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By Erik Harris, sports editor

ARGO — Several car break-ins and two stolen cars were reported in Argo early Monday, March 29, 2021.

Argo Police Chief James Downing says two vehicles have been recovered and three arrests have been made.

See ARGO BREAK-INS, Page 4

‘Always follow your dreams’: HewittTrussville grad to begin residency of choice at UAB

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — There is one day in every medical student’s life that will put them on the path to where they will end up.

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Trussville Council approves noise ordinance amendment;

Residents voice concerns about runoff from construction site

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Council passed an amendment to the noise ordinance, exempting the pavilion and stage area in downtown. The amendment was approved in a 3 – 2 vote, with Councilor Jaime Anderson and Councilor Perry Cook voting no.

Mayor Buddy Choat said the amendment allows for performances to take place in the area without having to comply with the city’s ordinance. A security contract does have restrictions for performances and events, including sound levels and times. That contract is between Ferus Artisan Ales, who books acts, and the act itself.

Choat said the city has put too much into the future Entertainment District to not allow the stage to be used for what it was made for.

“I just think it’s the right thing to do,” said Choat. “We have invested a lot of money in our stage and sound equipment.”

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Former Kmart shopping center in Trussville to be split into 3 businesses

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — Trussville Mayor Buddy Choat said the former Kmart in the Trussville Shopping Center will be split into three businesses.

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New Huddle House restaurant in Pinson now open Drone video shows runoff into lakes in Windsong. Photo: Ron Burkett.

“…with the creation and use of the Pavilion, it has become necessary to clarify and provide for certain restrictions related to the use of the area as a concert and entertainment area that that [sic] makes the enforcement of the existing ordinance referenced herein impractical,”

the amendment states.

In November, residents spoke at a city council meeting about loud noise coming from the stage area. One citizen called it an “intrusion on the quality of our Trussville neighborhood.” City officials addressed the issue by speaking with Ferus Artisan

Ales, who books events at the stage. The city also tuned and adjusted the speakers from the stage to find a balance that would allow an enjoyable experience for people in the area while not allowing the sound to travel as far.

See TRUSSVILLE COUNCIL, Page 6

Trussville businesses cleaning up after EF-1 tornado

From The Tribune staff reports

PINSON – Huddle House is opened for business in Pinson.

The new restaurant opened on Wednesday, March 31. It is located at 4655 Center Point Road.

See HUDDLE HOUSE, Page 6

Community Spotlight: Trussville restaurant owner brings Vietnamese flare

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — A lot of people get tired of the sameole, same-ole when it comes to restaurants. But one Trussville restaurant is offering a different option for foodies.

See PHO SIZZLE, Page 3

Damage at Jim N Nicks.

Jefferson Memorial

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — Several businesses along Gadsden Highway, in Trussville, were

damaged on Thursday, March 25, 2021, when a tornado came through the area.

The EF-1 tornado packed winds of 88 mph, according to a survey. Trees and power

lines were downed and several businesses along Gadsden Highway were damaged.

The tornado began as an EF-0 in the East Lake area, traveled through Roebuck, where it became an EF-1 and produced winds up to 90 mph, and followed Highway 11 into Trussville.

On Friday, crews were in the cleanup process at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, one of the places impacted. Eddie Seal, with the funeral home, said around 20 trees were taken out by the storm. Also damaged, an office annex and the funeral home itself. Flow-

ers were also strewn about the cemetery, but no one was hurt.

“We only had a little damage in the funeral home,” Seal explained. “Not in the lobby but one of the front offices had the ceiling collapse. We think that may have been due to suction, but we’re not sure. But from the lobby to the chapel and all of that, it’s fine. We don’t have any water leaks or anything. We lost the glass in the front door but for the most part, the funeral home is fine. It’s the annex that’s bad.”

Seal said the annex was possibly built around the

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s top health official said Friday that a study showed about 30% of adults in the state are hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine, a reluctance that concerns medical officials as they try to keep state case numbers on the decline.

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“We’re not even sure at this point of the extent of damages to that building,” said Seal. “We are going to have to have more specialists come in and take a look at that building.”

Jefferson Memorial is continuing services and burials as crews remove trees from roadways within the cemetery.

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Trussville Trailmen clear 49 lbs. trash, debris from Civitan Park

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TRUSSVILLE — Three members of the Mountain Lion Patrol got to work cleaning up areas around Civitan Park, in Trussville.

On Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, the group, including John Thomas Parker, Elijah Davis and Owen Walker, gathered 49 pounds of trash and debris from the sidewalk and the Cahaba River.

