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TRUSSVILLE — The World’s Largest Flag of Friendship and Peace visited Trussville on Wednesday, April 13.

The World Friendship Flag Project was started in 1995 by See FLAG, Page 2

Leeds Council approves $150,000 allocation to library

By Nathan Prewett For The Tribune

LEEDS – Following some controversy over the past few months regarding the Leeds Jane Culbreth Library’s budget, the city council voted to allocate $150,000 to the library at a meeting on Monday, April 18.

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Leeds Board of Education discusses pay raise for teachers

By Nathan Prewett For The Tribune

LEEDS – Following the recent bill signed by Gov. Kay Ivey that raised the pay of teachers in Alabama the Leeds Board of Education discussed adjusting the pay scale for teachers in the district.

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ONEeighty Church breaks ground on new location From The Tribune staff reports

ODENVILLE — ONEeighty Church breaks ground on the future site in Odenville.

ONEeighty Church is currently located in the Burton’s Grocery Store shopping center at 5770 Highway 11 in Springville.

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Family protests Trussville car dealership’s move to expand parking lot

By Hannah Curran Editor

TRUSSVILLE — Serra Hyundai in Trussville plans to extend its parking lot to the property line it shares with a local funeral home, a decision that has unsettled at least one family who has loved ones buried in Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens.

Jennifer Bowen took to Facebook to voice her concerns about the parking lot extension. She stated in her post that the car dealership “decided to fill in the creek, tear down the beautiful bridge to walk over, and the beautiful row of peaceful trees that lined the side of the gravesite.

“I don’t think anything can be done to make this right in my eyes,” Bowen stated.

“It’s just as simple as this should’ve been handled differently.”

Bowen stated she had reached out to parents whose children are buried along the

Jennifer Bowen’s husband cleaning up his brother’s gravesite after the trees were cut down. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Bowen)

property line.

“One parent said they had family keepsakes hanging from a tree by their son’s grave and it was all ripped apart when they tore the tree down,” Bowen stated. “A simple heads up could’ve prevented a lot of hurt for these parents.”

Bowen also stated that at the time of the tree removal they were given not a plan on how the cemetery and car dealership were going to be separated.

Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens cemetery manager Eric Frederick, was present when workers contracted by the dealership began removing trees on their property to potentially extend the parking lot to their property line.

Frederick spoke with the project manager responsible for removing the trees, then reached out to the Serra dealership before speaking with Serra’s attorney.

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Paine Elementary School teacher ‘Sweet 16’ finalist for Alabama Teacher of the Year From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — A Paine Elementary School teacher is a 2022 Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) “Sweet Sixteen” finalist for Alabama Teacher of the Year.

Shayna Swann is one 16 that excels in the classroom and inspires students through mentorship. The Alabama Teacher of the Year Program is one of our state’s oldest and most esteemed awards programs.

The 2022-2023 Alabama Teacher of the Year will be announced by the Alabama State Board of Education and Alabama State Department of Education in May. These 16 outstanding educators, selected as finalists for the Alabama 2022- 2023 Teacher of the Year, personify teaching excellence. T finalists have emerged from a highly professional group of more than 150 top educators who submitted their official applications for this state honor.

SPRINGVILLE — The Springville City Council met for the second regular meeting of April on Monday night, April 18, with most of the agenda items discussed in the work session prior to the meeting.

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Governor Kay Ivey guest speaker for Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

Governor Kay Ivey See LUNCHEON, Page 3

Irondale’s Second Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast scheduled for May From The Tribune staff reports

Custom golf cart provider available in Trussville From The Tribune staff reports Shayna Swann, "Sweet 16" Finalist (Photo courtesy of TCS Facebook page)

“Congratulations to these highly skilled educators who have been selected,” Alabama’s current Teacher of the Year, Kimberly A. Johnson, said. “Each of these Alabama Teacher of the Year 16 Finalists truly exemplifies

excellence and demonstrates outstanding classroom leadership. They are elevating our profession to new levels of success.”

Alabama’s Teacher of the Year spends the majority of the school year serving as a

full-time ambassador for education and the teaching profession, as well as presenting workshops to various groups.

This pool of outstanding educators will soon be narrowed down to the final Top Four.

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IRONDALE — Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. will host Irondale’s Second Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 5, beginning at 8:00 a.m.

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TRUSSVILLE — A custom golf cart provider has moved to Trussville.

Southern Acre Wholesale has moved into the old Apparel FX building (8331 Gadsden Highway in Trussville) and will provide a full-service custom golf cart.

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Three local students win big at 31st Annual Art Competition

2nd Place: $100, Stephanie Johnson, Center Point From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Eastern Women’s Committee of Fifty (EWCF) held its annual Art Competition for area high school art students on Thursday, April 14, at the Trussville Public Library.

High Schools participating this year were Springville, Moody, Center Point, Pinson Valley, and Hewitt-Trussville.

Criteria for art submitted were limited to oils, acrylics, tempera, watercolor, pen and ink, color pencil, mixed media, charcoal, or pastels.

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were shared for each piece of art. Awards were given for first, second, and third place.

• 1st Place: $150, Jayda Allen, Pinson Valley • 2nd Place: $100, Stephanie Johnson, Center Point • 3rd Place: $75, Rouen Dia, Moody Art Teachers Melissa Jones and Chris Screws from Pinson Valley High School were awarded a $150 gift certificate to Alabama Art Supply for their student placing first.

1st Place: $150, Jayda Allen, Pinson Valley

A drawing was held for a basket full of art supplies valued at $125. The winner of the art basket was Casey Bates of Hewitt Trussville High School.

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John Turner in Summerville, Georgia, and began in the art classes of Chattooga High School. The City of Summerville’s Mayor and Council voted to adopt itself as a Friendship Capital of the World in the fall of 2020 following a presentation by Turner.

The Friendship Capital of the World Project is an extension of the World Friendship Flag Project and includes all races, ages, socio-economic statuses, and abilities.

Summerville’s promotion of friendship and acts of kindness are equal opportunities for all persons who choose to participate. It requires no

(From Left to Right) Mayor Buddy Choat, John Turner, Trussville Rotary Club President Greg Carroll. (Photo by Jana Mathews)

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The EWCF Golf Tournament at Highlands Golf course is on Thursday, May 5.

Proceeds from this year’s golf tournament will go to Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama.

central logo of a global unity theme designed by renowned Summerville Folk artist Howard Finster.

Turner travels across the county with the flag and spreads the message.

The last week in July is now declared Friendship Week in Summerville, which ends with a Friendship Festival in J.R. “Dick” Dowdy Park on the last Saturday of July from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The festival will have music, food, arts and crafts, and many more free activities for the whole family.

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The board was given an additional $10,000 from Sen. Dan Roberts, who was in attendance with Rep. Dickie Drake and Sen. Jack Williams as they presented the check to the library, as well as a $25,000 to the city to repair a damaged culvert.

The funds for the culvert came from the Cawaco Resource and Development Council or RC&D. A weather event caused a tree to fall and damage a culvert in the city, prompting the need for repairs.

Roberts then presented the check to the library board.

“This has been an incredibly challenging last few years for you guys,” he said. “But I’m most grateful for what you do. As we move along with education, getting our children to read is a critical function. So I just want to say ‘thank you’ to them and, [Mayor David Miller], thank you for allowing me to present this check to them tonight.”

When the regular meeting was convened, the council passed several items on the agenda before coming to the budget amendment, which would give the library the $150,000.

“They have made a recommendation in terms of personnel hours and have come up with the dollar figures that would allow them to finish out the year,” he said. “Even with the previous management problems and over expenditures, this would keep the library up and running for the

Serra

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Frederick said he was trying to enlighten the dealership that families buried along the property line may need to be notified before significant changes happen.

Frederick noted that after families expressed their concerns regarding the extension he spoke with Serra’s attorney who said they had discussed potentially building a privacy fence between the properties.

“I did ask them what their plans were, and their plans are to expand and put asphalt to the property line,” Frederick said. “But now, they also are planning on putting up a privacy fence. We’ve talked

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Local / Region rest of the year, at which time we will have a formal agreement in place with the library board for operation in future years.”

