized surveillance video depicting the shooting death of E.J. Bradford Jr., and written correspondence relevant to this investigation.

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Supreme Court to hear Alabama’s dismemberment abortion case From The Trussville Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY – Attorney General Steve Marshall said he is pleased that 21 other states are supporting Alabama in his petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case challenging the constitutionality of Alabama’s law banning dismemberment abortions. The State of Louisiana was joined by 20 additional states in an amicus curiae brief filed today in the case of Marshall v. West Alabama Women’s Center.

On December 20, 2018, Attorney General Marshall filed a cert petition with the Supreme Court seeking review of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ August 2018 ruling against Alabama’s 2016 law which banned the gruesome second-trimester abortion procedure. About seven percent of the abortions performed in Alabama each year are

dismemberment abortions.

State law allows the use of more humane alternative medical procedures to perform second-trimester abortions.

“The support of these states underscores how significant the national interest is in resolving this issue,” said Attorney General Marshall. “At least nine states have enacted similar laws, and litigation is pending in the Fifth Circuit, the Eighth Circuit and multiple state courts.”

In a dismemberment abortion, a doctor dismembers a living unborn child and extracts him or her one piece at a time from the uterus using clamps, grasping forceps, tongs, or scissors. Attorney General Marshall argued that Alabama’s law is similar to the federal ban on partial birth abortions which was enacted in 2003 and upheld by the Supreme Court in 2007.

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shall noted that federal law already constitutionally prohibits partial-birth abortions and has asserted that the lower courts were wrong to enjoin Alabama from enforcing its ban on dismemberment of a living fetus. “There is no ‘meaningful difference’ between death-by-dismemberment abortion in the womb and partial birth abortion outside it,” Attorney General Marshall wrote in his brief.

He argued that the U.S. Supreme Court needs to act to resolve inconsistencies in how the two procedures are treated legally, and to reverse the lower court ruling in Alabama.

Louisiana was joined in the amicus brief by the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Kentucky.

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

MONTGOMERY — Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler said on Monday that he had reached out to President Donald Trump and asked the president to add a mandate for the death penalty for anyone killing a law enforcement officer to his State of the Union address on Tuesday.

Two Alabama police officers have been killed in the line of duty in recent weeks.

Birmingham police Sgt. Wytasha Carter was gunned down on Jan. 13 during a burglary investigation. A week later, on Jan. 20, Mobile police officer Sean Tuder was killed while on duty.

Tuder was the second Mobile police officer killed in the line of duty in the last year.

Zeigler said he had emailed the president and contacts within the Trump administration asking that the punishment for those convicted of killing police be enhanced.

“We need an ‘express lane’ for executions such as Texas has – maybe stronger,” Zeigler said in a statement.

“We need to stop these 20- to 30-year delays in executions at taxpayer expense. Justice delayed is justice denied.

These potential killers are not deterred by what may happen to them in 30 years. They are thinking of instant gratification in the next 30 minutes – or 30 seconds.”

In his statement, Zeigler was specific about the type of execution he would like to see for those convicted of murdering a law enforcement official.

“It would be more of a deterrent to the killing of officers if would-be killers witnessed others hanging in the public square,” Zeigler said. “Nothing else makes them think.

Maybe hanging would.”

According to Zeigler, federal law already calls for the death penalty for anyone convicted of murdering a law enforcement official if the official is working with federal agents. He said the law should be expanded to include the murder of all law enforcement officials.

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TRUSSVILLE CLAY ROAD CLOSURE FEB. 8 – FEB. 9, 2019 Birmingham, AL (January 28, 2019) – The Jefferson County Department of Roads and Transportation will temporarily close Trussville Clay Road between Old Springville Road and McFrancis Road to remove and replace a drainage culvert located at 6778 Trussville Clay Road, Feb. 8, 2 019 through Feb. 9, 201 9.

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O b i t u a ry

Sally Hobbs

Linda Esco

Affectionately known as, “Gran” went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 4, 2019. Linda was a member of Gardendale Church of God and frequently visited Solid Rock Church in Pinson. She was a native of Bessemer, AL. Linda was passionate about her faith and serving her Lord. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was employed as a Property Manager and served as a Pastor’s wife for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Climmie Marrey , mother, Elizabeth Blum and brother, Jimmy Maharrey. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, David Esco; children, Charlotte Millican (Don), David Esco, II (Jama), Amanda Long and Sara Long; sister, Mary Glasscock; brother, Dennis Maharrey; step-father, Clifton Blum; four grandchildren, Cora Millican, Rhys Millican, Aidon Esco and Emerson Sherer; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Solid Rock Church in Pinson on Thursday, February 7th from 5PM-7PM. The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 8th at Solid Rock Church at 2PM. Burial will immediately follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville. Pastor Paul Lett is officiating.