Parker, of Trussville’s Traillife USA Troop AL-242, completed the project as part of his service requirements for the Woodlands Timberline Award.

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St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office responds to neighboring county after deadly tornado

Calhoun County damage. Photos: St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office.

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office provided mutual aid to neighboring Calhoun County after a tornado damaged property and claimed lives on Thursday, March 25, 2021.

At least five fatalities and an unknown number of injuries were reported.

“We are very thankful that our county suffered minimal damage and we sustained no loss of life in the storms yesterday,” the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. “Our neighbors to the North in Calhoun County were not as fortunate.”

The confirmed deaths were in Calhoun County, in the eastern part of the state, where one of multiple twisters sprang from a “super cell” of storms that later moved into Georgia, said John De Block, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Birmingham.

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Pat Lindsey, a resident of the county’s hard-hit town of Ohatchee, told The Associated Press that a neighbor of his was killed when a twister destroyed his mobile home. “He was good as gold,” Lindsey said.

Calhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade said the twister cut a diagonal path across the county, striking mostly rural areas — something that likely kept the death toll from being higher.

Farther west, vast areas of Shelby County near Birmingham were badly damaged. In the city of Pelham, James Dunaway said he initially ignored the tornado warning when it came over his phone. But it wasn’t long before he could hear the twister approaching, so he left the upstairs bedroom where he had been watching television and entered a hallway — just before the storm blew off the roof and sides of his house, completely exposing the bedroom. All three of his vehicles were undrivable.

Pelham authorities posted video of large trees blocking roads and utility poles leaning menacingly over debris-littered streets. Firefighters outside a flattened home in the Eagle Point subdivision, also in Shelby County, said the family that lived there made it out alive before they arrived.

Nearby homes were roofless or missing their second stories.

Shelby County Sheriff John Samaniego told the AP that some houses in the county “have been completely destroyed.”

Search and rescue efforts were complicated by strong weather that continued to rake across the region. Radar “debris signatures” showed a tornado that formed in southwest Alabama traveled roughly 100 miles (161 kilometers) and stayed on the ground for about an hour and 20 minutes, De Block said.

The twisters ripped through towns from west to east. In the western city of Centreville, south of Tuscaloosa, Cindy Smitherman and her family and neighbors huddled in their underground storm pit as the twister passed over their home.

The St. Clair County Air Support Unit was able to capture some of the Calhoun County damage from the air.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who sustained damage and lost a loved one in these dangerous storms,” added the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office.

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The insurance company was set to survey the damage Friday.

“We’ve got people working all over the cemetery right now,” Seal added. “We are still going to have our Easter Sunday Sunrise Ser-

vice.”

Another business that sustained damage during the storm was the Jim ‘N’ Nicks BBQ, across the street from Jefferson Memorial. Management said workers and patrons inside the restaurant were able to hide in a cooler area and no one was hurt.

The storm damaged the outside of the building in the front and on the side, where

the smokers are located. The restaurant lost power but was able to reopen before lunch on Friday.

Jacob Meyer, who was working at the restaurant Friday, said the situation could have been a lot worse.

“We’re just happy that everybody was safe and that we only sustained small amounts of damage,” Meyer said.

Pho Sizzle From front page

Pho Sizzle opened in 2018. Owner Cuong Tran, from Vietnam, has been in the states for 12 years. Before moving to the U.S., Tran trained in Judo martial arts.

“When I came here, I was 25 years old,” said Tran. “I had just finished college and I was a martial arts coach in my country.”

Tran got the idea to switch gears and do something with his love for food when his friend from the neighboring Kanomi restaurant told him there was a great location for a specialty food spot.

“I came to Trussville from Florida and checked the location,” Tran explained. “I checked and saw there were no Vietnamese restaurants, so I said, ‘yes!”

Tran said he enjoys seeing the pleasure people get when they eat at Pho Sizzle.

“I love to see our customers eat and enjoy the food,” he said. “I like to see the elders sit down and share the ice cream. It’s so cute. I love to bring the Vietnamese food to Trussville.”

Food was always important for Tran. In fact, he said he always knew he wanted to be a chef.

Cuong Tran, owner of Pho Sizzle.

“When I was in high school, I lived far away from my family and I cooked for myself, so I thought, ‘why not be a chef?” said Tran. “I love to cook for people.”

Pho Sizzle is a healthier option, according to Tran.

“Our food is healthy because we don’t do oil much,” he explained. “It is a Vietnamese habit to cook healthier. We don’t put too much stuff in there. I try to make it simple but still good for everybody.”

