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Students share Alabama’s heroes in honor of the state’s 200th anniversary

Argo City Council passes distracted driving ordinance

After weekend of wins, Huskies baseball 10-1 for the season

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Mar. 13 - 19, 2019 Man arrested in connection to 2 unrelated shooting deaths From The Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM – The Birmingham Police Department has arrested a suspect in two separate homicide cases.

Michael Demond Daniels, 25, is facing charges in connection to the deaths of Octavia Dortch, 45, and Gregory Snodgress, 28.

See SHOOTING DEATHS, Page 3

Several roads closing for rail maintenance From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Road closures will continue while Norfolk Southern finishes work in Trussville this week.

The Trussville Police Department provided information on the locations of the closures, as well as dates scheduled and alternate routes: Wednesday, Norfolk See ROADS CLOSING, Page 3

No one injured in Trussville school bus crash From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — A crash on South Chalkville Road involving a Trussville City School bus resulted in no injuries, according to Lt. Phil Dillon of the Trussville Police Department.

Dillion said the accident involved the school See BUS CRASH, Page 3

Birmingham Legion sells out franchise debut From The Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Legion launched its inaugural season on Sunday in front of a sell-out crowd at BBVA Compass Field.

The Legion fell to Bethlehem Steel 2-0.

The Legion came into the match full of energy and excitement, feeding off of the announced 5,807 in attendance, but the first half ended 0-0. The See LEGION, Page 13

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Gas tax passes 28-6, local senators Shelnutt, Roberts, McClendon vote “no” From The Trussville Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY — The Alabama gas tax bill is on the way to Governor Kay Ivey for a signature after legislators passed the measure in a special session.

The final passage came Tuesday from the Senate in a vote 28-6. Among the six opposing the bill were five Republicans and one Democrat. The Republicans were Sen. Shay Shelnutt (District 17), Sen. Dan Roberts (District 15), Sen. Jim McClendon (District 11), Sen. Larry Stutts (District 6) and Sen. Will Barfoot (District 25). The one Democrat was Vivian Figures (District 33).

The bill, which proponents say would generate about $320 million a year dedicated to infrastructure improvements, would increase the gas tax by 6 cents this year, 2 cents in 2020 and 2 cents in 2021.

The legislation puts a $200-a-year fee on electric vehicles and a $125-a-year fee on plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Last year, there were 1,170

Rezoning request denied for U.S. 11 development

By Scott Buttram, publisher TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Planning and Zoning Committee on Monday night denied a request by developer David Stovall to rezone a parcel of property on U.S. Highway 11 from R2 residential to a combination of C2 commercial and RG residential garden homes. The property is located across the highway from the Winn-Dixie shopping See REZONING , Page 4

Trussville Chicken Salad Chick to open Wednesday, line forms overnight From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

electric vehicles in the state, according to the Alabama Department of Revenue. Part of the fees would be dedicated to electric vehicle infrastructure around the state.

The bill dedicates about

$11.7 million a year in gas tax revenue to improvements and expansions at the Port of Mobile. The state money would be used to match federal dollars.

Under House Bill 2, the

gas tax increase bill, municipalities would receive an additional $26 million, bringing their total to $48.7 million.

Counties would receive an additional $80 million, bringing their total to $256.4 million.

Son of former Center Point fire chief injured in 2-alarm fire From the Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Fire and Rescue crews are continuing to monitor a massive fire that started at the Hospitality Inn on Seventh Avenue South Tuesday.

One firefighter was taken to the hospital after being hurt while on the scene.

The Trussville Tribune has learned that firefighter is Brandon West, the son of former Center Point Fire

TRUSSVILLE — The newest location of Chicken Salad Chick will be opening here in Trussville on Wednesday, March 13 at 10 a.m.

Already Tuesday night, there were people waiting See CHICKEN SALAD CHICK, Page 1

Sheriff Mark Pettway addresses Pinson Council

By Shaun Szkolnik For The Tribune PINSON – Councilor Robby Roberts made a resolution concerning an amendment to Pinson’s contract with the The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. The city of Pinson wanted to add a fourth contract deputy. After the resolution was introduced, Mayor Hoyt Sanders See PETTWAY, Page 6

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Chief Donnie West. Brandon is expected to be released from the hospital by Tuesday night.

Investigators believe the fire was intentionally set. It spread from the vacant hotel to nearby buildings.

In all, five buildings have been deemed a total loss, according to Battalion Chief Sebastian Carillo. He told The Trussville Tribune his crews will likely be on the scene overnight, monitoring hot spots.

Opelika woman accused of stealing from volunteer fire department indicted on 10 counts From The Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM – A federal grand jury indicted an Opelika woman on multiple counts of wire fraud, said U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and FBI Special Agent in See OPELIKA, Page 6

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Students share Alabama’s heroes in honor of the state’s 200th anniversary TRUSSVILLE - In honor of the state of Alabama’s 200th anniversary approaching in 2019, Governor Kay Ivey launched the Alabama Bicentennial Schools Initiative in December 2017 to give 200 Alabama schools the opportunity to participate in a year-long project representing their state’s history and achievements.

Nearly 400 K-12 schools statewide submitted proposals for the program, and each

of the 200 chosen schools received a $2,000 grant to complete their project.

Among the schools chosen for this honor were five home-school groups, one of which was Trussville’s own Faith Community Christian School (FCCS).

“It makes me so proud to see such a strong showing of schools participating in the program,” Ivey said in an August press release.

“It is an honor to recognize

these outstanding schools and their projects as we head into Alabama’s bicentennial year. The Alabama Bicentennial celebration is about bring into g communities together and getting all of our citizens involved. The schools being honored are a great representation of that goal.”

For their project, the students of FCCS are collectively writing a book called Everyone Has A Story,

which will profile noteworthy Alabamians, selected by the children.

The middle and high school students took a sixweek Journalism class in the fall where they learned to write profile news stories about everyday heroes, while the elementary students are writing biographies of famous Alabamians. The following story was written by fifth grader Elizabeth Glenn.

What is the Secret Behind Small Business Success?

By Angela Ann Traylor 12th grade Special to The Tribune by students of FCCS Ric Archer is a guitar instructor in Birmingham, Ala-

bama. Archer started teaching with his dad, Wilson Hardy Archer, when he was 11. Hardy opened a guitar studio for aspiring musicians in Florida and Georgia in 1945 and later relocated to Birmingham

in 1953. Today Archer Guitar School is the area’s longest-running guitar school.

Archer played country and jazz with his dad. He later performed rock, R&B, and blues with bands around Birming-

ham. Archer traveled to Los Angeles, California, to study jazz at Musicians Institute College. He performed with Los Angeles musicians and See SECRET, Page 10

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New agency to provide jobs, save customers money

By June Mathews Greg Armstrong doesn’t just know insurance; he understands it. Combine that quality with a heart for people, an ability to listen and a desire to serve, and when Armstrong sells insurance, it’s not just for the sake of closing sales. He’s fulfilling needs.

Armstrong grew up in middle Georgia and graduated from Auburn University in the mid1990s. Fresh out of college, he was offered an opportunity to learn the insurance business by GEICO Insurance, which ultimately led to management positions in Georgia, Virginia and Washington, DC. He’s been in the business – and with GEICO – ever since.

And his insurance career recently brought Armstrong, a husband and father of two, back to Alabama.

“I’m opening Armstrong Services, LLC, a GEICO agency in Trussville,” he said. “I love the Birmingham area, particularly Trussville. It’s a booming city, and I’m happy to be a part of it.

This area is focused on the local community, and I’m interested in doing everything I can to contribute to the local community, including providing a lot of job opportunities through this new office.”

Though he’ll be starting out with five sales associates, Armstrong expects to need more Property & Casualty licensed associates immediately. His goal is to grow his staff to 10 to 13 associates by the end of 2019 and continue to expand from there.

