February 8 - 14
Pinson Council establishes revenue clerk position, pays for elementary lunch costs
By Nathan Prewett
For the Tribune PINSON – A new revenue clerk position was established during a meeting of the Pinson City Council on Thursday, Feb. 2, where they also approved a request from
From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — Cahaba Elementary School principal Joy Tyner has been named The Trussville Tribune Person of the Year for 2022. The award presentation came Tuesday at the Toast of the Town event hosted by the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce.
The annual event also recognizes the recipients of the prestigious Gatekeeper awards as well as the Veteran of the Year Award.
Tyner has been principal at Cahaba since the elementary school opened in 2016 following extensive renovation and expansion of the historic building which had previously served as a high school and middle school.
Under her leadership, Cahaba has consistently ranked among the top five elementary schools in Alabama for academic achievement. Tyner credited God, her faculty, staff, and students for Cahaba’s success when she accepted the award.
“When you consider the success of Trussville schools,
Trussville Orthopedic Surgeon makes medical history with mixed reality and Big Data
By Terry Schrimscher
For the Tribune TRUSSVILLE – Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Marc Rothermich etched his name in medical history January 20 when he became the first surgeon to use Microsoft HoloLens gog-
Local organizations to address Moody landfill fire concerns at Environmental Management Commission meeting
it’s easy to forget that TCS is still just a teenager,” Tribune publisher Scott Buttram said following the Tuesday night event. “And when the system goes through an upheaval like it did this school year, it’s easy to forget that there is actually great leadership in every one of those schools that never
missed a beat. I feel like Joy epitomizes that leadership.”
Buttram cited the consistent culture of “excellence and exceptionalism” at Cahaba when announcing Tyner as this year’s recipient. “I believe that’s what sets America apart from the rest of the world.”
By Crystal McGough AssociateTyner, a veteran educator with over three decades of service, moved to Trussville from Mississippi with her husband William Tyner. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University and two master’s degrees from Mississippi College.
Editor TRUSSVILLE – “The Curious Savage” by John Patrick open this Friday, Feb. 10, at ACTA Theatre in Trussville. This heart-warming drama, directed by Angie McGowan, is set in the 1950s, taking place in the living room of a Massachusetts sanatorium called The Cloisters.
“The Curious Savage is a really, really sweet play, but you wouldn’t think so from reading a synopsis,” said ACTA trustee Paige Turner Cain, who plays the role of Mrs. Ethel Savage. “It’s about an older lady whose husband died and left her $10 million. She has three stepchildren that were his children, and they are spoiled-rotten grownups.”
When Mrs. Savage, the main protagonist, starts spending her inheritance to help people make their dreams come true – even silly, foolish dreams – her stepchildren put her in The Cloisters sanatorium to get back at her.
“They put her in a ward with these five adults who
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are just delightful,” Cain said. “They’re beautiful people, but they each have a flaw. Through the story, Mrs. Savage relates to each of them in a different way. She just pours into them and
believes in them. It’s really tender, the relationships she develops.”
“The Curious Savage” will be showing for two weekends, giving theater-goers six opportunities to see
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the show. Performance dates are Feb. 10, 11, 17 and 18, at 7 p.m., with two Sunday matinee performances on Feb. 12 and 19, at 2:30 p.m.
See ACTA, Page 4
From The Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY — The Jefferson County Department of Health regularly inspects establishments in Jefferson County where food is prepared or sold for human consumption. Two types of inspections, scored and alternative (nonscored), are performed throughout the year. This information is presented by the Tribune in the spirit of public safety. These inspection scores are directly taken from the Jefferson County Department of Health.
The following is a list of the most recent scored inspections:
From front page hazardous structures during its bi-weekly city council meeting, Thursday, Feb. 3.
The council opened the meeting with a public hearing on four properties cited for neglect and for creating a dangerous environment in the community. The properties under discussion were as follows:
2805 9th Street NE
417 Kim Drive
1816 1st Street NE
• 520 Sunhill Road
Speaking on behalf of the Kim Drive property, Center Point resident Roderick Harris asked the council for a 30-day extension allowing him time to clean the property up. During his statement, Harris said the home has been vacant since it was involved in a fire in 2018. The house belonged to his mother who passed away soon after of the complications sustained in the blaze. Harris said he has been involved in legal disputes with Wells Fargo, which foreclosed on the property in the process. Harris said he has declined several offers from the bank to regain ownership of the property and that he has been prohibited from doing any work on the home in the interim.
Additionally, Harris accused the court system, including the mediator on the case, of unethical behavior in favor of the bank, and asked the council for time to work with City Attorney Julian Hendrix to bring closure to the issue.
“I am going to get this resolved but I am here to ask you all to be more patient with me,” said Harris. “What I can do is work directly with your attorney and share with him everything I am about to do in the next 30 days.
“I am going to bring to light
some illegal activity that’s going on with the court system. But I have the documents to prove what my point is and I think I will prevail.”
After several minutes of back-and-forth discussion with Harris, the council and Hendrix, it was determined that the city actually could not consider Harris’ request since he is not presently the owner of the property.
“If you’re not the owner of the property, then you can make a request, but the city wouldn’t have the legal authority to grant it because you’re not the actual owner,” explained Hendrix. “Having an interest in the property without having title to it or having it deeded in your name doesn’t give the city the legal authority to grant you an extension.”
Following the public hearing and a period of public comment from citizens, the city council voted unanimously to demolish all four properties.
In other business, Center Point Mayor Bobby Scott briefly outlined a new debris pickup plan, addressing one of the chief topics of concern for city residents since Waste Management discontinued brush and debris service in mid-2022.
“We have come up with a plan to give residents the option to use the city as their bulk pickup option,” said Scott. “For a fee of $50 for 10 cubic yards, the city will send someone out to pick up your debris. If you have more than that, of course, you’ll need to adjust and pay for the extra.”
Scott added that informational flyers will be distributed to the community outlining the program, including pickup times and the types of materials the city can and cannot accommodate. He added that the program can begin as soon as
the council approves the program.
“We hope to have everything on a roll and get things cleaned up a little bit better than they have recently,” he said. “The city doesn’t make money off of this, but this is a way to hopefully keep our city and neighborhoods a little bit cleaner.”
In other city business
• The council tabled a discussion regarding ongoing negotiations with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department over a new contract to provide police service in Center Point.
Shortly before the beginning of Thursday’s council meeting, the Sheriff’s Department sent a new contract proposal to the city, at which time the mayor and council decided to delay discussion until they had more time to study the proposal.
• The council accepted a quote from Studio 2H Design, LLC for engineering and architectural services to bid on a new stairwell for City Hall.
Council President D.M. Collins invited the community to the first Neighborhood Watch quarterly meeting of 2023 at Rochelle’s Place Coffee Bar, Saturday, Feb. 18, from 10 a.m. until noon. “If you’re looking to be involved in Neighborhood Watch, please come out to this meeting,” said Collins.
• Councilman Glenn Williams invited the community to a Community Wellness meeting on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon. “I want the residents to come out and let us know what they want, what they expect, and how we can move the city forward,” said Williams.
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Pinson Elementary School to help offset the costs of missed lunch fees.
Duties of the revenue clerk will include classifying and issuing business licenses, as well as maintaining licenses and tax accounts, reviewing and verifying all collections, posting all money received to their proper account, and providing assistance and instructions to the public.
Minimum qualifications require a high school diploma or GED, two years’ experience in municipal tax license administration and certified municipal revenue officer designation. It is a full-time position that will pay $17.25$22.50.
Mayor Joe Cochran said that the position became necessary with the growth of the city.
“We have grown quite a bit in the last year and a half,” he said. “And that is by design. But oftentimes, when you grow you don’t realize what the impact is until you’re in the middle of it.”
More information and an application will be posted to the city’s website at www.thecityofpinson.com.
Later the council approved a request from Pinson Elementary School to help with outstanding lunch fees.
“They don’t turn kids away when they don’t have money for lunch and sometimes that builds up,” said Councilman Brad Walker, who added that some of the community churches may have contributed money, but motioned for the council to cover the costs if they are still outstanding.
The school asked for approximately $1,141.44. The council readily approved the
request using funds from the discretionary portion of the budget.
“And I will say this: I know that there’s a lot of kids that can’t help their circumstances,” Cochran said. “It’s not their fault that they can’t afford lunch and I hate to see any kid turned away. And I would tell all the principals at all four of our schools: if that becomes a situation for a child, let me know personally. I will personally take care of it. Don’t let a kid be embarrassed at school.”
The request from Pinson Elementary noted that they now qualify for giving free lunches and so will not accumulate any debt.
After items on the agenda were passed, Councilwoman Glenda Kirkland asked Cochran if the Pinson Main Street program could use a city-owned vacant lot for events, to which Cochran replied that they could if they notify the council first.
She then asked if there has been more on potentially buying digital traffic signs. Cochran said that he has been looking into options and wants a sign that would be operated by solar power and
displays what an oncoming vehicle’s speed currently is. Lastly, Kirkland mentioned the four days allowed for Trade Days to take place at the lot and asked if this could be increased to six days, but Cochran said that this should not be done, saying that four was enough.