During COVID, family members have come all the way from Florida to help Tran. When the family is not in town, Tran is a oneman-band for the most part.

During the daytime hours, he is the hostess, the chef, the server and the cashier. He has help from high school-aged

students after school hours.

If you think the name of Pho Sizzle was derived from rapper Snoop Dogg’s saying, “fo shizzle’ that is not the case.

“When we cook in the kitchen, the sound of the sizzle is where that part came from,” Tran said. “And pho is traditional for noodle soup.”

Pho Sizzle offers Vietnamese, Thai, Singapore-inspired foods. They also serve bubble tea and rolled ice cream.

The restaurant is located at 5880 Trussville Crossing Boulevard and can be reached by phone at (205) 655-9500.

Hours are Tuesday – Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Pho Sizzle is closed on Mondays.

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Cars broken into in Trussville’s Civitan Park

Argo Break-Ins From front page

One was found in Brighton while the other was recovered in Bessemer. Neither of the vehicles were occupied at the time of recovery.

Downing says at least eight additional vehicles were broken into Monday, including six in the Summit Ridge subdivision, one in the Innsbrook subdivision and another down Timber Ridge Drive.

Police have reported two firearms stolen.

Authorities say the breakins occurred between the hours of 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.

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lieve the suspects were dropped off near the subdivisions and left to go house to house searching for unlocked cars while the getaway vehicle waited in a different location.

Downing urges residents

to keep their cars locked, especially during the overnight hours.

Argo Police are requesting anyone with surveillance footage of the suspects to contact the department at 205-467-3333.

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department released surveillance images of a person wanted in connection to two car break-ins at Trussville’s Civitan Park.

The vehicles were broken into and items stolen in the afternoon hours of March 18, 2021. Among items stolen were credit cards that were later used at Walmart and Walgreens in Leeds. Images show the person wearing a black and white tracksuit and a mask covering their face.

Images of the person’s vehicle were also captured.

According to a police re-

port, the rear passenger window of one car at the park was busted out and a purse that was placed underneath the passenger seat had been taken. Another purse was taken from an unlocked car in the

same area.

If you have any information on the car break-ins or the person captured in the images, you are asked to call the Trussville Police Department at (205) 655-2101.

Springville woman killed in single-vehicle crash Trussville mayor hopes to meet with railroad about stopped trains

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SPRINGVILLE — A 40-year-old woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Saturday, March 27, 2021.

Valerie Johnson, of Springville, was pronounced dead on the scene on Crawfords Cove Road, about six miles southwest of Springville.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)

said the 2002 Chrysler Town and Country Johnson was driving left the roadway and struck a fence. The crash happened around 6:45 a.m.

Troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division are investigating.

Man killed in motorcycle accident at Barber Motorsports Park From The Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — The Jefferson County Coroner/ Medical examiner’s office confirmed a man was killed at Barber Motorsports Park over the weekend.

Uary Lopes Souza, 39, of Acworth, Georgia, was killed in a crash on Saturday, March 27, 2021.

Souza was participating in a Sportbike track event when his motorcycle collided with another motorcycle. Jefferson

The only entrance to Trussville Springs has a Norfolk Southern train track running through it. Photo by Chris Yow

ed with Norfolk Southern in the past about these types of issues, but mayor Choat said TRUSSVILLE — Truss- he is working to meet with ville Mayor Buddy Choat railroad officials again soon. said he is in talks with Nor“We had one train that was folk Southern after receiv- stuck on the tracks for about ing complaints about trains eight hours last weekend,” stopped at several crossings said Choat. They should’ve throughout the city. broke that train, but they The crossing at South didn’t.”

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Trussville Fire Chief Tim Shotts said there are designated emergency vehicles that are able to access the Trussville Springs subdivision from under the railroad bridge in emergency circumstances, but Choat said the access point is not convenient.

The issue is nothing new.

Residents in the subdivision have been concerned about the entrance of the development for years. Some of them said when they moved in they were told a new entrance would be built to bypass the train tracks.

The mayor is optimistic about future talks with Norfolk Southern.

“We are kind of at the mercy of the railroad,” Choat said. “We try to work with them and they try to work with us.”

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Dancers Against Cancer Trussville Gala

TRUSSVILLE – The Dancers Against Cancer Gala 2021 raised over $25,000 for the UAB Neuro-Oncology Department, the National Organization Dancers Against Cancer, and local families fighting cancer.

