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Feb. 20 - 26, 2019 Clay Council opens waste services bids, discusses schools By Crystal McGough Copy Editor The Clay City Council held a bid opening Tuesday night at its regular council meeting for waste services, since the city’s contract with Republic Services will expire on March 31. Five companies responded to the bid invitations. See CLAY COUNCIL, Page 3
New song by Trussville native is climbing the gospel charts From The Trussville Tribune staff reports PIKE ROAD — James Keith Posey, a Trussville native, Hewitt-Trussville graduate and executive pastor at Century Church (Pike Road, Alabama) released “Out of the Water” (featuring Laurel Taylor) on Feb. 14. In less than 24 hours, the song See NEW SONG, Page 4
Man arrested for shooting recklessly in Center Point street From The Trussville Tribune staff reports CENTER POINT — A man in Center Point who was wearing an ankle monitoring device was arrested for firing a gun recklessly in the street, Capt. David Agee of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said. On Saturday at approxiSee CENTER POINT, Page 5
$5,000 reward offered for arrest in gun thefts on Old Springville Road From The Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in conjunction with the Birmingham Police Department and the National Shooting Sports See DANCEOFF, Page 5
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The Poetry of Home: Classroom assignment inspires poem about Simmons Mountain By June Mathews For The Tribune CLAY — As a student at Clay-Chalkville High School, Harrison Hornsby was best known as a musician – a tremendously talented musician who started taking guitar lessons when he was 10, sang in the school choir throughout middle and high school, and taught himself to read music and play the piano. During his sophomore year, he became the piano accompanist and served in that role for every choir concert at CCHS for the remainder of his high school career. He also wrote music, including two acapella choral works and other compositions, and winning the Young Composer’s Competition for the state of Alabama for six consecutive years. Now as a University of Kentucky freshman majoring in Choral Music Education and Piano Performance, Hornsby continues to expand his artistic horizons, though not always in musical directions. Prompted by an assignment in an ENG 107, Intro to Creative Writing class, Hornsby recently delved into poetry. “I had always enjoyed
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writing of all forms, especially poetry, so I was excited to find out that I could take a creative writing class as one of my core classes,” he said. “Our class is basically structured where the professor talks about a type of writing then gives us fun, insightful readings of published pieces in that genre. We then do inclass writing exercises in the style of that certain piece to inspire us to think creatively. After a couple weeks of exercises, the professor tasks us with picking one of our favorites, adding more to it, cleaning it up, and overhauling it to
make it a piece of our own.” Hornsby chose a poem by Kentucky author George Ella Lyon called “Where I’m From” for his inspiration for writing a poem about Simmons Mountain in Springville. Before he left for college, Hornsby had never lived anywhere else, so “where he’s from” would naturally be there. “With some poetic embellishments focusing heavily on personification that turned the giant mass of stone into anyone’s grandpa, I was able to create a piece that not only describes where I’m from, but also comments on themes of
identity, innovation, belonging, duty, love, and longing—extending my roots further than I could’ve imagined,” he said. But once he’d written a handful of lines, the structure of the poem came into play. “I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be cool if the piece itself looked like a mountain range, with the final stanza being a representation of Simmons Mountain?’” he said. “Then I looked up to see that, more or less, this “mountainification” had happened naturally. With some tweaking, line breaks, and exaggeration of this effect in the final stanza, I created a physical image of a mountain separated from the rest of the mountain range—a detail and theme that I focused on in the piece.” (Rotate a printed page 90 degrees counter-clockwise to view the mountain “shape” of the poem.) “There was a point in high school where I was very into writing poetry,” Hornsby said. “I loved words and tried to imitate beautiful writing. But it wasn’t until I got to college in this creative writing class that I was truly challenged with creating poetry that only I could write.” See POETRY, Page 4
The Ultimate Conway Twitty tribute show is coming to the Trussville Civic Center By Shaun Szkolnik For The Tribune TRUSSVILLE — Conway Twitty was a music powerhouse who honed his skills with the legendary Sam Phillips of Sun Studios in the 1950s before going on to be a legend in country music, rockabilly and rock ‘n’ roll. He has been gone since 1993, which means that an entire generation has grown up without having the chance to see one of the original masters live and in concert. On Feb. 24, however, audiences will get a chance to relive one of his shows as world renowned tribute artist David Lee presents the Ultimate Conway Twitty Show at the Trussville Civic Center. Lee is a 2X World Champion Elvis Entertainer and was the 2015 Ultimate Elvis as recognized by Elvis Presley Enterprise. “I have been performing a tribute to Elvis since 1995, literally all across North America, and over the last few years, I decid-
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ed to add Conway to my repertoire,” Lee said. For Lee, the choice of developing a Twitty show seemed like a natural fit. “Conway had 56 Number 1 Country hits in his lifetime,” Lee said. “Only George Strait has more. Conway’s real name was Harold Jenkin’s. He got the idea for (the) name Conway Twitty from the cities Conway, Arkansas, and Twitty, Texas. I have always enjoyed his music
and when I was in search of something new to do for a New Year’s Eve show I was doing over in Mississippi a few years ago, it seemed like a natural transition.” Lee’s process in developing a Conway Twitty show required painstaking attention to detail and hours upon hours of research to get the part just right. “I always like to watch YouTube videos of Con-
way’s performances in the days and weeks leading up to my show so I can etch all the little things he did into my mind,” Lee said. “Things such as which part of a song he used his customary growl on. Or the way his stance was on a certain song or line. He had this thing where he would turn sideways and kind of lean into the microphone and sing with such emotion. It really would excite the crowd and draw them in to what he was singing about. Conway, much like Elvis, had a way of making you believe everything he was singing about was real. Especially on the ‘hurtin songs.’” “I try to make the show as authentic as to what Conway himself might have done,” Lee said. “I usually practice every song dozens of times leading up to the show and I work as hard as I can on the Conway ‘sound.’ I pride myself a lot on the voice aspect of the show. I want to not See ULTIMATE, Page 4
2 arrested after Trussville police chase ends in crash From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — An attempted traffic stop led to a car chase, vehicle accident, foot chase and two arrests in Trussville on Monday afternoon. According to Lt. Phil Dillon, of the Trussville Police Department, on Monday at around 4:40 See 2 ARRESTED, Page 5
Future looks bright for 3 Clay-Chalkville HS baseball players From The Trussville Tribune staff reports CLAY — Three youngmen from Clay-Chalkville High School have signed up to continue their careers as student-athletes at the next level. Khalil Bel, who is a second baseman and designated hitter, signed with Bishop See FUTURE, Page 12