In other business, the council: Annexed a property on Ridgewood Drive, Approved a request by owners of a property on Leigh Lane from Jefferson County District R1 to City of Pinson District RM (Residential Medium),
• Approved travel, lodging and expenses for conference attendees during 2023 for council and staff, Adopted the Division “G” Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and
• Approved expenses up to $25,0000 for furnishings and construction for the City Hall building. Pinson City Council meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month at City Hall on 4410 Main Street. Live-streamed meetings can be seen on the city’s Facebook page.
Regular adult tickets are $15, Senior Citizen (60+) tickets are $12, and Student tickets are $10. Tickets are still available and can be purchased in advance at www. actatheater.com. Concessions will also be available at the theater for $1 each.
“It’s a great story and it’s worth coming to see,” Cain said. “It’s just really sweet and it’s got a great message. It’s also got some really good comedy in it. It will be an enjoyable couple of hours and a good escape.”
Between the two weekend performances, ACTA Theatre will also be holding auditions for its next play, “Over the River and Through the Woods,” written by Joe DiPietro and directed by Shari
Ohm. Auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, and Tuesday, Feb. 14.
ACTA Theatre is a notfor-profit organization, incorporated in 1986 and providing the Trussville community with three to five performances each year for 37 years. Additionally, ACTA Jr. presents approximately two plays per year, not including their summer camp program. This year, ACTA has also added youth acting classes for second through 10th graders. “A big thing that we are really trying to do is to fulfill a community-wide plan for the arts,” Cain said. “We’re a small theater. We only have 89 seats, but we are now trying to run it at full capacity.”
For more information about ACTA, including ticket sales and upcoming opportunities, visit www.actatheater.com.
Regional Paramedical Services (RPS) to acquire an ambulance for the city.
Fire Chief Richard Harvey presented the details of the lease in the work session prior to the meeting. RPS offered to lease a reserve ambulance to the city for $1 per year with the city assuming upkeep of the vehicle during the period of the lease.
“I’m not trying to get into the ambulance service where we’re transporting anybody and everybody,” Harvey said. “I am trying to have a tool in our toolbox so that if we have a critical patient, and there is a delay, we have to ability to pick that patient up, put them in an ambulance and transport them to the hospital.”
Council member Herbert Toles questioned the delays in ambulance services in a Council meeting in August.
“We’re having a problem getting an ambulance in when somebody gets sick,” said Toles. “It can take two or three hours.”
Harvey said the ambulance would only be used in specific, critical situations where a delay could be life-threatening. He estimated the city would only transport patients a few times a year. He attributed the delays to an increase in service calls and a lack of students training to be paramedics and said it was a problem statewide.
Mayor Dave Thomas stated in August he believed the city should purchase an ambulance to better serve Springville citizens. Prior to voting on the resolution, Thomas again expressed his support for providing critical ambulance services to Springville.
“When it comes down to the balance of a life, if it’s your neighbor, your friend,
your family member or yourself that’s lying there, I think it’s priceless,” said Thomas. “I think it’s prudent on the part of our citizens,” he said, and encouraged members of the council to vote in favor of the resolution.
The lease would have allowed the city to take possession of a reserve ambulance from RPS to transport people in critical situations. The city currently contracts with RPS to provide ambulance service.
In the work session, several members of the council expressed concerns over the lease agreement and the liabilities assumed by the city
operating an ambulance service. Council members also expressed concerns with the vehicle having nearly 400,000 miles on it.
After the resolution failed, Thomas commented to The Trussville Tribune on the path forward.
“I don’t know what the next step is other than to find an alternative proposal and try again,” Thomas said. “If our citizens have a need, it’s our responsibility to address that need.”
Thomas said he understood the council had concerns about liabilities and possible repair costs but added “that one life saved is more valuable.” He said Harvey will continue to look for grants and they hope they can find a proposal that works for everyone.
In other business, new council member Austin Phillips was given the oath of office at the start of the meeting. He was elected by the council last month to occupy the District 3 seat vacated by the death of long-serving member Wayne Tucker.
At the close of the meeting, Harvey presented the council with a request to purchase a new fire truck for the city. Harvey said the new truck would cost $788,060. The city purchased the same model truck in 2020 for $560,000.
Harvey presented the proposal as a proactive measure to address future needs. Delivery of a new fire truck, once purchased, could take up to three years. The council expects to make a decision at the next meeting on Feb. 20.
Additionally, the council approved the following:
$6,475 to build a storage loft for use by the Springville Police department
• A resolution for the Alabama Department of Transportation to repave a portion of Highway 174 A budget resolution shifting some fire personnel within the budget The next meeting of the Springville City Council will be Monday, Feb. 20, 2023.
From front page with a special focus on American classic literature.
“Our spring semesters are education-based,” Director Victoria Boyce said. “In this case, it’s American literature based, so we’re doing poems from Robert Frost, Edgar Allen Poe, Emily Dickinson. And then, we’ll be doing some scenes from Moby Dick, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Little Women and The Great Gatsby.”
The Leeds-Moody Area Kids Acting Class was founded in 2019, originally meeting at the Leeds Art Council theater. This semester, however, the class has moved to the Merch Event Boutique, located across from The Pants Store at 8008 Parkway Drive, Leeds.
In addition to lessons in performing arts, each educational spring semester focuses on some form of historical education, whether it be general history or the history of theater.
“Last spring semester, for our educational class, we did ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ with a focus on Shakespeare,” Boyce said. “It included stage combat and learning Old English because the kids did it in its original form. Then, the time before that, our educational semester was based on ancient theater. So, they did some Greek myths with a Greek chorus and learned all about how that was done back then. They also learned some ancient Roman dancing that would have been done for the Roman plays, and they worked with a Chinese dragon puppet.”
This semester students can expect to walk away with a detailed beginning knowledge of some classic American authors and their works, such as Mark Twain, Edgar Allen Poe, Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, Washington Irving, Herman Melville and F. Scott Fitzgerald.
“The students get an introduction to the authors and a piece they wrote, and then they get a broad summary of the piece, and then a more detailed look at a particular scene, short story and/ or poem,” Boyce said. “So, they get an in-depth look at what we are covering with a broad summary of the work, in general, so they understand the context. We also discuss the time period and how that played into the work.”
In addition to the literary focus, students will also walk away with an understanding of theatrical elements such as stage terminology and how to do a monologue. They will also learn how to take something that wasn’t originally written for the stage and turn it into a theatrical performance.
Then, in April, the students will hold their final performances, which will be called “A Turn of the Page Through American Classics.”
“We’re going to tie all the works together and it’s going to be a play of all the scenes and the poems brought together,” Boyce said. “The
week of April 17, we’re actually going to have tech week to get ready for performances. Then, April 21-23 will be the performance dates.”
Although the spring semester has already begun, it’s not too late for any students who still want to sign up for the class, which meets on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
“We can catch anybody up,” Boyce said. “Anyone who signs up this month would be comped $50 since they missed January.”
The class regularly costs $200 for the semester, with the option of a $50/month payment plan. The tuition covers the cost of the set, scripts, costumes and two complementary tickets for parents to see the show.
“We have a lot of fun,” Boyce said. “The kids really enjoy it and they make long-lasting friendships that come from this class. It’s a good outlet for anybody who may feel they are getting overlooked in their school productions or are too shy to do school productions, but want to try some theater. Or maybe they go to a private school or are homeschooled and don’t have the opportunity to participate in a theater program.”
For more information about the Leeds-Moody Area Kids Acting Class, or to register your student, call Director Victoria Boyce at (205) 2857635.
by the Alabama Legislature, planned to release 369 inmates on Tuesday, according to Carol Robinson. Among those on the list were 12 people convicted of murder in Jefferson County alone.
The plan hit a snag on Tuesday after Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a lawsuit claiming that the victims of the inmates had not been notified as required by law. An agreement reached with ADOC reduced Tuesday’s release to 80 people, according to Ivana Hrynkiw. The remaining 289 prisoners will be released following victim notification.
A law passed in 2015 called for prisoners to receive early supervised release (ankle monitors) ranging from three to 12 months depending on the charge and length of sentence. The law applied
only to prisoners convicted after 2015. But in 2021 State Representative Jim Hill of Moody offered an amendment which included all prisoners regardless of when they were convicted, setting the stage for the planned mass release.
Alabama Department of Corrections
According to documents obtained by al.com, the released prisoners who did not have transportation would be taken to bus stations around the state.
The mass release comes as ADOC faces scathing reports from federal officials due
gles to visualize a hologram MRI during sports medicine surgery.
“The technology that’s built in is, I can have a patient’s MRI pulled up as a hologram that I can manipulate and zoom in on and visualize some of the imaging while we’re in surgery,” he said. The goggles also allow him to access patient data in real time without having to step away from the operating table.
“We used to have to walk across the room and look at a screen if we wanted to see something in terms of the patient’s MRIs or X-rays,” he added. “Now, we can just look over to the side in our peripheral and control using our fingers in the air.
Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center is “a big teaching center,” Rothermich said, and the goggles allow him to remotely train other surgeons during the surgery using a microphone and camera built into the goggles.