“If you have a strong desire and passion for customer service while educating and making people feel at ease with their insurance decisions, I’d like to talk to you about opportunities with our team,” he said.

Lack of insurance licensing, said Armstrong, is no problem.

Financial and educational help is available for those who otherwise qualify. And should anyone be concerned about the stability of the company, he has an answer for that, too.

“Many people don’t realize that GEICO is the second largest auto insurance company in the US,” he said. “It’s an extremely

stable company, typically beating the rates of any other company in Alabama. Many people also don’t realize that GEICO is owned by Warren Buffet of Berkshire Hathaway, and if you know Warren Buffett, then you know what that means.”

Armstrong Services, one of only two GEICO agencies in the Birmingham area, will focus on saving local customers money on car, homeowners, renters, motorcycle, RV, boat, and any other types of insurance, while providing customers with the best possible advice on what coverages to buy.

“We want to make sure our customers have the coverage they need, not just the lowest price,” said Armstrong. “Protecting your life and assets is much more important than a low rate, but we typically provide both.”

Summing up, he said, “I want to hire good people with good intentions. My office will be professional but also light and energetic, as I appreciate a team as people working toward a common goal. I’m excited to draw talent from the Trussville area to grow this organization into something huge and to continue to free up money so our customers are spending on things like family and personal things instead of insurance.”

Investigation underway after man found shot near Center Point From The Trussville Tribune staff reports CENTER POINT — According to Capt. David Agee of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, an investigation is underway after a man was found shot

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near Center Point early Saturday morning.

“On Saturday at approximately 1:45 a.m., witnesses called 911 to report seeing a man turn from 36th Avenue Northeast onto Center Point Road and wreck his vehicle,” Agee said. “Deputies ar-

rived to find a man suffering from a gunshot wound.”

Agee said the victim was transported to the hospital for medical attention.

Detectives are working to find out where the shooting occurred and who might be involved.

SHOOTING DEATHS, from front page

Both victims were shot and killed Sunday, March 10.

Police were called to the first scene at 1020 Tuscaloosa Avenue around 6:59 a.m. Officers found Dortch suffering from a gunshot wound. She was unresponsive and later pronounced dead by the Jefferson County Coroner. In this case, Daniels is charged with capital murder, attempted murder, robbery and shooting into an occupied vehicle.

An hour and a half after the first call, police were dis-

patched to another shooting in the West Precinct. Gregory Snodgress, was found suffering from a gunshot wound at 2110 Montevallo Road SW. Snodgress was also unresponsive and was pronounced dead by the Jefferson County Coroner. In this case, Daniels is charged with capital murder, kidnapping, and robbery.

Additional warrants against Daniels have been obtained in other investigations for burglary, sex abuse and 3 counts of kidnapping.

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ROADS CLOSING, from front page

Southern will close Mary Taylor Road.

Thursday, Norfolk Southern will close Praytor Road. Upon completion, Camp Coleman Road will be closed. Motorists may detour down Will Pond through old Gold Kist Plant to Commerce Drive. Norfolk Southern may begin work on Commerce Drive on Thursday. If so, motorists may then detour through Gold Kist Plant to Camp Coleman Road.

March 18, Norfolk Southern may continue

work on Commerce Drive.

Once completed, Norfolk Southern will move work to Meadowlark Drive. Work may extend to Bethune Parkway on that day. If so, motorists may detour out on Jayden Drive to Cardinal Street to Highway 11.

March 19, Norfolk Southern will complete any work on Bethune Parkway that remains. If work is being done on Bethune Parkway, motorists may detour out on Jayden Drive through Stockton onto Highway 11.

March 20, Norfolk Southern will work on Carrington Drive. In the case of an emergency, motorists may go out the back gate to Blackjack.

Officials asked the railroad not to close the streets in residential neighborhoods until after 8 a.m. and to have the streets opened before 3 p.m. for school buses and school traffic to enter and exit these locations.

All listed times and dates are subject to change by the railroad.

BUS CRASH, from front page

bus and two SUVs, but no one was injured in the incident and no children were on the school bus at the time.

The wreck occurred at about 3 p.m. on Monday and caused traffic delays on Waterson Parkway and South Chalkville Road while officers investigat-

ed.

According to witnesses, the bus was stopped in the northbound lane of South Chalkville Road. An SUV in the southbound lane was stopped for the bus when a second SUV hit the first SUV from behind and caused it to crash into the bus.

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Birmingham Police investigating 2 robberies in East Birmingham From The Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham detectives are asking for information in two robbery investigations.

Police have released surveillance images and video from the first rob-

bery, which happened on March 7 around 9:45 p.m.

The suspect entered the Walgreens at 9325 Parkway East, approached the register and showed the store clerk a gun. The suspect then demanded money and cigarettes before fleeing the scene.

According to police,

the second robbery happened on March 8 around 6:58 p.m. The suspect entered a Family Dollar located at 6629 First Ave. N. The suspect approached the register to purchase an item. When the store clerk opened the register, the suspect revealed a handgun and demanded mon-

ey. The suspect fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.

Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is asked to contact BPD Robbery Detectives at (205) 254-1753 or remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at (205) 254-7777.

REZONING , from front page

center which is zoned C2.

Citing concerns with the C2 designation, P&Z member Jef Freeman moved that the zoning be denied and the motion carried with a split 4-3 vote.

The property is bordered by homes on Dew Drive and Birch Street. Many residents from those neighborhoods and others from around Trussville attended the meeting to object to the rezoning proposal.

Sandy Mills, president of

the homeowners association for Calumet Downs, expressed concerns about traffic through Calumet. She mentioned safety issues with neighborhood children as speeders cut through the subdivision. Mills said she would like to see a traffic plan for Highway 11 before more subdivisions are approved.

Among the concerns from others in attendance were water drainage, lighting from commercial development, the appropriateness of a gas sta-

tion, losing mature trees, and traffic on Highway 11.

Stovall was requesting that the portion closest to Highway 11 be rezoned to C2 commercial and the rear portion to be rezoned from R2 single family residential to RG single family garden home residential. He said residential lots would be in the range of 60 feet by 120 feet, above the garden home minimum, and carry a price tag of $75-100,000 per lot.

It was the C2 commercial

zoning that seemed to be of concern for some P&Z members who asked Stovall if he had considered C1 zoning.

Board member Ryan Dawkins asked Stovall if he would consider a qualifier that would remove some permissible C2 businesses from consideration.

Dawkins listed several types of businesses allowed under C2 zoning that concerned him.

The only commitments for the commercial portion of the

property currently in place are with the Trussville Board of Education and a gas station and convenience store. Under C1 zoning, the BOE would be permissible, but the gas station and convenience store would require a special exemption from the Board of Zoning and Adjustments.

The rezoning request could still go before the city council, if the developer chooses.

In other board action, Phase 10B of the Stockton

subdivision was approved for an additional 80 homes. P&Z members asked about drainage easements, which the developer said would be handled by HOA. The board approved subdividing a lot for Dollar General to build a freestanding building between to O’Reilly Auto Parts and Dr. David Dobbs’ dentist office. Dollar General will move from the current downtown location to the new freestanding store.

CHICKEN SALAD CHICK, from front page

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Since debuting in Auburn in 2008, Chicken Salad Chick has spread it’s madefrom-scratch chicken salad to 22 cities across its home state. The Trussville restaurant is located at 2050 Gadsden Highway and will celebrate its grand opening with four days of giveaways.

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Alabama’s gas tax will be 21st highest in the country

By Scott Buttram Publisher MONTGOMERY — Alabama’s gas tax, currently 18 cents per gallon, is the fifth lowest such tax in the country.

If Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed tax increase passes, Alabama would vault to the 21st highest gas tax in the United States when the plan is fully implemented.

A built-in indexing mechanism in the bill which allows the tax to automatically rise by 1 cent every two years if construction costs rise could make Alabama’s fuel tax the 16th highest in the nation in four years.

The measure has already passed by an overwhelming

margin in the House. The Senate is expected to vote on the measure Tuesday. The bill could reach Ivey’s desk as early as Tuesday afternoon.

Ivey called a special session for the legislature to consider the bill on Wednesday.

The special session allows the measure to pass with a simple majority instead of the normally required three-fifths majority. But, so far, what was expected to be a close vote has been a walkover for lawmakers supporting the bill.

Over the weekend, in an interview by WSFA in Montgomery, Ivey revealed that leadership in the House and Senate had been working on lawmakers to pass the bill since before the last election.

“Well, all the freshman who ran for the house and senate were indeed briefed on the need for an infrastructure bill well before they were

elected and they were vetted by the House and Senate leadership and if they were not for increasing the gas tax for infrastructure they were

Shelnutt votes “no” on gas tax, wants to remove earmarks on existing taxes

By Scott Buttram Publisher TRUSSVILLE — Governor Kay Ivey’s proposed 10 cent gas tax increase received a split vote from Trussville lawmakers. The bill passed the Alabama House of Representatives on Friday and passed the State Senate on Tuesday.

State Senator Shay Shelnutt voted no if the measure, one of six senators who opposed the tax hike, while Representative Danny Garrett voted yes on the proposal when passed the House.

“I’m a no vote on the gas tax,” Shelnutt said before the vote. “I don’t remember a single

voter telling me that they wanted me to come down here and raise their taxes. Until we unearmark taxes — which we’ve promised for years — cut pork spending, and cut waste, I’m not voting for any tax increases.”

Shelnutt said the tax increase goes against the foundation of conservative Republican principles.

“As Republicans, we’re opposed to higher taxes and bigger government,” Shelnutt said. “This bill does nothing to accomplish those goals. It does the opposite. It increases taxes and makes state government bigger.”

Shelnutt said the suggestion to increase gas taxes is not a new

discussion and the legislature could have put itself in a better position to deal with the issue had they followed through with conservative principles in previous years.

“We’ve talked about removing earmarks for years so we could move money in the budget as needed to handle issues like roads, public safety, or education,” Shelnutt said. “Most of us ran on that issue. But because we didn’t follow through on unearmarking money years ago, here we are.”

Voting against the gas tax increase would have given the legislature the best chance to move forward with the Republican plan to reduce waste and

free up existing tax revenue for the future.

“There are better options than raising taxes,” Shelnutt said. “There is already money available to take care of roads and infrastructure, but it’s tied up in earmarks. There is money being diverted from the existing gas tax. This is the time to push harder for reform, not to cave in to higher taxes.

“If Montgomery keeps doing what Montgomery has always done, nothing is ever going to change. I’m just doing what I believe voters elected me to do and that is to live within our means and change the way we’ve always done things down here.”

not encouraged to run,” Ivey said. “The freshman may be knowing more than they may be telling you.”

One aspect of the bill sends a percentage of the new tax to cities and counties for road construction. The new formula for the proposed tax increase is based on population of the cities which will be revised every five years. The old formula, which remains in place for the current 18 cents per gallon tax, is split based on the number of cities in any given county.

Locally, cities in the Tribune area would see the following changes in tax dollars for roads; Argo would see an increase from $27,151 in 2017

to $68,817 under the new tax.

Clay would see an increase from $2,924 in 2017 to $82,749 under the new tax.

Center Point would see an increase from $5,096 in 2017 to $133,749 under the new tax.

Pinson would see an increase from $2,162 in 2017 to $64,759 under the new tax.

Springville would see an increase from $27,606 in 2017 to $69,333 under the new tax.

Trussville would see an increase from $9,130 in 2017 to $158,171 under the new tax.

To put that in perspective, including land acquisition, Trussville is spending about $5 million on the Valley Road extension.

Garrett votes “yes” on gas tax, focuses on ALDOT accountability

By Scott Buttram Publisher TRUSSVILLE — Trussville lawmakers were split on Governor Kay Ivey’s proposed 10 cent gas tax increase.

The bill passed the House last week and cleared the Senate on Tuesday. Ivey signed it into law Tuesday afternoon.

Representative Danny Garrett voted yes on the proposal, while State Senator Shay Shelnutt voted no when the measure

reached the Senate.

“This is the governor’s top priority,” Garrett said before the vote. “It has the votes to pass. But we’re not going to take this up until we pass the accountability portion for ALDOT. We’re going to pass a strong accountability bill. I’ve voted against the gas tax twice in the past, it looks like it will pass this time. I’m doing what I can to improve the bill and strengthen accountability.”

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Argo City Council passes distracted driving ordinance

By Shaun Szkolnik For The Tribune ARGO — The Argo City Council discussed a proposed ordinance that would grant law enforcement greater authority to deter distracted driving in the city. Part of the discussion concerned a clarification of what would count as distracted driving and what the police would have to be able to articulate before pulling motorists over and issuing citations.

City Attorney Johnny Bronson clarified the issue for the council.

“You can’t arbitrarily pull someone over,” said Bronson. “You have to have a probable cause to pull somebody over for any other reason…it is part of your due process and constitutional rights. There has to be a reason…there has to be an

element of swerving, erratic driving, some other reason that you can articulate to pull them over.”

While such a precursor cause would be needed to pull over a motorist for distracted driving in most situations, if a police officer witnessed a motorist texting on a cell phone, that would be cause enough for a stop.

“If a police officer sees you doing that (texting while driving), texting is a little different than the other things like eating a hamburger, combing your hair.”

Argo Chief of Police James Downey also addressed the matter in his comments to the council during the monthly police report.

“Don’t get it in your head that we’re going to see someone drinking a coke, eating a hamburger, and we’re going

to pull them over and write them a ticket,” Downey said.

“They’ve got to be doing something to be pulled over.

Cross over the line, run off the road and they’re eating a hamburger while they cross the line, then they’ll get a distracted driving ticket.”

The council passed the distracted driving ordinance unanimously.

In other news, Mayor Betty Bradley addressed the council about several items.

A meeting exploring the viability and possible structure of an Argo Area Chamber of Commerce will be held at the municipal complex on Tuesday at 6 p.m. The City of Argo will hold a budget meeting on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Saturday is Argo cleanup day. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and volunteers will need to show up at the Park Pavilion.

GARRETT, from front page

Garrett said he will focus keeping the needs of the local district at the forefront.

“I want to make our district needs top priority,” Garrett said. “I’ll work for budget and tax reforms and continue to reduce earmarks.”

Garrett said House members were concerned about $63 million currently diverted from the existing gas tax and used for public safety. He said House members have taken that concern to the governor.

“She agreed to return half of money to road fund

and has committed to looking at the other half in the near future,” Garrett said.

The feedback from local leadership and voters on the proposed tax increase has been about 50/50, according to Garrett.

“City leadership and majority of constituents realize we have an issue we have to address with congestion and safety issues,” Garrett said. “Nobody is excited about a tax increase. The simple answer would be to move money to roads, but we can’t because of earmarks. I’d like to get some tax cuts to offset, but we’re not going to

be able to do it in this bill.

Once she (Ivey) called a special session, the legislature has to respond. The reality is we can only deal with this to

Mar. 13 - 19, 2019 PETTWAY, from front page

recognized Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway, who addressed the council.

“We were able to come together and make sure that you have what you want for this area,” said Pettway. “To make sure that you have the best officer for this area. And if there is anything else that I can do for you as sheriff here of Jefferson County, we’re here for you to make sure that the citizens here in Pinson are safe and that you feel safe.