Blount County Driver License office is relocating From The Trussville Tribune staff reports BLOUNT COUNTY — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is relocating its Blount County Driver License Examining Office in Oneonta from 220 Second Ave. E to 1000 Lincoln Ave., state officials said on Saturday. The current office will See BLOUNT, Page 6
Mayor of Fairfield ousted by city council From The Trussville Tribune staff reports FAIRFIELD — The mayor of Fairfield was removed from office on Tuesday night. The Fairfield City Council voted to remove Ed May II from office on Tuesday night. City Council President Eddie Penny was then sworn in as May’s replacement. In a Facebook post, May See MAYOR, Page 6
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HTHS Baseball begins Monday at Field of Teal event By Chris Megginson For The Tribune TRUSSVILLE — Hewitt-Trussville’s varsity baseball season begins this week, but when the Huskies travel to Pelham this week, the Opening Day focus is less about the performance on the field and more on the people. For the fifth-straight year, Coach Jeff Mauldin will carry his team to his former stadium to participate in Pelham High School’s Field of Teal event Monday, Feb. 18, a four-game event to raise awareness of ovarian cancer, raise support and honor survivors. “We’ve been very fortunate to be a part of it every year,” said Mauldin. “It helps our kids realize there’s more to life than baseball, and I think it helps them be a part of something special that
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not a lot of teams get the opportunity to do. We’ve got a lot of different kids from Trussville that have had an opportunity to participate in this event.” However, for Mauldin, it’s not just an event to give back. It is one that hits home. Seven years ago when Mauldin and assistant Jeff Schrupp made the move from Pelham to Hewitt, his former assistant coach Sean Anderson took over the Pelham program. At that time, Anderson’s wife, Tammy, lost her mother to ovarian cancer after a five-year battle. Five years ago, in 2014, Tammy was diagnosed, herself. Coaches Mauldin, Anderson, Schrupp and former Pelham coaching staff member Jeff Bell, then at Brookwood High School, came together to compete See HTHS Baseball, Page 12
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The following bids are for services per month. The services bid on are for one residential container with once-a-week pickup; two residential containers with once-a-week pickup; residential refuse, which includes brush, tree limbs, leaves, etc.; 30 yard roll off containers — dumpsters used by the city for special events; and a reduced rate for one container with once-a-week pickup if the city decides to make waste services mandatory for all residents within city limits, which would result in approximately 3,600 accounts. Arrow Disposal Service, Inc. $15.85 — 1 Container, weekly pickup $23.00 — 2 Containers, weekly pickup $6.50 — Residential Refuse $400/haul, $24/clean — 30 Yard Roll Off $15.00 — Mandatory, 1 Container Republic Services $11.99 — 1 Container, weekly pickup $17.99 — 2 Containers, weekly pickup $4.50 — Residential Refuse $195/haul, $25/ton — 30 Yard Roll Off $11.99 — Mandatory, 1 Container Santek Waste Disposal $11.28 — 1 Container, weekly pickup $14.03 — 2 Containers, weekly pickup $5.28 — Residential Refuse $185/haul, $21/ton — 30 Yard Roll Off $10.61 — Mandatory, 1 Container (if a single bill is
sent to City of Clay) Waste Management Declined bid Waste Pro of Alabama $13.12 — 1 Container, weekly pickup $19.00 — 2 Containers, weekly pickup $5.00 — Residential Refuse $190/haul, $38/ton — 30 Yard Roll Off $12.65 — Mandatory, 1 Container “The biggest change that all of us were made aware of by our current vendor is the changes in
the recycling program that is nationwide,” City Manager Ronnie Dixon said. “So it’ll probably take us the full two weeks to evaluate this and then I’ll report back to (the council) at our next meeting.” The change Dixon is referring to is the fact that no waste disposal companies in the nation are able to provide recycling anymore, which Dixon has mentioned at previous council meetings. The council also discussed several topics re-
lated to the schools in the city of Clay. During the pre-council session, Dixon gave updates regarding the new Bryant Park Elementary School and upcoming changes to Clay’s elementary schools as a result of the Jefferson County Board of Education project that is affecting a total of 16 schools countywide. “The proposal that the Board of Education will submit to the Department of Justice, they gave us today, on the Clay feeder pattern,” Dixon said.
“The three elementary schools will be divided by S.T.E.M., which is science, technology, engineering and math; Fine Arts, which includes music, drawing, theater, those kinds of things; and then, it’s kind of like government services (career tech), but I can’t remember what they called it, but Chalkville Elementary will be that program. Bryant Park, the new school, will be Fine Arts, and Clay Elementary will be S.T.E.M. “The way the proposal
reads is that, if you are in a zone where you would go to Clay Elementary, but your child had a proficiency for fine arts, passed the test and that’s what your child wanted to do, you would have the option of sending them to Bryant Park, even though your bus route and your address would indicate Clay Elementary.” Dixon, who is also the vice president of the Jefferson County BOE, said that there will be new bus routes to accommodate the different options. Spaces in each school will be limited and given on a first-come first-serve basis for students who qualify. If more students qualify than there are spaces for, they will go on a waiting list. The proposal would also make it so that the district could allow teachers in each specialty to apply to transfer to one of the schools that focuses on their specialty, Dixon said. “Both of those programs are intended to show the Department of Justice that the county Board of Education is attempting everything possible on this 1969 order to create diversity within the system,” he said. “They say unitary status means that you mirror your workforce, so the entire workforce of Jefferson County is not mirrored in our system because people don’t live where they work. “Somehow we have to find a magic formula to create diversity, so this is the first step in trying to See CLAY COUNCIL, Page 5
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NEW SONG, from front page
charted and climbed to No. 34 on iTunes Christian Gospel Chart. It continues to climb at a rapid pace with each passing hour and looks promising to land in the top 10. “Out of the Water” currently rests on the charts among other well-known artists such as Lauren Daigel, Mercy Me, Hillsong Worship and Bethel Music. “Out of the Water” will be featured on Posey’s debut album set to be released this summer on the church’s new label, Century Publishing. The record is the third single
released by Century Publishing since Christmas. The other two records, “Come See” and “One Step,” each had successful releases, with each charting respectively on iTunes, as well. The record features Laurel Taylor, another Century Publishing artist and vocalist on “Come See” and “One Step”. “Taylor co-wrote the song with me and I knew I wanted her voice to be on the record,” Posey said. “She and I both have testimonies of God pulling us out of the water and making
Vehicle accident on Chalkville Mountain Road near the fire station From The Trussville Tribune staff TRUSSVILLE — An accident occurred on Chalkville Mountain Road near the fire station on the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 11. According to a motorist in the area the road has been blocked off in both directions and traffic
is backing up towards Clay. The motorist said that a pickup truck and an SUV was involved in the wreck and that it was possible that other vehicles were involved as well. This is a developing story, more information will be provided as it becomes available.