Joseph “Joe” Russo

september 6, 1936 ~ february 3, 2019 (age 82) Sally Hobbs, the loving wife of Richard Hobbs for the past 66 years, passed away on February 3, 2019. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a friend to all. She was preceded in death by her children, Karen Hobbs, Rick Hobbs, and Diane Kersey. She is survived by her husband, Richard Hobbs; her children, Janet Meredith (Dexter), Sandy Hobbs, John Hobbs (Judi) and son-in-law, Craig Kersey; 6 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 9, at 2pm at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville. A visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

Alpha Parker march 16, 1927 ~ february 2, 2019 (age 91)

Age 52 of Trussville, took flight to his Heavenly home on Thursday, January 31, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betsy Boley Russo; and brother, Phillip Russo. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Cindy Sykes Russo; sons, Andy Russo, Logan Russo and Hunter Russo (Jessica); father, Sam Russo; siblings, Tony Russo (Alan), Amy Spano (Louis), Callie Russo and Nena Russo; family dogs, Kai, Mable Grace, Pebbles and Piper; and a host of nieces and nephews. Joe was a valued employee of Nintendo of America for over 20 years. He was a loving husband and the best father and was loved by so many. His family will celebrate his life on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel with his service beginning at 7 p.m.

Alpha C. Parker, age 91, of Trussville, passed away February 2, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband J.D. Parker, son Joe Dennis Parker, parents Dennis and Bertha Collins, brother Calvin Collins, and sister Mildred Kirkland. Chapel services will be Wednesday, at 2pm with visitation from 1pm until service time. She is survived by her grandchildren: Jay (Rebecca), Dennis (Terri), and Lanie (Marcus), niece Molly (Steve), great grandchildren Reagan, Emma, Norah, Lauren, Sarah, Lydia, Lucie and Kaitlyn. Jefferson Memorial Trussville directing.

Billy Sanderson december 25, 1933 ~ january 30, 2019 (age 85)

Robert Hood may 23, 1939 ~ january 29, 2019 (age 79) Robert Charles Hood, age 79, of Odenville (and previously of Birmingham), passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 29, 2019, after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Mr. Hood was born on May 23, 1939 to the late J. Harold Hood and Marie M. Hood, and was educated in the Birmingham City Schools. He graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1957, and from Auburn University in 1961. Following college, Mr. Hood was employed by The Lamson and Sessions Company, where he served for 16 years. He joined O’Neal Steel in 1980, where he served for 24 years, retiring as Vice President of Operations in 2004. In retirement, Mr. Hood greatly enjoyed volunteer work, serving as a reserve deputy with the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office for almost 8 years. He later spent countless hours assisting in the rebuilding of Alpha Ranch, a children’s home in Ashville, which was destroyed by the devastating tornado in April, 2011. Mr. Hood was a longtime member of South Roebuck Baptist Church, and more recently of Cropwell Baptist Church, both of which he served as a deacon. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hood was predeceased by his brother, John H. Hood, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Diane Dial Hood; his children, Christopher R. Hood and Katherine L. Hood; his sister, Marilyn Jackson (Mike); his nephews, Michael Jackson (Angela) and Roger Jackson (Amy); his niece, Rita Beem (Craig); and his great nieces and nephew, McKenzie Jackson, Libby Jackson, Spencer Jackson, Isabelle Jackson, and Rachel Beem. Funeral services will be held at Cropwell Baptist Church, 2700 Hardwick Road, Pell City, Alabama 35128, on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. The family will receive visitors at the church from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Homes and Gardens, 1591 Gadsden Highway, Trussville, Alabama 35235. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any contributions be made to Lakeside Hospice, 4010 Masters Road, Pell City, Alabama 35128, www.lakesidehospice.org http://www.lakesidehospice.org. The Hood family would like to give special thanks to his nurses/caregivers, Amy Green, Kendra Baxter, Cristy Daffron, and Alena Carroll.

Peggy Reynolds september 30, 1958 ~ january 28, 2019 (age 60) Peggy Ann Reynolds, age 60, of Birmingham, AL passed away on January 28, 2019. She was a graduated of Banks High School and attended the University of Montevallo. She was a member of the Church of the Highlands. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 31st at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville from 5PM until 7PM. Her funeral service will be held at 10AM Friday, February 1st at Jefferson Memorial Chapel. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Jessie Reynolds.

She is survived by her children, Kimberly Harris and Christopher Correa; her two granddaughters, Makenzie and Bella; her brother Jerry Reynolds and his wife, Nancy.

Billy E. Sanderson, age 85, AL passed away on January 30, 2019. Billy was a native of Hamilton, AL. He enjoyed going to the lake fishing and hunting. His favorite past times include, watching old westerns and sitting outside on his front porch. Billy was true outdoorsman.

He loved children, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Adele Sanderson; his brother, Jimmy Sanderson and sister, Charlie Mae Williams. He is survived by his three daughters, Gayle Tyler (Mickey), Glenda Hutson (Wayne) and Anita Osborn (Buddy); his six grandchildren, April Hutson, Stefanie Phillips (Jonathan), Tracy Gundy (Gary), Nicholas Hutson, Phil Tyler (Becca), and James Hutson; ten grandchildren, Bryant, Blake and Brianna Gundy, Guy and Ashlyn Tyler, Zachary Hutson and Cody Hutson-Bonifacius, Noah Hutson, Kaselyn White and Aria Osborn. He is also survived by two brothers, Kenneth Sanderson and Tommy Sanderson (Barbara) and one sister, Olene Lucas; numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Billy will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 2nd with visitation held one hour prior. The burial will immediately follow the chapel service at Forest Hill Cemetery 431 60th St. N. Birmingham, AL 35212.