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Residency From front page

Match Day is the day they find out where they will go for their residency. The continued training will allow them to experience the career choice they have made in fine detail.

For one Hewitt-Trussville High School graduate, Match Day was all she had hoped for. Alex Kinzer, HTHS Class of 2013, learned she matched with her number one choice: Pediatrics at UAB. The program ranked Kinzer highly and she learned she would begin the process upon graduation.

Kinzer said she ranked highly in other programs in Louisiana, Michigan, Arkansas, and Missouri, but after years of medical school at UAB, she was happy to find out she would be staying close to home.

“It was a lot of cool places that I could’ve gone,” said Kinzer. “But I really love UAB and I wanted to stay here. I am so thrilled that I don’t have to move across the country.”

For many years, Kinzer knew she wanted to go into medicine. Even as a child, she knew she felt it was her calling to go into the medical field.

“Sometime in late elementary school, I knew I wanted to do this,” Kinzer said. “I had a grandparent that was very, very close to me and she, unfortunately, passed away. That inspired me to go to medical school. Of course, my little sixth-grade brain was like, ‘I want to make it to where nobody loses their grandparent anymore.’ She was my inspiration and she is always still with me when I think about my motivation in pursuing medicine.”

Kinzer’s grandmother, Kay Best, still helps her get through the tough times. She is able to think about her and get through challenges. Another inspiration for Kinzer is her family.

“I want to thank my parents, Kristin and Joey Thrasher, and my amazing spouse, Parker Kinzer, for always encouraging me and supporting me through this journey,” she said.

Alex Kinzer matches with her top choice for residency.

With a giving heart and an innate vigor to help others, this Trussville native is sure to make a difference in the lives of children and their families throughout her career.

As she moves onto the next phase of medical train-

ing, Kinzer will get experience with children from newborns to 18-year-olds.

She will get a broad level of training from clinical visits to critical care. Upon competition of her residency, Kinzer hopes to specialize in

emergency or intensive care pediatrics.

“I just want to do my best for each patient and help families process whatever the outcome is,” Kinzer said.

“It’s not like a job, it’s something that I have always wanted to do so now I get to wake up every day and do it.”

Even during medical school, Kinzer has given back by participating in community programs.

Her training began long before medical school. As a student at HTHS, Kinzer was afforded the opportunity to be a part of the Biomedical Sciences program. She experienced the health care field early on, thanks to the program, and learned many aspects of medicine before graduating high school. It was that foundation that kept Kinzer strong in her field.

“I think high school prepared me very well,” said Kinzer. “I was one of the first few classes that had all four years of the Biomedical Sciences Academy program.”

Kinzer said the program prepared her to think scientifically and get ready for a

career in medicine. She knew medical terms and knew how to research before attending medical school.

“Dr. Chris Walters, who was my teacher for those four years, did a fantastic job,” Kinzer added.

Kinzer said she will always be an advocate of the program.

Kinzer will graduate from UAB Medical School in May and will begin her residency at UAB in mid-June.

“I am just super proud to be moving onto the next level of my training and doing it where I am near my family and where I wanted to be,” Kinzer said.

As for the kids growing up and wanting to become doctors one day, Kinzer says anything is possible if you keep your eye on the prize.

“Always follow your dreams, no matter what anyone tells you,” she said. “A lot of people will tell you it’s too hard or it takes too long, but if it is truly what you want to do, then you have all the power to do that. If you are smart enough and brave enough to do it!”

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Huddle House From front page

“We are thrilled to be providing the Pinson community with a new meeting place to gather and experience the joys of our family favorite, home-style meals that are always served from the heart,” said Chris Watkins, Director of Operations. “As with our

Vaccine From front page

The Alabama Department of Public Health released the results of the survey done to gauge vaccine hesitancy as well as figure out how to craft messaging to reach reluctant groups.

“There is around 30% of people who indicate they are not interested in being vaccinated,” State Health Officer Scott Harris told reporters.

He said the hesitancy cuts across racial lines. He said the reasons vary from people who are staunchly against vaccina-

other Huddle House locations throughout the state of Alabama, we look forward to forging new bonds with our guests in Pinson and hope to

make our Southern diner a neighborhood staple among locals and visitors alike.”

The franchise continues to grow in Alabama with Pinson representing its 44th location.

The Atlanta-based restaurant is known for its all-day breakfast, Southern hospitality, big portions and fair prices.

For more information, visit huddlehouse.com.

tions to people who just have questions.

Alabama on March 22 expanded eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to include more frontline workers; people 55 and older; those with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and residents age 16 to 64 with certain high-risk medical conditions.