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only try to sound like him, but also sing with the same vocal control and strength. Conway had a great voice and I love the challenge of trying to recreate it. A fan may not know all of the little things such as facial expressions or stances, but they are smart and they do know if the show is ‘right.’ I work very hard to make sure it is for them!” For those in the audience old enough to remember when Twitty was topping the charts, the show will definitely be a reminder of good times. For those not quite that old, the show will serve as an introduction to a sound that can still be just as vital, powerful and moving as it was on the day it was recorded. “The audience can expect a trip down memory lane with songs such as ‘Hello Darlin,’ ‘Tight Fittin Jeans’ and even his first number one hit, ‘It’s Only Make Believe,” as well as
many more #1 songs including some of his gospel music. I always say you don’t have to be a die-hard fan of just Conway’s music to enjoy the show. It’s a fun-filled show that is family friendly.” David Lee’s Ultimate Conway Twitty will be at the Trussville Civic Center, located at 5381 Trussville Clay Road, on Feb. 24. Doors open at 2 p.m. and the show starts at 3 p.m., with reserved tickets priced at $20 and $15 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased online here or by calling (205) 266-3030.
us new.” Sonically, the style of
“Out of the Water” is most certainly unique. Posey re-
Simmons Mountain By Harrison Hornsby
A right-hand turn off Highway 11 Begat the double-thump across the battered railroad tracks, Begat the old and winding mountain road That spryly runs, in spite of age, Around the Mountain’s shoulders. The road a child laughing in the limestone arms of Grandpa, A child hanging onto legs of stately quartz, Two-hundred years of wait for him to take a playful step. He cannot move. Each day, each hour, each weighted minute The Mountain goes to work right where he stands As Atlas of the little towns his giant shadow touches. He cannot move. A single step would wipe them out, Their hardware stores and Baptist churches All crushed beneath a million tons of stone. Too big a breath and homes would topple from his nose and lips, A splintered mess of livelihood upon the fields beneath him. No time to scratch an itch when pine tree needles fall, No time to tickle playful little mountain road. He cannot move, He has a job to do. He holds the people’s tiny worlds from up above, A mighty mirrored Atlas, A guardian angel bearing cliffside boulders as his fragile wings. Although the Mountain cannot move, He waves by gusts of honest Southern swelter To cousins gracing northern Georgia, The ones he used to run and play with back in Genesis, Before the fall, before the flood. Although he cannot move, He calls to giant uncles drowsy under lilting fog Of Tennessean moon By breath of autumn night-breeze. He used to hear them talk of dynamite, Of railway cars, of engines, Of human ingenuity: The reason for the fall, the reason for the flood. But now instead of hearing raspy country twang, He only feels their kindred bellow, A rumble underneath the earth,
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concept and reason for the song, Posey said he wanted to write a song about redemption and God’s grace. “Because without that, I’d still be in the mud, or drowning in my own pain, grief and addictions,” Posey said. “I kept coming back to the story in the Bible about the lost son because I can relate to it. I think everyone can relate to it in some way. I was definitely lost, but know I’m found.” The song can be heard and downloaded on iTunes and other streaming apps like Spotify or GooglePlay.
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fers to it as “Americana Gospel,” a sound that mirrors muddy bluegrass. When asked about the choice on why to do a gospel tune in this genre, Posey describes the gritty genuineness that the bluegrass genre embodies. “I’ve always been drawn to bluegrass and Americana music,” Posey said. “Every time I sit down to write a song, that’s the kind of music I want to write. It feels honest and real, much like someone is pouring out their heart.” When asked about the
A growl of longing, A cry of pain as hips are blown apart For interstates and bridges. A sorrow song on monotone, They sing in voice united Across the miles. But he is not there with them. No, he is not a part of some great mountain range, No year-round family gathering in the Blue Ridge or the Smokies. The Mountain is a single solitary foothill of the Appalachians. He’s growing older by the decade, growing grayer in his oak and maple stubble, But still a holy remnant, humble servant, holder of the worlds That holds his breath for centuries at A time.
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Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction for those responsible for the theft of firearms from Family Pawn, a federal firearm licensee (FFL). On Jan. 30, 2019, Family Pawn, 608 D Springville Road, Center Point, was burglarized and approximately 23 firearms were reported stolen to the Birmingham Police Department. ATF Industry Operations Investigators responded to the FFL and are in the process of conducting an inventory to determine the exact number of firearms stolen. ATF is offering the re-
ward for the amount of up to $2,500, which will be matched by the NSSF for a total reward of up to $5,000. This reward is part of a larger national cooperative initiative between the NSSF and ATF in which NSSF matches ATF’s reward in cases involving the theft of firearms from federally licensed firearms retailers. “ATF works closely with members of the firearms industry to curb the criminal acquisition and misuse of firearms,” ATF Special Agent in Charge Marcus Watson said. “ATF’s Crime Gun Intelligence will leverage investigative resources combined with community partnerships to recover the stolen firearms.”
CLAY COUNCIL, from front page
Anyone with information about this crime should contact ATF at (888) ATFTIPS (1-888-283-8477) or Crime Stoppers at (205) 254-7777. Information can also be sent to ATFTips@ atf.gov, through ATF’s website at www.atf.gov/ contact/atftips. Tips can be submitted anonymously using the Reportit® app, available from both Google Play and the Apple App store, or by visiting www. reportit.com. ATF is the lead federal law enforcement agency with jurisdiction involving firearms and violent crimes, and regulates the firearm industry. More information about ATF and its programs is available at www.atf.gov.
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Whitney Williams (Photo Via Trussville PD)
p.m. an officer with Trussville PD attempted to make a traffic stop in the 5900 block of Chalkville Mountain Road. The vehicle did not stop and a car chase ensued. Dillon said that after a short chase the suspect’s vehicle was involved in a motor vehicle accident with another vehicle. The driver fled the vehicle and
was caught after a foot chase. A passenger in the vehicle also fled but was taken into custody after a short foot chase. There was a second passenger in the vehicle, he was not charged for the incident. Authorities identified the driver as 40-year-old white male Whitney Williams. Williams was arrested for DUI, resisting arrest, reckless endangerment, attempting to elude a police officer, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal mischief in the third degree. Authorities identified the fleeing passenger as 23-year-old white male Chase Cole. Cole was arrested on charges of attempting to elude a police officer and also had an outstanding warrant out of Homewood. Both Williams and Cole have lengthy criminal re-
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reach a consent degree for unitary status. So Clay being a part of that is a big deal. Because we have so many Chalkville kids and we have so many Clay kids that are separated K-5, and then we throw them together in middle school, they don’t know each other. This will be a big opportunity for some percentage of those kids to know each other…So this is a big step, a big opportunity, and Clay will be in the spotlight for that.” The BOE’s goal is to have 650 kids in each one of the three elementary schools. Chalkville Elementary currently has around 1,300, and Clay has around 700, Dixon said. Bryant Park Elementary is expected to be finished in March of 2020 and open for classes in September 2020. “Don’t you just love unity?” Councilor Bo Johnson said during the regular council meeting. “Isn’t that cool…I am so excited about what Jefferson County’s doing and what we have the opportunity to, really, be a test sight I guess you could say, for the schools and the S.T.E.M. and the arts
program. That’s fantastic. Diversity, I love to see it, man.” Johnson added that the Birmingham Iron will be playing an Orlando team Saturday, March 9 at 1 p.m., and there is a link on the city of Clay Facebook page where $5 of every ticket purchased can go to benefit the buyer’s school of choice in the Clay area. “You can support your schools and community, and at the same time, support the Metro area and enjoy yourself at a ballgame,” Johnson said. Councilor Dennis Locke reported that the city of Clay will be participating in the severe weather tax holiday from Feb. 22-24. He also awarded the January school grants: Clay Elementary – Christine Sutton will use the $500 to purchase books that are “share the love” friendly. CCMS – Samantha Johns will use the money to purchase Chromebooks for use in her classroom. CCHS – Leslie Childs will use the funds to purchase educational apps for the classroom iPad. “One more thing about the schools,” Dixon said.