Miranda Wiley november 5, 1994 ~ january 27, 2019 (age 24) A beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, Miranda Lynn Wiley left this world unexpectedly, at 24, on Jan. 27, 2019. Born in Monroe, Michigan, on Nov. 5, 1994 to Corey and Jennifer (Ellison) Wiley, Miranda grew up in Monroe, just south of metro Detroit, where she attended Christiancy Elementary School and Jefferson High School before relocating to Alabama in 2009 where she graduated from Hewitt Trussville High School with honors. She went on earn her bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in finance from Auburn University in 2016. Miranda was a fierce competitor who grew up on the court playing basketball with girls who became some of her life long friends. It was this great determination that led her to be strong and fight for what she wanted in her life. She was warm, welcoming, and never met a stranger. She had a wit about her that could make her sometimes the funniest person in the room, but always the most sarcastic. She had an uncanny knack to put her friends needs above her own, and was always there when you called. Her intelligence soared higher than most which gave her the confidence to be outgoing and vivacious, but she could also be introverted and introspective. Miranda had the most aweing beauty, and we will always remember her infectious smile, piercing green eyes and caring personality. As Miranda aged her relationship with her mother became one of true love, honor, respect, and friendship. They had the most beautiful bond. Her presence in our lives will be sorely missed. When you think of Miranda, celebrate the good memories you have of her. Remember that life is fragile and short and should be lived to the fullest. Miranda was preceded in death by her grandmother Beatrice Kay Wiley. She leaves behind grandparents Gerald and Margaret Ellison and Clyde Wiley, her parents Corey and Jennifer, and sister Taylor, aunts, uncles, cousins, loving boyfriend Michael English, and a vast amount of friends both far and near. A Celebration of Life will start at 11 a.m. with a viewing and precede at 12 p.m. with a service, Friday, Feb. 1 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, located at 1591 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235. The Celebration of Life will be continued with fellowship and lunch at the Wiley’s residence immediately following.

June Battles

Michael R Tucker october 13, 1957 ~ january 30, 2019 (age 61) Michael Rodney Tucker, Sr., age 61, of Pinson, passed away on January 30, 2019. His nickname was Bama and he was employed at Don’s Carpet One for 31years. He is preceded in death by his brother, John Tucker, and his mother, Faye Bullock. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Norred Tucker; his son, Michael Tucker, Jr. (Diana Arleen); his sister-in-law, Sharon Tucker; his brothers-in-law, Frankie Norred and Winston Norred; his nephews, Bradley Norred and Frank Norred, Jr., Wayne Poole (Jennifer), Dale Poole; his grandnephews, A.J. and Tyler Poole; and many other family members and friends. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 3, at 2pm at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville. A visitation will begin one hour prior to the service.

march 9, 1929 ~ january 27, 2019 (age 89) June Glaze Battles, age 89, of Birmingham passed away on January 27, 2019. She was a member of Hilldale Baptist Church, now Palmerdale Cross. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lesley Stanford Battles; and her second husband, Judge Milton King.

She is survived by her children, L. Craig Battles (Pam), Pam Battles Lee (Ed), Kenneth W. Battles, Sr. (Cindy); her grandchildren, Matthew Battles, Meredith Battles Mejia (Geraldi), Jamie Lee Morales (Alfredo), Harrison Lee, Stuart Lee (Randi), Amanda Berry (Kyle), Wade Battles (Mikayeln); her great-grandchildren, Reece, Trace, and Kristanna Battles, Maylee and Max Mejia, Abigail and Maggie Morales, Levi and Houston Lee, Hannah and Easton Lee, Owen, Nora, and Charlotte Berry, and Sophia Battles. Funeral service will be held on Friday, February 1 at 2 pm at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville. A visitation will begin one hour prior to the funeral service.

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Twilight zone or hallucinations

By John W. Giles January 2019, will go down in history as one of the most bizarre months for current affairs. Maybe it was the Blood Moon, the Twilight Zone or someone spiking everyone’s punch with some of that heroin or fentanyl coming across our southern border, but January was insane. This month’s crazy news has all of us spinning and I admit my RAM memory is at capacity.

In this article we will zero in on a multibillion dollar tax fraud committed by illegals and the IRS is allowing it.

The month started out with the inexplicable govern-

ment shutdown. Nancy and Chuck refused to allocate a fraction (less than 1% of the Boarder Security Budget) for wall construction, only a few years ago they voted for wall funding on the southern border. The wall was okay back then, but it is immoral now. Mind you, the Old Testament is riddled with walls protecting cities from their adversaries, even Jerusalem.

Other Democrat acolytes of Nancy and Chuck in several states are in some kind of arms race (Holding Jubilant Press Conferences) to see who can come up with the most inhumane and horrific Pro-Planned Parenthood late

term abortion legislation.

The latest saga from Virginia allows a woman in labor dilating on the delivery table to make a last minute decision to take the baby’s life.