“It’s like wearing a GoPro during surgery,” he said. “The audio is perfect. I can actually have a conversation with somebody across the world. It’s equivalent to a Zoom call. I can also record these pro-
cedures to be viewed on demand.”
The goggles allow other surgeons to see what he is seeing in real time, which helps in teaching techniques and also allows other surgeons to assist in real time when needed.
“I can illustrate what I am doing,” he added. “When I am using the goggles, my index fingers kind of turn into lasers. I can point and circle a structure or draw something on the screen and on that Zoom call or another surgeon’s iPad, and
they can see what I am drawing or pointing to.”
Rothermich said he has performed two surgeries, a knee surgery and a shoulder surgery, using the goggles.
“We’re in the process now of formal approval for full time use,” he said. “At least for the company I consult for, I’ll be the only one using it for sports medicine initially.”
HoloLens technology has been adapted for a variety of applications ranging from virtual reality gaming to military combat and space exploration. The goggles were used to assist in a heart surgery in 2018, but Rothermich is the first to use them with Zimmer Biomet technology in sports medicine.
to the deplorable conditions in Alabama’s overcrowded, outdated prisons. In a 2021 special session, the state legislature voted to spend $400 million of Covid relief money to build two new prisons. The current status of those prisons is unclear.
In addition to the technology used with the HoloLens goggles, Zimmer Biomet manufactures artificial knee, shoulder, hip and other replacement joints for orthopedic procedures. The company also develops robotic surgical technology.
Using the HoloLens goggles for surgery is just one of the fascinating advances Rothermich is helping develop with Zimmer Biomet.
“There’s new technology I am helping to develop that’s robotic assisted physical therapy,” said Rothermich. The robot would give more precise measurements in terms of recovery, and doctors can access data from patients around the world to compare recovery time and improve techniques for patients.
“Andrews is a big research center, so we’re excited about being able to pioneer this new technology and being able to produce relevant research that will be meaningful down the road,” Rothermich said.
Rothermich practices at Andrews Sports Medicine in the Trussville location and serves as team doctor for several area high school sports programs including Hewitt-Trussville and Springville. He also serves as team physician for the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League. He attended the University of Notre Dame and earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia.
Commission meeting on Feb 10, 2023, to request that they be allowed to make presentations to the commission on the subject of the landfill fire in St. Clair County, environmental attorney David A. Ludder announced.
The organizations expected to attend the meeting include the Environmental Defense Alliance (environmentaldefensealliance.org), GASP (gaspgroup.org), and Cahaba Riverkeeper (cahabariverkeeper.org).
ance will be made by its attorney, David A. Ludder, who is a former General Counsel of ADEM and the Legal Environmental Assistance Foundation, and is now in private practice at the Law Office of David A. Ludder, PLLC.
The commission will hear from the public after it concludes its regular business agenda and these organizations were required to include in their requests a description of their intended presentation.
The presentation by the Environmental Defense Alli-
gers & Signs Of Vaping” on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023.
“The Trussville City Schools Family Resource Center believes encouraging open discussion and education are important tools to promote healthy families and healthy children,” said Dr. Rachel R. Poovey, TCS Assistant Superintendent of Student Services. “This vaping informational session will provide students, families, and community members insight into the signs and dangers of vaping and begin to open the doors of conversation to educate, support and protect our students.”
UAB Associate Director of Family and Adolescent Services Stephanie Galbreath will facilitate tihs discussion, which will be
fire
Moody continues to burn.
“The presentation concludes that ADEM has mistakenly claimed that it lacks authority to regulate the land disposal of stumps, logs, tree limbs, brush, yard trimmings, leaves or other vegetative debris and urges the Commission to advise the ADEM Director to regulate the disposal of such wastes and to adopt rules for the proper disposal of such wastes,” Ludder said. The Environmental Management Commission will meet at the ADEM offices at 1400 Coliseum Boulevard in Montgomery, at 11 a.m., on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023.
held in the Hewitt-Trussville High School Lecture Hall, located at 6450 Husky Pkwy, beginning at 6 p.m.
“This will be the first community information session to come from our TCS Family Resource Center and we are excited to begin this new venture,” Poovey said.
“There will be two more sessions this year – one on social media and our students, and one with the TPD – we are still working on these details. We will also offer an opportunity for families to request sessions they would like to hear as we plan for the coming school year.”
For more information on this and future events, contact Beth D. Cardwell, L.B.S.W. Student Support Specialist at beth.cardwell@ trussvillecityschools.com or call (205) 228-3036.
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is making every effort to convey the message that our state’s great outdoors is for everyone.
“The Department tries to create an atmosphere that is safe, welcoming and accommodating to all individuals,” said Justin Grider, ADCNR’s Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division R3 Coordinator.
Grider and Billy Pope, ADCNR’s Communications and Marketing Director, were analyzing license sales data and discovered an encouraging trend. License sales increased across the board, and license sales for people of color had increased significantly since 2019.
Grider said many people realized the outdoors was a safe place to spend recreation time during the COVID pandemic.
“People who had never enjoyed the outdoors discovered the outdoors during the pandemic,” Grider said. “People who had lapsed and hadn’t been outdoors in years were able to spend some time outdoors. I also think people who relied on meat sourced from grocery stores were made aware of how fragile the supply chain could be, so they turned to learning about hunting to provide that source of organic protein. That led to a spike in interest with new audiences to include everyone.
“The cool thing about it is that even since the pandemic, those percentage numbers have remained high. It’s not
like folks just came in 2020. They came and realized what our natural resources have to offer and realized the Department caters to everyone.”
The license data also provided the geographical areas where most of the hunting and fishing licenses were sold. The Department then provided numerous outreach programs in the areas that were not as highly represented in that data.
“We looked at the data and focused on the areas that needed attention, where people hadn’t previously interacted with the Department,” Grider said. “That included the Adult Mentored Hunting Program, the Firearms 101 Program, the trapping program or the Go Fish! Alabama Program and many other community engagement efforts.
“We tried to meet people where they were. In doing so, we looked to staff those events and use volunteers who were representative of people from the communities so those individuals could see themselves doing those activities and have somebody to look up to in that role.”
Funds generated from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses are crucial for supporting ADCNR’s Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division. License sales for outdoors activities provide a vital funding source through the Pittman-Robertson Act, where an excise tax on firearms and ammunition is collected and then divided to states according to their number of license sales and the size of their state.
R3 is a national program that addresses ways to boost hunting and fishing participation – Recruit, Retain, Reactivate. Grider said he has proof that those outreach efforts
have been successful.
“We have several examples of individuals who came to those workshops and are now volunteering, helping as mentors,” he said. “We are increasing our representation from those previously underserved audiences. We can now connect with them and develop relationships.”
Grider said it seems the portrayal of the nation in the news media focuses on polarization and tension between groups, but he doesn’t think that picture is completely accurate.
“When you zoom into real-world examples, like one of our workshops or outreach events, that couldn’t be farther from the truth,” he said. “We have people from all over the world with different backgrounds, different belief systems, different political opinions. All those things are set aside to focus on doing something outdoors, whether it be target shooting, hunting, fishing, trapping or many of the other outdoor recreation activities. People can put those differences aside and bond on those common themes. It’s been incredible. I think it speaks to the healing capacity the outdoors offers. What it does for your health. And it builds foundations for building relationships with people who may not look like you, think like you or act like you.
“We will keep seeking partnership opportunities with user groups who are interested in being involved with the Department and have an interest in outdoor recreation. We want to be available to everyone. It’s an open-door policy. We have staff who are great at making those connections.”
Some of those partnerships
include outreach events at the Montgomery Biscuits and Huntsville Trash Pandas minor league baseball parks. Advertising sponsorships include Auburn University Football as the Countdown to Kickoff radio show title sponsor and Troy Sports Properties, providing in-game and radio advertising for football, basketball, and baseball games.
“By being represented at these events, we can invite them to the workshops and outreach events and have face-to-face interactions, which increases the likelihood that people will get involved in workshops, engage with the staff and be comfortable reaching out to the Department for information about hunting, fishing, hiking, kayaking or target shooting,” Grider said. “Again, it’s meeting people where they are and making those connections. I’m really proud of our staff, volunteers and partners and their willingness to get involved, step outside of their comfort zones and try new things. It really speaks to the outdoors as being a common place where everybody can meet in the middle.”
The outdooralabama.com website also added Google Translation to increase access to new audiences to highlight
the numerous outdoors facilities, like shooting ranges, the most archery parks in the nation, some of the most beautiful parks in the nation in the Alabama State Parks System, and saltwater fishing opportunities, including the Gulf State Park Pier and Fort Morgan Pier.
Sgt. Bill Freeman, WFF Conservation Enforcement Officer, said even if you take the COVID spike out, the license sales to people of color have seen a 17% increase since 2019.
“I think a lot of our outreach efforts have helped to contribute to that,” Freeman said. “We’ve really done a lot with our HBCUs (historically black colleges and universities) with our mentored programs. I really think they’re seeing our Department in a different light. Our programs are welcoming and making access easier for all people.”
Freeman cited an example, a fishing event held at the lake at Gateway Park Golf Course in Montgomery
“We planned that event with Montgomery Parks and Recreation because more minorities had access,” he said. “It was a huge success. I think these events are starting to turn the tide in terms of minority participation.