Alabama does not have an estimate of when it will open COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults, Harris said, but added the state will meet the May 1 deadline set by President Joe Biden.

“We are going to be able to expand well before May 1, I believe,” Harris said

ucts for homes, land, pets and animal owners. Products include clothing, equine and pet supplies, tractor/trailer parts and accessories, lawn and garden supplies, sprinkler/ irrigation parts, power tools, fencing, welding and pump supplies, riding mowers and more.

The Trussville store is expected to open in late June 2021.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is a large retail chain that sells closeout merchandise and excess inventory. The company

has around 395 stores that carry items from departments including housewares, sporting goods, flooring and food.

Those items are purchased as closeouts, overstocks, package changes, manufacturer refurbished goods and irregulars.

No opening date for Ollie’s has been announced.

Crunch Fitness is discussing being the third business to go into the old Kmart spot.

The no-judgment gym offers memberships starting at $9.95 a month.

“This script is going to flip completely, you know from a month ago when people couldn’t find vaccine — it seems like no matter how hard they look — to in April, we’re going to have the opposite problem,” Harris said.

Tractor Supply From front page

Tractor Supply Company (TSC) will go into the gardening side of the building and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet will go on the other side. A third company has not been announced.

The old Kmart building, off Chalkville Mountain Road, has been vacant for years as city leaders and Aronov, the company that manages the shopping center, have been hoping for a tenant. Aronov has been in talks about remodeling the center but no plans have been released.

TSC has over 1,800 stores, including Moody, Gardendale and Chelsea. The stores supply basic maintenance prod-

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Trussville Council From front page

During the council workshop, Councilor Jaime Anderson said she did not feel comfortable approving the amendment as it was written.

“I just think we should look into finding a happy medium,” Anderson said.

“I think it’s unrealistic if our expectation is that every time a citizen calls our police department, they’re going to run down there to tell them to turn the music down,” said Council President Alan Taylor.

Exemptions to the noise ordinance already include athletic contests, parades, and municipally sponsored public celebrations.

PUBLIC HEARING During the public hearing part of the council meeting, several residents from Deerfoot Crossings spoke against a new firing range being put in the building where Sheepdog Firearms formerly operated. When neighbors heard about the closing of Sheepdog, they decided to come together to address the council, asking the council to review the city’s sound ordinance.

Also during the public hearing, resident Donna Ware spoke and asked city leaders to help restore the health of the lakes in the Windsong subdivision. Ware said residents began filing complaints in November after work being done

by Signature Homes and contractors in the Stockton subdivision caused runoff issues.

“Every time it rains, the dirt from that excavation is going down to the lake,” said Ware.

The residents have also spoken to ADEM and filed complaints.

“We have tried very hard to go through the chain of command,” said Ware.

Ware said ADEM did an inspection in February and noted non-compliance. Residents in Windsong asked the

city to require Stockton Partners to issue weekly updates on how they were going to address the problems.

“We tried to work with the city and with ADEM,” said Ware. “ADEM I feel is our friend right now because they are pursuing this.”

Mayor Choat said he was advised by ADEM to allow the agency handle the issue.

“I agree,” said Choat.

“ADEM is their friend but also our friend. We are working closely with them. It may not appear that way, but we are.

We were advised by ADEM to let them handle the situation and for us to continue to do our normal city duties, as far as inspections go.”

Choat said he expects to see the contractors fined and given a consent order.

“If I lived there, I would be just as upset.,” Choat added.

“We are limited on what we can do. The process is we reported it to Stormwater Management with the Jefferson County Health Department.

They came out and they reported it to ADEM, both of us reported it.”

One of the problems includes a breach in a detention pond. When there is a heavy rain, silt fills the lakes in Windsong and some residents said wildlife has already been killed.

Another Windsong resident, David Livingston, suggested the city pull permits for the work until the problems are fixed.

J.R. Malchus, with the city’s Inspection Department, said Signature Homes has accepted responsibility and has already submitted remediation plans to ADEM and is awaiting approval from ADEM.

PROCLAMATIONS In other business, the council approved a proclamation declaring March 29 National Vietnam Veterans Day. Councilor Anderson, an Air Force veteran and current Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force Reserves, became emotional during the reading of the proclamation.

“Whereas, the City of Trussville recognizes that our freedom is not free,” read Anderson, with tear-filled eyes.

“And that many members of our military have proudly served our Nation, some returning to dedicate themselves to their families and community, some bearing the scars of battle. and some having paid the ultimate price of the lives that we might live in a land of liberty.”