News accounts are flowing across multiple media platforms about illegals coming in from our southern border, getting monthly entitlement checks, free healthcare, enrolling children into publicly funded schools, registering to vote and getting tax refunds.

Say WHAT? You heard it; illegal folks not paying taxes are getting refunds. Let’s dig into this! You agree with me about January?

It all started when a whis-

tle blowing local tax preparer came to WTKR 13 reporting his office had been flooded with illegals filing tax returns. The government has created the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), which has become the vehicle for huge tax fraud among illegals. I encourage you to watch this alarming news report where illegals are claiming several children as dependents who live in Mexico. TV 13 visited a single wide mobile home and found that at least 4 different people, who did not live there, used this same mailing address to file tax returns, claiming 20 children and collectively

they received $29,608.00 in tax refunds. Most of the examples from this tax preparer indicated between $10,000 - $14,000 in refunds to illegals from these falsified tax returns. To no avail, this tax preparer notified the IRS multiple times of illegal tax fraud and there was no interest and no response.

TV 13, after multiple attempts to reach someone at the IRS by phone or email, traveled to DC and sat on their door step. No response from the IRS. TV 13, while in town interviewed Russell George, Inspector General for the U.S. Treasury Tax Administration who on camera con-

firmed he has warned the IRS in writing about this deliberate fraud, NO RESPONSE. Mr. George cites this equates to $4.2 billion annually and the number is growing. One more number, it is estimated that 2 million illegals are filing tax returns and this number is rising.

Chuck and Nancy, just admit it, this is about gaining a huge new voting base, shut down the tax fraud, reign in the IRS, and use this $4.2 billion as a down payment on the wall.

Twilight Zone or hallucination; I would rather wake up and witness this Democrat led nightmare has imploded.

Memorable concert turns into a stinker of a Valentine’s date

By June Mathews This smelly story first appeared in The Trussville Tribune in February 2010.

About 20 years ago, The Lettermen were set to appear with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra on February 13 – Valentine’s Eve – and I was dying to go. But the tickets were pricey, and neither Jimmie nor I cared to dole out the cash.

Back then I worked at a large downtown law firm with several young runners on staff, and it so happened that one of them won a pair of tickets to the concert on a morning radio show.

The youngster, however, had no idea who The Lettermen were and cared nothing about going. Thinking that surely no one else would care anything about two old dudes singing with an orchestra, he

June Mathews Of a Certain Age intended to (gasp!) trash the tickets. But fortunately, I heard about his wicked plan and was able to rescue the tickets before they hit the shredder.

The day of the concert, I rushed home from work, fluffed up my hair, and changed into a dressy ankle-length burgundy

velvet dress and heels. Jimmie got home a few minutes after I did, and as soon as he was ready, we hopped into the car and sped back downtown to the concert hall.

The show was all I’d hoped it would be and more. When I Fall in Love, Turn Around Look at Me, Put Your Head on My Shoulder… They sang ‘em all. Despite a capacity crowd and an increasing stuffiness in the concert hall, I was in heaven. Until an unpleasant odor wafted past.

I leaned left to whisper in Jimmie’s ear. “This man next to me stinks,” I said.

“Do you want to trade places?” he whispered back.

“No, that’s okay.” I sat back and discreetly propped a hand under my nose. A minute later, I pointedly turned to Jimmie, crossed my eyes and faked a silent gag.

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“I’m fine,” I said, shifting moodily in my chair. The stinky man was ruining my perfect evening.

But as I crossed one leg over the other, I reached down to rub my ankle through the velvet fabric of my dress and felt a tacky patch of something near the hem. That’s when it dawned on me that the stinky man wasn’t the stinker. I was.

Anticipating the officeto-home-to-concert rush, I’d pulled my dress out of the closet the night before and hung it on an armoire in the guestroom. The hem swung enticingly near the floor, evidently attracting the attention of Booker, our chocolate Labrador, who somehow equated the dress with a tree or a mailbox post or a fire hydrant, and – you guessed it – made use of

the facilities.

By the time I got dressed, the spot had dried, and the odor wasn’t noticeable. But it was a stink bomb waiting to blow.

The crowded and warm concert hall produced the optimal conditions, and thus, the gentleman to my right – the same one who had been the object of my irritation only moments before – was surely getting an unpleasant whiff of the results.

“Oh, my goodness, it’s me,” I gasped quietly to Jimmie, as I bolted out of my chair and headed to the ladies’ room.

Hastening through the lobby, I considered my options. A wet paper towel was liable to make the odor worse. A dry one wouldn’t do any good. Maybe we should just go home.

“Our biggest night out of the year, and the dog has to pee on my dress,” I grumbled.

Then I stopped. Yes, this was a

big night, and I wasn’t going to miss out just because of a little patch of pet urine. So I turned around, went back into the concert hall, and sat down.

“What’s wrong?” Jimmie whispered.

“Nothing,” I replied. “The dog peed on my dress.”

He shook his head. “Is that all?” he said. Then we both settled back in our seats to enjoy the rest of the concert.

A minute later, the man next to me leaned over to whisper to his wife. I couldn’t hear what he said, but I imagine it was something along the lines of, “This woman next to me stinks.”