“And I recently attended a seminar among female hunters and anglers, and providing protein for the family was very high on their lists. Our younger generation is much more conservation-minded and wants to know where their food comes from.”
Freeman, who has been presented several diversity awards from SEAFWA (Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies),
said that theme was evident at a recent mentored deer hunt at Oak Mountain State Park with a group of students from Alabama A&M and Tuskegee University.
“They were really interested in the meat-processing aspect of it,” he said. “They’re hunting but for different reasons than my generation, the baby boomers. The mentored hunting program is a such a great program, because all these kids have never hunted or fished. But once they do it, they’re so enthusiastic and happy. They have a different outlook on what they actually thought hunting was. They are more nature minded. They like being in nature. They understand why we’re hunting. We’re not hunting for trophies. We’re hunting to help manage a deer population. If you present it like that, they get it.”
Freeman said another mentored hunt is planned for February 3-4 in Bullock County with A&M, Tuskegee and Auburn University.
“I think we had 11 hunters at Oak Mountain,” he said. “Now we’re getting overwhelmed with students who want to sign up to learn about our natural spaces. They are just like sponges. They care about the water, the land and what they’re eating.
“I can’t say enough about our programs, and I can’t say enough about the R3 program, because I’m seeing it work. We’re reaching audiences we’ve never reached before. We’re going to the Black Belt region with fisheries education. We went to Perry County, where people had never seen a game warden and didn’t know anything about our Department or what we do. I’m very excited about this work.”
This past week the nation watched in embarrassed fascination as a Chinese spy balloon was allowed to meander its way across the country and hover over sensitive U.S. military facilities for days on end. This provocative act makes it clear that China feels they have license to operate as they see fit. The outcome may yet prove less threatening from a military standpoint, but it is an epic embarrassment on the diplomatic front.
China is asserting itself on the world stage as a near-peer adversary. Have we lost our edge in the eyes of the world?
When the Chinese hear our words what exactly do they hear?
Too often current U.S. leadership remains focused on softening our edges and projecting weakness. I submit that we must get back to operating from a position of strength, using speech that inspires.
I don’t believe for a second that we are incapable of fielding warriors on the field of battle. Our U.S. military is still the finest in the world and those who fill its ranks are an all-volunteer force. But as China thumps its chest, we are in the middle of a culture war that is impacting our military through the negative perceptions foisted on it by woke politicians and bleeding-heart, tired, old, flag officers.
If we tell young Americans that we are looking for the best of the best and will train them to fight our nation’s wars, I predict they will beat down the doors of recruiter’s offices.
But if we keep telling them that their requests for religious accommodation on a useless, mandated vaccine are going to be denied, or that they must shower with the
opposite sex, or that they are part of a systemically racist organization, or that sensitivity training trumps weapons training, well, good luck getting them to sign on the dotted line.
U.S. leadership has been messaging the U.S. military into a dire position in the last few years, but every so often a speech comes along that is so inspiring, that it transcends time. Words can be powerful and inspire, motivate, and push people to new heights, but when those words are combined with a strong delivery at a key moment in time, the words themselves can take on additional meaning.
There are certain speeches by historic figures that I love. But sometimes there are great orations by those unaccustomed to public speaking, that nonetheless inspire others with needed words at just the right time. A 2019 speech by Army Staff Sgt. (SSG) David Bellavia, given at a Pentagon ceremony just a month after President Trump awarded him the Medal of Honor, is a case in point.
Bellavia’s heroic actions in the Second Battle of Fallujah during the Iraq war earned him the Medal of Honor. His Pentagon speech minced no words. He spoke reverently of the warriors he had served with in Fallujah. Better than any highbrow speech by a skilled orator, Bellavia’s remarks grabbed attention and have since gone viral on social media:
“Iran, Russia, China, North Korea, ISIS, al-Qaida—they may be watching this right now. Our military should not be mistaken for a cable news gabfest show. We don’t care what you look like. We don’t care who you voted for, who you worship, what you worship, who you love. It doesn’t matter if your dad left you millions when he died or if you knew who your father was. We have been honed into a machine of lethal moving parts that you would be wise to avoid if you know what’s good for you.
We will not be intimidated. We will not back down. We’ve seen war. We don’t want war. But if you want war with the
United States of America, there’s one thing I can promise you, so help me God: Someone else will raise your sons and daughters.”
The U.S. Army has a $600 million advertising budget which has been spent, in part, on ads about Susie having two mommies and finding her calling in the Army. Yet the message in this free video— which has been viewed nearly 8 million times and garnered more than 13,000 comments to date—is what makes people want to join our vaunted U.S. military.
Tell young red-blooded Americans to set aside their personal privilege and patriotism, or that faith matters less than vaccines, or that they will help the military become more inclusive and find their compassionate side, and recruiting will stay at a low ebb.
But tell them that you will make them warriors, in the spirit and vein of those before them who stormed the beaches, and rained from the skies, and defended and protected that which we hold dear, and they will beat a path to the recruiters.
I guarantee China will notice.
Thank you SSG David Bellavia for your words and your service. The warrior ethos is still alive.
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The release of inmates from Alabama prisons caught a lot people by surprise.
The potential early release of over 2 percent of the inmate population of the Alabama Department of Corrections was required by a law passed in 2015 and then amended in 2021 by state lawmakers.
The crimes these felons committed range from murder, manslaughter, attempted murder, sodomy, rape and sex abuse, to theft and drug possession.
Their early release as mandated by Alabama State Representatives and Senators is bad enough and clearly does not reflect the desires of Alabama voters. Add to that, the failure to notify the victims of these crimes, as required by law, adds insult to injury. State officials knew 16 months ago (when the law passed during the Special Session on prisons) that this day was coming, yet they were unprepared.
To his credit, Attorney General Steve Marshall tried to block the release since Corrections officials had not notified victims of the release of these felons.
State leaders would be wise to examine how to improve victim notification in Alabama’s criminal justice system – from beginning to
end – as well as the services we provide to victims. This should begin when the crime is reported, as the investigation and court case occur, and after sentencing.
Time after time state leaders fail to do what is right for those who have suffered at the hands of criminals.
Shame on all of those officials who were complicit in this failure. Alabama citizens need to be on guard for their safety, and voters should voice their safety concerns to their elected representatives. Likewise, we should remember which Alabama leaders prioritize crime victims and public safety in our state.
Paul DeMarco is a former member of the Alabama House of Representatives and can be found on Twitter @ Paul_DeMarco
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The Forehand family has a long history in Trussville. Dave and his wife Kristie were both graduates of Hewitt-Trussville High School. Both of Dave’s parents, as well as Kristie’s mom, also graduated from Hewitt, and Kristie’s father was Chief of Police in Trussville for more than 30 years.
In 1996, Dave became a Licensed Alabama Homebuilder and started a construction company with his father, specializing in residential construction, remodeling, and insurance restoration work.
The father-to-son legacy opened a new chapter in 2019 when Dave’s son, Chase Forehand, graduated from college and proposed to come on board with a focus on roofing.
“The business kind of evolved into what we are today,” Dave said. “Chase started, developed and grew the roofing side of our business and we now specialize in custom remodeling and roof replacement.”
Prior to Chase coming on board, Forehand Construction’s focus had primarily been on kitchen and bathroom remodels, room additions, basement projects, sunrooms, and screened-in porches. Over the course of time, however, Dave also gained experience working for a roofing manufacturing company.
“With my background working for a manufacturer, it helps us to know what the industry requires for a roof to be installed properly,” Dave said. “The warranty comes from the manufacturer, as well as from us, so knowing what they require and how to put it on is important.”
Forehand Construction offers free roof inspections to determine whether there has been wind, hail, or other
storm-related damage. Then, they work with their client’s insurance company to ensure those repairs are properly covered.
“We become an advocate for our customers,” Dave said. “If their roof is being replaced, we make sure that they get what they’re entitled to, and if there’s an insurance company involved, we make sure they get covered the proper way. We’re working for our customer, not for the insurance company.”
Not only does Forehand Construction work for their clients; they work alongside their clients, explaining in detail what products will be used, why they use certain materials, and how they do the installation.
“We try to walk them through the process and hold their hand,” Dave said. “A lot of people don’t know the process; they don’t know what’s involved. So we have the experience to be able to help them through the process to get an insurance claim covered and paid for.”
On the remodeling side, Dave said Forehand Construction’s “sweet spot” is custom kitchens and baths, finished basements, and additions. It comes as no surprise that Forehand Construction won The Trussville Tribune’s 2021 Reader’s Choice Award for best kitchen and bath remodeler.
In accordance with their free roof inspection policy, Forehand also offers free initial consultations to determine a client’s needs and wants for their remodeling project.
“Our process is that we sit down with people and find out what their vision is,” Dave said. “We find out up front what their budget is – because it seems like a lot of people don’t really understand what a remodeling project costs – and then we have a conversation to find out what
they want to accomplish, and then develop a scope of work based on their needs and their desires. We look at it as a partnership with our clients, and it’s satisfying when we meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.
“From the time we embark in the relationship to when we get the job finished, we want to make sure that we provide excellent construction services with honesty, integrity, and superior customer service.”
