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By Crystal McGough For The Tribune

ARGO – The Argo City Council heard from former mayor Paul Jennings Monday night, April 25, regarding the possibility of adding a splash pad to the city of Argo.

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Irondale Council recognizes young entrepreneurs, announces plans for city storm shelter

By Tanna M. Friday For The Tribune

IRONDALE — The Irondale Council met on Tuesday evening for their regular scheduled meeting recognizing participants of Irondale’s first Young Entrepreneurs Day. See IRONDALE, Page 5

Jurors say lesser charge in Burks trial led to hung jury

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

BIRMINGHAM — Two jurors in the reckless manslaughter trial of a man who eventually pleaded guilty to reckless manslaughter in the death of a Trussville boy have revealed that the inclusion of a lesser charge during sentencing instructions led to a hung jury.

See JURY, Page 7

Moody Council approves resolution for intersection improvements

By Nathan Prewett For The Tribune

MOODY – During a brief meeting of the Moody City Council on Monday, April 25, a resolution for phase one of intersection improvements on US-411 and Park Avenue.

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Center Point Fire Chief retires after 43 years of service

By Hannah Curran Editor

CENTER POINT — The Center Point Fire Chief, William Eugene “Rhino” Coleman, has retired after 43 years of faithful and honorable service.

Coleman’s introduction to the fire service dates back to 1976, when a trip to the fire station selling Bar-B-Que tickets for the local Civitan club introduced him to what would soon become his home away from home.

“I had an interest and kept going back,” Coleman said.

“Those guys allowed me an opportunity to work with a career program, essentially a Career Exploration Program, which was through the Boy Scouts of America and Erwin High School; from that, I got very well hooked into the fire service.”

This organization allows young people the opportunity to serve their communities, and have an introduction to what may become their future career, much as Coleman did.

Coleman began his career in the fire service in 1979. At

William Eugene “Rhino” Coleman

the age of sixteen, he became one of the youngest paid members of the Center Point Fire District; as Coleman’s time dedicated to the fire service grew, so did Center Point Fire District. At his point of hire, there were only two sta-

tions in the entire district.

“We had a station in Center Point and another one in Pinson,” Coleman said. “As the district grew, Jefferson County built fire station three in the Pawnee/Robinwood area. I had the opportunity

to work the first shift at that fire station. We also built fire station four in Clay as those areas came into our district.

Fire Station five was built in 1995, after the winter storm of 1993. The district saw fit to buy a house, build a lean-to and put fire apparatus there, but that fire station now is a really nice facility. I saw four fire stations go up, and EMS transport came in 1995.”

Fire Station No. 1 was in a flood plain and moved to the old Center Point Elementary School property, where he went to elementary school.

“My third-grade classroom was my office as a battalion chief,” Coleman said.

“That building itself has so much history in Center Point, but as far as me personally going from first to sixth grade, there are several memories there. Just some awesome things that are still occurring today.

“The district was one of the early pilot projects in unincorporated Jefferson County to have a rescue unit or have paramedics.

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Burks pleads guilty to manslaughter

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

BIRMINGHAM — Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Clyde Jones’ dynamite charge to the jury — designed to get jurors past the logjam of an 11-1 difference — also motivated attorneys for the prosecution and defense to come together to resolve the trial of a Mobile man who shot and killed a Trussville child.

Burks described the hunt with the Ellises and Kyle Henley, who had organized the hunt, as “very accomodating” for his disability. Burks lost his right leg below the knee while in the U.S. Marine Corps, and had to physically be helped along some of the rougher terrain. Burks described how Henley and Obed Ellis essentially locked their arms with his and carried him to a seated spot where he could shoot.

Jefferson County Circuit Judge Clyde Jones instructed the jury that they could consider the lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide, which carries lighter

Joshua Stewart Burks file photo by Bobby Mathews.

penalties than the reckless manslaughter charge for which Burks is being tried.

The prosecution and defense agreed to allow the lesser charge to be added to the jury’s instructions prior to the start of deliberations. The jury continues to deliberate here on Friday morning, April 22.

Joshua Stewart Burks, 37, pleaded guilty to reckless manslaughter around 2:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon after the jury had announced that it was hung at 11-1. Burks

agreed to a 15-year split sentence, serving six months in the Jefferson County Jail and then three years under supervised probation. If he completes both of those conditions, his sentence will be complete. If he violates his probation, he would have to complete the remaining portion of his sentence in prison.

When Jones asked if Burks had anything to say before sentencing, Burks turned to Obed Ellis, the father of 11-year-old Troy Ellis he

killed in a May 1, 2020 hunting accident. Burks said when he took the stand he thought Troy Ellis was a turkey when he shot the boy with an Ithaca Mag 10 shotgun.

“I am so sorry,” Burks said, with tears in his eyes.