He probably crossed his eyes and made a gagging face, too. And that’s okay. He had a legitimate complaint. But as long as The Lettermen were on stage, my stinky dress and I weren’t going anywhere.

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I have a clean slate?

By Richard Harp While living in Scotland, I remember walking down the wet and windy streets of Glasgow on my way to visit its University. I was walking the cobbled streets just like countless others had done before me since its establishment in 1451. Just think of those original students who walked that same path when the cobble stones were first laid. They had no idea of the Americas and would not “discover” its existence for the next 41 years.

Their university also boasted brand-new technology of the times: the mass printed book. The first one, a Bible, was reproduced on Guten-

berg’s press 7 years prior. As I was walking that ancient pavement, I looked down and found a perfectly intact slate that had somehow flown from the roof first laid in the Renaissance. I picked up the slate shingle that was covered in years of grime and debris. I began to wipe it clean and immediately noticed the craftsmanship and painstaking time that went into its production. Then I managed to carry it to my car, and when we moved home to the States it was numbered among our belongings. It now has a place of honor in my office. I guess you could say I have a "clean slate."

What does the phrase "a clean slate" really mean? In

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the Victorian era, students did not use paper but would use a smooth slate in the school room with a writing implement made of slate. Later, this concept made way for

the development of chalk on a chalkboard. When the assignment was done, the slates were wiped clean for the next lesson. A clean slate would forever be synonymous with a new beginning or to describe one’s potential.

Another use for slate is my favorite and one I am reminded of every day in my office.

Slates, at one time, were used by local merchants and their customers. The grocer, for instance, would have a slate that represented the buyer’s bill, or tab, as it was called. The buyer would “run up the tab” throughout the week, and after pay day they returned to pay the grocer what was owed. The grocer would then wipe the

slate clean.

Jesus’ model prayer has an example of a clean slate when it comes to our relationship with God. Jesus said, “Pray then like this: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one (Matthew 6:9-13).

God represents the merchant wiping off our slate; our debt because we gave into the evil one. Paul says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans

3:23). It is sin that you and I have that must be covered, paid for, and wiped away -- or we will stand condemned before God. Peter tells us, “Repent and be immersed every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38). He says a similar message in the following chapter.

“Repent therefore, and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord." (Acts 3:19-20) I have a clean slate, do you?

A note from the Harp Richard preaches for the Deerfoot church of Christ

Kids talk about God: Why did God create brothers?

By Carey Kinsolving and Friends "They help sisters catch bugs," says Katherine, age 7.

Actually, it's to bug sisters, says Chelsie, 11: "God created brothers so they could annoy their sisters to death.

He also created them so their dads could have something to do when they get home from work such as sports. If God had made only sisters, dads would be really bored."

Manasi, 7, has a different slant: "God created brothers because sisters don't get along."

OK, we've got the annoying brother and the referee brother. Marshall, 11, introduces us to the Rocky Balboa brother: "If you have a big brother, it is to beat you up

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when you annoy him. Sometimes he is nice, but it's because your parents make him be nice."

All right, enough with bugs, bugging and bullying.

"God created brothers to ride

bikes and to dig up stumps," says David, 6. There's more, says Emily, 5: "So people can grow up, paint houses and fix roofs."

It's not about bikes, stumps and houses, says Adrienne, 7: "God created brothers so they can keep the grass looking good."

Hey, if it weren't for lawns, boys wouldn't have any money.

"God also created brothers so someone could watch or protect their sisters," says Nathan, 10. "God was smart to create brothers."

Protection is one thing, but revenge is another. "Brothers help you get revenge at people," says Adrienne, 10.

Adrienne, I suggest you read the story of Dinah, the daughter of Jacob (Genesis

34). It's not a pretty picture.

Dinah's brothers, Simeon and Levi, hatched a plot to revenge their sister's honor. They promised Shechem that he could take Dinah as his wife if he and his people would become circumcised.

Because Shechem was the prince of the Hivite people and Dinah was the daughter of Jacob, the two peoples would become one.

It sounds like a sweet ending, except that the brothers had no intention of keeping their agreement. They murdered Shechem and the Hivite men while they were recovering from circumcision. On his deathbed, Simeon and Levi's father called them "instruments of cruelty" because they killed in anger.

When you or someone

you love has been greatly wronged, you'll be tempted to take matters into your own hands. Resist the temptation.

Revenge will rise up to bite you every time. Let God be God. "'Vengeance is mine, I will repay,' says the Lord" (Romans 12:19). He knows exactly how to administer perfect justice. Don't get in the way.

"I think God created brothers so their other brother or sister won't be lonely," says Kayla, 10. "I would love to have a big brother because I like what boys do, and I would look up to him."

A big brother can have a tremendous influence in the lives of his younger brothers and sisters. They naturally look up to him.

"The brother I have is the

brother Jesus wants me to love, and I love him," says Jordan, 7.

Think about this: If your brother has wronged you, remember how God loved and pursued you in spite of your offenses against him.

Memorize this truth: "A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, and contentions are like the bars of a castle" (Proverbs 18:19).

Ask this question: Do you love your brother?