As a licensed and insured contractor, Forehand Construction is able to do all trades when it comes to home building and remodeling.
“We’re a one-stop shop,” Dave said. “You don’t have to worry about getting a roofing contractor, then go and try to find a framer, then try to find an electrician. We do it all under our umbrella.”
With five main in-house employees – his son and business partner Chase, his wife and office manager Kristie, and two sales reps – Forehand Construction truly is a family
business, with family values and a heart for the Trussville community.
“We have a long history of being Trussville people,” Dave said. “I was born and raised in Trussville. My dad was involved with the development of the Sherman Oaks subdivision out on Highway 11. So we have a real history in Trussville, which I think brings some value to people
that move in. We know the area, we know the people, we know what Trussville’s about. It’s important to us to be involved in the community.”
Locally, Forehand Construction has done kitchens, bathrooms, basement projects, and room additions in Carrington, Sherman Oaks, Tutwiler Farms, Stonegate, as well as Mountain Brook, Hoover, Homewood and
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So you have a new HDTV for the living room, the bedroom or wherever else in the house you want to hang it. You can hang it yourself but then again, the Birmingham-based ihangTVs.com CEO Ferlando Parker Sr. believes that hiring a service like his would offer certain advantages over doing it yourself.
“We know what’s in the wall,” Parker said, noting that his company is also insured. “Pipes are in the wall. Gas lines are in the wall. Water lines are in the wall. We also know how to find the studding.”
That’s where ihangTVs. com comes in. This service can potentially save customers a lot of headaches in case something goes wrong such as damage to the wall. Parker said that ihangTVs.com is one of the few companies whose technicians can install electronics and hide wiring in and outside of homes without damaging the walls. Having a technician do the work can also save customers money in the long run.
“We do retrofit installs where you don’t have to paint the sheetrock or any of that kind of stuff,” Parker said. “We know how to run the wiring without them getting involved like that.”
There is a safety element to consider as well, especially for children as it is altogether not uncommon for children to injure themselves around
TVs that have been improperly hung on walls. These incidents can sometimes cause serious injuries, which Parker said he wants people to avoid when their products are being set up. iHangTVs.com has a video on this subject that can be found on the website.
When a customer buys a product that needs to be hung up, ihangTVs offers to pick it up and deliver it to their doorstep. This can be particularly useful for those who have a product that’s too big to fit into some cars. And if a customer needs to get rid of a TV or other electronic, Parker’s people can haul it away where it will be safely recycled by a licensed, third-party recycler.
And they do a lot more than hanging TVs. If you have pictures and signage such as menu boards for restaurants that need to be hung up, ihangTVs does
those as well. Additionally, the company offers a variety of installations.
These include surround sound systems, installing TVs over brick fireplaces and in patios. Technicians are able to hide wiring that customers might consider unsightly for a better entertainment experience.
“We relocate cable lines like the cable boxes on the wall,” Parker said. “So a cable line can be relocated to the closet. The internet modem that’s in the living room on the floor can be relocated to the closet as well. Everything can be totally out of the room but feed back to the room. So when clients understand that that’s when we gain a lot of business. That’s when they realize the benefit and the value of what we bring because a lot of people tend to think that all we do is just hang the TV on the wall.”
ihangTVs also offers services related to gaming.
“We do zone-free gaming where we take a PlayStation or Xbox and connect it to every TV in the house,” Parker said.
“His and Hers” and video walls are also staples of Parker’s business. “Video walls are where we take multiple TVs and connect them together like a puzzle,” he said. “We make them look like one big picture or individual TV shows or football games perhaps.”
For married couples “His and Hers” displays are where a wife’s TV and a husband’s are set up side by side but they are connected to Bluetooth headphones and they can listen to what they want separately or have it display one larger picture on both TVs.
ihangTvs sells Bluetooth speakers, which go into ceilings but some can also be
put into outdoor patios. They connect to the phone and can play audio without stereos.
The company was started in 2008, Parker said. So here we are now in 2023 and he not only founded his own company 15 years ago but has expanded his services to outside of Alabama, namely in Tennessee, Georgia and Mississippi. He has 14 company vehicles and 13 workers employed.
Parker’s company is active in the community, having been involved in Meals on Wheels during the holidays. They have also raised money for those in need, with Parker talking of a family with 13 children to care for that were homeless and staying in motels. Seeing a need to help, the company raised an estimated $20,000 for the family, Parker said.
ihangTVs has been recognized locally in the field of
audio-visual installation companies, winning a “Best in Birmingham” award for ten consecutive years.
“It felt great,” Parker said.
“I mean we tend to think that the target client that we’ve been targeting has always been that untapped market, so we’ve stayed in the front of everybody doing installs like this because nobody wanted to deal with the blue collar guy who goes to Walmart and buys the TV.”
When asked what sets iHangTVs.com apart from others in the business he said that the skill of his technicians factors into it, as well as tailoring what the customers want for their homes.
“The number one thing that sets us apart is that we know where the wiring specs go,” Parker said. “We ask questions based on the customer’s lifestyle, like if they’re going on a fireplace at a home or at a business. We try not to put out what we do and how we do it for competitive reasons but it works and customers choose us for that reason.”
ihangTVs.com will be present at the upcoming Home and Garden Show at the Trussville Civic Center on Feb. 11 through 12.
Parker’s company maintains a website at www.wehangtvs.com where much more information, including covered areas can be found. A Facebook page for ihangTVs.com can be found at www.facebook.com/ ihangtvs.
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(Adults) Join us for a Plant Swap on Thursday, February 9th! We’ve got plant propagations & seeds for you! Bring any of your own propagations &/or seeds to swap, or just your gardening tips or enthusiasm! We will have some soil, starter planting cups, & containers for you too.
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Grab that special someone and head to Perry’s for a special Candlelight Dinner for 2 any night from Saturday, Feb. 11 through Tuesday, Feb. 14. This romantic experience will be available in person from 4 p.m. to close each night for $185 per couple, as well as to-go for $145 per couple ($209 value), which includes rose petals and a votive candle with holder. This offering features individual starter salads, the Filet Roast with Lobster Tails, two small sides and a half-dozen Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Kisses.
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Knitters and crocheters, join us for fellowship and creativity!
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(All ages) Join us for Storytime for Growin’ Beans with Ms. Allison on Friday, February 10th at 10 AM. Our theme is jobs! We’ll read books, have fun, do a craft, & have a snack.
Storytime is designed for pre-K children, but all ages are welcome.
For those looking to avoid Valentine’s weekend crowds, the Prix-Fixe Menu Special and Candlelight Dinner for 2 will be available Sunday, Feb. 19 from 4 p.m. to close. The 3-course menu will be available in-person for $59 per person before 5:30 p.m. and $69 per person from 5:45 p.m. to close. Patrons can also enjoy this special to-go from 4 p.m. to close for $55 per person. The Candlelight Dinner for 2 will be available from 4 p.m. to close for $135 plus a 15% handling fee.
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An evening Adult Book Club meeting at Ferus Artisan Ales
Join us for Books & Brews, an evening adult book club from the Trussville Public Library! Connect with your community and share your thoughts about this month’s book while enjoying delicious food and drinks at Ferus. We will meet each month on the second Monday of the month at 7:15 PM in the event room at Ferus. Contact the Adult Dept (205-655-2022 or tr.adult@jclc.org) if you need assistance in obtaining books or if you have any questions. 2023 meeting dates are January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12,
Auction will be held at Fultondale Mini Storage 2403 Decatur Hwy Fultondale, AL 35068 on 02/15/2023 at 10 am. Outback Steakhouse 1725 Fulton Rd. Fultondale, Al 35068. Tables,
July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, and December 11.
Valentine’s Day Take Home Craft
Tuesday, February 14: All Day Trussville AGE GROUP: ADULT (AGES 18+)
EVENT TYPE: TAKE HOME, CRAFT, ADULT PROGRAM
205-655-3444
Take home craft Come by the library and pick up a kit to make a “Love You to Pieces” wreath. You will need your own glue gun or glue to put it together, but all other items needed will be provided. Bags will be in the adult department but only while supplies last: just 20 bags will be put together so first come first serve!
5360 Deerfoot Parkway – Trussville, AL
Sara Ponder Frost, age 79 of Springville, AL, formerly of Ellijay, GA, passed away February 4, 2023, at St Vincent’s East Medical Center, Trussville, AL, after a brief illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Damon Frost, Sr.; her parents, Howell and Mae (Beavers) Ponder; brother Preston (Ann) Ponder, and sister, Sue (Ponder) Mealer (Clarence).
She is survived by nephews, Allen Mealer (Emmett), Curtis Mealer (Barbara); nieces, Karen Mealer Williams and Linda Mealer Bearden (Jimmy), and a number of great- and great-great nieces and nephews, as well as a number of dear friends and coworkers.
A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. from the Yukon Cemetery. In accordance with Mrs. Frost’s request, there will be no viewing held at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. Bernhardt Funeral Home of Ellijay is in charge of arrangements.