The action was the latest in a conflict that some on the council had with Melanie Carden, who was the director of the library until her recent resignation. In February, she requested an allocation not to exceed $200,000 after funding was cut during the COVID pandemic.

The resolution to allocate the funds failed due to a lack of a second to Councilwoman DeVoris Ragland-Pierce’s motion. This was followed by disagreement from the public.

In a past meeting, Miller cited what he said were issues with the management of the library, as well as overspending with the budget.

“We have a very good relationship with the library board,” he said at last night’s meeting. “And we’re doing everything to get the library back on track financially, and they’re working hard to work with us.”

Though the item was passed unanimously, Ragland-Pierce criticized the delay in allocating funds.

“I just think that we should have done this several weeks ago,” she said. “And I don’t understand why we didn’t do it when the director asked us to do this at first, and I feel like we’ve lost a very good employee.”

A discussion followed after Councilman Kenneth Washington asked if the library would cut hours for the employees. At some point, board

member Linda Miller said that they would work to keep the 40 hours per week scheduled, but if it was not possible, they could have the library closed one day of the week. She said that there were no plans to cut the hours and that the funds would go to payroll and fringe benefits to carry the library through the current fiscal year.

Miller raised the possibility of hiring part-time workers or taking volunteers, alleging that they were refused by the library before. This was revisited in the public comments section, where Victoria McDonald asked several questions, among them concerning the volunteers.

She asked if there was documentation of this, to which Miller replied that there was.

McDonald then asked if this was available to others, but Miller did not reply and told her of her remaining seconds to speak. When her time was up, she pressed Miller about the documentation but was later escorted out. Shortly before she was escorted out, she asked if she would need to come to City Hall to get the information and was told “yes.”

During public comments, Felicia Rucker-Sumerlin spoke of her candidacy for Jefferson County Sheriff. She asked for the support of citizens from Leeds and spoke on her platform, which included starting an investigative task force and a citizens advisory board.

Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of every month at City Hall on 1400 9th Street Northeast. Agenda packets can be seen online at the City of Leeds website.

to somebody else in their organization that said they’re planning on doing some things and maybe putting up a privacy fence.”

Several years ago, Mayor Buddy Choat said that Serra asked for the property to be re-zoned for a used car lot, but the council denied the request. Choat explained that Serra recently came back and asked for the property to be re-zoned so it could be turned into another Serra dealership, and the property rezoning was approved.

Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens General Manager Eddie Seal said they are working with Serra Hyundai to improve the situation.

The Tribune has reached out to representatives of Serra Hyundai for comment but has yet to receive a response.

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TCS BOE calls special meeting to discuss upcoming changes

By Hannah Curran, Editor

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Schools (TCS) Board of Education (BOE) called a special meeting on Thursday, April 14, to introduce a new basketball coach and thank the public for voting on Tuesday for the ad valorem renewal.

“This is such a big week for Trussville City Schools, and I want to start the week by thanking everyone in the room and everyone in the community for supporting TCS in the tax renewal vote Tuesday,” Superintendent Dr. Patti Neil said. “So we had 85 percent yes votes, and I think that is resounding support for TCS.” TCS BOE also approved the replacement of the lighting system for the middle school and high school.

“We’re completely updating the lighting system for the theaters, the middle school and the high school to LED, which is long overdue,” Assistant Superintendent for Finance Jim Kirkland. “We’re at the point where we can’t even buy parts for what we have. So this will be a great improvement and upgrade for the Fine Arts program.”

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LEEDS — Governor Kay Ivey will be a guest speaker

The new Trussville City Schools (TCS) Board of Education building passed the final inspection, enabling occupancy on Thursday, April 14. The TCS Central Office staff has begun moving into the new building. The first full day of operation at the site will be Monday, April 19. he two-story, brick facility represents the first-ever “official” Central Office for TCS. Upon the district’s formation back in 2005, the Central Office staff began operating out of a facility that was formerly used as a kindergarten annex for Jefferson County Schools.

The new facility on Trussville’s Main Street (Highway 11) features new technology, many training areas for school

system employees, and reunites most central services departments that were operating out of other facilities due to space constraints at the current central office.

Lance Walker, athletic director, introduced Jeremy Monceaux as Hewitt-Trussville’s new head basketball coach.

The April monthly board meeting will be Thursday, April 28, at 6 p.m. in the Central Office’s Board Room. In addition, there will be a work session at 5:30 p.m. before the board meeting. The board meeting and the work session will be live-streamed, and a link will be posted on the TCS website at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 28.

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The event will take place at the Church of the Highlands, located at 4700 Highlands Way, and media personality JehJeh Pruitt will serve as the keynote speaker. In addition, Stewart will present three “Building Community” Scholarships to Irondale seniors.

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Before the pay raise was discussed the board recognized Regan Tolbert, a teacher at Leeds Elementary School, who was certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Tolbert teaches gifted talents in grades three, four and five.

Afterward the board heard a report from Chief Financial Officer Ryan Miller for February.

He reported that the district received 58 percent of the general fund revenues and other financing sources through the end of the fiscal year. In addition, 95.18 percent of the local revenues were received, up from 7.98 percent.

Accounts payable were $339,263, gross payroll expenditures were $1,116,006 and the month was ended with an excess of revenues over expenditures in the general fund of $3,163,336, which he said was normal. As a result, the unreserved fund balance on February 28 was $6,264,299.

The board then turned its attention to the pay raise for teachers. The bill signed by Ivey allows a raise for teachers with a certain number of years

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The Council discussed plans for repairs to Purple Heart Blvd. Councilmember Herbert Toles addressed concerns over the road in the April 4 work session. Toles asked the Council to approve ditch work and paving to repair holes in the road caused by erosion.

Several members of the Council expressed concerns that making repairs to the existing damages would only prolong the problems and require the same repairs to be done later. Councilmember Wayne Tucker, who had a long career in highway engineering, said the city could open itself up to litigation if the work is done improperly.

“If you go in there and start fooling with it, you need to do it right, or you need to leave it alone,” Tucker said. “You’ve got a lot better chance in court if you don’t mess with it than if you go in there and improve it and don’t do it right.”

Tucker was concerned with the paving problems but also with striping, signage,

and width, which could contribute to future accidents.

The Council did not add the request to the agenda.

Mayor Thomas directed Earl Peoples, Director of Public Works, to get some pricing and engineering plans for repairs to the road and cleaning the ditches.

Parks & Recreation Director Rick Hopkins brought a request to the Council to move a temporary, seasonal position into full-time employment with the city. The position currently held by Josh Miller would be moved into employee status from contract work and reallocate funding in the budget accordingly. The Council approved the request.

The Council authorized Mayor Dave Thomas to enter into a real estate purchase contract for land owned by Dr. Barry McCleney. The land, located directly behind the Grandview Medical Group clinic on Hwy 11, will be held by the city for overflow parking and potential future building use. The land is priced at $100,000.

In the April 4 meeting, City Attorney Hill recommended

creating a new management position to oversee the Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve.

The Council asked for the creation of a job description and pay grade to be assigned before considering the creation of the position.

Near the end of the meeting, Mayor Thomas announced the resignation of Planning and Zoning Director Maranda Nolen.

In other business, the Council approved a request from Chief Wayne Walton to hire two new, full-time police officers. The funding is already factored into the current budget.

The Council also approved $16,095 for software for public works. The software will replace the current billing software, which the existing vendor is no longer supporting.

The city also approved a resolution accepting $1,022,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding which will be designated as compensation for lost revenues and added to the general fund.

The next meeting will be held on May 2.

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The church launched as a ministry of Clearbranch eleven years ago to minister to people who would never come into a building that resembled a church.

Through the years, ONEeighty attempted to become a multi-campus site, adding a Pinson campus with the same ministry model as when they began.

Unfortunately, COVID impacted that campus, which closed its doors last year. During the time the Pinson campus was open, ONEeighty discussed buying the

April 20 - 26, 2022 of experience in an effort to retain teachers and attract new ones to classrooms.

Using a list of pay scales from the Alabama Education Association (AEA) Superintendent John Moore pointed out the yearly salaries of teachers, using an example of a teacher with a bachelor’s degree that works nine months earning $54,981.