The council also passed a proclamation declaring July 4, 2021, Trussville Freedom Celebration Day. An event will be held on the Mall from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. There will be a fireworks show at 9 p.m. The event is sponsored by First Baptist Church Trussville.

Taylor abstained from the vote because he works for First Baptist Church Trussville.

OTHER BUSINESS Finally, the council approved an off-premises beer and wine license for La Farre.

The business, at 418 Main Street, will sell luxury items including bedding, rugs, wine, candles, and gift baskets. The owner hopes to eventually host wine tastings and sell wine for consumption on-premise but for now, the location will only offer off-premise.

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are America’s #1 tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. “Who doesn’t love Tom Petty?” bassist Darryell Stone asked himself one day in 2012 while listening to the radio. There was only one answer he could imagine, “Nobody.” Testing his hypothesis, Stone polled friends, family and fellow musicians how they felt about Petty. The result was always the same. Everyone loves Tom Petty. One of these fellow musicians just happened to be Tom Petty’s doppelganger, guitarist and lead vocalist Jonathan Guthrie. Guthrie was an avid fan and had always fantasized about being a Heartbreaker. As two seasoned musicians and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers fans, there was really only one thing for them to form a Tom Petty tribute band. It wasn’t hard for Stone and Guthrie to find skilled musicians excited about playing in a Tom Petty tribute band. Drummer Steve Lucas, formerly of Feverdog and a band mate of Stone’s local band, Theatrix, quickly signed on. Lucas brought with him his M-80’s band mate Glenn Freeman.

Freeman, who boasts of seeing multiple Tom Petty concerts in the 80s, brought an instrumental cornucopia to the group with keyboards, harmonica, guitar and backing vocals. Lead guitarist Curt Granger rounded out the lineup. With 30+ years experience in Birmingham’s local music scene, Granger has played in such circuit bands as Pyrate, Scream Sophie, and his own solo project, as well as creating a line of world-renowned boutique guitar amplifiers.

The new Tom Petty tribute band rehearsed with one focus – to recreate the music of Tom Petty with precision, attention to detail, and a reverent respect. Parts were studied in great detail, down to inflections in the very way each word of every lyric was sang. Performing locally in the first year, it didn’t take

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O b i t u a ry

Joyce Cannon Cranford november

(age 88)

2, 1932 ~ march 21, 2021

Joyce Cannon Cranford 88 year of age of Birmingham, Alabama slipped away in her sleep to be with the Lord on March 21, 2021 at home surrounded by family, after a courageous fight against the cancer that took her away.

Born in Birmingham Alabama on November 2, 1932 to Harold Dunbar Cannon and Bertha Mae Leesburg. She grew up in Birmingham graduated from Westend High School Preceded in death by her parents Harold Dunbar Cannon and Bertha Mae Leesburg Davis, Step Father Albert Davis, and brother Harold Dunbar Cannon II She is survived by her sister Norma Jean Cannon Scholl (Maryland). Her daughters Judith Diane Savant (Joe) Birmingham, Elizabeth Ellen Riddle (Ken) Hoover, Karen Lenore Spencer (Michael) Mississippi. Ten Grandchildren Travis DeLano (Amy), Joseph Savant (Stephanie), Megan Hemmeger (David), Chris Riddle (Ariel), Matthew Riddle, Tara Baker, Rebecca Hughes (Scott), Michael Drew Spencer (Anastasia), Eric Spencer (Stacie), Amie Schmidt (Brendon). 21 Great Grandchildren, 3 Nephews, 3 Nieces (and their children) For many years she worked as a Legal Secretary with Bradley, Arant, Rose & White. She retired in 1998. And became active in the community as an election pole worker from retirement to 2019.

James Vernon McMurrey september

(age 87)

13, 1933 ~ march 19, 2021

James "Vernon" McMurrey, 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, March 19, 2021. Mr. McMurrey is preceded in death by his wife Betty Love McMurrey, son Vernon Lee McMurrey, son Timothy Chad McMurrey, grandson Scott McMurrey, parents Glen McMurrey and Viola Landrum McMurrey, sister Shirley Boyd, brother Doyle McMurrey, and brother Billy McMurrey. He is survived by son Danny McMurrey (Pat), daughter Janice McMurrey, son Owen McMurrey, daughter Jenny Harris (Robert), sister Gayle Graves (Robert), brother Bobby McMurrey, and brother Ricky McMurrey. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Laura Yvonne (Causey) Quarles june

Mar. 31 - Apr. 6, 2021

22, 1933 ~ march 24, 2021 (age 87)

Yvonne Quarles, age 87, of Birmingham went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 24, 2021. She was a native of Sand Mountain, AL, but spent most of her life in Birmingham. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She collected dolls and enjoyed sewing. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Orbie; her parents and her four siblings. Yvonne is survived by her loving children, Debra Quarles, Michael “Mike” Quarles (Rita), and Bobby Quarles (Allison); one granddaughter, Jessica Howland (Patrick); two great granddaughters, Adalynn and Charlotte Howland.