CENTER POINT, from front page Chase Cole (Photo via Trussville PD)
cords. Williams has arrests dating back 1994. He has faced multiple charges for possession of a forged instrument in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004. In 2011 he was charged with reckless driving and again for burglary in 2018. Cole has arrests dating back to 2015 for drug possession and burglary.
mately 12:42 p.m., neighbors near 18th Court NW called the sheriff’s office to report that men were recklessly shooting at each other in the street. Deputies arrived and found the street littered with shell casings. Deputies located 20-year-old Darius Emale Craig Jr. at a nearby residence wearing an ankle bracelet. Deputies also located another man inside the residence wearing an ankle
bracelet. Deputies were able to determine that Craig was involved in the shooting and took him into custody. Craig told deputies that the shooting was the result of him fighting with his cousin who fled the scene before deputies arrived. No one was injured. Craig was charged with reckless endangerment and deputies will follow-up with addition charges on the other men.
“…The Clay Elementary School state grade, which is the one that we’re trying to get the Alabama Accountability Act repealed, but nevertheless, the grade’s out there. The elementary school graded a B, and the high school graded a C. That C was by one point; they went from a 75 to a 79. The middle school still graded a D, but they went from a 66 to a 69. So we were two points away from being two Bs and a C school in Clay. So the administrators that y’all support with these grants, and the teachers, and the way they’re using them, is making an impact. Even though the grading system is flawed, we can report what the grades are. It’s only unfair to the schools who are failing because it doesn’t matter what you do, there should never be a program that says 6 percent are always going to fail no matter what their score is…But the schools in Clay are making two and three and four point year-over-year headway, and so those administrators and superintendents appreciate what y’all are doing to help.”
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stated the following: “I’ve been trying to stay quiet about this for some time in an effort not to bring further embarrassment to the City of Fairfield. I had hope to avoid senseless public arguments with the hope of simply moving the City Forward with the resources available to me in absence of funding and cooperation from the City Council. However I can no longer remain quiet in the face of such lawlessness and corruption has is being displayed by the Fairfield City Council. These people have for a whole year, literally an actual year, have conspired with the City Attorney, officials at the County Personnel Board and numerous others including City and non City personnel to remove me from my position as mayor or otherwise strip my authority just so they could exercise it, (even though they have not one plan to move the city forward only to bring it further down). They have
increased the salary of the City clerk (whom the Council appoints) approximately $10,000 by appointing her as the City Manager just so they could have my administrative authority transferred to her and then they could run the city through her. They did that for over two months while I had to sue to reverse their illegal actions. I won twice in fact. Then they come right back and do the same exact thing again and try and have me replaced with a City Manager. However that just wasn’t enough for them because I was still dong what I needed to do as Mayor with other elected officials who wanted to see Fairfield survive and grow. So they decided they were going to remove me as mayor because I didn’t come to there Council meeting (unless I needed to). So they took a law that didn’t apply to me as Mayor in Fairfield and said we’re going to tell this to lie to everyone and say oh ‘he been removed
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by operation of law.’ I mean text book demonic tactics they using. “Eddie Penny wanted to be Mayor so bad they had someone go into my office and box all my stuff up then called the police when I
went into my office. Then tonight (2-12-19) at a hardly noticed special call meeting at 5 or 5:30pm and swore in Eddie Penny supposedly as Mayor. Even though I’m in court about this very mess right now with a hearing on
from Fairfield to Bessemer (and beyond I’m sure) and has made people I graduated from Fairfield High School with have animosity against me whom I did nothing against whatsoever . I mean this is the type of stuff that has been going on the entire time really and I’m just so frustrated with this nonsense at the expense of the City which I truly 110% love. Brought my family back here so that I could help save our city. And this is what I have to deal with. I know politics can be rough but this is just plain evil and it’s time for the truth to be revealed. Citizens of Fairfield, area elected officials and other people who want to see the truth for themselves come to the court hearing on February 22nd 2019 in the Jefferson County courthouse downtown Birmingham room 340 Judge Pat Ballard (see picture). Pray for me people please and the City of Fairfield. Peace.”
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be closed Friday, Feb. 22, and reopen Monday, Feb. 25, at the new location. Signs will be posted at the old site, as well as the probate office. Customers who require driver license services on Feb. 22 are welcome to visit driver license offices in neighboring counties. A complete list of those county offices, with addresses and hours, is available at https://www.alea. gov/dps/driver-license.
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Friday February22nd about this mess they keep unlawfully doing. And the Judge said he will decide if I could be removed that way (which I can’t). I want the people to know this is why we can’t move forward, because their desire is for power and not progress (side note: the 6 of 7 people on the council who keep us this mess all go to the same church in Fairfield, that should make you go hmmm). The People of Fairfield voted me in and the Council can’t vote me out because they don’t like the fact that I’m younger and more educated then all of them) I mean Hackett even called me a boy twice in a council meeting and one councilor call me a child while she was drunk at a special called meeting called in secret on a Saturday afternoon in the middle of the day and told me what they were going to do to me. And the news caught it on camera. Herman Carnes lies on me to every body he can
7:25 p.m., Williams said. Officers from the North Precinct responded to the 1100 block of 14th Street North to investigate a report of two people shot. Officers arrived and located one victim lying in the grass unresponsive, Williams said. Birmingham Fire and Rescue arrived with the Jefferson County Coroner and
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Police arrest suspect for murder of 36-year-old Birmingham man From The Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — A man is in jail charged with murder in the death of Birmingham man. The Birmingham Police Department reported that investigators obtained a warrant against Anthony Mosley, a 48-year-old black male from Birmingham, in connection with a homicide investigation from Feb. 2.
Police said the victim, Christopher Lawson, a 36-year-old black male from Birmingham, had been discovered on Feb. 2 at approximately 8:29 p.m. in the 6100 block of Grove Avenue. Law enforcement reported that after the murder warrant was obtained against the suspect, he was taken in to custody and is now in the Jefferson County Jail with a $150,000 bond.
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Odenville man wanted on felony warrants From The Trussville Tribune staff reports ST. CLAIR COUNTY — A man from Odenville is wanted in St. Clair County on two felony warrants charging him with violations of the Sex Offender Registration Notification Act. Nicholas Coty Richardson is described as a white male standing at 5 feet, 7 inches tall, and weighing 150
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pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes.
His last known address is at the 0 block of Lake Circle in Odenville. If you recognize this suspect or know anything about this crime, please contact Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at 205-254-7777. You will remain anonymous and the information you provide to Crime Stoppers leading to the charge and arrest of an identified suspect could result in a cash reward.
Suspect in Metro PCS armed Homicide investigation underway robbery has been identified after Hoover attorney found dead
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports HOOVER — On Monday, Hoover police responded to a residence in the 3100 block of Crossings Drive in the Caldwell Crossings neighborhood. Friends of the resident called 911 after discovering the victim, identified as 73-year-old Arthur Grey Till, Jr., deceased inside his home. There were no apparent signs of forced entry but evidence at the scene suggested that foul play was likely.