John was born in Chicago, IL to John Gay Grant, Sr. and Jeanette Melvin Grant. John passed away February 2, 2023 at St. Vincent’s East Hospital after a short illness. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 61 years, Linda Thompson Grant, (whom he met on a blind date on February 3, 1961); sons, Jason Andrew Grant (Christine), Matthew Gavin Grant, Justin Thompson Grant (Angelica); grandchildren, Caleb Andrew Grant, Annie Thompson Grant, and Jeremiah Vincent Grant. Other survivors include brothers, Melvin Grant (Linda), Robert Grant (Janie), James Grant (Patsy); Sister, Donna Montgomery Grant (Wayne); brother-in-law, Tim Thompson (Nancy). His beloved granddaughter, Casey Marie Grant, preceded him in death. For many years John owned his own homebuilding business and later was a commercial construction contractor. One of the greatest pleasures of his life was the times he spent rabbit hunting with his beagles and his hunting friends. He always loved spending time with his family, and as an inveterate storyteller regaled the grandchildren with his tales. He truly loved the Lord Jesus and was a Bible student his entire life who shared his faith with others in his own special way. His passing will leave a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. A memorial service will be held at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel on February 7, 2023 at 11:00 AM.
december 13, 1938 ~ january 25, 2023
Lena Jo Buttner of Springville, AL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023. She was born on December 13th, 1938 in Birmingham, AL to George and Maxine Robinson. "Memaw" as she was known to family and friends grew up in the Birmingham area and was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. There she met and later married James Buttner in 1956. They recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. She later attended court reporting school and worked as a court reporter in St. Clair County. She loved to sew and to make quilts, blankets, and other things for those she loved. She was loved dearly by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Maxine Robinson, son in law, Joe Walker and son in law, Ed Higginbotham. She is survived by her husband, James Buttner of Springville, AL; sisters Judy Miller of Auburn, AL, Elizabeth Destafino of Cullman, AL, and brother Lee Robinson (Sue) of Auburn, AL. She is also survived by daughters Debbie Evans (Bo) of Springville, AL, Milinda Higginbotham of Birmingham, AL, and son Dan Buttner of Springville, AL. She is also survived by six grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. The family will visit privately at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville, AL on Monday, January 30th, 2023 at 11:00 am. A graveside service at Jefferson Memorial Gardens for family and friends will immediately follow at 12:00 pm. Judge Gary Pate will officiate. Pallbearers will be Lee Evans, Bo Evans, Jacob Holloway, Lance Curry, Lee Robinson and Philip Jackson.
october 15, 1937 ~ january 25, 2023
James Carl Roberts (“Jimmy”), of Springville, AL, age 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 25, 2023. He was born in Birmingham, attended Elyton School, and later joined the U.S. Army Reserve. Jimmy worked at Fontaine for over 20 years and retired from Amerex Corporation in 1999. He loved attending church; restoring antique radios; listening to gospel and Hank Williams, Sr.’s music; traveling, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Linda Payne Roberts; his parents, James Luther Roberts and Leedy Belle Heatherly; and his brother, Charles Allen Roberts. He is survived by his daughters: Dawn Roberts Brasher (Chris), Carlina Roberts Jett (Darryl), and Larissa Roberts Duran (Joey); and by his grandchildren: Jennifer Brasher (Jay), Andrew Brasher, Kimberly Jett Volz (Austin), Christine Jett, Seth Jones, Lanie Jones, Sophia Duran and Daniel Duran. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at noon at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be an hour prior to services with burial to follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.
may 28, 1954 ~ january 25, 2023
Karen Jane McCay Woodley, age 68 of Locust Fork and a native of Tarrant, AL passed away on January 25, 2023. She was a graduate of Tarrant High School class of 1972.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, of 48 years, Mike Woodley; parents, Jack, and Annett McCay; her granddaughter, Aly May Woodley.
She is survived by her son, Jeremy Woodley (Tina); daughter, Amy Price; her grandchildren, Jessilynn, Micah, Noah, and Maddilynn Woodley, Michael, and Cayden Price; her sister, Linda Champion and her twin sister, Cathy Meadows; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and extended family.
The funeral service for Karen will be held on Monday, January 30, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Hopewell Baptist Church with visitation held two hours prior. Burial will take place at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 4:00 PM. Dr. Bill Evans will preside over the service.
august 15, 1942 ~ january 26, 2023
(age 80)
Nancy Gale Rushen of Irondale, Al, Age 80, went home to be with the Lord and Savior on January 26, 2023. She was preceded in death by her daughter Debra Gale Rushen Arnold; parents Allen and Magdalene Dockery and brothers James and Johnny Dockery. She is survived by her son Macky Rushen (Janet), daughter Tracy Rushen, sister Mary Ann Bearden (Bud), grandchildren Jessica Rushen Colley (Scott), Trey Rushen (Jennifer) and Michael Summerville, great grandchildren Kyndall Summerville, Cooper Colley, Henley and Tennyson Rushen
october 12, 1948 ~ january 26, 2023
(age 74)
Ms. Deborah Jo Baker, age 74, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Infant of Prague Catholic Church on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 2:00pm.
She is survived by her son, James Baker (Angie); special friend, Bill F. McClellan; grandchildren, Angela Baker (William), Christopher Baker (Meaghan), Maranda Knox (John), Joshua Baker (Tabitha), Jason Kauhn (Jasmine), James Kauhn (Ashley) and Brian Adams; 14 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Ms. Deborah is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene A. Baker; son, Eugene Baker Jr.; daughters, Virginia Baker, and Kathleen Baker. She was very active in at her church Holy Infant of Prague. Ms. Deborah enjoyed knitting and antiquing. She was dearly loved by her family and will truly be missed.
1. Don’t use tobacco. All forms of tobacco have been linked to many types of cancer. This also includes avoiding secondhand smoke.
2. Eat a healthy diet. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and limit processed meats and sugary foods.
3. Be physically active as your body allows. Physical activity has been linked to a reduction in breast cancer in women and possibly other types of reproductive cancers.
4. Use sun protection. UV radiation exposure is strongly linked to cancer development. Wear sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors.
5. Get regular checkups. Let your doctor know about changes in your body and get routine screenings. Catching cancer early can increase your chances of survival.
6. Limit alcohol consumption. Excess alcohol can increase the risk of several cancers, including the liver, larynx (voice box), esophagus (food pipe), and colon.
7. Avoid infections linked to cancer. These include hepatitis viruses, HIV, and the human papillomavirus (HPV).
8. Maintain a healthy weight. If you are concerned about your weight (either over or underweight), talk to a trusted medical professional who can assess your risk and talk about changes you can make.
september 13, 1957 ~ january 26, 2023
(age 65)
Kenneth W. Brown “Uncle Kenny” of Moody, AL passed away on January 26th 2023. Kenny was preceded in death by his wife Lisa; his parents, James and Reba Brown; his sister, Ann Sexton and his brother, Randy Brown. Kenny is survived by his brother; Tyree, nephew, Michael (Patty); nieces, Sherry Moore (Bo) and Angela Whitson (Chris); great nephews, Jacob (Sydney), Corey and Taylor, great niece, Hope and great-great niece, Leia. Kenny would say he had the best friends anyone could ask for in life. Kenny served in the U.S. Navy. Kenny worked for Tricon Wear Solutions for 41 years in Irondale, AL where he was well respected. Uncle Kenny loved following his great nephew, Jacob all over the country watching him play baseball from youth all the way through college. Services will be a Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville on Feb 1st, 2023 at 10am with visitation from 9am until time until time of the service.
august 10, 1971 ~ january 27, 2023
(age 51)
Robert P. Miskelley, age 51, a resident of Trussville, AL, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023.
He was born in Hampton, VA on August 10, 1971. Raised in Forestdale, AL, he attended John Carroll and then graduated from Minor High School. He was a member of Church of the Highlands for the past 4 years.
In 1997, he married the love of his life and best friend, Michelle Spencer. They met in Honolulu, Hawaii while Rob was stationed at Kaneohe during his time in the Marines. They were blessed with three children – Katelyn, Kyle, and Simon. His greatest accomplishment was his total involvement in the lives of his wife and his children. He was active and present in the things important to them, be it baseball, football, color-guard, wrestling, and other school or church events. He taught them to have strong Christian values and to be people of integrity. He was and is truly their hero. As a husband, he was equally involved, sharing in things his wife loved and enjoyed. He prioritized their time together and enjoyed their Friday date days.
In his free time, he was an avid sports enthusiast. He loved fishing, taking trips with his family, cooking/grilling, and the Pittsburg Steelers. He will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known this man of God, who lived his life by example.
Following graduating high school, Rob joined the United States Marine Corps. He served for four years and was stationed at Kaneohe and Okinawa. Rob was proud to have served and remained fiercely patriotic after his time of active duty ended. Upon returning home, Rob completed the Ironworker’s apprenticeship program and was a dedicated member of Local 92. He took great pride in “building America”.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle Spencer Miskelley; daughter, Katelyn Miskelley; son, Kyle Miskelley (daughter-in-law, Hannah K. Miskelley); son, Simon Miskelley; parents, Larry and Joan Miskelley; sister, Samantha Liston (nephew, Josh Liston), other loving relatives, and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Miskelley Higgins.