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Margaret Lavenia (Wood) Self

3, 1933 ~ march 25, 2021 (age 88) march

Margaret “Maggie” Lavenia Self of Springville, Alabama went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday March 25, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents Houston and Ruth Wood, her husband John Self, her daughter Sue Self, and her grandchildren Andrea Duncan and Joseph Self.

Maggie is survived by her daughters Glenda Duncan (Ronnie) and Jean Robertson, sons John Self (Leslie) and Steve Self (Joan), and sister Pat Garrett. Maggie is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She loved her family, gardening, and being at the Springville Senior Center. Maggie was known for her sweet smile and will be dearly missed.

Betty Bowlin Faulkner february

19, 1932 ~ march 22, 2021 (age 89)

Betty Bowlin Faulkner, age 89, of Leeds, AL passed away on March 22, 2021. She grew up in Gate City. She was a loving person who spent most of her life taking care of others. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Faulkner; her daughter, Cecilia Faulkner; her parents and five siblings. She is survived by her loving daughter, Cynthia Barnard (Mike); one grandson, Paul Barnard; numerous nieces and nephews.

Jimmie Harold Woods

3, 1933 ~ march 23, 2021 (age 87) april

Jimmie Harold Woods passed away on March 23rd, 2021 at the age of 87. Born in Hayden, AL., Jimmie graduated from Tarrant High School in 1951 and enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served during the Korean War from 1951-1954. Jimmie lived in Huffman the majority of his adult life after his job as a sales manager with Container Corporation of America transferred him from the Chattanooga, TN branch back to their Birmingham office in 1975.

Jimmie is survived by his three sons Gary (Kim) Woods, Scott Woods, and Mike (Joy) Woods. He was also a proud grandfather to Jared Woods, Austin (Sara) Woods, Taylor Woods, Justin Woods, Noah Woods, Ethan Woods, Tanner Jennings, and great-grandfather to Jade Woods.

Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Belvia Woods of Tarrant, as well as his brothers Howard Wood of Woodlawn and Billy Woods of Springville.

Jimmie will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving father with a gift of storytelling, an ardent Bama fan, and a good friend to those in need.

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‘A RARE FIND’ Springville QB Pearson Baldwin signs with JSU

By Erik Harris, sports editor

SPRINGVILLE — The 2020 All-Tribune first-team quarterback is headed to Jacksonville State University.

Pearson Baldwin, a threesport athlete at Springville High School, recently signed with the Gamecocks’ Class of 2021 as a preferred walk-on.

The senior was dynamic for the Tigers last season on his way to 29 offensive touchdowns. He finished with 1,598 yards passing on top of another 1,055 yards rushing to earn the “dual-threat” label many quarterbacks want in today’s game.

His former head coach, Michael Graben, says Baldwin is capable of playing many positions on either side of the ball, from the defensive secondary to the offensive backfield and many spots in between.

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Former Springville quarterback Pearson Baldwin has announced his plans to play at Jacksonville State University. Submitted photo

Baldwin earned the title of Tribune Player of the Week twice last season. First, in August following a 27-14 season-opening win over St. Clair County. The right-hander

went for three touchdowns on the road to go with 136 yards passing and another 145 yards rushing that Friday night.

His second player of the week nod came in late-Oc-

tober — his final outing as a Springville football player.

He ended his prep career with a 343-yard, five-touchdown effort against Arab. He also ripped the game-winning

touchdown pass to tight end Ben Bianchi with 1:16 remaining to secure a 35-34 win, which ended the Tigers’ season at 4-5 overall.

“When the best player on your team is the hardest worker, it makes things real easy,” said Graben. “And that’s what (Jacksonville State) is getting, a hard worker and a guy who can pretty much play anywhere. I’m sure if we would’ve asked him to line up at guard for us, he would’ve looked at us kind of strange, but he would’ve done it and probably been the best one we had.”

Despite the yardage and accolades, Graben says it’s Baldwin’s team-first mentality that truly sets him apart.