Till’s body was transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences in Montgomery, and an autopsy was performed on Tuesday morning, police said. The medical examiner has determined that Till died from blunt force trauma, with the manner of death being homicide, according to police. Detectives and Crime Scene investigators continue to follow leads, examine evidence and conduct interviews. At this point police do not believe the victim nor his
residence were randomly targeted. According to court documents, Till had faced weapons and drug charges in 2018. If anyone has information regarding this case, they are urged to contact Detective Brad Fountain at 205-4447562. If you wish to remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward, you are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at 205254-7777.
intention to distribute, possession of a gun in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. DeAza will be sentenced in June. The Justice Department said that according to the evidence at the trial, agents of the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at DeAza’s home on May 31, 2018, where they found nearly 75 grams of pure methamphetamine, scales and bags for distribution, and four handguns. The methamphet-
amine was hidden inside of a shoe in the laundry room of the Holt-area home. “Felons who have disregard for the law will be prime targets by federal law enforcement and will be taken out of our communities,” U.S. Attorney Jay Town said. “We are committed to working with our federal, state and local law enforcement partners to find these criminals and send them to federal prison where there is no sanctuary for parole.”
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Police have obtained warrants in connection with an armed robbery of a Metro PCS store in Birmingham. According to authorities, the robbery occurred on Monday at approximately 3 p.m. at the Metro PCS store located at 220 Green Springs Ave. Police said the suspect has
been identified as Brandon Harris, a 26-year-old black male, of Birmingham. Two attempted murder warrants were obtained against Harris, as well as two warrants for first degree robbery and one warrant for possessing a firearm while being forbidden to do so. The suspect is currently in the Jefferson County Jail, police said.
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Police arrest suspect in shooting death of Birmingham Tuscaloosa County man convicted for PD Sgt. Wytasha Carter possession of methamphetamine
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TUSCALOOSA COUNTY — A federal grand jury convicted a Tuscaloosa County man of possessing methamphetamine on Tuesday According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the conviction followed a twoday trial before U.S. District Court Judge L. Scott Coogler. A jury convicted Carlos Gabriel DeAza, 48, of possessing more than 50 grams of methamphetamine with the
3 masked men use sledgehammers to rob Galleria jewelry store From The Trussville Tribune staff reports HOOVER — Three masked men with sledgehammers robbed Jared jewelry store in the 3400 block of Galleria Circle on Saturday night, police said. A masked man entered the store just before 7 p.m., struck a display case with a sledgehammer and announced, “This is a robbery,”
Hoover Police Lt. Keith Czeskleba said. Two more masked men with sledgehammers then entered the store and participated in the robbery. The three men fled in a dark colored car with an unknown amount of jewelry, according Czeskleba. Anyone who may have information regarding this case is asked to contact Detective Brad Fountain at 205-4447562. If you wish to remain
anonymous and qualify for a cash reward, you may contact Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at 205-254-7777. The heist follows two similar robberies of Jared jewelry stores in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Aurora, Illinois, in February of this year and December of 2018, respectively. In both of those incidents, three men used smash and grab tactics in the robberies.
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hab Center on Thursday and has been booked into the Jefferson County Jail. Owens has been charged with one count of capital murder and one count of murder of a police officer, as well as two counts of attempted murder. He is being held without bond.
BIRMINGHAM — An arrest has been made for the shooting death of slain Birmingham Police Sgt. Wytasha Carter. Jeremy Owens, 31, was arrested at UAB’s Spain Re-
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Audrey Trotter
13, 1932 ~ february 13, 2019 (age 86)
Pat passed away February 13, 2019 from complications of Alzheimer’s. She was born April 13, 1932 in Eastaboga, Alabama of Forney and Millie Henderson. Pat lived a full life as a dancer, mother, wife, retail dress store owner, and nursing home administrator. She found numerous opportunities to volunteer and serve her community from Huffman United Methodist Church to Children’s Hospital. Pat was preceded in death by husband, William E. Bright and her grandson, William E Bright, III. She is survived by children, William E. Bright, Jr and Michelle Lawrence; Three grandchildren, Leisa Eman, Ashley Hawkins and Amy Millington and four great grandchildren, Olivia, Anna Kayt, Trip and Briggs Millington. A graveside service for Pat will be held at Jefferson Memorial Garden in Trussville on Monday, February 18th at 1:00 p.m.
Shirley Moore august
8, 1935 ~ february 16, 2019 (age 83)
Shirley R. Moore, age 83, of Trussville passed away on February 16, 2019. Shirley was a member of Deerfoot Baptist Church. She retired from BellSouth after 42 years of service. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 64 years Herbert Moore; her two sons, Neal Moore and Gregory G. Moore. She is also survived by family friends, David Longmire and Carol Massey.. A chapel service for Shirley will be held at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville on Monday, February 18th at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will immediately follow the chapel service at Jefferson Memorial’s adjoining cemetery. Pastor James Long is officiating.
Ronald Steele january
28, 1948 ~ february 14, 2019 (age 71)
Ronald Steele, age 71, passed away Thursday February 14, 2019. A visitation will be held Monday February 18, 2019 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville, Al from 1pm-3pm with a graveside service following at 3pm in the adjoining cemetery.
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14, 1927 ~ february 16, 2019 (age 91)
Mrs. Audrey Trotter, 91, of Birmingham, formerly of New Orleans, passed away on February 16, 2019. Audrey loved to sew, work on her crafts, and play Bingo. She also enjoyed spending time and laughing with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Trotter Sr.; parents, George and Annie Graff; sisters, Elaine Lyle (Martin) and Gertrude Nunez (Frank); nephews, Coulton Lyle Jr. and Frankie Nunez Jr.; and niece, Patsy Nunez. She is survived by her son, Fred Trotter Jr.; nieces, Shannon Lyle and Anna Badeaux (Paul); nephew, Coulton Lyle (Suzanne); and many other loving relatives and friends. A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville. The graveside will be held at 3:00pm at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East with Pastor Andy Waits officiating. The family would like to give a special thanks to Fairhaven Nursing Home and Compassus Hospice for the care given to Audrey.
Nancy Jenkins january
23, 1923 ~ february 13, 2019 (age 96)
Nancy Christine Jenkins, age 96, of Pinson, Al passed away February 13, 2019. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Marion Jenkins, of 54 years; mother, Adeline Linoah Holleran; father, Owen Cobb Holleran; sister, Anthea Adeline Holleran. She is survived by her brother, Owen Cobb Holleran, Jr. (Bobbie Anne); daughters, Nancy Croft (Skip), Elizabeth Henson (Tom), Christine Leamon (Danny), and Jane Jenkins; grandchildren, Ted Croft Jr., Alison Perlaky (Paul), Holly Croft, Tina Koiner, Angela Rhodes (David), Travis Henson, Joseph Barrett (Stephanie), Jason Leamon (tera), Cassandra Leamon, Jessica Melerine (Brad), Jennifer Jordan, Christina Jordan; 18 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Saturday February 16, 2019 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville, Al from 1pm-2pm with service following at 2pm. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
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6, 1953 ~ february 16, 2019 (age 65) Elton J. Endsley, age 65, of Trussville, went home to the Lord February 16, 2019. He co-owned Riteway International and United Bolt Company. Elton was dreaming of two of his favorite pastimes when he passed, catching fish and hunting. He was preceded in death by his father Fred Endsley Jr., stepfather Herbert J. Roberts, and brother Eddie Endsley. He is survived by his mother Helen Roberts, wife Leigh Endsley, daughter Crystal Coulon (Clint), son Jamie Endsley �Amber), daughter Paula Pettis, sister Reba Nappier (Roger), beloved grandfather of Gracelynn Endsley, Raven, Galy, Ivy, and O.J. Jr. Pettis, beloved nephew Jason Nappier (Nina), niece Jessie Nappier (Jonathan), and numerous cherished friends who loved him very much. Chapel services will be on Thursday at 2pm with visitation from 5pm until 7pm Wednesday. Brother Billy Abrams will officiate.