He compared that number with Leeds, which pays $55,707, higher than the minimum, but the state didn’t give districts money to reimburse teachers. A “real” salary schedule is now in place with the new law. The AEA has a “proposed teacher salary matrix” for the fiscal year 2023 that lists the scales based on degrees and shows how much teachers will get per year.

“The good news is that they’re going to give us all of that money,” Moore said of what the state will reimburse for districts and their teachers.

“So we will no longer be coming out of pocket $400 a year for this person, $1,000 a year for that person.”

The new salary scale for Leeds teachers was discussed.

The new law allows incentives from the state yearly based

on their experience, such as a teacher working for nine years who gets a one percent increase from the state, starting next school year.

A four percent increase will come from the Leeds district for teachers working from years zero to eight. Years nine to 35 will come from the state.

All other education employees will still benefit. Moore proposed that the district add one percent locally to what the state gives, increasing their pay by five percent.

The board then approved accepting a bid from Inline to upgrade the Wi-fi signal in the elementary and primary schools.

Technology Supervisor Andrew Jackson said that the bandwidth will support more devices in the schools. He noted that the other schools will get the same upgrade next summer.

The bid was accepted for $90,000.

In other business the board: • Renewed its contract with Coach Jerry Hood at Leeds High School, and • Purchased a school bus using funds from a state grant.

The next meeting will be held on May 10 at 6 p.m. at the Leeds Board of Education Building 1517 Hurst Avenue.

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So the church began looking for land in Springville when 18 acres of land became available in Odenville. In 2020 the church bought that land.

“It’s just been one thing after another since then, God opening doors, getting prints drawn up, and designing the church,” Gresh Harbuck, Senior Pastor of ONEeighty Church, said. “We wanted to design it so it would be something this community could be proud of.”

Harbuck explained that the new building would be a church but not resemble a church.

“It will not look like a

church,” Harbuck said. “It will absolutely be a church but will probably look more like the new Ford Dealership right next to us.”

The church will be built in two phases. The first phase will be the sanctuary, the lobby, and the children’s area. Modular buildings will be located behind the church for fellowship, food, and classrooms until enough funds can be raised to begin phase two.

Harbuck hopes for the new location to be open and fully functional in the next year to 18 months. ONEeighty currently meets at 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings. The Friday Celebrate Recovery meetings are at 7:00 p.m.

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Savvy Senior: A Common Heart Problem That’s Often Ignored

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Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about atrial fibrillation? Every so often, I’ve noticed my heart starts beating rapidly for no particular reason. Is this something I should be worried about?

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Dear Annie, Heart palpitations can be harmless if they are brief and infrequent. But if you’re experiencing an erratic heart rhythm, you need to get checked out by a doctor for atrial fibrillation, or AFib. AFib – which is marked by rapid, fluttering beats – can lead to serious complications such as stroke and heart failure, when the weakened heart can’t pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Normally, your heartbeat follows a steady rhythm as your heart contracts and relaxes. But when you have AFib, the upper chambers of your heart (atria) beat rapidly and irregularly, sending blood to the lower chambers (ventricles) less efficiently. These episodes can last for minutes to hours or longer, and can cause palpitations, lightheadedness, fatigue, and/or shortness of breath. Over time, AFib tends to become chronic.

Age is a common risk factor for AFib, which affects roughly 10 percent of people older than 75. Other factors include genetics, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and alcohol and tobacco use. The condition has also been linked to viral infections, including COVID-19.

Diagnosing AFib If you’re experiencing AFib-like symptoms you need

to see your doctor who will listen to your heart and likely recommend an electrocardiogram (EKG) or a treadmill heart test, or you may wear a portable monitor for several weeks to look for abnormal heart rhythms to confirm a diagnosis of AFib. Such tests can help distinguish AFib from less serious conditions that may cause the heart to flutter, like anxiety and stress.

AFib affects some three million adults in the United States, a number that is expected to quadruple in the coming decade as the population ages and risk factors like obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure become even more common. The lifetime risk of developing AFib is greater than 20 percent, yet many people don’t even know they have it.

Treatment Options A growing body of research underscores the importance of lifestyle steps such as exercise, a healthy diet, and limiting alcohol for treating AFib. Depending on your age and symptoms, your doctor may prescribe drugs to help control your heart rate, like beta blockers such as metoprolol (Toprol XL); and/or rhythm, such as antiarrhythmics like flecainide (Tambocor).

You may also need an electrical cardioversion, an outpatient procedure that delivers an electrical shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm.

You will be sedated for this brief procedure and not feel the shocks.

Catheter ablation is another outpatient treatment for AFib that scars a small area of heart tissue that causes irregular heartbeats. This procedure is becoming more common based on evidence of its safety and ability to normalize the heart rhythm and ease symptoms. Ablations can be effective in people 75 and older, but medication may still be required afterward.

If you’re at higher risk for stroke, you may be prescribed a blood thinner, too. In the past, Coumadin (warfarin) was the only such drug widely available, but it requires monitoring with regular blood tests.

Newer anticoagulants, like apixaban (Eliquis) and rivaroxaban (Xarelto), don’t have that requirement and have been shown to be just as effective at preventing strokes.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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That’s one of my all-time favorite quotes. I have always been fascinated by the concept of humility. What exactly is it?

A state of mind? A lifestyle?

Is humility something you have? Or is it something you are. Can a person be humble in some things but not in others?

Or do you have to be one hundred percent totally humbled to have humility?

I once heard a preacher say that humility is the strangest virtue of all because the moment you think you finally have it, you’ve lost it! For my part, I can only paraphrase a famous saying. I can’t define true humility, but I know it when I see it. I used to think humility was living a life of service to others without caring if you received any credit or acknowledgment. But after having the privilege of a lifetime observing some truly humble people, I have come to see it goes deeper than that.

Real humility is a mission of serving others without even realizing there is credit or acknowledgment to be had. The truly humble seems to just live right for the sheer joy that it brings. Most often, I have found it connected to a person’s spiritual relationship. In the Bible, the book of James states, “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.” Psalm 149 says, “For the Lord takes delight in His people. He crowns the humble with victory.” Sure enough, that seems to work for the authentically humble folks that I know. They just live a life of unselfishness because they

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are secure in the provision of a higher power. You could, in fact, make the argument that the only way to achieve real humility is through such faith.

If you’re lucky, you know people who do this. You’ve seen it modeled. You recognize it right away, don’t you?

It sticks out like car headlights on a dark street. People who do for others so consistently and quietly that they might even be a bit surprised and puzzled by any notice or credit.

Here’s an example. United Ability, located off Lakeshore Drive in the Homewood area, provides programs for people who are genuinely disabled.

The teachers in those classrooms work very hard and deal with a lot of adversity. But you probably knew and appreciated that. What you may not know is that there is a separate staff. Folks whose full-time job is to take the participants to the bathroom and, if necessary, help them to execute their bodily functions, clean them up and return them to the classroom. That’s what they do. Every day.

They are called PCAs, which stands for personal care attendants. You would not expect these workers to be particularly happy campers.

You would be wrong. Most of them go about their jobs with a smile on their face, a sweet

disposition, and the offer of a helping hand wherever it is needed while going largely unrecognized by the general public. They are angels of mercy not only to the special needs people they tend to but to the teachers they assist. I know this to be true. For two years, I was one of the substitute teachers they ministered to.

Seeing humility like that modeled in real life brings home my distance from it. I still get offended when I open a door for someone and they don’t respond with a “thank you.” It’s not for lack of wanting to be humble. (Is it even okay to want to be humble?) I enjoy service to others, and I like to think I have done a bit of it. But alas, I must sheepishly confess that I enjoy, maybe even need, a little acknowledgment once in awhile. Just a little pat on the back. An occasional “attaboy”. I guess I want to be humble, but I want everyone to know that I’m humble.

Thomas Merton said, “Pride makes us artificial, and humility makes us real.” I suppose that’s what makes true humility so easy to spot, but so hard to emulate. We only approach it when we are content to just be the real person we were created to be, instead of laboring hard to be someone admired by others.