"Kids Talk About God" is written and distributed by Carey Kinsolving. To access free, online "Kids Color Me Bible" books, "Mission Explorers" videos, a new children's musical, and all columns in a Bible Lesson Archive, visit www.KidsTalkAboutGod.org.

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Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners names first female, african american director From The Trussville Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners (ALBME) has named Sarah H. Moore as its new executive director and William M. Perkins as its associate executive director.

Moore and Perkins, both of Montgomery, are the first female and first African American to serve the ALBME in executive roles.

“We are fortunate to have individuals of their caliber on board,” ALBME Chairman Joseph Falgout, M.D., said. “We have a tremendous responsibility to protect the public and are confident Mrs. Moore and Mr. Perkins not only share our commitment to that duty but with their knowledge and skills, will be instrumental in helping fulfill that mission.”

Sarah H. Moore officially assumes her new position on February 1 but the Wilcox County native, an accountant by training, brings with her a wealth of experience as a state regulator and in large organizational management

and public administration. Since 2014, Moore has served as chairman of the board and administrator of the Alabama Credit Union Administration, the entity responsible for licensing, regulating and supervising state-chartered credit unions.

Prior to joining ACUA, she served as an executive of a NYSE bank holding company for 13 years in numerous roles, including senior executive vice president and chief financial officer.

As well, Moore worked for nearly a decade with the predecessor to PricewaterhouseCoopers, auditing financial, governmental, real estate and insurance industry cli-

ents.

In addition to her professional achievements, Moore has been active in civic affairs, including serving as current president of the Montgomery Area Food Bank, past president of the Montgomery Rotary Club (first female president in the club's 83-year history) and past Advisory Council member of the Auburn University Business School, among others.

She holds a degree in Business Administration and Accounting from Auburn University.

“I am honored the Board has placed its confidence in me,” Moore said. “I’m humbled by the opportunity to serve in this important position and to work with the dedicated physicians and staff of this agency to continue striving to uphold high standards for medicine and protect the patients of this state.”

William M. Perkins began his new position with the ALBME as associate executive director in mid-January. A Montgomery native, Perkins has more than 30 years’ experience in leadership

Rebecca Moul joins Birmingham Orthopedics 7 Spine Specialist From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

York. She earned her doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. She completed her internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at Memorial Hospital in York, PA, and a fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine with New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Moul is a member of the American Academy of Ortho-

Birmingham, AL (Feb. 4, 2019) --- Rebecca Moul, D.O., has joined Birmingham Orthopedics & Spine Specialists. Dr. Moul is board certified by the AOBOS. She specializes in orthopedic surgery, Arthroscopy and sports medicine.

Dr. Moul received her undergraduate degree from St. Bonaventure University in New

paedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, the American Osteopathic Association, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.

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Prior to accepting the position of associate executive director for the ALBME, Perkins worked for eight years as an investigator with the agency before in May 2018 becoming office director and overseeing the agency’s daily operations. For his military service, Perkins was awarded the Bronze Star for Operation Iraq Freedom, the Desert Award, four Army Medals of Merit and two Army Commendation Medals.

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ternity, Inc. of which he is a life member, focusing on at-risk youth. Perkins is also a lifetime member of True Divine Baptist Church, where he’s served as a deacon since 2012. He earned a degree in Business Administration from Faulkner University.

“My entire career, whether with the military, the police department or the ALBME, I’ve been involved in some way in public protection,” Perkins said.

“It’s been my life’s calling and I appreciate the faith the Board has placed in me with this new position. Moving forward, I’d like to see this agency continue leading the way for health profession-

al licensing boards in Alabama through increased adoption of improved protocols and cutting-edge investigatory techniques.”

The ALBME is the state regulatory agency tasked with licensing, certifying and regulating the practice of medicine and osteopathy in the state of Alabama. The Board’s duties include: qualifying physicians for licensure, approving collaborative and supervised practices between physicians and mid-level practitioners, registering physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice nurses to prescribe and dispense controlled substances and investigating and prosecuting violations of the Controlled Substances Act and the Medical Practice Act. To manage its more than 18,000 licensees, the Board employs a workforce of 31 trained investigators, attorneys and affiliated staff. The Board’s mission and purpose are to protect the safety and welfare of the public through the appropriate regulation of its licensees.

Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure From The Trussville Tribune reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, according to a new report by the American Heart Association. The findings found that 45.6 percent of adults were hypertensive between 2011 and 2014 under the new blood pressure guidelines released in 2017.

Under the previous guidelines, only 31.9 percent of United States adults had high blood pressure during the same time frame.

Paul Muntner, Ph.D., an epidemiologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health and Vice-Chair of the American Heart Association’s statistic committee that produced the AHA report, says the increase is due to the recently updated American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association hypertension guideline, which lowered the blood pressure levels used to define hypertension from 140/99 mm Hg to 130/80 mm HG. While the increase in adults with hypertension may seem alarming, Muntner says the new guidelines will make people more aware of their health.

“It is an opportunity for patients and their doctors to have a conversation about

their blood pressure and what they can do to lower their blood pressure and lower the risk of having a heart attack or a stroke,” Muntner said. “Not everything involves medications. There are several lifestyle changes that can be done to lower blood pressure, including increasing physical activity, weight loss and reducing salt intake.”