14, 1945 ~ february 13, 2019 (age 73)
Janice Gail Carter passed away from this imperfect world on February 13, 2019 after a courageous and valiant battle with metastatic breast cancer. Even though her physical being is no longer with us, she will live on in our hearts forever. Janice was a friend to all and her gentle spirit and outgoing personality could make those around her feel better just by being in her presence. Janice loved her family and friends and someone once said that her middle initial G stood for GO because she was always ready to participate in living life to its fullest. Janice loved softball and played both fast pitch with The Little Devils and played and coached slow pitch with several teams. It was always fun to gather with former players and listen to them reminisce about times gone by. In August 2018 Janice was inducted into The Central Alabama Softball Hall of Fame and this honor meant the world to her. Playing cards and board games with friends and family brought her immense pleasure. Even on her not-so-good days, a card game would bring a smile to her face. Other interests include beach trips, cruises with friends, playing on her iPad, going out to eat, and supporting her nieces and nephews in their various activities. She loved making candy each Christmas with her Aunt Christina who preceded her in death. They would make Martha Washington Balls, Pecan Rocha, Peanut Butter Fudge, and Fruitcakes. Janice’s pimento cheese was a culinary delight. She taught numerous subjects and coached basketball and volleyball in Blount County School at Locust Fork, Alabama where her family resided for many years. She was a positive influence on the lives of former students and coworkers. Janice is survived by two brothers, Mike Carter (Wanda) and Mark Carter. She leaves behind nieces and nephews, Brandon Carter, Teri Carter (David), Josh Jonson and Jacob Carter. Great nieces and nephews who will miss her are, Sydney, Carter, Catherine, Amelia and Sawyer Clyde. Survivors also include Judy Bryan, Marni Hall (Phillip), William Bryan (Kathy), Patricia Heaphy (Kipp), Jeffery Hawkins (Julia), Shane, Shawn, Michael, and Christopher Bryan, Soleil and Zephyr Bryan and all extended family not related by blood, but related by love who will miss Janice. She made our lives better. There is a small plaque hanging in Janice’s home that simply says We Are Blessed. These few words sum the totality of the relationship we all had with Janice. In lieu of flowers the family and extended family request donations be made to The Bell Center, 914 Oak Grove Road, Homewood Alabama 35209 in honor of her nephew Sawyer who she adored. Website is the bellcenter.org.
Horace E. Pannell july
15, 1940 ~ february 13, 2019 (age 78)
Horace Edwin Pannell, age 78 of Trussville, AL passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Horace was a member of Clay Baptist Church. He graduated from Hewitt High School and Livingston University. Horace retired from the Jefferson County Board of Education after 32 years of teaching. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lula Pannell and his two brothers, Joseph Pannell and Howard Pannell. Horace is survived by his brothers, Sam Pannell and Don Pannell; sisters, Frances English, Helen Jett (Claude), Martha Salman and Elizabeth Pannell. Horace also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. A visitation will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville on Saturday, February 16th from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. A graveside service will follow at Trussville City Cemetery. Brother Kent McClendon is officiating.
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Alabama leads the way with female government leadership: Kay Ivey, Katie Britt, and Twinkle Cavanaugh By Steve Flowers Inside the Statehouse There has been a lot of talk about the advancement of women in politics over the past year. It has been suggested that more progressive states have led the way with this change. Alabama can very well make the case that we lead the nation in women taking leadership roles in our state. It is very doubtful that any state in the nation can claim a female governor and a female chief executive of their states leading business organization. Kay Ivey became Governor on January 14, after having been elected to her own four-year term in November. Kay had previously been the State Treasurer for eightyears and Lt. Governor for six-years. She was serving an unexpired term as Governor for two-years prior to her election last year. On January 2, Katie Boyd Britt took over the reins of the state’s most powerful political organization, the Business Council of Alabama. She is the first woman to serve as the
BCA’s President and Chief Executive Officer. She is not only the first woman CEO, she is by far the youngest CEO in BCA history. Katie Britt comes to the BCA from Senator Richard Shelby’s office where she has been our Senior Senator’s Chief of Staff. Alabama Power CEO, Mark Crosswhite, who chairs the BCA’s Executive Committee said, “As the top staff member for Senator Shelby, she has worked daily with businesses and elected officials from Alabama and the country. Katie has always been a bright star on the Alabama political stage. She grew up in Enterprise and served as President of the Student Government Association at the University of Alabama then graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law. Before becoming Chief of Staff, she worked in several posts in Senator Shelby’s office including Press Secretary. She is married to Wesley Britt, a former Alabama and professional football player and they have two children. As Senator Shelby’s top
Steve Flowers Inside the Statehouse advisor for the last five years, she has headed his Judicial Nomination Task Force. She has spearheaded the effort to recommend young talent for the eight vacancies serving Alabama on the Federal Circuit and District Court Benches. As the Senator’s Chief of Staff, Katie has managed all
of Shelby’s DC and state operations including matters relating to personnel throughout his six offices. She has overseen an administrative annual budget of almost $4 million. In addition, as Chief of Staff, she has been our Senior Senator’s ambassador before constituents’ community leaders, industry association heads
and senior executives across our state and nation. Upon taking the BCA reins, Katie said, “My heart is in Alabama. Our state has made significant progress in recent years and I am honored to have been chosen to lead the BCA during this time of growth.” Kay and Katie are not the only female governmental leaders. Twinkle Cavanaugh serves as President of the Alabama Public Service Commission. She has been a state leader for decades. She is a past Chairman of the State Republican Party. Our seven-member congressional delegation boasts of two female delegates to Congress. Given the fact that we only have seven congressional seats, two out of seven is a pretty good percentage. Congresswoman Terri Sewell has represented the Seventh District of Alabama for close to a decade. She is on a fast leadership track in the Democratic House caucus. She is a Harvard educated lawyer who was born and raised in Selma. Her sprawling district, includes Birmingham, Tuscaloosa,
Montgomery and all of the Black Belt. Congresswoman Martha Roby has represented southeast Alabama’s second district for close to a decade. She is also on a fast track within her party ranks. She is a favorite among the House Republican leadership. Therefore, folks, Alabama does not take a backseat to any state when it comes to females in leadership roles in government. Gov. Kay Ivey came out strongly in favor of a gasoline tax to meet the state’s infrastructure needs in her Inaugural Address. If successful, she will not only go down in history as the first female Republican governor and first female governor elected in her own right, she will also leave a legacy of improving Alabama economically for decades to come. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His column appears in more than 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.