The
Sports Editor
TRUSSVILLE – Back in December, many players in our area signed their letters of intent in what was considered the “early” signing period.
Wednesday, February 1 was National Signing Day 2023 and for many high school seniors, it was a day they will never forget. Signing to play at the next level, weather at the Division 1 (D1) level or lower, level is quite the accomplishment. These young athletes have worked hard to get to where they are and make it to the next level in their respective sports and we here at the Trussville Tribune would like to recognize them all.
24 players in the Trussville Tribune area signed such letters on Wednesday and they are recognized below. Congratulations to the athletes, schools, coaches, administration and parents for
all of the hard work! Here are the signees.
Center Point: Jeremiah Bishop (St. Mary of the Woods), Ahmonte Summers (St. Mary of the Woods), DeMario Hicks (Manchester
University), Jabari Collier (Harding University), Troy Bruce (Princeton University)
Clay Chalkville High School: Pierre White (Lindsey Wilson College), Devin Finley (Northwest Universi-
Shades Valley Football’s Jacob Mahand, 2023 Signee
ty), Arshwan Davis (Faulkner University), Ormond Wallace (Hutchinson Community College) Hewitt Trussville High School: Braylon Chatman (Alabama), TaRell Seals (Alcorn)
Leeds High School: CJ Douglas (Samford University), Christian Simmons (Clarke University in Iowa)
Moody High School: Softball – Alex Harvard (Shelton State), Baseball – Peyton Isbell (Gadsden State), Football – Carson Dillashaw (Southeast Louisiana State), Davion Dozier (University of Arkansas), Caleb Griffin (Huntingdon College), Pete Johnson (Gordon State University), Cole McCarty (Kennesaw State University), Mason Myers (Arkansas State University), Kolby Seymour (UAB). Pinson Valley High School: Cam Griffin (Jacksonville State University)
Shades Valley High School: Jacob Mahand (Miles College)
SPRINGVILLE – On
Thursday night, the Oneonta Redskins traveled to Springville for the Tigers’ regular season finale. Springville would dominate on the defensive side of the ball while senior Collin Lockhart would have an incredible night to help his team beat down the visiting Redskins 48-15.
The Tigers defense wasted no time dominating Oneonta, holding them to just 2 points on one field goal in the first quarter. On offense, Collin Lockhart got his night started
by scoring 6 of his team’s 14.
Zach Brown and Ben Wood would add 3 points each for Springville in the first.
The second quarter would see the Tiger defense shine once again, holding the Redskins to a mere 2 points again, this time it would be free throws that Oneonta would score on. Springville would score 16 points in the period with Lockhart leading with 5 points in the period followed by Wood with 3. Springville would have a 30-4 lead heading into halftime.
In the third, Oneonta would almost get into the double digits by putting up 9 points on
the Tiger defense. Springville would get 12 points in the period led once again by Lockhart. The night’s leader would have 4 points for the quarter. Brown and Ayden Walton would add 3 apiece to send the Tigers into the final period of the game with a 42-13 lead.
Coach Brandon Easterwood called off the dogs on offense in the final quarter. Springville would score just 6 points in the fourth. Walton would have 4 points and Lockhart would end his night with 2 points in the final period of the game. Springville would win by 33 points over the Redskins, 48-15.
Sports Editor
MOODY – With one game left to play in the regular season, the red-hot Moody Blue Devil basketball team looked to keep their momentum moving in the right direction in a Thursday-night game against the Vincent Yellow Jackets. Shut-down defense and big nights from Caden Helms and Davion Dozier pulled Moody through despite Vincent’s best efforts leading to the 4-point win for the Blue Devils.
In the first quarter, Moody held the Yellow Jackets to just 8 points. On the offensive side of the ball, Moody was just one point better with 9 points. Dozier started his big night off with 4 points combined with a three-pointer by Kolby Seymour to lead the Blue Devils’ scoring.
The Moody defense would hold Vincent to an-
other 8-point quarter, shutting down the Yellow Jacket offense. Caden Helms would score a whopping 12 points in the second period and Dozier would add 6 to make it an 18-point effort for the Blue Devils in the second period. Moody would go into the half with a 27-16 lead.
It was almost like déjà vu in the third as Moody’s defensive effort would once again hold the Yellow Jackets to 8 points for the quarter. Moody would score 11 on the offensive side of the ball with Helms scoring 5 points with 3 other Blue Devils getting 2 each to close out the period. Moody would head into the fourth quarter with a comfortable 38-24 lead over Vincent.
Vincent would find their greatest success in the final stanza of the game, gut-punching the Moody defense and scoring 17 points. But it would not be enough. Moody would score 7 points to close out the game, just enough to seal the win for the Blue Devils. Dozier would score 3 in the quarter followed by Helms and Chase Jackson with 2 each.
Caden Helms had a spectacular night, scoring 19
No surprise, Collin Lockhart led Springville with 17 points on the night. Ayden Walton had 9 points as well.
“We had great defensive effort and communication,” said Coach Easterwood. “It starts and ends with our defense. Collin (Lockhart) played with a lot of energy. He was very active tonight. It’s fun to watch him play that way. Our guys are really looking forward to the area tournament next week.”
Springville will host the area tournament next week, beginning with a first-round match against Saint Clair County Tuesday night.
TRUSSVILLE – It has been quite the year for Tonya Hunter and her Hewitt Trussville Lady Huskies leading into the postseason. With the area tournament looming, the Huskies welcomed Central Phenix City to Bryant Bank Arena Saturday in a game that had to be rescheduled from Thursday night. The change did not make any difference to the Lady Huskies, who walked away with the 9-point victory. With one of their leading scorers, April Hooks, sitting out with an injury, it would take tenacious defense and scoring from other ladies on the team to make up for the missing player.
The game started a bit slow for each team. The Red Devils opened the game with just 6 points in the first quarter as the Husky defense dom-
inated. On the offensive side of the game, Hewitt would score 11 points in the first, led by Audre Benson with 6 points and Jordan Hunter with 3.
In the second quarter, the Hewitt defense would continue to play well, allowing just 9 points in the period. Offensively, they would outscore the Red Devils by just 3 points, scoring 12 of their own. Lilly Gray would get in on the scoring, leading the team with 4 points in the quarter to go with 3 each from Hunter and Benson. Hewitt would go into the locker room with a 23-15 lead.
Coming out of the break, Central would look to put a damper on the great season that the Lady Huskies are having by scoring 10 points in the period while clamping down on the high-powered Hewitt offense and holding them to just 4 points. Hunter would be the sole scorer in
the quarter with all 4 of the Huskies’ points. The score heading into the final quarter would be 27-23 with Hewitt holding onto a narrow lead.
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By Johnny Sanders Sports Editor PINSON – The Pinson
Indians basketball team continues to be one of the biggest stories in our state. Thus far, the Indians have a perfect record at 25-0, are ranked first in the state in 6A basketball, first in the state power rankings (regardless of classification) and ranked 34th in the nation.
On Thursday night, before a standing room only crowd with many more standing outside, Pinson looked to continue their dream season by beating their rivals from just up highway 75, the Huffman Vikings. The Vikings, however, had different plans and, for a little while, looked like they may be the “1” in 24-1. But Pinson would take over in the second half and prove why they are the best around.
Huffman would find success early in the game, jumping out to an 11-2 lead and eventually outscoring the Indians by 3 points in the first quarter, 16-13. Pinson would be led in scoring for the period by Terry Coner who had 8 points. Caleb White would add 3 to help the Indians.
In the second, Pinson stepped up on defense and held the Vikings to just 11 points. The high-octane offense of the Indians just could not get going, however, scoring just 16 points. White added 5 more points to his nightly total and Connor had 4 to go with 3 from Clyde Jennings. Pinson would be in uncharted territory, heading into the half trailing Huffman by a score of 30-27. It must have been an interesting locker room at halftime because Pinson got serious in the second half, beginning
with a 23-point third quarter.
White would explode with 11 points in the quarter to go with 5 from Coner and 4 Walters. Huffman would still find some success on offense, scoring 17 for the period.
Pinson would feel a bit more comfortable, heading into the fourth with a 53-44 lead heading into the final quarter of play.
In the fourth, Pinson would see their best quarter of play. While they did allow Huffman to put up another 18 points, the Indians would explode on offense, scoring 30 points in the final stanza.
White would add 12 points to his fantastic night while Amarion Bowens added 6 and Coner had 4. Defensively, the Indians would allow another 18 points from the Vikings, but that offense could not be stopped. Pinson would end the night with their perfect record still intact and an 83-62 win over Huffman.
Caleb White would end the night with 30 points to lead all scorers for the night.
Terry Coner added 22 points and Clyde Walters had 11 of his own.
“It was a real big game for us. Another rival game and
By Johnny Sanders Sports Editor
MOODY – The Lady Blue Devils of Moody High School have had quite the season, getting runner-up in the Saint Clair County tournament to a red-hot Springville team. Despite that, the season has been really good for the 411 Girls, leading to the top seed and home court in the coming area tournament. Before that, the Blue Devils had business to attend to and they did not let the pressure of the im-
we knew coming in that they were licking their chops to beat us,” said Pinson Coach Darrell Barber. “They came out and hit us early and often. It’s unorthadoxed but I didn’t call a time out. I like to see how my team is going to respond. After being down 11-2 we closed it to 11-8 (in the first). We responded in the second quarter and played better.”