“If I could I would wash your feet every day. I am so sorry.”

Burks is a former Marine who lost his right leg below the knee. He took part in a turkey hunt near Clay, organized by a group committed to helping disabled veterans enjoy the outdoors, although that group (A-HERO — America’s Heroes Enjoying Recreation Outdoors) has denied involvement in the hunt. The excursion was led

by Kyle Henley. Burks was part of the honor guard at the funeral of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan, and he is a former teacher and coach in the Mobile area.

In a powerful moment, Obed Ellis looked back at Burks from the front row where he sat with his wife and softly said, “You are forgiven.”

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Trussville council amends fiscal year 2022 budget for Tree Commission expenditure

By Hannah Curran Editor

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Council amended the fiscal year 2022 budget to account for a Trussville Tree Commission expenditure on Tuesday, See TRUSSVILLE, Page 7

Pinson Councilor Dawn Tanner resigns after 18+ years of service

By Crystal McGough For The Tribune

PINSON – Mayor Joe Cochran announced during the regular city council meeting on Thursday, April 7, that Councilor Dawn Tanner (City Council Place 1) had submitted her letter of resignation See PINSON, Page 5

Governor Kay Ivey highlights Education Trust Fund

By Tanna M. Friday For The Tribune

LEEDS — While on the campaign trail this week, Governor Kay Ivey made a stop at the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon and shared some exciting news for the State of Alabama.

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Center Point Council at a ‘loss for words’ by Jefferson County contract decision

By Faith Callens For The Tribune

CENTER POINT — The Center Point City Council was notified on Thursday, April 21, about the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office decision regarding the renewal of their existing contract.

See CENTER POINT, Page 4

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Savvy Senior: A common heart problem that’s often ignored

By Jim Miller

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?

Anxious Annie 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 elec-

trocardiogram (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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Governor From front page

Ivey served as a guest speaker for the Chamber’s monthly luncheon at stood alongside State Representative Dickie Drake, who serves the Leeds area. While speaking to the crowd of around 500 business and community leaders, Ivey announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted March unemployment rate is 2.9 percent, down from February’s rate of 3.0 percent and below March 2021’s rate of 3.7 percent.

This unemployment rate ties the all-time record low unemployment rate previously registered in September 2019.

“Alabama has been on a roll as our folks have been eager to get to work, and the fact that we have once again hit our record low unemployment rate is proof positive of that,” Governor Ivey said.

“We are not relenting our efforts, and I am confident Alabama will continue powering in the right direction because of our hardworking men and women. Truly, the best is yet to come.”

Major cities with the lowest unemployment rates are Alabaster and Vestavia Hills at 1.4 percent, Homewood at 1.5 percent, and Hoover and Trussville at 1.6 percent. Major cities with the highest unemployment rates are Selma at 6.9 percent, Prichard at 5.0 percent, and Anniston at 4.7 percent.

Ivey added that she has signed the Education Trust Fund and noted the strategic investments the state is making in our students.

The governor issued the following statement on signing the Education Trust Fund: “Here in Alabama, we are renewing our focus on the basics, and that is teaching core instruction to our students.

This year’s historic Education Trust Fund wisely targets our dollars to accomplish this mission.

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“During my state of the state address, I stated that we should no longer accept the existence of failing elementary schools in our state, and this budget strategically directs money, using a customized approach, to meet the particular needs of those struggling schools as we begin the process of working towards achieving this goal.

We are covering the spread in education – from adding Pre-K classrooms to providing math coaches to funding after-school programs, we are making sure Alabama does not accept the status quo and to ensure every student can have a bright future. Our teachers are getting a well-deserved pay increase, and we are recognizing, rewarding, and retaining experienced teachers.

“We are continuing our fiscally conservative approach and are fully funding the ETF’s rainy day fund for the first time in history, completely paying off the state’s PACT liability years earlier than anticipated and by making investments that will directly benefit our students and teachers for years to come. As someone who was a former teacher, I believe strongly that education is the number one issue here in Alabama and across our nation because, with that strong educational foundation, doors will open for the rest of one’s life.”

The luncheon was sponsored by local businesses in the community, including the City of Leeds; Lehigh Cement Company; Brunson, Barnett & Sherrer, P.C.; Hubbell Power Systems; Leeds Water Works; Millennial Bank; UAB Medicine; ADR Business & Marketing Strategies; AMAC Design Builders, LLC; America’s First Federal Credit Union; BancorpSouth; Guardian Systems; IKG USA, Inc.; Kinetic

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Moody From front page

Mayor Joe Lee said that the project would upgrade the crossroads intersection by putting turn lanes in all directions and upgrading the red lights. The project has been some time in the making.

“This is about a $2.6 million project that we’ve been waiting on for a while,” Lee said.