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There is a God By Richard Harp “In past generations He (God) allowed all the nations to walk in their own ways. Yet he did not leave himself without witness, for he did good by giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness”(Acts 14:16-17). I teach a 9th grade Bible class at Jefferson Christian Academy, and recently one of my students was reading the above passage aloud in class. As he read the word, “rain” it became hard to hear him as the heavens broke forth in a deluge and the metal roof above us coincidentally revealed the loud
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witness of God. The irony was not lost on all of us as we began to experience the scripture come to life. This passage is a simple proof delivered almost 2000 years ago to people who questioned God’s existence. It rings true for us today and helps
us know that there is a God. Rain is a powerful evidence for God because it could not simply happen by chance. In scripture, Job found wisdom through nature and recognized that God was all knowing, but we are limited. When discussing the way to wisdom, Job said, “God understands the way to it (wisdom v.22), and he knows its place. For he looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. When he gave to the wind its weight and apportioned the waters by measure, when he made a decree for the rain and a way for the lightning of the thunder, then he saw it and declared it; he established it, and searched
it out (Job 28:23-27). Job is speaking of the hydrologic cycle when he describes the waters that are apportioned by measure and the rain that has been decreed. The ocean provides the vapor for the clouds, but the ocean is not dried up. The rain falls, but the ocean is never filled. Solomon described this phenomenon: “The wind blows to the south and goes around to the north; around and around goes the wind, and on its circuits the wind returns. All streams run to the sea, but the sea is not full; to the place where the streams flow, there they flow again” (Ecclesiastes 1:6-7).
Scientists can understand this process and provide data so our meteorologists can provide weather forecasts, but no person can create something this powerful. Rain is therefore an authoritative example of God’s design in this world. God had another spiritual example in mind when it came to rain. God’s Word is like the rain as it falls on those who hear it and nourishes them. The prophet Isaiah describes the purpose of the rain in watering the earth and compares this to a spiritual cycle found with God’s Word. “For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring
forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it” (Isaiah 55:9-11). God sends His word out and it is not useless. His word helps others to know Him and some will seek to obey what they read. Those who obey will share the Good News they have learned with others, helping at least one more person see that there is a God. From the Harp Richard preaches for the Deerfoot church of Christ.
Kids talk about God: Why did God create sisters? By Carey Kinsolving and Friends "I think God created sisters because they need to annoy me, bug me and torture me with those Barbie dolls," says a brother who chooses to remain anonymous. "God made sisters to enjoy you, to get mad at you, and two minutes later to love you," says Stephen, age 10. "He also made them to need you, to not need you, to be totally unpredictable, to be overly sensitive and to blow up if you do anything wrong. He made them to be stool pigeons for parents. Trust me. I know because I have two little sisters, one is 3 and the other is 8." Stephen, you really covered
a lot of ground, but you forgot to mention the Barbie dolls. "Your sister could help you when you are sick," says Jack, 7. And if you are still sick, then she could get you a blanket and rag to put on your head." There are few mercies better than a wet rag on a feverish forehead. I remember a wonderful nurse who applied this remedy through the night when I was in the hospital. "When you are lonely, a sister will play with you sometimes," says Sara, 8. "If someone is making fun of you, and your sister is bigger, then she can make him stop. When you get into trouble, she can make you feel better. When you are scared, she can make you feel better." OK, sisters are great when
you're feeling bullied or sick, but what about the fun stuff? "God created sisters for dressup parties," says Courtney, 7. "Sisters are for playing dolls, for playing house and for sharing clothes." You would never catch my brothers sharing clothes, but I suppose sisters are different. Maybe that's because they have more clothes to share. "Girls like to go shopping a lot," says Alyse, 8. "I like to go shopping myself, but my sister is an expert at it." Sisters are smart, says Nayha, 10: "God created sisters to help their brothers with homework (girls are smart). Sisters were also created to help their mom with stuff in the kitchen. I don't know what I would do without sisters."
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"God made sisters because he loves them just the same as boys," says Devon, 8. "They are special." There are so many reasons why God created sisters, but Morgan, 6, offers the best one yet: "God gave people sisters to
have someone else to love." The two most famous sisters in the New Testament are Mary and Martha. The Bible says, "Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus" (John 11:5). When their brother was sick, the sisters sent for Jesus. He delayed coming because he wanted to teach them an important lesson. Lazarus died. Both sisters told Jesus that if only he had been there, their brother would not have died. When Jesus told Martha that her brother would rise again, she didn't realize it would be within the next few minutes. Jesus then said, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live" (John 11:25). Resurrected life in Jesus offers all natural sisters the op-
portunity for double kinship. Relationships of sisters that come from the resurrected life of Jesus last forever because they're based on a life that overcame death. Think about this: Mary and Martha looked to Jesus as their confidence for resurrection life. Memorize this truth: John 11:25 previously quoted. Ask this question: Do you have a sister with whom you share the assurance of life beyond the grave? "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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Moody wins state wrestling championship, Huskies, Cougars, Blue Devils boast individual champs HUNTSVILLE – Defending Class 7A state champion Thompson High School captured its seventh state championship Saturday while McAdory and Moody claimed each school’s first-ever state crowns in the Class 6A and Class 1A/5A divisions, respectively. The Warriors of Coach Sean Weltzin, who had eight wrestlers in the finals Saturday, concluded with 180 points, shattering the previous state record set by Thompson (140) in 2015. Hoover was second with 116.5 points and Vestavia Hills was third with 97. McAdory, coached by Blake Dutton, placed seven wrestlers in the finals
with all seven winning their weight class titles and finished with 154 points. Wetumpka was a close second with 137.5 and Benjamin Russell was third with 136. And in the 1A/5A division, Moody, coached by Greg Jefcoat, posted 148.5 points to nip defending champion Arab, which finished 8.5 points behind at 140. Scottsboro was third with 122. Steve Bell of McAdory concluded his senior season pinning Benjamin Russell senior Robert Graham in the finals to close at 91-0 to earn Class 6A meet MVP honors – tying the NFHS national record for wins in a season. His win broke the state record (90-0) set by
Macon Edwards of Fultondale in 2016. McAdory’s Turner Black also won the 182-pound title with a pin over Wetumpka’s Noah Barclay to finish the season 90-1 – tying Edwards’ previous mark. Thompson senior Gabe Hixenbaugh (44-3) led the Warriors’ domination in Class 7A with his fifth state title with a technical fall win over Conner Dubble of
Hoover in the 138-pound finals. Hixenbaugh finished his career 249-17 – only three matches in competition against AHSAA competition in the seventh grade and then went unbeaten in the state the last five seasons. Chandler Akins (53-6) closed out his senior season winning the 126-pound title for his third state crown for the Warriors. Moody had five wrestlers in the finals with three, Cory Land (47-0), Sage Hughes (66-7) and Rashad Clark (66-2) each winning state titles at 106, 145 and 152 pounds, respectively. Senior Christian Knop (71-0) of Alexandria closed out his career with a pin at
195 pounds in 1A/5A over Corner sophomore Cole Fuller (48-7) to become the first AHSAA wrestler to win four state titles with undefeated records. The North Carolina State signee finished his career 235-0 to rank third nationally in consecutive wins. The national record for consecutive wins, according to the NFHS Record Book, is 260 – set by Hesperia (MN) wrestler Justin Zeerip from 20042008. Alex Tsirtsis of Griffin (IN) ranks second with 236. Knop’s total ranks him third. Knop had most pins (4 in 8:40) in 1A/5A and teammate Fletcher Swindallwas named most valuable wrestler. St. John Paul II Catholic
senior Jayson Spencer (392) defeated Hayden’s Colby Hallmark (58-5) 7-6 in what was judged as the best match of the finals in 1A/5A to win the first individual title in school history. The blind wrestler is a senior. Clay-Chalkville’s Jack Jones had most pins in Class 6A for the meet (4 in 4:15) while the 152-pound match between Oxford’s Reed Hill and Benjamin Russell’s Saxon Coker was judged best match. Grissom’s Tyler Ivey was named 7A MVP. Thompson’s Derek Hussey had most pins (3 in 8:13), and best match was Hayden McDonald of Mountain Brook vs. Hoover’s Jack White in the 195 pound finals.