“The partnership that we have is a great partnership.

We want to make sure that we continue to make sure that you have everything that you need to make sure that you and the businesses are safe here in the city of Pinson.”

After the sheriff addressed the council, the rules were reinstated and the matter was opened to the council for discussion. There was no discussion and the matter went to a roll call vote where it was passed unanimously.

FEMA recently updated its flood plane management

ordinance, and all jurisdictions are required to adopt and enforce the update if they are to remain in the flood plane insurance program.

Sanders opened the floor to public discussion and comment on the matter of the new update and on the possibility of the council taking a vote to adopt the update. There was no comment or discussion from the public on the matter. The council voted to consider the update. After a brief discussion, the council voted unanimously to adopt the FEMA update.

The council considered a resolution for Sylvia McClain to be appointed to replace Patrick Coleman on Pinson’s Library Board for a full term, to expire on March 31, 2023. Coleman had decided to retire when his term expired at the end of March.

McClain is a retired educator who taught third, fourth and fifth grade in the city of Birmingham. McClain also worked in the Birmingham Library as a library assistant.

McClain has been a resident of Pinson for 15 years.

Roberts made a resolution to appoint McClain to the position.

“I’d just like to say that I’ve worked very closely with Sylvia over these years,” said Councilman John Churchwell. “I became real good friends with her. She’s very qualified and we’re just glad to have her accept this position. Thank you.”

The council approved of the resolution unanimously.

In other news, the council considered upgrading the sound system at the Pinson Valley High School stadium.

The new sound system would benefit the football team, the soccer team, graduation and band competitions. The old sound system would be repurposed and donated to the baseball team. The cost would run at approximately $3,500 and the work would be performed over the summer break. The council will give further consideration to the upgrades at a later date.

OPELIKA, from front page

Charge Johnnie Sharp.

Andrea Payne, 63, was charged in a 10-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court with stealing money from the Talladega County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments. Payne previously served as the Treasurer of the Talladega County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments.

“The defendant is facing federal charges due to the outstanding work of the Talladega County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney Robin Beardsley Mark. “The defendant’s actions in stealing money from local volunteer fire departments threatens the safety and security of residents of Talladega County. The mon-

ey should have been used to aid in training volunteer firemen, to provide equipment and supplies, and to assist with disaster or emergency services.”

According to the Department of Justice, between 2012 and 2018, the association received quarterly checks from the Talladega County Commission as distributions from the 2 cent sales tax revenue.

The purpose of the distributions was to provide financial assistance to fifteen volunteer fire departments throughout Talladega County. As the treasurer, Payne was responsible for receiving the funds from the Talladega County Commission and distributing the funds equally among the 15 volunteer fire departments

within Talladega County.

Payne was not authorized to receive any compensation for her role as the elected treasurer and was not authorized to use the funds for personal use. Payne embezzled funds from the association by using the funds to pay for her personal credit card. The defendant’s scheme resulted in Payne stealing over $640,000 from the association.

The maximum penalty for each count of wire fraud is 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, according to the Justice Department.

The FBI investigated the case, along with the Talladega County Sheriff’s Office, which Assistant U.S. Attorney Robin Beardsley Mark is prosecuting.

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Calendar

March 13 Wellness Screening To stay abreast of your numbers, cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure, BMI and waist circumference screenings will be held by appointment. Results and interpretation in fifteen minutes with a simple finger stick. Please call 408-6550 to register for St. Vincent’s Trussville (by appointment only). Beginning at 8 a.m.

March 16 Red Shoe Run Join us on March 16, 2019 at the 15th Annual Red Shoe Run benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama! The Red Shoe Run will include a Rockin’ 5K course, 1 Mile course, and a celebratory block party following the run/walk. The event will be held in beautiful Downtown Birmingham, starting and ending just outside the Ronald McDonald House. Get your team together and register to walk, run, and fundraise at https:// www.redshoerun-bham.org/ Event begins at 8 a.m.

March 17 Hammer Ride Presented

by Brannon Honda Join us for the Inaugural Hammer Ride, a 64-mile supported training ride led

by USA CRITS D1 teams and former world tour pro, Frankie Andreu. Train with the pros, enjoy lunch and social hour afterword at Avondale Brewery and help bring professional bike racing back to Birmingham. Event begins at 8 a.m. Register at https://birminghamhammerfest.com/ March 18 Monday Night Knitting Monday night knit class with Laura Reichert! Beginners can come to learn the basics; experienced knitters are welcome to bring projects to work on or troubleshoot. We may also do a pattern knit-along – call the library 655-2022 for more information. Trussville Public Library beginning at 6 p.m.

March 19 Comprehensive Diabetes Education If you have diabetes, this seminar at St. Vincent’s Trussville is a must. A physician’s referral is required. Pre-assessments are given proceeding the class time. Please call 939-7248 to register. Begins at 8:30 a.m.

March 25 Meal Prep 101 Cooking Class During National Nutrition Month, join Registered Dietitian and Chef, Jessica Ivey, for a cooking class that will help you learn how to prepare meals in advance and set yourself up for success regardless of a busy schedule.

The menu will include Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Cups, Greek Chicken, Veggie, and Quinoa Bowls, Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Cauliflower “Rice” and Ham and Asparagus Stuffed Potatoes.

The cost is $12/person. To register, please call 408-6550 by 10 a.m. on March 21st. St. Vincent’s Trussville beginning at 11 a.m.

March 27 Thyme to Cook for Spring Break Spring is in the air and with it comes fun ideas for cooking.

Join us for spring break with a cooking class for kids your age (6-12 years), as we make Chicken (or Egg) Salad in a Bird’s Nest, Spring Rolls and Dirt Dessert. Plant an herb to take home and watch it grow to use on your own creations during the summer. Please call 408-6550 to register by noon on March 24. The cost is $15/child. St. Vincent’s Trussville beginning at 11 a.m.

April 4 Inspirational Book Club Join us for Inspirational Book Club! Each month we will read and discuss a fiction or nonfiction book of an inspirational nature. Contact the Adult Dept. to find out what we’re reading this month. We can also assist you in getting the book (most are available in regular, Large Print, audio-

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Opinion

“Oh, how I wish that it would rain” somewhere else for a while

By June Mathews, Of a Certain Age Remember the terrible drought we had here in Alabama a few summers ago?

I do, but barely. It’s become a distant, dreamlike memory, something that happened in another lifetime, now washed away in all the rain we’ve been having lately.

Seems like we can’t go more than a day or two without a downpour, and I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of it. I hate to appear ungrateful, especially considering the detrimental effects drought can have on the environment, the economy, and our everyday lives.

So just to make myself clear: I’m tremendously grateful for the gift of water, but right

now I could be just as grateful for a little less.

Even Noah, safely sheltered on a prehistoric cruise ship with his family and two animals of every kind, must have spent a fair portion of the trip fed up with the continuing deluge and dampness. And I can’t begin to imagine how he and Mrs. Noah coped with a family too long together in close quarters and likely suffering from a raging collective case of cabin fever.

Think, too, about the number of bad hair days all the females on board must have experienced. That alone would have been enough to do me in – until it came time to deal with the housework, that is. Just the thought of being cooped up in a confined,

even if sizable, space with all those stinky critters for days on end makes me cringe.

There was a time in my life – when I was much younger and more naïve than I am now – that I thought riding around in an ark filled with animals for 40 days would be akin to a magical Disney-type vacation. Then I grew up and learned there’s nothing magical about tending even a small menagerie.

I have trouble making sure two dogs are properly cared for.

And about that 40 days thing… The preschool version of Noah’s story, the one we’re all most familiar with, vastly oversimplifies the true timeline of the journey.