It was originally slated to begin in June but was delayed three months due to a change order and is expected to begin this fall. The resolution was passed unanimously as R2022-04-25.

The council also approved a request from Lee to have Pro-tem Linda Crowe, Councilman Ellis Key, and Melissa Fraser to attend a “Your Town” workshop May 4-6 in Nauvoo. The costs for

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“Back when I was in office with (current mayor Betty Bradley) and Ann (Brown, city councilor), we had discussions about a splash pad for the kids,” Jennings said.

“We always thought it was going to be about a $200,000 thing. We were going to have to get a grant and it was one of those that you had to match dollar for dollar. It just never was in the cards for us to be able to do it … but, my opinion, now is the perfect time for y’all to put some serious thought, and let’s get a splash pad for these kids.”

Jennings said that the city already has 4-5 acres of unused property near the municipal complex and park where they could put the splash pad, but overall,

Moody Council April 25, 2022. (Photo by Nathan Prewett)

training, meals, and lodging amount to $1,125.

Crowe described the workshop as an event that works with cities that don’t have downtown districts, saying that planners help to help with any improvements.

In other business, the council:

• Approved a request from Fire Chief Larry Horton to purchase a heated water pressure for $3,900, • Approved a request from Moody Public Library Director Patsey Spradley to spend up to $2,000 for Summer Reading performers and supplies, and

• Approved a request from Crowe to purchase landscaping and flowers for the front of City Hall for $798.38.

Meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at Moody City Hall on 670 Park Ave.

the residential income in the city is too high to depend on grants.

“When we were looking at trying to put this in, it was going to have to take a CDBG (Community Development Block Grant), and when you do that, whenever you go to these grants today, it is very hard for Argo to qualify for any kind of grant,” he said.

“Not that everybody here is rich, but back when I was in office, a CDBG grant, a family of four couldn’t make $30,000 a year. If they made over that, they didn’t qualify.

So, you take a family of four that doesn’t make $30,000, that’s what you’ll need to qualify. You’ve got to have 80% within that area that’s going to benefit.”

Jennings said that he feels a splash pad would be a great addition to the park, and he

suggested the council look into the possibility of using American Rescue Plan Act funds for the project.

“I just think while y’all have that – I call it Covid money; I don’t know what it actually is – but if that is available, I think we’re foolish not to take care of our kids, because we need to give them something to do to keep them out of trouble,” he said.

“I have no kids, so I don’t have a dog in this fight other than I think it’s what’s best for us and I’d like to ask y’all to seriously consider that.”

The council proceeded to discuss topics such as possible insurance liabilities and staffing, as well as potential pricing. Councilor Michael Hicks said that the Springville splash is free to residents and $1 for non-residents.

“It’s worth checking into, for sure,” Mayor Betty Bradley said. “We would probably have to have bathrooms closer down there than up the hill because you’d have kids running to the bathroom barefooted. But, it’s definitely worth some checking into.”

In other business, the council approved a motion to apply for an Alabama Tourism Grant, as well as a motion to approve an additional $1,825.50 in ARPA funds to pay for a dump trailer.

Mayor Bradley reminded the council and public that the city of Argo will be hosting the Mayor’s Breakfast on Tuesday, May 3, at city hall.

She also said that the city’s mid-term budget review meeting has been moved to May 10, at 5 p.m. In addition, the city hall will be closed May 30 for Memorial Day.

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After several car break-ins, Trussville PD encourages public to lock vehicles From the Tribune staff report

TRUSSVILLE — After several car break-ins, the Trussville Police Department (TPD) encourages the public to lock their vehicles.

Center Point From front page

The Sheriff’s Office said the counter contract presented to them “was not an option.”

The council requested to hire more deputies to patrol within the city and have more consistent patrolling by the deputies who are currently on staff. The council also asked the sheriff’s Office for a liaison for the city and for the deputies of Jefferson County to be educated on the ordinances of Center Point.

Councilor Tiffany Moore said the council met with Chief Deputy Hill regarding the contract, and several conversations involving the services the city receives, the amount they pay, and their coverage made it seem like everything they asked for could be approved. Moore explained that the city does understand the challenges that the Sheriff’s Office is facing as it is related to personnel and shortages.

“Attorney Hendricks did provide us with a response that he received from Chief Deputy Hill basically Sheriff Pettway said that the counter contract that we presented was not an option,” Moore said.

Moore told the council several items were highlighted in the contract that the city’s at-

“We have responded to several thefts from vehicle complaints over the past few weeks,” Lieutenant Clint Riner said. “Most of the thefts were from unlocked vehicles.”

Riner explained these

were all crimes of opportunity that could have been easily prevented.

The TPD would like to remind residents and visitors to our city about the dangers of leaving firearms in unsecured vehicles and the increased

risk when valuables or left visible inside unlocked cars.