So find the real people in your life. Watch them blush as you tell them how much you love and appreciate their humble walk. You don’t even have to mention you got the idea by reading this column.

See? I’m getting more humble already.

(Ken Lass is a retired Birmingham TV news and sports anchor and Trussville resident since 1989.)

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O b i t u a ry

Bettye Jo Cox july

Jimmy Carl Adcock

7, 1930 ~ april 11, 2022 (age 91)

On April 11th, 2022, Bettye Jo Cox passed away peacefully at home at the age of 91. Bettye was the wife of Donald E. Cox and the mother of two children, Donna Cox Moore and Donald E. Cox II. Bettye was born in Daleville, Alabama. She attended Bay County High School in Panama City, Florida. As a young woman, Bettye was an avid roller-skater. She married Donald E. Cox on August 2nd, 1947 and became lifelong home maker. Bettye devoted her life to being an exceptional wife and mother. She cared deeply for her friends and neighbors. She was an active member of Trussville First Baptist for many years.

Bettye was preceded in death by her son Donald E. Cox II. Bettye is survived by her husband Donald E. Cox, daughter Donna Cox Moore (Harold Moore), Daughter-in-Law Patricia Cox, three grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

The Funeral and visitation will take place at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home 1591 Gadsden Highway Birmingham, Al. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am till 12:00pm on Thursday 04-14-22, a graveside service will follow.

Linda Jackson MacLennan august

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28, 1949 ~ april 3, 2022 (age 73)

Jimmy Carl Adcock was born in Roanoke, AL on January 28, 1949. He graduated from Hadley High School in Lafayette, AL and later from Auburn University with a degree in business. Jimmy faithfully served our country through the Army National Guard, where he rose to a 6th Degree rank.

Jimmy met the love of his life, Nancy, in 1987 and they married just one year later. They built a life, family, and business together through Lighting Concepts. Jimmy is pre-decessed by his parents Carlos & Mary Adcock, sister, Mary Lynn Nelson, and two brothers, Wayne Adcock, & Joe Adcock.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Adcock, and their children, Ginger (Mike) Rogers, Russell (Amber) Adcock, Brad Adcock, Brandi Davis, Sean (Tammy) Jones, their grandchildren Alex (Logan) Rogers, Tyler (Libbi) Rogers, Haley Davis, Isabella Davis, Vega Adcock, and Randy Baker, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Jimmy passed into the loving arms of Jesus on April 3rd, 2022 and left a legacy of faith and faithfulness in all those whose lives he touched. The visitation and Celebration of Life services will be held on April 22, 2022 at 9:30 am and 11 am respectively at Clearbranch United Methodist Church, where Jimmy and Nancy have been faithful members for many years. Rev Vaughn Stafford and Rev Jeremy Auvil will officiate the Celebration of Life service.

Lynn Harold Cannon july

Lynn was a graduate of Mortimer Jordan High School, class of 1953. After graduating, he joined the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1956.

Lynn retired from Alabama Power after 22 years of service. He was an avid golfer and was a member of Trussville Country Club.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, John; her daughters, Lani Hartley (Jeff), Dana Anderson (Ross) and Julie MacLennan (Violet); grandsons, Dylan Tyler, granddaughters, Caley and Kenzie Anderson, Gabriel and Haylee Macon; great grandchildren, Montgomery “Monty” Tyler. And Grayson Silva; her sister, Edna Williams (Randy), and extended family.

The visitation for Linda will be held at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville on Thursday, April 21, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The funeral will be held at Jefferson Memorial’s Chapel on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will immediately follow the chapel service at Jefferson Memorial’s adjoining cemetery. Pastor Roger Hendon will preside over the service.

Robert Eugene Nabors

31, 1944 ~ april 6, 2022 (age 77)

Robert E. Nabors, born May 31, 1946, passed away on Wednesday April 6, 2022.

Mr. Nabors was predeceased by his parents, Woodrow and Naomi Nabors of Leeds, AL. He was also predeceased by his beloved wife and the love of his life, Libby Nabors. They spent many happy years together. He is survived by a host of family and friends. Family visitation at 10:00AM, friends at 11:00AM with a funeral service at 12:00 PM and a graveside service will follow.

The family would like to thank Vicki Wyatt, Susan Bearden, Kim McGrath, Cathy Cline, Courtney Mink and Christie Alexander at Compassionate Comforters for years of service to Mr. and Mrs. Nabors.

26, 1935 ~ april 13, 2022 (age 86)

Lynn H. Cannon, age 86, of Trussville passed away peacefully on April 13, 2022 after a brief illness. Lynn was born on July 26, 1935 to Earnest and Irah Cannon. He was a native of Bradford, AL where he and his seven siblings grew up.

1, 1947 ~ april 9, 2022 (age 74)

Linda Jackson MacLennan, age 74 of Trussville, AL went to enjoy the wonders of Heaven on April 9, 2022. Linda was born on August 1, 1947 to John and Grace Jackson in Meridian, MS.

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Lynn was preceded in death by his loving wife of 42 years, Sarah Cannon; his parents and five of his sibling, James Cannon, Sally Cannon Tynes, Carol Cannon Bishop, Wayne Cannon, and Billy Cannon.

He is survived by his son, Brian L. Cannon (Leslie Helmcamp); two grandchildren, Oona Cannon and Theodore Cannon; two sisters, Annie Faucet and Blanche Cannon, and a host of extended family.

The funeral for Lynn will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Trussville, AL at 12:00 p.m. The visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will immediately follow the chapel service at Bethel UMC Cemetery beginning at 2:00 p.m. in Warrior, AL.

William E Yancy october

5, 1958 ~ april 8, 2022 (age 63)

William Earl Yancy, age 63, of Birmingham passed away on April 8, 2022. William was born on October 5, 1958 to Earl Yancy and Lillie Mae Tolbert.

William is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Joyce Yancy; his beloved daughter, Nina Lynn Yancy Phillips and his son-in-law Robert Earl Phillips; his mother, Lillie Mae Berry.

He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Yancy; his baby sister, and two brothers, Ricky Yancy and John Yancy.

William was a hardworking man, and devoted husband and “Daddy”. A bible believing, God loving man.

William was dedicated employee of Republic Services. He enjoyed studying Gods word and watching old westers. He was a kind spirited man with a caring heart. He was always willing to help others.

William will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, April 12th at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The funeral service for William will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home’s chapel on Wednesday, April 13th at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu flowers the family request donations to St Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church in Leeds.

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The practice of using burial shrouds, or “burial sheets” is one that is rich in history across many cultures; however, for many, this can be a new concept, especially when planning for a funeral. Today, burial shrouds refer to any form of cloth that covers the deceased before cremation or burial. Typically, these sheets are made out of cotton or linen and are widely available from many specialty providers in various styles that fit the nature of the service itself.

The History of the Shroud While many Christians are familiar with the Shroud of Turin - the mysterious cloth wrapped around Jesus Christ after his death - the practice of burial sheets is one that has been used all across the world. Shrouds are commonly used in a variety of manners and styles. Initially, Christians used burial shrouds as a way to save on materials and still present the deceased in a respectful manner. However, this practice also dates back to other funerary practices in Ancient Egyptian and Native American cultures.

Today, this tradition continues on in many religious and cultural circles. For instance, Jewish burials often utilize shrouds, known in Hebrew as “Tahirim” that are white and made by hand, directly correlating to the religious, historical significance this cloth has carried. Many Christians also continue this practice, often signifying the fabric with a cross or the Trisagion hymn.

Muslim and Hindu cultures also utilize shrouds, but in a much different manner. In these cultures, shrouds become a part of preparing the deceased for their journey into the afterlife. These cultures take meticulous measures when making shrouds, such as by washing them a certain number of times with scented water.

Using Shrouds Today While many still use shrouds as part of the cultural custom, others are beginning to use them as part of “green burial” practices, to encourage less material usage. Whatever the purpose, families have many options when using shrouds themselves, and funeral homes can often help direct individuals to professionals that specialize in producing these cloths.