The number of adults living with a cardiovascular disease also increased. The report found that at least 9 percent, or 24 million, of U.S. adults 20 years old or older had cardiovascular disease defined by a coronary heart disease, stroke or heart failure.

“24 million adults is a large number of people in the United States,” Muntner explained. “I think recognizing that this number is large and highlighting the need to focus on prevention is the best way to lower that number in the future.”

If hypertension is included in the list of cardiovascular diseases, the total percentage increases to 48 percent, or 121.5 million, of U.S. adults 20 years old or older living with some type of cardiovascular disease in 2016.

The report lists heart disease as the No. 1 cause of death and stroke as the fifth leading cause of death in the United States in 2016, which

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are the same rankings as in 2015.

Globally, 17.6 million people died from a cardiovascular disease in 2016, which is a 14.5 percent increase from 2006.

“There have been several important studies over the past year showing that the prevalence of risk factors common in the United States is becoming more common in other world regions and economically developing countries, such as hypertension, diabetes and obesity,” Muntner said. “These conditions are becoming more common due to more sedentary lifestyles, as well as increasing obesity.”

The report also looked at sodium intake, sleep and obesity rates, all factors that Muntner says could improve heart health. The findings were published in the American Heart Association’s journal, Circulation, on Jan. 31.

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Each month, The Trussville Tribune invites students to submit stories to Tribune Kids for their own special column. The list of the upcoming topics will help you plan. Please also try these guidelines in order for students to have a better chance of having their writings published.

Please send all writings to tribunekids@gmail. com or bring to The Tribune located at 190 Main Street, Trussville.

TRIBUNE KIDS MONTHLY WRITING

C O R N E R Love Why do you think that love is often associated with the heart, as opposed to other organs in the body?

Deadline: February 8 Publish Date: February 13 About Me The thing I wish other people would understand about me is…

Deadline: February 15 Publish Date: February 20

TRIBUNE KIDS WRITING SUBMISSIONS

Last month we reached out to young readers and writers asking “What qualities do you look for in your friends?” These are their submissions.

Fr iendship

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Kennedy Sing, 5th grade Magnolia Elementary

Skylar Harvey, 5th grade Magnolia Elementary

What I look for in a friend is someone you can talk to cause to me talking about stuff with someone is very important to share what you feel with someone. I also look for a good listener cause you always need to talk to you also need someone that will listen to you.

The qualities that I look for in my friends are trust, kindness, caring, funniness, sarcasm and compassion. I look for those qualities because those are the traits that make a good friend. Also, that is how I know that they are there for me whenever I may need them. That’s how I know they are a good friend.

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Marceli Martinez, 5th grade Magnolia Elementary

Vivian Westin, 5th grade Magnolia Elementary

What is friendship? It is very amazing. It is really great. Sometimes I felt lonely in life until I met the best people on earth. I think friendship is very special in life and I would never betray my best friend for popularity. I don’t care who my friend would be because we need to except anybody.

The qualities I look for in a brand our kindness, loyalty, trust, patience, and I hope they are funny.

These are just some of the qualities I look for in a true friend. A true friend helps you when you need help, they are so laugh at your jokes when they aren’t even funny. A true friend is always there for you. These are the qualities I look for in a true friend.

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Emily Renda, 5th grade Magnolia Elementary

Natalie Wiram, 5th grade Magnolia Elementary

Catherine Asbury, 5th grade Magnolia Elementary

The qualities I look for my friends are kindness, respect, and sweet. I pick kindness because I would like my friends to be kind to me and not be mean to me. It would hurt my feelings if my friends were mean to me. Also, I choose respect from my friends because if my friends trashed my room after I asked them not to and they did they did not respect me. Last I choose sweet because I would like my friends to be sweet and not leave me out. Then a few days later my friends come back and asked me to play with them.

I don’t think friendship should just be like any other thing in the world. It should be thought of more important. You need to look for a kind, caring, sympathetic friend. Someone you can trust, and cheer you up when you’re sad (cheesy) and will be on your side. Most of all you need a friend to shape you into a better person, and when you want to do something bad they stop you and don’t allow it to happen. Are you a good friend? Well, is your friend helping you? Thank about it more, how are you?

What I look for in a friend is a nice, sassy, funny, Hyper and a person that will stay with me. Someone that is not mean, never will leave me out. She or he is also willing to stay away from each other if there is ever a fight. A patient friend so I can take my sweet little old time. I do not care what gender the friend is. A person that can keep secrets. My friends have to love animals! And need to like ice cream if not, it is OK. I also need a friend that does not judge me for my mistakes and flaws. Someone that is not afraid of themselves and is not afraid to be different. There are some exceptions.

Accomplishment What do you consider your greatest accomplishment and why?

Deadline: February 22 Publish Date: February 27 TRIBUNE KIDS MONTHLY WRITING

GUIDELINES 1. Keep length between 50 and 100 words.