Forty is only the number of days the rain lasted. The to-

tal number of days the Noahs stayed in the ark – from the time they shut themselves in until they reopened the door and walked back down the gangplank – was an estimated 370!

That meant a little over a year of feeding and watering every kind of animal imaginable – times two – then shoveling the resulting waste day after day after day. Then there’s the time and effort spent yelling at the dogs to stop chasing the cats, keeping the tigers from picking fights with the bears, and convincing the coyotes that a nice handful of berries will taste much better than those fat, juicy bunnies two cages over.

Plus, you’ve got those icky creatures like snakes

June Mathews and spiders and alligators to contend with. I can’t even look at pictures of those things without getting the heebie-jeebies. And sleeping on the same boat with them every night for over a year?

Unless I’m in a coma, it ain’t happenin’, folks.

Come to think of it, maybe the rainy spell we’re experiencing right now isn’t so bad after all. At least we’re still in an ark-free zone, and our heads remain above water, albeit some higher than others. And we shouldn’t have to worry about the local vegetation drying out anytime soon.

But, hey! As I write this, the sun is attempting the break through the clouds, and the prospect of an hour or two of brightness – if not outright sunshine due to predicted showers moving our way – is luring me away from my desk. So I’d better run. The moment won’t last long, and the thought of a puddle-less walk around the neighborhood without an umbrella is too much to resist.

Giving our students the best education possible

By Bradley Byrne Guest Editorial “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

This question is probably the single most-asked question of any child throughout the world. Here in the United States, many children are able to achieve their dreams through hard work, dedication, and a quality education.

But, for some here in our own country, hard work and dedication are not enough when it comes to circumstances out of their control like where they live or how much their family makes.

Too many students find themselves stuck in failing schools.

Every child has bound-

less individual potential, and we must do everything we can to ensure they have the opportunity and freedom to realize that potential. To do that, we must ensure all children have access to choice in education.

Education has always been a passion of mine. In fact, it was concerns over public education that first motivated me to run for office and work to make a difference. As a first-generation college graduate, I’ve seen firsthand the power a quality education can have on an individual’s life.

So, I have always been an advocate for public education and worked to make sure our schools have the resources they need to do help

educate our students. I’ve also fought to limit the heavy hand of the federal government in our classrooms, in an effort to make sure decisions are made by local and state officials who best understand their students.

Whether it was serving on the Alabama State Board of Education or more recently as a member of the House Education and Labor Committee, I have made it a priority to put forward solutions to create a better future for our nation’s children.

Most recently, I worked with the Trump Administration to introduce the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act. This legislation will give students and parents in Alabama and

around the country the freedom they deserve to make educational decisions that are right for them.

The Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act was developed in consultation with Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Senator Ted Cruz as the Trump Administration’s leading education proposal.

Our bill responds to President Trump’s State of the Union call for greater school choice and builds upon the model that has already been successful in Alabama.

Every student in America should have the opportunity to receive a high-quality education, and we can help accomplish that goal through a new federal tax credit. Our bill will create a

non-refundable federal tax credit for contributions from individuals and businesses to state-identified nonprofits called Scholarship Granting Organizations.

These scholarships can be used to expand students’ access to a variety of educational opportunities, from advanced or remedial courses to private and home schooling to CTE opportunities.

It puts control in the hands of states and localities rather than the federal government when it comes to educational choice and scholarships.

Very important to me, the bill does not take a single penny away from public education. I know the vast majority of students in

Alabama and in the United States attend public schools, like my children did, and I will remain steadfast in fighting for our traditional public schools, teachers, and students.

Through the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act, we will increase opportunity for families to make informed decisions that work for them and their individual needs, rather than cookie cutter solutions that don’t work.

By providing greater freedom in education and continuing to fight for our nation’s children, we can help every student realize their goal of “what they want to be.” In doing so, we can make our state and our country even stronger.

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O b i t u a ry

Mr. Robert Adams

Audrey Scott Morton

Age 93, of Trussville passed peacefully in his sleep on March 9, 2019.

passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Snellville, Georgia.

He was born in Brooklyn and spent most of his life in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey before spending the last four years in Trussville, Alabama.

He was self-employed as a Master Furniture Refinisher and Repairman and served in the Navy in WWII and the Korean War. He was a loving husband and father. Robert touched countless lives with his wit and charm, and was never at a loss for words.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Marie Adams; brother, Arthur Adams; and parents, George Adams and Margaret Young Adams. He is survived by his sons, James, Robert, John, Timothy, and Christopher; grandchildren, Bobby, Ronny, Ashley, and Samantha; and daughter-in-laws, Joanne, Veronica, and Janice. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home.

Eloise Boyette Brunson Age 95, passed away on March 5, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Boyette; husband, John V. Brunson; sonin-law, Blair Harrell. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Harrell and Beverly Echols (Mike); son, Johnny Brunson (Laura); grandchildren, Jim (Jennifer), Steve (Pam), and Paul Blair (Sarah) Harrell, Michelle (Steve) Mahaffey, Chris Echols, Elizabeth Echols, Mark and David Echols, Will and Catherine Brunson; 12 great-grandchildren.

Barbara Fell Knight Presley Barbara Ann Fell Knight Presley, 85, of Trussville, Alabama passed away peacefully at her home on March 12, 2019 with her loving family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents William David Fell and Doxie Massey Fell, her husbands, Billy Joe Knight and Pat Presley, and her brother William David Fell, Jr. (Billy). She is survived and will be missed by her children; Sherry Knight of Lincoln, AL, Joe Knight (Caryl) of Trussville, AL, David Knight (Karen) of McCalla, AL, and Lisa Weeks (Glenn) of Huntsville, AL. She is also survived by her step-children; LaTona Cash, Ramona Patterson, and Michael Presley (Cindy) all of Montgomery, AL. She is blessed with ten grandchildren, Wesley, Kevin, Kristen, Kristina, Ashley, Johnny, Bradley, Jennifer, Melina, and Gant, 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a life-long lover of pets and will be missed dearly by her furry friends.

Audrey was born on June 13, 1924, in Montgomery, Alabama to Sidney Wallace Scott and Edna Victoria Dunwoody Scott. She was the eldest of twelve children, six brothers and five sisters.

Audrey graduated from Marbury High School in Marbury, Alabama.

After high school, she held positions in support of the Army Air Corps at Brookley Field outside of Mobile, Alabama and at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. until World War II ended. She married her high school sweetheart, William Lock Morton, Sr. on November 21, 1945, one week after he returned from completing his service with the U.S. Navy during WWII. Audrey and William made their home in numerous locations due to William’s employment with the Federal Government. After residing in Birmingham, Alabama, Miami, Florida, Jackson, Mississippi, Woodbridge, Virginia, and Austin, Texas, they retired to Clinton, Mississippi.

Audrey was a faithful and devoted member of First United Methodist Church in Clinton since 1982 where she was involved in the Grace and Mary Ruth Circles, the Senior Choir and Bell Choir, along with the Friday Bible Study. She was a founding member of the FUMC Prayer Group. She was a true southern lady who always exhibited her faith and love for her family and friends. She was beloved by many and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her son, William L. “Bill” Morton, Jr. (Beth) of Clinton, Mississippi; her daughter, Welyne Morton Thomas (Curt) of Snellville, Georgia; brothers Wallace (Evelyn, deceased) Scott, Guy (Louise) Scott, Bob Scott, Jim (Judy) Scott and Michael (Denise) Scott; sisters Betty (James) Harmon, June (Harold) Stone, Brenda (Roger) Myers; grandchildren Amber Leigh Morton, William Lock Morton, III (Mindy), Scott McCants Thomas, and great grandchildren JC Hester, McClara Elisabeth Morton, Madeline Morlier, William Lock Morton, IV, and Blakely Pollard Thomas; former daughter-in-law, Penny Torrance and her family; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lock Morton, Sr., grandson, Blake Montgomery Thomas, sisters, Elenor Scott Harris and Lorene Scott Reeves, brother, Sidney Scott, and daughter-inlaw, Tina Morton.