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5, 1960 ~ april 7, 2022 (age 61)

Scotty Douglas Hollis, 61, passed away on April 7, 2022, in Gardendale, AL. Scotty Hollis was born on July 5, 1960 in Birmingham, AL, to Doug and Jerrell Hollis. He was a great big teddy bear with a heart of gold.

In his younger career, Scotty served others working in mortuary services in Sylacauga, AL, as well as a reserve Sheriffs’ Deputy. He was a licensed Master Plumber and Pipe Fitter, and a member of the Local Union 91. Throughout his work he made lifelong friends.

Scotty married the love of his life, Mary, and begin a great adventure. He loved Mary without measure, and it was evident by the way he looked at her and the smile on his face. They enjoyed traveling together and had his greatest destination planned to Ireland, spring of 2020, until the pandemic postponed the trip. Blessed and blended, the couple had 3 children, Jackie Lane Hollis-Waller, Molly Bailey, Michael Tyler Dedman.

“Scotty with a Y,” was best known for his love of God, Family & Country. However, as a young boy, he took great pride in torturing his younger siblings as a skilled practical joker. He lived for making others laugh, and teasing his nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. He had an exceptional bond with his three siblings and their spouses, and could often find them dining, attending plays, enjoying days at the lake, or planning their next adventure together.

He was a believer and follower of Jesus Christ, having served as deacon at New Covenant Fellowship and sang in the choir at Christway Church of God. He loved watching Alabama Crimson Tide football with his family on Fall weekends and riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle on beautiful days. He had been an avid bowler, and played on several teams at The SuperBowl, with his father, brother, cousins & friends. He enjoyed playing with and spoiling his four-legged sidekick, Lexie, who absolutely adored him.

Left to cherish his precious memories are his beloved wife Mary D. Hollis, Children, Jackie Lane Hollis-Waller (Dani) of Colorado, Molly Bailey (Chance) of Virginia, and Micheal Tyler Dedman of Florida. One grandson, Asher Bailey. His parents, Doug and Jerrell Camp Hollis; sisters Aletha Hollis Taylor (Mike), Lucy Hollis McGill (James); brother, Shannon Hollis (Jodi); sisters in law, Bobbi Girard (Lou), Patti Emmons (Buddie), and Pam Qualiana. Nieces, Ashlei Davidson, Allison Davidson (Hugo), Ada McGill, Christina McGill, Casey Taylor, Hannah Taylor, Alana Talbot (Andy), Crystal Howser (Tommy), and Stephanie Qualiana (Mike); nephews, Matthew Taylor (Halee), Tyler Williamson, Noah Hopper, Jonathan McGill, Ryan Girard (Antonia) and Buddie Emmons (Celena); Aunts, Faye Hollis Estes & Rita Hollis Pauls; Uncle Kenneth Hollis. Eleven great nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, The visitation and viewing for Scotty Hollis will be held on Tuesday, April 12, from 4-5pm for family, 5-7pm, for family and friends, at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, in Trussville, AL. It was his wish to be cremated.

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Trussville Senior Activity Center presents Beginners Ukulele Class April 6 @ 1:30 pm - April 27 @ 2:30 pm Free

Beginners Ukulele Class – Free!

Is there a ukulele in your life? Perhaps you got one for Christmas.

Maybe there’s one just gathering dust in a closet somewhere.

Maybe you’ve wondered if you could learn to play one.

Here’s your chance! The Senior Activities Center is offering a free four-week ukulele class led by members of the Trussville Ukulele Strummers Club. The classes will be on Wednesdays, 1:30 – 3:00 PM beginning on April 6-27, 2022.

Here’s what you need to participate: A ukulele (If you don’t have one, you can check one out from the library.)

A folder or binder for storing music (We’ll provide the music.)

A tuner – If you don’t have one, we can help you tune; but they are available locally or online.

If you faithfully attend class and practice between classes, we promise that you will be able play hundreds of songs by the end of the four weeks! The ukulele is easy to play, and comes in several sizes to fit your budget and hand size. It’s very portable. Most of all, it’s FUN! With knowledge of just a few chords, you can play most children’s songs and impress your grandkids with sing-a-longs. We hope you can join the group. If you at interested, please register with the office no later than March 31 so they can have time to prepare class materials.

If you have any questions about the class, please email/call Rich Patsios at trussvillestrummerukulele@gmail.com or cellphone at 205-541-1523.

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(Adults) Join us for a gentle form of yoga. This class is perfect for beginners. We’ll use yoga to stretch & strengthen our bodies all while seated in a chair. Everyone of all abilities and mobility is encouraged to attend.

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Venue Pinson Public Library (RSMC) Veterans and their Supporters Meet Up April 21 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

American Legion Post 205 Hosts a Veterans & Supporters meetup at Red Robin in Trussville. This event is to bring veterans and those who love our troops to come together in a night of fellowship. This event will on the 3rd Thursday of every month. This month its April 21st .

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sports Hewitt-Trussville at Spain Park. Prep softball 6 p.m., April 20

Leeds vs. Ardmore Prep baseball 4:30 p.m., April 22

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Huskies hire Monceaux as basketball coach

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

TRUSSVILLE — That didn’t take long. In a special called meeting that lasted all of five minutes, the Trussville City Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to hire Jeremy Monceaux as Hewitt-Trussville’s new head basketball coach.

Monceaux replaces Jeff Baker, who resigned on February 14. Two months to the day later, Huskies’ Athletic Director Lance Walker introduced Monceaux, who emerged early as the frontrunner for the job.

“We were really excited about the interest level, and

New Hewitt-Trussville head basketball coach Jeremy Monceaux and Huskies’ Athletic Director Lance Walker.

(Photo by Bobby Mathews)

I think that just speaks to the quality of the school system here,” Walker said after the BOE made Monceaux’s hire official. “A good example of that is the tax renewal this week. That shows the kind of positive energy and momentum our school system has. When reviewing (Monceaux’s) information, from the beginning I was really impressed with everything that he’s done at several different levels.”

Monceaux has coached at the collegiate and high school levels, played at Liberty University, and as a high school star at Parkway Christian, he set several records for boys’ basketball in the Alabama

High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), including single-season points (1,333), career points (4,555), single-season field goals made (458) and single-season free throws made (427).

But the job ahead isn’t just about him, he said on Thursday morning. Instead, it’s about building relationships and rebuilding a program that was once regarded as a rock-solid high school basketball school.

“The first order of business, we’ve got to build relationships,” Monceaux said.

“I don’t know any of the players, and I haven’t met See HUSKIES, Page 12

Moody baseball wins behind Goodwin’s no-no

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

MOODY — The Blue Devils got back on the winning track on Tuesday, April 12, with a no-hitter from Andrew Goodwin. Moody’s bats were hot, too, as they finished off Lincoln 15-0.

Goodwin went five innings, allowing no runs, no hits, striking out seven batters and allowing one walk.

“He is one of the best competitors I’ve ever coached,” said Moody head coach Ea-

monn Kelly. “He competes his tail off every time he gets on the mound.”

Landon Cherry had 5 RBI, going 3-for-3 at the plate with a pair of doubles and a single. Moody had 15 runs on 15 hits in the runrule shortened game, and the Blue Devils stole seven bases along the way. Chase Marshall was a master thief, stealing two.

“We played how we’re supposed to, and that’s really what it boils down to,” Kelly said. “It was the seniors’ last

Andrew Goodwin pitched a no-hitter and Moody's offense exploded for 15 runs to crush Lincoln in a run-rule shortened game on Tuesday, April 12. (Moody baseball file photo by Hannah Curran)

home game, so they had a little bit of want-to to go out on top.”

It didn’t look that way early, as both teams went into the second inning tied at zero.

But the Blue Devils broke things open in the bottom of the second, racking up 10 runs. They struck again in the third, tacking on five more.

Luis Diego took the loss for Lincoln.

The two teams will meet again on Wednesday, at Lincoln in a doubleheader that starts at 4:30 p.m.

Wrapping up the regular season Baseball is a cruel game.

I forget who said it, though my intuition says it was former Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Dodgers legend Kirk Gibson.

Some local teams know it for a fact.

The Moody Blue Devils, sporting a roster with at least three players signed to play colBobby Mathews lege baseball, are sitting at home for the postseason. So are the Clay-Chalkville Cougars and the Pinson Valley Indians.