“Guys like him don’t come around very often and I was very fortunate to be at Springville High School when we had one,” said Graben. “He’s a competitor, he wanted to win and he was willing to take any lick, run over anybody, get run over, block, whatever for us to have a chance to win.”

“All Pearson wanted was a chance and he got his chance, so we’re excited for him,” said Graben.

Top-ranked Huskies go 6-0 during spring break week

By Erik Harris, sports editor

GULF SHORES — The top-ranked Hewitt-Trussville softball team took a share of the Gulf Coast Classic championship this week after weather brought the tournament to an end prior to the semifinal round.

The Huskies strung together six straight wins in Gulf Shores, bumping their season record to 23-1-1.

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HewittTrussville mountain bikers take 1st place

By Erik Harris, sports editor

TRUSSVILLE — The Hewitt-Trussville mountain bike team is off to a strong start this spring.

Through two races, the Huskies have two first-place results. Behind six top five finishers in the high school divisions, Hewitt took the top spot in the Battle at Black Creek on march 7.

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The Trussville Tribune

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Hundreds take part in Alabama Pickleball Open in Clay

By Erik Harris, sports editor

CLAY — Many from across the street and a few from across the ocean last Friday took part in the first day of a 72-hour tournament hosted by the city of Clay.

The game is pickleball and it looks a lot like ping pong with

a dash of tennis. The up-tempo contest can be played in the basic singles format or, of course, doubles is an option.

Last weekend, nearly 400 people took the 12 courts situated throughout the Clay complex, which opened for the first time in 2019. Competition was held from Friday through Sun-

day night.

The Alabama Pickleball Open is expected to be an annual event featuring competition for different age groups and ability levels. Players can compete as singles or doubles.

Coed play is also an option.

See photos from Friday’s action below.

Mar. 31 - Apr. 6, 2021

Prep Softball From page 13

Head coach Taylor Bert’s girls went past Wetumpka 9-8, Greene County 8-2, Chilton County 3-1, Pleasant Valley 15-0 and 1-0, and Dale County 12-6.

Alabama commit Jenna Lord led Hewitt with nine RBIs on 10 hits, including a home run. Hannah Dorsett connected with nine hits, resulting in eight RBIs to go with 12 hits and five RBIs from Anyce Harvey.

Defensively, the Huskies leaned on Sarah Hindman and Sara Phillips in the circle.

Hindman tossed 11 innings on her way to two tournament wins and 12 strikeouts. Phillips provided 10 innings of work, 16 strikeouts and two wins.

Since drawing an 11-all tie with Mortimer Jordan on March 13, Hewitt-Trussville has put together eight straight wins to tighten its grip on No. 1 in the latest batch of ASWA softball rankings. See the

Hewitt-Trussville second baseman Hannah Dorsett readies for the pitch during a game on March 5, 2021. Photo by Erik Harris

Class 7A top 10 below.

1. Hewitt-Trussville (23-1-1) 2. Fairhope (16-1) 3. Bob Jones (12-2) 4. Spain Park (16-4) 5. Central-Phenix City (17-1) 6. Vestavia Hills (14-4) 7. Thompson (21-4)

8. Austin (14-5) 9. Sparkman (10-2) 10. Hoover (18-10) Others nominated: Albertville (11-8), Auburn (107), Baker (8-14), Dothan (195), Enterprise (10-8), Oak Mountain (13-6).

Prep Softball From page 13

Action from the first-ever Alabama Pickleball Open on March 26, 2021. Photo by Erik Harris

Jacob Roper (fourth), Sam Lovin (fifth), Jase Leamon (third), Luke Armstrong (fifth), Alex Davis (fourth) and Zeke Lockett (fifth) each placed in their respective divisions.

Battle at Black Creek (Noccalula Falls, Gadsden) 1. Hewitt-Trussville 3909 2. Hoover 3779 3. Auburn 3633 4. Oak Mountain 3580 5. Pelham 3280 The team followed up with another No. 1 showing at the Melee at McClellan in Anniston on March 21. Lovin (third), Leamon (fourth), Armstrong (fifth), Lockett (fourth) and Davis (fifth) would pace the Huskies again.

Melee at McClellan (Anniston) 1. Hewitt-Trussville 3865

Photo from the Hewitt-Trussville mountain bike team Facebook page.

2. Oak Mountain 3792 3. Hoover 3774 4. Auburn 3689 5. Pelham 3387 Hewitt-Trussville was sup-

pose to be back on the trail this Saturday for Rumble on the Ridge at Oak Mountain State Park, but weather has postponed the race.

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