William Dick Cole

of Birmingham, passed away March 6, 2019.

He was a member of South Roebuck Baptist Church and was a roofing supervisor.

Born in Winston County, Haleyville, Alabama on February 2, 1934, Barbara was a 1952 graduate of Haleyville High School where she was voted most beautiful by her senior classmates. After living in Miami, FL, Mobile, AL, Pascagoula, MS, and Grand Bay, AL, Barbara moved to Trussville in 2002. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ and served many years as Sunday school teacher. Barbara loved her Lord, her family, cooking, painting, sewing and crocheting, gardening, and playing the piano. She was also an avid business partner with her husband, Pat Presley, in their Satsuma farming business in Grand Bay. She fought a long, courageous battle, and her family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the talented staff of the Comfort Care Hospice team, her friends at Heritage Place Church of Christ and her cherished caregiver, Anita Phillips.

Visitation will be held at Jefferson Memorial Trussville from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Friday, March 15, 2019. The funeral service will be at 2:00 pm officiated by her nephew, The Reverend John Mark Ford of Birmingham, and she will be buried at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville. Memorial donations may be made to The Greater Birmingham Humane Society.

He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Amanda Blair Whitten. Chapel services will be on Monday at 2pm with visitation from 1pm until 2pm. He is survived by his wife Martha Cole, daughters Rhonda Bagby (Walter Skip), Amy Dorsey (Walter Doc), sister Faye Barnes, grandchildren Amy Elizabeth Whitten, Cole Richardson, great granddaughters Jessie Rose Whitten, Addie Jeanene Richards, and Johanna Macie Richards.

Brandi Cloud Goodwin passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at age 45.

She is survived by her son, Grayson Dwayne Goodwin; grandson, Marshall Adam Goodwin; parents, John & Ann Cloud and Linda & Tim Sweet; one sister, Bridget (Kerry) Melton; one brother, Adam Cloud; two stepsisters, Lisa (Charles) Hicks and Suzanne Porter; stepbrother, Jack Porter, Jr.; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Brandi had a beautiful smile and a love for life. She was loved so much by her family and friends.

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Erica Thomas named managing editor of The Trussville Tribune From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Former WBRC news producer and Clay resident Erica Thomas has been named managing editor of The Trussville Tribune, according to publisher Scott Buttram.

“We’re excited to have Erica join the Tribune team and lead our newspaper staff,” Buttram said. “Her depth of experience and connection to our local communities separated her from an outstanding group of candidates.”

Thomas has also produced for ABC 33/40, as well as other stations across the Southeast.

She is looking forward to working in her own community.

“I love this area and the small-town-feel it offers,” Thomas said. “My husband, Andrew, and I always talk about how great it is to be in the center of everything and still have a tight-knit community. I plan to infuse myself into everyday life and really help make a positive

difference for my neighbors.”

Thomas, a graduate of UAB, also comes to the Tribune with extensive training in multi-media platforms from Poynter Institute for Media Studies in St. Petersburg, Florida.

“Erica is passionate about journalism and brings a great pedigree to our newsroom after working with the leader in local television news at WBRC Fox 6,” Buttram said. “I believe her experience of over a decade in news writing and producing, as well as her experience in television, matches well with our commitment to telling the stories of our communities across the platforms of print and digital media. I’m very confident that our readers will appreciate the high level of professionalism that Erica will bring to the Tribune.

Thomas replaces Tanna Friday, who has served as managing editor for the last year. According to Buttram, Friday is pursuing other professional op-

Trussville Rotary Club celebrates Dr. Seuss with students From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club celebrated the birthday of Dr. Seuss by giving a Dr. Seuss book to kindergarten students at Magnolia Elementary on Monday, March 4, and at Paine Elementary on Wednesday, March 6. These Rotarians have been working hard to instill the love of reading in young readers by regular reading sessions with local students for many years. Several members of the Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club give of their time every Wednesday morning to

Photo courtesy of Jean Sanspree/Paine Elementary

Hewitt-Trussville Middle School students compete in the Central Alabama Regional Science Fair

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

portunities, but has continued to work with the Tribune through the newspaper’s transition to Thomas.

“I’m grateful to Tanna for the much-needed stability that she has provided over the last year,” Buttram said. “She has made this an easy transition and her organizational skills will help immensely as we move forward. I’m confident that she will have nothing but the greatest success in her future endeavors.”

Thomas will take over the managing editor duties on March 11. Her email address is Erica.Thomas@TrussvilleTribune.com and she can be reached by phone at 205-5338664.

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BIRMINGHAM — When the Central Alabama Regional Science Fair was held at UAB on March 2, Hewitt-Trussville Middle School was well represented.

Two HTMS students place in the Medicine and Health Science division.

Canaan Clay and Braylon Chatman finished fourth out of 16 with their project titled “Stay Shiny.” Their ex-

periment was about various drinks leaving stains on our teeth.

Sophia Li and Jordan Posada won (out of 16 experiments) the Medicine and Health Science division.

Their experiment was titled “Are Fingerprints Inherited?” Li and Posada were invited to attend the ASEF (Alabama Science and Engineering Fair), which will take place in Huntsville from April 4 through April 5.

Photo courtesy of TCS

Trussville PD participated in annual Spina Bifida Bowl-A-Thon From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville Police Department participated in the annual Spina Bifida Association of Alabama Bowl-A-Thon over the weekend at SPARETIME Bowling Alley in Trussville.

According to the Spina Bifida Association, Spina Bifida is the most common permanently disabling birth defect in the United States. This condition occurs when a baby is in the womb and the spinal column does not close all of the way. The Spina Bifida Association also said that around

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eight babies are born in the United States everyday with Spina Bifida or a similar birth defect of the brain and spine.

“It was a great event with a record number of teams en-

tering the event,” said Lt. Phil Dillon of the Trussville Police Department. “Thanks to our sponsor, Deerfoot Shell and Paul Carruth, for their support.”

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help these students improve their reading skills by listening while the students read to them.

Mary Jean Sanspree, an active member of the Rotary Club, came up with the idea of presenting books to the children several years ago.

“The kids are always so excited to have their very own Dr. Seuss books,” Sanspree said. “It is great to see the smiles on their faces as each one opens his or her book.”

Rotarian Fran Aldridge now coordinates the program.

“We are always looking for readers,” Aldridge said.

“Now that there are three elementary schools, we need

more readers to meet the needs of more kindergarten classes.”

Rotarians and friends helping out with the book distribution were Fran Aldridge, Mary Jean Sanspree, Linda Burns, David and Betty Cork, John and Sandy Patterson, Ann Smith, Jeremy Tuggle and Van Horne.

“The kids were excited to receive such a generous gift,” said Trussville educator Lee Swatzell. “It gives them a great feeling of accomplishment as Dr. Seuss books allow them the opportunity to practice many of the reading skills we’ve learned in kindergarten!”

worked in the movie industry.

Archer toured with country songwriter Chuck Seals while playing for troops stationed in Europe, Asia and Central America.

Archer returned to Birmingham to teach with his dad at Archer Guitar School in the 1990s. He met Eddie Kendricks while working in Birmingham, and started touring with Dennis Edwards.

“Students come to us because we’ve had a presence in Birmingham for decades,” Archer said. “We are well known for our reliable lesson material, learning to read music, and playing with others, while being affordable and family-friendly.”

Archer Guitar School has taught students that later went

on to major in music and later became professionals, played in church, formed their own bands, or entertained for their own enjoyment.