Springville, a 6A team that played competitively with the No. 1-ranked team in 7A, the Hewitt-Trussville Huskies, earlier this season are also

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Shades Valley softball clinches second straight area title

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

IRONDALE — Shades Valley’s softball team secured its second straight 6A Area 11 regular-season title on Tuesday, April 12, meaning that the Mounties will host the area tournament, whipping Huffman 16-0.

The first two batters for Shades Valley — Jenna Paxton and Haylee Knight — were bot hit by a pitch, and then both scored when Alyssa Butts doubled. Kennedy Allen then reached on Huffman error, taking advantage and moving to second while Butts also scored on the error.

Mayah Tarver tripled to

It was all smiles for Shades Valley as the Mounties coasted to a 16-0 victory vs. Huffman on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

(Photo by Bobby Mathews)

It’s been a bit of a rebuilding year for Shades Valley, as the team is now 6-14 on the season. But the wins have come at the right time for the Mounties. Tuesday against Huffman, Shades Valley scored 16 runs in the first inning to run-rule the Vikings and clinch the title.

left field to score Allen, and Ariana Rice walked. At this point, there were still no outs in the bottom of the first. With runners on the corners, Bethany Moran walked to load the bases. Tailyn Louis then doubled and advanced on a throwing error from the Huffman left fielder, while Tarver,

Rice and Moran all scored on the error.

That made it 7-0.

From there, Trinity Collier walked. Louis then scored on a wild pitch, which also allowed Collier to advance to second. Collier then scored when Paxton hit a grounder to third and reached on an error.

Knight came up to bat again, doubling to center and scoring Paxton. Butts singled to center and scored Knight. At this point, it was 11-o Shades Valley.

From there, Butts stole second. Allen was thrown out at first on a dropped third strike for the first Mounties out of the game. Tarver singled to score Butts.

Rice then singled to score Tarver, and Moran reached on an error to reach base while Rice was safe at second base.

Louis singled to center, then advanced to second on the throw. Rice scored and Moran was held up at third. Collier reached on a dropped third strike to load the bases. Moran scored again when Paxton grounded out to the pitcher, and then Knight — on her third at-bat of the inning at this point — singled to score Louis to make it 16-0.

Louis got the win in the circle, allowing one hit and two walks, striking out four.

Rubie Simon takes a pitch during Hewitt-Trussville’s 6-4 victory vs. Vestavia on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. (Photo by Bobby Mathews)

Hewitt-Trussville softball denies Vestavia

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

TRUSSVILLE — Hannah Dorsett broke to her left and dived for the ball, cradling it in her glove and then throwing from her knees to Olivia Stults at first base, robbing Vestavia of an almost certain hit and finally — finally — stopping the bleeding during a three-run sixth-inning rally by the visitors to help preserve a 6-4 victory for Hewitt-Trussville here on Tuesday, April 12.

Dorsett's play was all the more spectacular due to the fact that she didn't break early on the ball.

"I just saw it in the hole, and I practice those plays for when I can't get to my feet," Dorsett said afterward. "Sarah (Hindman, who had come on in relief of Kate Hicks) needed that out, and it's a team game. You've got to do what you've got to do."

Hicks got the win for Hewitt-Trussville, pitching

a strong 5 2/3 innings until Vestavia began to catch up to her in the top of the sixth.

She allowed six hits and four runs — three of them earned — with three strikeouts and two walks.

For Vestavia, that sixth inning flurry was a last gasp as they plated a trio of runs, including one on an error that saw miscommunication between catcher Riley Tyree and Sara Phillips at first base.

That ended up with the ball in right field, where Riley Rudick had to chase it down.

After the third out in the sixth, Hewitt-Trussville head coach Taylor Burt gathered her team outside the dugout, imploring them to finish the game strong.

"We get a little complacent when we get up on the scoreboard, and we've got to have a little more of a killer instinct," Burt said after the win. "Especially going into the latter half of April, we've got to be able to put our foot on the throat, step on it and

finish the game ... not coast to the end of the game."

Dorsett's play to end the sixth was indicative of her style of play and her importance to the team, Burt said.

"She kept them from tying the ball game is because of her hustle and her effort," Burt said. "That's how Hannah plays, and that's what Hannah does. She leads in that way. You literally could not ask for a better kid than that.

The Huskies manufactured a couple of runs in the second after going down 1-o in the top of the inning. Tyree tripled to right field, and Zaylen Tucker came in to run for her and scored on a wild pitch during Rubie Simon's at-bat. Kenleigh Cahalan then singled to score Emily Onofry, who had reached base on a fielder's choice.

In the third inning, Rudick contributed a solo homer to make it 3-1, Huskies.

See SOFTBALL, Page 12

Hewitt-Trussville took a 5-1 victory over Vestavia on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, but suffered their second loss of the season the next night as they couldn’t beat the Rebels on the road.

(Photo by Bobby Mathews)

Hewitt-Trussville baseball splits with Vestavia

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

TRUSSVILLE — The Huskies are on a roll. They disposed of Vestavia Hills here on Tuesday, April 12, by a 5-1 margin in a game that showed the Huskies' talents — but also their potential to be even better.

Riley Quick was dominant on the mound for most of the game, throwing a complete game and striking out 13.

Quick's fastball was clocked at 95 mph at one point during the game according to PG Deep South, which was clock-

ing Quick's pitches. His slider came in around 83-85 mph.

"I thought Riley mislocated some pitches in the third inning and gave up a run," Huskies head coach Jeff Mauldin said after the win.

"He came into the dugout and apologized to me. After that inning I thought he was pretty dominant. I mean, he was dominant all night except for one inning. This is the most focused I've ever seen him."

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"That was a great win for out team," Mauldin said. "(Vestavia) is a great team over there. Our area is arguably one of the better areas in the state. Now, there are some other good areas in the state, too, but this is 7A baseball in Birmingham, and you've got to be on your A game to win games."

The Huskies turned around and played the Rebels on the road the following night, and lost 4-3 to Vestavia to tally only their second loss of the season.

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Hewitt-Trussville girls soccer wins on senior night

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

TRUSSVILLE — It was the kind of victory any team would want on senior night.

Hewitt-Trussville beat Gadsden City 5-0 in a fairly easy contest that saw the Huskies honor their leaders in a short ceremony after the game.

Jocelyn Davis got the scoring started with an assist from Julia Farris — one of those seniors — with around four minutes gone in the first half of the match.

That opened the floodgates for the Huskies. Farris would score twice herself during the game, once assisted by Taylor Doss.

Avery Huffstutler assisted Doss, and Libby Armstrong went solo to cap the scoring for the Huskies.

This senior class is special, Huskies head coach Lauren Wooten said.

Hewitt-Trussville dominated Gadsden City 5-0 on senior night, April 12, 2022. (Photo by Bobby Mathews)

“The impact they’ve had on this program has been huge,” Wooten said after the win. “Coming in they were sophomores and immediately they were leading. They’ve

taken over workouts. They’ve actually created a lot of the workouts. Vocally as leaders they really step up, but more importantly, emotionally they’re supporting the team

and encouraging the teams.

Being the team moms, as I like to say. It’s been really fun to watch them grow as leaders and people over the last three years.”

For Huffstutler, working with her fellow seniors has been an amazing experience.

“It’s great to be around a great group of girls like this,” Huffstutler said. “I’ve been

a part of this program for five years, and having Coach Wooten here has made our senior year very special.”

Huffstutler first stepped onto the pitch when she was in pre-K. “I’ve been playing for about 14 years,” she said, laughing. “I guess my parents probably forced me to play when I was four.”

For Caitlyn Mosley, who’s been playing varsity soccer for three years, being a senior on this team has been rewarding.

“I would say we’re like a family,” Mosley said. “We’ve all been playing together for so long — like, the seniors have been playing together since we were about six years old — so just having that sense of family around us and knowing that we’re all supporting one another just builds a good working environment.”

Hewitt-Trussville boys soccer whips Gadsden City on senior night From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Hewitt-Trussville seniors left their stamp on Gadsden City on Tuesday night, April 12, cruising to a 4-0 victory.