Barber continued, “At halftime we talked about playing better defense and playing better as a unit. We went on a big 19-4 run to take a 53-44 lead. The one who made a big difference for us was Freshman Clyde Walters. He had some blocks and one of them was really crucial during one of their runs. At 6’6” and being able to play all 5 positions helps us. Another difference maker was Cam Jennings. In the second quarter, I took Caleb (White) out of the game and put Cam in. He hit a big 3 that sparked our run and 3 crucial rebounds during that time.”
When asked about his seniors, Coach Darrell Barber said, “These guys are so self-
BIRMINGHAM – This past weekend, the Alabama State Track Meet was held at the Birmingham Crossplex, where many of our Trussville Tribune athletes performed very well.
The following are boys results:
60 Meter Dash: Clay Chalkville’s Jaylen Mbakwe won the 6A title with a time of 6.84 and Moody’s Amon Lane won the 4A-5A state title with a time of 7.03. Also placing were Hewitt Trussville’s Michael Igbinoghene and Nathan Thomas.
400 Meter Dash: Clay Chalkville’s Roderick Alexander finished sixth in
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points. Davion Dozier was right behind him with 15 of his own.
Moody coach Chad Bates said, “Glad to get a win on Senior Night for my 5 se-
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Great teams play well when they need to, even when things may not be going their way and that is precisely what the Lady Huskies did in the fourth quarter, specifically Jordan Hunter. The Hewitt defense allowed the Red Devils to score 12 points in the quarter. On offense, the Huskies scored 16 to close out the
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less. Terry Coner has been in the program all 4 years and means a lot to Pinson. He’s the face of the program. Chauncey Thirkill is a kid that was affected by Covid his Sopho-
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pending tournament keep them from doing just that on Senior Night.
Moody had a massive first quarter, scoring 29 points. On defense, they held Vincent to just 6. Emma Kile could not be stopped as she scored 11 of those 29 points. Tori Pyles added 7 and Tarryn Woodall put up 5 of her own.
In the second quarter, the Blue Devils got help from several players who had points on the board, leading to a 14-point effort in the period. Pyles had 7 for the second consecutive quarter followed by 2 each from Kile, Makayla Russell, and Ryleigh
niors. They have all bee in the program since 7th grade. It’s been fun to watch them grow physically and skillwise.
Bates continued, “Vincent has a good team. They won their area in the regular season. Coach Hader always
game with a 43-34 win and to cap off a wonderful regular season.
Jordan Hunter had a fantastic night, scoring 21 points to lead all scorers on the night, as well as 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 steals. Audre Benson would add 13 points, 10 rebounds, an assist and 4 steals for the night as well.
“This team performs at whatever cost,” said Tonya
more year. Then he had some issues with his grades his Junior year and gained a lot of weight. He slimmed down 39 lbs over this past summer.
Jaylan Tyus is another guy. He’s been in the program for 3 years. He does great for us on the interior. The last guy,
Hodges. On defense, Moody would allow the Yellow Jackets to score 18 points. The Blue Devils would take a 4324 lead into the break.
The third quarter would be somewhat similar to the second as Moody would be pretty consistent, scoring 11 points. Kendall Stephens would get in on the fun, putting up 5 points in the period to go with 3 from 7th grader Serenity Rutledge. The defense would allow Vincent to score 13 points to make it 5437 heading into the final stanza of the game with Moody in the lead.
In the fourth quarter, Moody would outscore Vincent 13-10 to seal the win. Rutledge would score 6 more
has them ready to play. We did enough offensively and played really well defensively for 3 quarters.”
Moody will play Pell City Friday night before participating in the area tournament next week at Springville High School.
Hunter, Hewitt Trussville’s Head Coach. “I love this about them. We ended this regular season tonight on our home floor with a win. We must focus at a high level on this playoff run.”
The Lady Huskies finish the regular season with a 23-6 record, 4-0 in the area. They will host the area tournament this week, starting with a round-1 game against Spain Park on Tuesday night.
Sean Allen. He doesn’t really get a lot of playing time. He’s going to college to be an engineer, I think. Basketball isn’t his dream and it’s just a blessing to have him on the team. We are going to miss them all and I hope we continue this run with these guys.”
points in the period, followed by 4 from Pyles and 3 from Woodall.
The leading scorer on the night would be Tori Pyles with 21 points. Emma Kile would follow with 15 of her own and Serenity Rutledge would have 11.
“We played well in flashes,” said Moody coach Becca Davis. “There are still plenty of aspects of our game that need work. It was a quality win against an athletic Vincent team. We enjoyed getting to recognize and celebrate our seniors tonight.”
The Lady Blue Devils will play Pell City on Friday night before hosting the area tournament beginning Monday night.
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6A with a 51.17 and Hewitt Trussville’s Manny Cazeau finished tenth in 7A with a 50.81.
800 Meter Dash: Springville’s Houston Colley finished 11th in 4A-5A with a time of 2:03.38.
seventh in 7A and Springville finished first in 4A-5A.
High Jump: Hewitt
Trussville’s Will Owens finished seventh in 7A.
Long Jump: Hewitt
Trussville’s Michael Ig-
binoghene finished first and Jadon Loving finished 11th in 7A. Center
Point’s Jaylen Amison and Clay Chalkville’s Mario
Craver finished 13th in 6A
Springville’s Ayden Walton
finished ninth in 4A-5A.
Triple Jump: Hewitt
Trussville’s Michael Igbinoghene finished fifth and Will Owens finished 12th in 7A. Center Point’s Jaylen Frazier finished 15th in 6A.
Springville’s Ayden Walton
finished fourth in 4A-5A.
Pole Vault: Hewitt Trussville’s Daniel James finished fourth and Shaw Helfrich
finished ninth in 7A.
Shot Put: Hewitt Trussville’s Skyler Carrillo finished ninth and DJ Carter finished 11th. Shades Valley’s Johnny Steele finished 11th in 6A.
1600 Meter Run: Hewitt Trussville’s Tristan Teer finished eighth with a time of 4:25.16 and Springville’s David Robles finished second in 4A-5A with a time of 4:24.68.
3200 Meter Run: Hewitt’s Tristan Teer finished sixth with a 9:37.64 and Wes Ellison finished 13th with a 9:55.29 in 7A.
David Robles finished eighth at 10:03.69 and Elliot Denard finished 12th with a 10:35.12 in 5A-6A.
60 Meter Hurdles: Hewitt’s Manny Cazeau finished sixth with an 8.55 in 7A.
4×200 Meter Relay: Hewitt Trussville finished first in 7A, Clay Chalkville finished fourth in 6A and Moody finished first in 4A5A.
4×400 Meter Relay: Hewitt Trussville finished third and Center Point finished 13th.
4×800 Meter Relay: Hewitt Trussville finished
Now, for the girls results:
60 Meter Dash: Hewitt
Trussville’s Brianna Beck-
ham finished third in 7A.
Shades Valley’s Reah De-
graffenried finished second, Center Point’s Alexis Anthony finished third and Pinson
Valley’s Mikiyah Davis finished eighth in 6A.
400 Meter Dash: Hewitt
Trussville’s Brianna Beck-
ham finished fourth in 7A.
Clay Chalkville’s Aniya
Johnson finished third and Center Point’s Alexis Anthony finished eighth in 6A.
800 Meter Dash: Hewitt
Trussville’s Avery Cahoon
finished seventh and Sophia
Knox finished 14th in 7A.
1600 Meter Run: Hewitt
Trussville’s Avery Cahoon
finished sixth and Kinley
Harris finished seventh in 7A.
3200 Meter Run: Hewitt
Trussville’s Kinley Harris finished tenth in 7A.
60 Meter Hurdles: Hewitt
Trussville’s Tori Mack fin-
ished first in 7A. Shades Valley’s Reah Degraffenried finished first in 6A.
4×200 Meter Relay: Hewitt Trussville finished first in 7A. Center Point finished fourth in 6A. Moody finished 14th.
4×400 Meter Relay: Center Point finished tenth in 6A.
4×800 Meter Relay: Hewitt Trussville finished sixth in 7A. Springville finished eighth in 4A-5A.
High Jump: Hewitt Trussville’s Catherine Asbury finished fifth in 7A. Clay Chalkville’s Aniya Johnson finished first in 6A.
Long Jump: Hewitt
Trussville’s Haley Melton finished eighth and Jayda Hammonds finished 12th in 7A. Clay Chalkville’s Keri Edwards, Center Point’s Chornithea Cowan finished ninth and Ramiya Taylor finished 13th in 6A.
Triple Jump: Hewitt
Trussville’s Haley Melton finished fourth and Haven White finished 13th in 7A. Clay Chalkville’s Keri Edwards finished fourth in 6A.
Pole Vault: Hewitt Trussville’s Haven White finished fourth and Sarah Johnson finished eighth in 7A.
Shot Put: Hewitt Trussville’s Madisyn Hawkins finished second and Jaliyah Edwards finished 15th in 7A. Center Point’s Karmen Russell finished 13th in 6A.