Archer has played with the Temptations across Canada, Europe, Asia and Africa. They performed at the White House by invitation from George W. Bush for the Congressional picnic.

Archer has played guitar with The Supremes, The Shirelles, The Contours, Chris Martin of Kid ‘n Play, Miki Howard, Sister Sledge, The Doobie Brothers, Jeff Trachta and Tony Bennett.

A good student that’s really into learning more and improvising their playing inspires him.

“I still remember what it

was like sitting in their place,” Archer said.

Archer is currently focusing on teaching, while still performing with the Temptations Review.

“We all miss playing music with my dad,” Archer said.

“Looking back, nothing was more fun that that!”

For more information, visit: http://www.ArcherGuitarSchool.com/

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Calvary, Not Calvin If you want to get someone’s blood boiling bring up Calvinism. Better yet, if you want to make a life-long enemy, accuse them of being a Calvinist. This label has become the scarlet letter, the ace in the hole that people pull when they want to rally a mob against a pastor or church member.

How do you define Calvinism? Everyone has an opinion.

Some say “a Calvinist doesn’t believe in missions or evangelism because God has already chosen who will be saved and who will not.” Many refute these claims by saying “read the Bible and you will see clearly that the doctrines of grace are all throughout the Old and New Testament.” Some choose a middle ground. They hold the posi-

tion that “while the Bible speaks of predestination and election, our focus should be on converting the world to Christ, not Calvin.” Others say we shouldn’t talk about it at all because it’s too divisive. The nuances and variations have no end.

I find that almost all people who comment on Calvin have never read his writings. I believe he would roll over in his grave if he could hear some of the doctrine that people have attached his name today. I also find that the people who demagogue Calvin the most are the people who are sharing the gospel the least.

John Calvin first wrote his Institutes of Christian Religion in 1536. It would become the standard systematic theology textbook for hundreds of years

and it still widely used today. He wrote this book to give a structured account of Christian belief in order to convert the King of France, Francis I. Moreover, he urges his readers “in prayer we are to take the gospel to gathered churches all over the earth so that His name would spread and converts would increase in number” (ICR 3.20.42). Calvin never saw or heard of the acronym TULIP. It would be crafted some fifty years after his death. Although he held to reformed theology, his platform was preaching the Scriptures verse-by-preciousverse. He was a figurehead in the Protestant Reformation and led the revolt against the corruption of the Roman Catholic Church.

I love talking theology. My friends will tell you I can sit for

hours talking and discussing the Scripture and church history.

Even if I don’t agree with some of the men who shaped our confessions of faith, I hold them in high esteem. I realize we are all on the same team, fighting for the same goal, seeking to glorify the same Heavenly Father.

I want to end with a few practical questions: *If you say a Calvinist doesn’t believe in missions or evangelism, you need to ask yourself who you are sharing the gospel with right now. If the answer is no one, you are—by your own definition—a Calvinist. You might want to take the plank from your eye before you seek to remove it from your brother’s eye. *If you are a Calvinist and

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hold firmly to the reformed tradition, you need to remind yourself often that your job is to bring sinners to Golgotha, not Geneva.

Genuine believers exist in both camps and both will be in Heaven. Go take the gospel to the end of the street and the end of the earth.

*For the one who says it shouldn’t be our focus. You are correct, it shouldn’t. However, do you truly know what you believe? Paul taught that we are to learn and pay close attention to our doctrine (1 Tim. 4:16), not just methodology and pragmatics. Evangelism with shallow doctrine turns into a sales pitch, rather than Luke 9:23. *If you are in the “we shouldn’t talk about it at all” camp. Christians are to proclaim ‘the full council of God’ (Acts 20:27), which includes even the topics that are uncomfortable and might not fully understand.

We don’t run from hard doctrine.

I pity the Christian who will say on judgement day, “I was willing to offend God because I didn’t want to offend man.”

Kids talk about God: Was God content with His creation after six days of work?

By Carey Kinsolving and Friends "God was very content when he first saw it," says Cooper. "He also relaxed."

"Relaxed"? Cooper, I think you mean "rested." God rested on the seventh day from his creation work. Somehow, the image of God relaxing instead of resting isn't comforting, since he's got the whole world in his hands.

"Yes, I think he was happy because he was tired of seeing just darkness, and it made him happy," says Mandy, 7.

The Bible says darkness was upon the surface of the deep, which probably means the land God selected for human habitation was covered with water. "Let there be light"

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was God's first creative act to make the land habitable.

"God was content because of the flowers, trees, the birds and their singing, and the animals and their soft fur. God saw how beautiful it was," says Sara, 10.

God is an artist, says anoth-

er Sarah, 6: "It was sort of like when you painted something, and God just wanted people to enjoy his creation."

"At first, God was content when he saw what he made because everything was so pretty," says Courtney, 8. "Adam named the animals. He and Eve would walk with God in the night.

"They had a lot of animal friends. The animals were very nice then. Adam and Eve had a beautiful garden all to themselves. They loved God." As long as Adam and Eve "loved God," there was harmony. God was content, and the first couple was satisfied to rest in his loving provision.

As finite beings created in God's image, we have an innate longing for a relationship with an

infinite being, and that longing cannot be satisfied by any finite person or thing. The trouble begins when we trust in the finite, usually ourselves, instead of the all-knowing, perfectly loving God. Enter Satan, the serpent, with his knapsack of discontent, lies and wrong desires. Katie, 10, says God was content until "Adam and Eve sinned. God was grieved, as everybody was thinking only evil thoughts all the time. So God sent the flood, but saved Noah. Then, He sent Jesus so we could be saved."

"God made us to love and to love him," adds Caroline, 10.

"Today in our time, there is criminal murder, which God hates."

Compared to murder, eating the forbidden fruit offered by the

wily serpent seems like an insignificant though not totally innocent act. Yet, murder is exactly where disobedience to God led.

Remember Cain and Abel?

God accepted Abel's offering but rejected Cain's. Cain slit his brother's throat because he was angry.

In a time when the news seems to report one bizarre crime after another, it's difficult to imagine that the world was once a source of contentment for God. In spite of how bleak things look, God is busy restoring his fallen creation. He wants to restore us to the place of being content with his provision for us. And his most precious provision is the gift of eternal life received by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, "the light of the world" (John 8:12).

"And God saw the light, that it was good" (Genesis 1:4a).

Think about this: God is content with the light he shined into the world at creation and the light he shined into a fallen world when he sent his Son to redeem us.

Memorize this truth: "In Him was life, and the life was the light of men" (John 1:4).

Ask this question: Have you let God's light shine into your soul?

"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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Tribune

Each week, The Trussville Tribune invites students to submit stories to Tribune Kids for their own special column. The list of the upcoming topics will help you plan. Please also try these guidelines in order for students to have a better chance of having their writings published. Please send all writings to tribunekids@gmail.com or bring to The Tribune located at 190 Main Street, Trussville.

TRIBUNE KIDS MONTHLY WRITING

C O R N E R

Change What changes could you make beginning in spring?

Deadline: March 8 Publish Date: March 13 Spring I know It’s spring when…

Deadline: March 15 Publish Date: March 20

Senses Describe something you experience with each of your senses in spring Deadline: March 22 Publish Date: March 27

TRIBUNE KIDS MONTHLY WRITING

GUIDELINES

Former University of Alabama quarterback Jay Barker (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

1. Keep length between 50 and 100 words.

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

3. Make sure all entries are legible.

Dr. Seuss

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

Kylie Hendrick, 5th grade Magnolia Elementary

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

My favorite Dr. Suess book is Oh, the Places You’ll Go. I absolutely love this book because it tells you that you can be anything you want to be. You just can’t sit in a room all day and wait for something to come along. You have to get out and be proactive. If you do that you’ll be amazing.