Brooks Bilodeau, Cason Cook, Cameron Bonner and Ethan Williamson all scored for the Huskies.

The boys are currently 5-9-3 overall and 2-2 in area play.

The Huskies make the very short drive to Pinson Valley today to take on the Indians, part of a four-game road sched-

The Hewitt-Trussville boys soccer seniors and their parents.

(Photo by Bobby Mathews)

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Avery Prichard and the Shades Valley Mounties shut out Huffman in game one of a doubleheader on Tuesday, April 12. (Photo by Bobby Mathews)

Shades Valley hammers Huffman in doubleheader sweep

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

IRONDALE — Shades Valley disposed of Huffman easily in both games of a Tuesday, April 12 doubleheader. The Mounties picked up a 15-0 win in the first game and then dropped the Vikings 11-1 in the second round.

This is the fourth blowout win in a row for Shades Valley, and the wins on Tuesday secured a regular-season 6A Area 11 championship for the team, meaning that the Mounties will host at least one game in the 6A playoffs next week.

Here's how it happened: Game 1: Shades Valley 15,

Huffman 0 Avery Prichard showed out on the mound and in the batter's box during the Mounties' first game against Huffman, allowing no runs and going 2-for-4 at the plate, homering in the second inning and driving in five runs overall.

That second inning was deadly to any hopes that Huffman may have had as Shades Valley put up 12 runs and cruised from there. Prichard allowed one hit and one walk, striking out nine; he threw 68 pitches total, with 48 of them going for strikes.

Jacob Mahand wint 1-for3 with 2 RBI, while Xavion Web also went 1-for-3 with a pair of RBI.

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Game 2: Shades Valley 11, Huffman 1 Jacob Mahand got the win for the Mounties, throwing one inning, with one run allowed, four walks and three strikeouts. Jamiel Saliba came on in relief, throwing three innings, giving up no hits, walking two, and striking out eight.

Mahand helped his own cause by driving in one run on a ground-out as the Mounties put up four runs in the bottom of the first inning. They added three in the second and then another four in the third.

Saliba added an RBI and Xavion Webb plated a pair of runs. Kai Finch also had an RBI for Shades Valley.

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Clay-Chalkville, Pinson Valley split doubleheader on Cougars’ senior night

Javen Hunter pitches during a 9-3 victory during the first game of a doubleheader vs. ClayChalkville (Photo by Bobby Mathews)

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

CLAY — It's almost fitting that two of the biggest area rivals split their final two games of the season on Thursday, April 14. ClayChalkville won the first game on its senior night against Pinson Valley, a 9-3 win where the Cougars looked as good as they've been all season.

But the Indians roared back in the second game to win 16-9.

Both teams had already been eliminated from playoff contention, so these games were about pride and rivalry, and both teams answered the bell.

Game 1: Clay Chalkville 9, Pinson Valley 3 By the time Javen Hunter hit a two-run shot in the fourth, the Cougars already had the lead. Hunter's homer put the Clay-Chalkville lead out of reach, though, as he and Kenny Glover split time on the mound to hold Pinson to just three runs over seven innings.

Hunter allowed four hits and two runs — only one earned — and struck out two and walked two over the course of four innings. Glover went three innings, allowing two hits and one run, striking out six and walking two.

Glover also homered, a onerun shot in the sixth inning.

"It was a fastball, so I just needed to stay back," Hunter said of his home run. "I was trying to stay back and hit it hard."

It was a fitting night for two of the best Cougars players to have a strong showing, as Clay-Chalkville celebrated senior night between the two games.

DeVante' Wells went 3-for-4 at the plate for Pinson Valley, while Jamison Green took the loss for the Indians, going four innings and allowing seven hits and five runs.

"You always want to get a win for your seniors on senior

Springville baseball edges Leeds From The Tribune staff reports

SPRINGVILLE — The Tigers got a walk-off win Monday evening, April 18, when Tyler Harrison bunted and reached on an error to score Justin White for a 5-4 victory over one of the top 10 programs in 5A, Leeds.

Springville improves to 15-13 on the season overall, but they're sitting on the outside of the 6A Area 13 playoff at 4-4. Leeds, 24-9, is 6-0 in 5A Area 10, and is assured of hosting a playoff game this week. The Green Wave will play Ardmore in a best-ofthree series beginning at 4:30 p.m. on April 22 and 23 (if necessary).

In this game, Springville's Ethan Davis went 2-for-2 with two walks and scored.

Springville baseball file photo by Ron Burkett.

White went 1-for-2 and scored once as well as having the game-winning bunt.

Asa Morrison went 1-for-3 with a walk and scored, while Payne Bryan went 2-for-3 and scored. Junior shortstop Zach Brown went 1-for-3 but had 2

RBI. For Leeds, Alex Bradford went 1-for-3 with 2 RBI, while Peyton Moore went 1-for-4 and scored. Graham Gulock went 1-for-2, walked, and scored for the Green Wave.

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Clay-Chalkville baseball coach Landon Robinson with senior catcher Kenny Glover, who signed with Alabama A&M after the Cougars’ Thursday, April 14 doubleheader against Pinson Valley.

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night," Clay-Chalkville head coach Landon Robinson said.

"You always want your last game to be a win. I hate that its ending a week early — we'd rather be in the playoffs, but it is what it is. It's always good also to beat your rival, get a big win over your rival."

It was an especially big night for Glover, a senior, who signed to play with Alabama A&M. He'll join longtime friend Hunter on the Bulldogs' roster, extending a playing partnership that has spanned nearly the entirety of their playing careers.

"We've definitely been planning it together for a long time," Hunter said. "It was a good fit for both of us. He liked the coaches like I did, and it just felt good."

Glover said it was also important to him to attend a HBCU. "I liked the culture, and I like the fact that I get to go to a school that has my color, a HBCU that has my culture," Glover said. "And I get to play with my brother. We're pretty good with each other.

I feel like it'll be a good fit for both of us. We've been playing together for 14 years so far. We've been playing together since we were little kids, so might as well just keep it going."

Game 2: Pinson Valley 16, Clay-Chalkville 9 Kenny Glover liked the first pitch he saw, taking that one for a ride on a threerun shot that gave Clay-

Chalkville the initial lead during the second game of Thursday's doubleheader, but Pinson Valley fought back to rally for a 16-9 lead and defeat their closest rivals.

Taborie Reed went 3 2/3 of an inning, giving up nine runs on eight hits, striking out three and walking eight.

Chris Calma went 1-for-4 with an RBI, two walks and scored twice, while DeVante' Wlls went 1-for-4 with an RBI, two walks and scored once. Isaiah Sims scored three times, while Taborie Reed scored twice and had an RBI. Michael Moses went 1-for-2 with 4 RBI, two walks and scored twice. Caden Hamby went 2-for-3 with 3 RBI, a walk and scored once.

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sitting at home despite a high level of talent.

Next season, with area play expanded into regional play for AHSAA baseball teams, all of those teams would likely be headed to the playoffs.

Instead, there are now three teams in The Tribune’s coverage area who will see postseason action: the aforementioned Huskies, Leeds, and Shades Valley.

Hewitt-Trussville is 23-21 on the season and 7A Area 6 regular-season champs. At one point the Huskies had a 15-game unbeaten streak (with one tie) until Vestavia stopped them 4-3 on April 14. They’ll face Spain Park to wrap up their regular season on Thursday, April 21.

Leeds racked up a 15-game winning streak during the regular season, a 5A Area 10 title and hosts a playoff series this coming Friday against Ardmore. Shades Valley won a 6A Area 11 championship and gets the unenviable task

Huskies From page 8

any of the other coaches and teachers on campus. So before you start the hard work, you have to go and develop those relationships with the players and the people who are going to work alongside you to build the program back up to where everyone would like it to be ... we have a plan for that. The hard work will come, and we know that. I’ve done it a few times before, so we feel good about that. But the first order of business is that we’ll go and let the kids know that we love them and care about them, and to let the people in the community know that they’re going to have a team that will represent them well and make them proud.”