Hewitt-Trussville names Talsma from Clay-Chalkville as defensive coordinator From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The new defensive coordinator for Hewitt-Trussville High School won’t have to move
far for his new job. In fact, he’ll just need to cross Deerfoot Parkway from ClayChalkville High School where he has served as defensive coordinator for the last seven seasons to reach his
new office. Sean Talsma was named to the position by head coach Josh Floyd following board approval on Tuesday. According to his bio on the Clay-Chalkville website,
FUTURE, from front page
State Community College in Mobile. Tristan Walton, who is a left-handed pitcher and first baseman, signed with Lawson State Community College. Ashton Kincaid, who is a short-stop and pitcher, singed with LaGrange College. “These guys were really excited to see the payoff of their hard work and dedication.” Said Clay-Chalkville Baseball Coach Chris Tinsley. “They all were smiling ear to ear and knowing they had their teammates there to
celebrate with them, it made it even more special. “This day is always really rewarding to me.” Said Tinsley. “It’s a good feeling knowing that these guys achieved one of the goals in the lives. These guys have worked really hard and have put in a lot of hours outside of practice to achieve this goal. We always want the best for our guys and knowing that when they (everyone) leave our program, they are better men that turn into good husbands that turn into good fathers.”
he spent 10 years on the Cougar’s varsity staff. Talsma had previous stops at Pelham High School, Twiggs County High, Ga., Henry County High, Ga., Baldwin County High, Ga.,
and Marcellus High, Mich. “We felt Coach Talsma was the best fit to be our new defensive coordinator,” Floyd said. “The last two years at Clay has been the two best defenses in their school his-
tory. Sean is not only a great coach, but more importantly, a great person that truly cares about kids. We’re excited about him leading our defense in the future here at Hewitt-Trussville.”
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in the inaugural threeteam Field of Teal event the following spring. “It’s special for us to be a part of it because of our friendship and what their family means to me and Coach Schrupp,” Mauldin said. “You spend so much time with someone you consider them a family, and when they went through that we spent a lot of time in prayer. We felt it would be a real special thing to do.” This year’s event will feature four games among four teams. Gates open at 9 a.m. with a ceremonial first pitch at 9:45 a.m. Games begin at 10 a.m. with Pelham hosting Chilton County, followed by Hewitt-Trussville and Chilton County at 12:30 p.m. At 3 p.m., the Huskies will meet Pell City, followed by Pelham and Pell City at 5:30. Field of Teal has become an annual reunion event for Mauldin’s for-
mer Pelham coaching family, who is welcoming in Chilton County and Pell City for their first seasons at the event. “The baseball is really good,” Mauldin said. “It’s good feelings. Everybody is hanging out, talking and catching up, and then you realize you have to go out and try to win a baseball game. Baseball kind of becomes secondary a little bit when you look at the big picture.” Teams will be wearing some form of teal stickers or accessories, while the Pelham Panthers will be decked out in teal jerseys and socks. Each year, Tammy Anderson organizes the event to give back for the support she received and extend the education of gynecological cancers. She will be honored as the Survivor Honoree at the Laura Crandall Brown Foundation (LCBF) Taste of Teal Gala this March.
All four games have special dedications. The first game of the day is a “memory of” and “research for future generations” game. The game will honor the memory Genny Bourland, who passed away two years ago. Her husband, Shea Bourland, and their kids, Will and Bella, will be on the mound pregame with Will throwing out the first pitch and Bella releasing white balloons in her mother’s memory. Local support group members will also join in this moment. The second game is focused on awareness and is dedicated to LCBF. Jim Crandall will throw out the first pitch and Diamond Dolls will pass out cards to educate women on ovarian cancer symptoms. Mauldin and Schrupp will share in the moment to tell the story behind five years of Field of Teal before Game 3. At
this moment, information will be given about the five-year survival rate for those with both an early and late diagnosis. Game 4 is for survivors, a special moment for Tammy Anderson. “At time I was diagnosed, cancer equated to death sentence because I lost both parents, two aunts and a cousin to cancer,” Tammy wrote in an email. “I did not know any survivors. That all changed when (I) met Cheryl Bourn and others with CanSURVIVE.” Survivors from CanSURVIVE will be on the field and will talk about ways to raise funds to support patients, survivors, caretakers and families. To learn more about the organizations involved in the event, visit cansurvive.org or thinkoflaura.org. T-shirts can be ordered at thinkoflauara. org/fieldofteal.
Huskies well represented on National Signing Day From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
Congrats to Senior, Dylan Webb of the Hewitt-Trussville Golf Team.
The Hewitt-Trussville boys golf team won the 12 team Calera Invitational at Timberline on Monday. Dylan shot a 76 on Friday and a 74 at the season opener on Feb. 18. All Bedzzz Express MVP nominees are giving the opportunity to apply for a $1,000 scholarship at the conclusion of their season.
TRUSSVILLE — Hewitt-Trussville football student-athletes were honored on Wednesday during National Signing Day. A total of six Huskies took part in the ceremony. Head Coach Josh Floyd joined the players and their families on stage. These seniors led the team to five region victories, two ESPN showcases, and the teams’ third consecutive quarterfinal appearance. Paul Tyson University of Alabama *Enrolled at UA in January 2019 *Set the school record for career touchdown passes *All-time leading passer in school historyPierce
Quick University of Alabama *Enrolled at UA in January 2019 *Four year starter *7A Lineman of the Year (2nd consecutive) Ja’Varrius Johnson Auburn University *1,683 receiving yards in 2018 (3rd most in state history) *15 touchdowns in 2018 Creed Parker University of North Alabama *234 tackles during the 2018 season *Led the team with 11 interceptions in 2018 Tyler Antkowiak University of North Alabama
*210 tackles during the 2018 season *Eight sacks during the 2018 season Brayden Berguson Birmingham Southern *63 tackles in 2018 *Four sacks in 2018