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

saac McGough, 7, representing former Alabama quarterback Jay Barker at the FCCS Bicentennial Wax Museum.

TRIBUNE KIDS WRITING SUBMISSIONS

Last month we reached out to young readers and writers asking “What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book and why?” These are their submissions.

Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss

Natalie Wiram, 5th grade Magnolia Elementary

Jamayla Embree, 5th grade Magnolia Elementary

Ronald Wynn, 5th grade Magnolia Elementary

My favorite doctor Suess book is Oh the Places You’ll Go. I like this book because it brings back kindergarten memories for me but I want get into details. The life lesson you can easily learn in this book is how to be creative and learn how to be curious that way you will know more. And who can miss out on funny, silly, and good book like this special one.

Do you want to enjoy reading more or hate it for the rest of your life. You should try out this book.

My favorite Dr. Suess book is Hop on Pop. I love this book because it was the only book that I wanted to read over and over again. Also that book was the only book that makes me laugh out loud instead of laughing in my head. I love this book because it teaches you through so many different ways.

My favorite Dr. Suess book is The Lorax. My favorite book is The Lorax because the book sends a very good message which is treat people the way you want to be treated this is the message because this man comes out of no where and starts cutting down trees to make sweaters. The lesson is the golden rule because how would you feel if animals came into your house and destroyed everything. That’s how the animals feel.

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Hayden Neugent shines in Huskies softball game against Mountain Brook

By Shaun Szkolnik Sports Editor MOUNTAIN BROOK — Hayden Neugent was on fire for the Hewitt-Trussville

Huskies Varsity softball team in Thursday’s 17-0 victory against Mountain Brook.

Neugent allowed zero runs and only one hit over the course of four innings. Neugent struck

out eight and walked one.

The Huskies got the offense moving early in the game when Hanna Borden doubled on a 0-2 count in the first inning, scoring one run.

After weekend of wins, Huskies baseball 10-1 for the season From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Coach Jeff Mauldin’s Huskies added three wins over the weekend to improve to 10-1 on the season. The weekend started with an exciting 7-6 win over Briarwood in extra innings. Jackson Holland won it for the Huskies when he singled home Jacob Bishop with two outs in the 9th inning. Holland and Tyler Mauldin each had two hits.

Julian Sauger had two RBI’s.

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Owen Boren got the win on the mound.

On Saturday, Hewitt-Trussville defeated Northridge 11-4 and 7-4 in a double header. Owen Boren was the winning pitcher in game one. Julian Sauger had three hits including two doubles. Creed Parker and Kerrigan Edmonson knocked in two runs each.

In game two, Freshman Matt Miller picked up the win. Jackson Holland had two hits and Tyler Mauldin had two RBI’s.

Hewitt-Trussville boys soccer prevails over Mountain Brook

The Huskies kept up the pressure in the second inning, scoring six runs thanks to a walk by Abigail Dorsett, a single by Anyce Harvey and a homer by Borden.

Mountain Brook’s Sarah Huddle had the mound for one and one-thirds innings, giving up five hits and seven runs.

Hewitt-Trussville had 15 hits and 17 runs in the game.

Habitat from Humanity to get some help from The Birmingham Iron From The Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM – Iron team members Trent Richardson, Jack Tocho and Xzavier Dickson will be taking some time off from the grid iron to swing some hammers for a good cause.

Along with the Birmingham Iron executives and staff, the trio will spend their off day framing house walls at Legion Field in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Greater Birmingham. The volunteer work is slated to start Tuesday at 9 a.m. and run until 2 p.m. at 400 Graymont Ave. W. in Birmingham.

The Iron adopted Habitat

for Humanity Greater Birmingham as its nonprofit partner, as part of its commitment to tackle critical issues and make a positive difference.

Birmingham Iron Vice President Jay Roberson is excited for the opportunity.

“We want to bring people together on and off the field,” said Roberson. “We’re committed to support this community that has so graciously supported us.”

Teammates and current homeowners will frame a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home during a five-hour period. Participants will write messages of hope and encouragement on framed walls that will be transported to a lot in the surrounding area to

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Hewitt-Trussville boys soccer took on Mountain Brook Monday night in a game that came down to penalty kicks.

The Huskies prevailed 4-3 in kicks to win the match and improve to 1-1 in Area play.

Eric Besse started the scoring as he connected on a goal in the first half. Mountain Brook battled back and scored an equalizing goal in the second half. After regulation, the teams went into two overtime periods. Neither team was able to score, so the match moved to penalty kicks.

Mountain Brook connected on its first penalty kick to take a 1-0 lead. Brandon Kirkland then scored for the

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Huskies to tie the game 1-1.

The Spartans connected again to take a 2-1 lead. Myles Cornett then tied the kicks 2-2.

Ford Burke, who had many acrobatic saves in the match, stopped the next Spartan kick.

The Mountain Brook keeper then stepped up and made a save to leave the score knotted 2-2.

Ford Burke again stepped up with another big save.

Jalon Isley connected for Hewitt to give them a 3-2 lead. Mountain Brook’s final kick was good and the score was 3-3. With the match down to the last kick, Seth Hall calmly knocked in the game winner to set off the celebration.

The Huskies will travel to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, this weekend for the Smoky Mountain Cup.

Pinson Valley beats Calera 7-1

By Shaun Szkolnik Sports Editor PINSON — The Pinson Valley Indians Varsity softball team came through with a 7-1 win over Calera on Saturday.

With the game tied at one run a piece at the bottom of the third, Lauren Hallmark stepped up for the Indians and singled on the first pitch of her

at bat, scoring one run.

Four more runs followed for Pinson Valley in the fourth inning. Mollie Peoples got a single, Shauna Clevenger contributed a sac fly. An error on a ball put into play by Jordan Walker got another run and Hope Cole pounded out a double.

Cole started at the mound for the Indians. She pitched

for one and one-third innings, giving up one run, five hits, striking out two and walking none.

Ka’Mya Hampton took the win for the Indians. She gave up one hit and zero runs over two and two-thirds innings.

Hampton struck out four and walked none.

Pinson Valley didn’t commit any errors in the game.

Borden, Kenleigh Cahalan, Kailey Walters and Molly Cobb all produced multiple hits for the Huskies. The Huskies had zero errors in the game.

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be used in house construction.

Habitat houses are sold to partner families at no profit and financed with zero percent interest loans. Homebuyer criteria includes: need, willingness to partner and invest “sweat equity” hours in building their home, and ability to repay the loan. Monthly mortgage payments are used to help build additional houses.

Birmingham Iron is part of The Alliance of American Football (AAF) 12-week season.

AAF is a professional American football league consisting of eight centrally owned and operated teams. Birmingham Iron currently ranks second in Eastern Conference Standing with a 3-2 record.

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home side only finished the first half with one more shot than the visitors, five-to-four, and won four corners to Bethlehem’s zero, but could not find an opening goal.

The best chance in the first half was an opener header in the box by Daigo Kobayashi that went just wide of the far post after a quality cross from Daniel Johnson down the left side.

The Legion continued to control the tempo of the match in the second half, with Daniel Johnson and Prosper Kasim steadily getting into dangerous areas on the ball at the top of the box, but despite outshooting BST eight-to-five in the second half, the ball never found the back of the net.

Steel scored first in the 53’

minute. Legion FC goalkeeper Trevor Spangenberg’s point blank save on the first attempt was put in by Bethlehem forward Kacper Przybylko. After a few dangerous chances by Legon FC, Zach Zandi added a second for the away team, curling in a low shot from the top of the box into the bottom right corner.

The Legion drove forward in attack until the final whistle, mostly getting the ball wide and serving it in, as they attempted 22 open play crosses to BST’s 6.

The team now turns its attention to a home game on Saturday, March 16, as they look to turn things around against the Ottawa Fury.

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