As much as Monceaux is relishing the challenge of rebuilding the Huskies’ program, it was still difficult to say goodbye to his players in Springville.

“This is my 14th year of coaching, and I’ve played my whole life. Telling those kids that I was leaving was probably the toughest day of my career, because Springville is a special place,” Monceaux said. “It has special leadership and the kids there are special young people. It definitely wasn’t an easy day by any stretch, but this (meaning Trussville) is home. I feel like I’m coming home. My wife’s here, my kids are in the school

Softball From page 9

Dorsett reached on an error in the fourth inning and stole second. From there, Cahalan doubled to score Dorsett. Olivia Faggard then doubled on a line drive to left field and scored Cahalan. At

of facing Cullman in a bestof-three series.

It’s been a heck of a season to watch. Riley Quick has been phenomenal on the mound, and Baker Green is no slouch for the Huskies, either.

Both look incredibly imposing as they deliver the ball, and I gotta be completely honest: Even in my playing days, I wouldn’t have wanted to face either one. They’re throwing some nasty, nasty stuff.

Dax Phillips and Peyton Moore have both pitched extremely well for Leeds, with Alex Bradford and Jarod Latta both getting quality starts as well. For Shades Valley, Avery Prichard has been the ace, while Jamiel Saliba and Stephen Manley can hurl it, too.

And we can’t leave out the fact that Leeds head coach Jake Wingo got his 100th win as the Green Wave’s skipper, either. Wingo has done a heck of a job this season at Leeds.

When I saw them early on this year, one of the things he consistently told me was that the Green Wave’s bats need-

ed to come alive in order for them to be successful. That happened, and now Leeds is rocking into the playoffs and currently ranked No. 5 in Class 5A. It’s important, however, for all of these teams to remember what high school baseball is like. It’s a nervous breakdown played over the course of seven innings, and as they head into the playoffs, area teams have to know that every squad in the postseason has a chance to win.

That’s what makes baseball great. It’s what makes baseball hard and cruel.

I started this column with a quote, and I’ll end with one more. This one’s from the fictional Jimmy Dugan, played

by Tom Hanks in A League of Their Own: “It’s supposed to be hard.

If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. The hard ... is what makes it great.”

Bobby Mathews is sports editor of The Tribune. Reach him at bobby.mathews@trussvilletribune.com or @bobbymathews on Twitter.

system. It’s an unbelievable situation in terms of resources and leadership and the growing community.”

Monceaux completed one season with Springville, compiling a 21-6 record and going 6-2 in 6A Area 13 play. The Tigers won a pair of tournaments under his leadership, including the St. Clair County tournament. They went into the Area 13 tournament as the odds-on favorite, but wound up in the runner-up spot and lost on the road to a powerhouse Huffman team, coming within four points of upsetting the eventual 6A state finalist.

The Huskies’ head coaching job opened up after Jeff Baker resigned on February 14 of this year. Monceaux’s job will be to turn around a historically strong Huskies program that has struggled over the past several years.

Hewitt-Trussville hasn’t had a winning basketball season since 2017-2018 when the Huskies finished 15-10 under Marcus Thomas.

Monceaux, 38, was named head coach at Clay-Chalkville in 2014, leading the Cougars for seven seasons. During his final year with ClayChalkville, the Cougars went 21-5, won an area title and went to the Elite 8 in the AHSAA 6A state tournament.

Monceaux won 21 games or more three times in seven years with Clay-Chalkville and compiled a 122-81 record there before moving on to coach at Springville. He’s 133-

87 overall as a head coach. Prior to leading the prep programs at Clay and Springville, he served as a collegiate assistant at Campbellsville University in Kentucky and at Faulkner University in Montgomery.

Monceaux, a Trussville resident, graduated in 2002 from Parkway Christian Academy, a Class 1A school.

While at Parkway Christian, Monceaux set several records for boys’ basketball in the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), including single-season points (1,333), career points (4,555), single-season field goals made (458) and single-season free throws made (427). While some of those records have since fallen, Monceaux is well known as a winner — both as a coach and player.

During his career, he became only the third Alabama high school player to ever collect 1,000-plus assists with 1,035. He also holds the record for the most 50-point games (20) and is the only player in AHSAA history to average 36plus points per game in three straight years, doing so from 1998-2001 (40.4, 40.4, 36.8).

Monceaux played collegiate basketball at Liberty University. He was named to the Big South All-Freshman Team in 2002-03 and was part of the 2003-04 Big South championship team which received an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. His playing career was reportedly cut short due to injury.

the end of the fourth, it was 5-1, Hewitt-Trussville.

Tyree earned a walk on her at-bat in the fifth inning — only her second of the season — and Tucker again came on as a courtesy runner.

Tucker stole second and advanced to third on a groundout by Chaney Peters. Ana

Henson then singled to right field to score Tucker to make it 6-1.

Vestavia then set about its rally attempt that fell short.

In the bottom of the seventh, Hindman forced the Rebels into a pair of ground-outs and a fly ball to short center field to end the game.

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Springville’s Talton 1 of 3 seniors to receive St. Clair Sports HOF scholarships

Special to The Tribune

ST. CLAIR COUNTY — Three high school seniors will receive scholarships from the St. Clair County Sports Hall of Fame during its banquet coming up next month.

The banquet will be held Saturday, May 14, at the Moody Civic Center starting at 6 p.m.

Two of the seniors will receive the Larry Bothwell Dream Makers Scholarship.

They are Abbie Talton from Springville High School and Owen Schall from Ragland High School.

The third senior will receive the Jimmy Campbell Memorial Scholarship. She is Sammie Day-Jones from Ragland High School.

Bothwell founded the SCCSHOF back in 2004, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010, and passed away in 2013.

Gary Hanner, president of the Hall of Fame, said this is the 11th year they have been able to help deserving high school seniors who are continuing their education at the college level.

“It is an honor to recognize these student-athletes,” Hanner said. “Not only have Abbie, Owen and Sammie demonstrated excellence in their athletic ability, they have excelled in the classroom as well. We wish them well in their future endeavors and hope the Hall of Fame banquet is a night they remember forever.”

Hanner added that since 2012, the Hall of Fame had donated $9,500 back to students to use for college.

Abbie Talton Talton is a senior at Springville High School. She has a GPA of 3.9.

She has been a varsity basketball team member since the seventh grade. In her career, she scored 1,000 points, was named All-County

Abbie Talton

Season MVP for three years, All-County Tournament MVP for two years, All-County Tournament Team for one year, All-Area Tournament Team for four years, and All-Area Season Team for two years.

She is a member of the Student Council, Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Family Career and Community Leaders of America, and First Priority. In addition, she is a member of Crosspoint Church in Argo.

Talton plans to attend Jacksonville State University in the fall and major in Sports Management and Graphic Design.

Owen Schall Schall is a senior at Ragland High School. He has a GPA of 3.4. and is ranked fourth in his class. During his senior year, he led the Purple Devil football team to an overall record of 9-3 and to the second round of the state playoffs.

Schall is a member of the Beta Club, SGA, FCCLA, and is a class representative.

As a member of the Beta Club, he helped with canned

food drives, toy drives, and coat drives. He attended Riddles Bend Baptist Church and taught VBS at Providence Baptist and Greensport Baptist churches.

Schall plans on attending college and getting a degree in business management/supervision.

Samantha Day-Jones Day-Jones is a senior at Ragland High School. She has a GPA of 3.8 and scored a 25 on her ACT. She has played varsity softball and varsity basketball for the past six years. She scored over 1,000 points in her basketball career.

She also played varsity volleyball for five years.

She is a member of the Beta Club, SGA, and FCCLA. Day-Jones has coached little league basketball and hitting lessons for young softball athletes and has tutored.

She attends Hill Crest Baptist Church, where she has been involved in community events and helped with VBS. She plans on attending Itawamba Community College to play softball and earn a degree in Physical Therapy.

Team of the Week

The Hewitt-Trussville girls soccer team picked up a win against Pinson Valley on Wednesday, April 13, earning Argo Hardware Team of the Week. The Huskies blew out the Indians 7-0 and are now 13-4-1 on the season. They play at Homewood on Thursday, April 21, at 7 p.m.

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