2. Follow directions for the topic. Creativity is great but is the entry on topic?

3. Make sure all entries are legible.

4. Include students’ name, school, grade and parent’s email on each entry submitted.

5. Screen for appropriateness. We try to avoid potentially embarrassing entries, but sometimes it is not obvious.

Note: Parents or teachers should include a note if an entry is exceptional for a particular student that might not otherwise stand out.

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Tommy Murr & River Baldwin reach scoring milestones to grab AHSAA prep basketball spotlight From The Trussville Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY – Lindsay Lane Academy junior guard Tommy Murr and Pleasant Home High School senior River Baldwin each reached major milestones in their AHSAA basketball careers last week to share the AHSAA Basketball Spotlight as the regular season came to an end.

Murr scored 41 points and eight assists to lead the Lions to an 81-61 victory over Phillips to push him over the 4,000-point mark for his career. Brandon Green, who is averaging 26 ppg this season, had 24 points for the Bears.

Murr, a 6-foot-1 guard, has scored 1,236 points this season in 28 games and is leading the nation with 44.3 points per game. He has scored 40 or more points 20 of those games, including eight over 50 and one over 60. Murr is shooting 86.7 percent from the foul line (319-of-368) and has sank 101 3-pointers on the year heading into this week’s Class 1A, Area 15 tournament.

The son of head coach Steve Murr has 4,004 points

for his career in 143 varsity games to become the fourth boys’ player in AHSAA history to go over the 4,000-point career mark. The AHSAA’s all-time scoring leader is Jeremy Monceaux, who amassed 4,555 points in 124 games over his final four seasons at Parkway Christian in Birmingham from 1998-2002. Currently the head boys’ basketball coach at Clay-Chalkville, Monceaux finished his prep career with 6,354 points in 198 games – including 1,799 points in 74 games playing on the high school varsity while attending school in Louisiana.

His dad Dave Monceaux was also his head coach.

Frankie Sullivan of R.C. Hatch High School in Uniontown totaled 4,224 points in a career that spanned 2005-2008 (139 games) for the Bobcats.

And John Drew of J.F. Shields High School in Beatrice, totaled 4,018 points from 19691972 for the Panthers. He went on to score 15,291 points in 739 games in an NBA pro career that spanned 11 seasons from 1974-1985. Sullivan was a standout at Auburn University.

Murr needs 98 points this season to break the single-sea-

son scoring record (1,333) set

by Monceaux in the 19992000 season and 1,253 in the 1998-99 season. Drew had 1,320 to average 44.0 ppg in 1970-71 for J.F. Shields and Daryl Wilson of South Lamar totaled 1,243 points for the Stallions in 1991-92.

Robert Whisenant of Ryan High School in Morgan County set the AHSAA single-season scoring record averaging 46.3 ppg in 1969-70. He had 1,112 points in 24 games.

Pleasant Home’s 6-foot-5 senior center Baldwin went had 32 points and 14 rebounds in a 49-21 win over Kinston and followed with 30 points and 14 boards in a 58-34 victory over Straughn to close out the regular season. The Lady Eagles are hosting the Class 1A, Area 2 tournament this week. Baldwin, who earned MVP honors as Pleasant Home captured its first Class 1A state volleyball championship last October, was recently chosen to participate in the 2018 McDonald’s All-America Game.

She has scored 534 points and cleared 288 rebounds this season in 21 games and is averaging 25.9 points ppg and

13.2 rpg. For her career, she has 3,034 points scored in 131 games and 1,469 rebounds – an average of 11.2 for her career that has spanned five seasons (2014-2019). Candace Byrd of Tanner is the alltime career rebounding leader in the AHSAA with 2,065 boards in a career that ended in 2000. Byrd is currently the head girls’ coach at R.A. Hubbard.

The Florida State signee, who was 23-of-30 shooting (76.7%) in the last two games also had 671 blocked shots, 5.1 per game. Her blocked shots currently rank second all-time in the AHSAA behind Danisha Malone of Clements, who finished her career in 2013 with 721 for the Colts.

Baldwin is the 20th girls’ player, according to the AHSAA Record Book, to score 3,000 points and the first since Geneva County guardLacy Stafford, who closed out her career with 3,045 in 2016.

Courtney Strain of Woodland set the AHSAA record with 5,283 points in six seasons for the Bobcats from 2004-05 to 2009-10. She is now the head girls’ coach at Handley High School.

Springville finishes regular season strong: defeats Hayden 61-35

By Damian Mitchell Sports Editor HAYDEN — Springville boys’ basketball finished their regular

Max Harrison had 14 points with 12 coming from the three-point line as he knocked down four of his eight attempts. He also had five steals on de-

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season with a 61-35 win

Please correct the "Harrigill" spelling and center over Hayden on Thursday.

Chase Isbell led BriLany under their two names, and I think the wSenior e're Tigers with 17 points and also did his part on the good to go. rebounding end by adding

eight rebounds with five being offensive rebounds.

Senior guard Cameron Bonner dropped 11 points along with seven rebounds.

fense.

The Tigers finished the regular season with a 23-2 record and look to keep the momentum rolling as they get ready to begin the area tournament. The Tigers will face Moody in their first matchup at Center Point High School on Tuesday, Feb. 5.

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