“Locking your vehicle and hiding your valuables will not guarantee that you will not be a victim of a car break-in, but it does greatly reduce the chances,” Riner said.

torney offered to the Sheriff’s Office. The only item within the contract that remained the same was the number of deputies the city could have, which was six, and all other requests were denied.

“The 6 [deputies] that we have, it’s not sufficient with the amount of coverage that we really need,” Moore said.

Moore also made the council aware of the Sheriff’s contract pay increase. The council was very disappointed and confused with the decision of the contract.

“Their response was disappointing, to say the least, and I am really kind of at a loss for words on what to say to that,” said President DM Collins.

“But I don’t want our citizens to feel disregarded, and I don’t think we ask for much.”

Moore agreed with Collins and said all they ask from the Sheriff’s office is mostly accountability. The council plans to revisit the discussion regarding the Jefferson County Sheriff’s contract once they receive an official letter in writing with the final decision.

The council decided to further discuss the matter at the next council work session.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office contract increased amount was $2,624.98

per month for six deputies and the new proposed agreement amount is 53,624.98.

“The arrears funds of $15,749.88 that would be owed to Jefferson County, if we sign the contract is because of the requirement of the county for us to pay the new increased agreement amount all the way back from Oct. 2021, when the previous agreement amount of 51,000.04 was in effect,” Collins said. “The only reason for these arrears is because the new agreement has not been signed and therefore it is not binding.

“We just want more definitive language that more beneficial to the citizens of Center Point.

“We had several meetings with the Sheriff’s department, and they were agreeable to the concerns and modifications that we brought up. When we submitted the written documents reflecting the concerns and the changes of the counter-proposal, we were denied.

The sheriff’s office attorney looked at the newest agreement presented to CenterPoint in October of 2021 and said the contract looked basically the same as the other contracts in the area and said there was no reason to modify the contract.”

The council is not at the stage to say how to arrears funds will affect the city.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Joni Money said that the Sheriff’s office is still in negotiations with the City of Center Point to “iron everything out.”

Items approved on the consent agenda: • Resolution No.2022-23 Authorizing Travel h The council approved resolution 2022-23, authorizing a travel advance for nine employees traveling for job-related purposes.

• GMC FY22 TAP Project Agreement h The council approved the GMC Tap Project Agreement to pave sidewalks for multiple schools in the Center Point area to the school’s recreational center to prevent children from walking in the streets.

• Resolution No.2022-24 Conversion of Sick Time To Retirement Benefits h The council approved resolution 2022-24 to enable pay options for employees close to retiring who have an excessive amount of sick time that they won’t be able to use entirely.

• Resolution No.2022-25 Declaring National Small Business Week h The council approved resolutions 2022-25 to support national small business week. The national small business week starts May 1 thru May 7.

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They would respond to medical emergencies pretty much all over the northeastern side of Jefferson County because there was nobody else besides private ambulances.”

Coleman said that by the 1990s, the private ambulances could not keep up with the demand for emergency medical services, so the leadership at the time created an ambulance section of the department and purchased three ambulances, They were placed in service and began transporting patients which increased patient continuity and decreased wait times for ambulances. Coleman also saw the creation of Jefferson County 911, which has aided the department in decreasing response times and providing enhanced information for the responders.

“That’s something we’re proud of, but at no time it was my department it was our department,” Coleman said. “Everybody in our organization has an opportunity to contribute and make the service better.”

As he rose through the ranks at Center Point Fire, he began a career at the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Department on January 3, 1989. In both departments, he rose to the rank of Battalion Chief. He announced his retirement at Birmingham Fire and Rescue, effective December 1, 2018, as he prepared to take the lead as the Fire Chief at Center Point Fire District.

Some of Coleman’s most cherished memories from the fire service include working with several youths in the exploring program and allowing them to learn the job properly, the same place where he got his start. Coleman always could be seen looking into the future “preparing our replacements” is a statement he often used to remind the veterans of the fire service to encourage them to continue mentoring their younger generations.

Center Point Fire District has produced many firefighters, of which Coleman and others have worked closely with across the metro area.

The creation of the Alabama Fire Explorer weekend was one of his projects that made a difference. The Explorer Weekend brings youth from across Alabama to learn about firefight-

ing. Each year about 150 youth travel to the Alabama Fire College in Tuscaloosa. Firefighters that were explorers volunteer their time to provide realistic hands-on training. It teaches firefighting but also values and brotherhood. The fire service is a close-knit group or a family.

We were able to coordinate a trip to the nation’s capital for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service after September 11th”, Coleman said.

In the 50-plus years of The Center Point Fire District, Chief Coleman was only the fifth Fire Chief. He led a ninety-plus member organization with four fire stations that cover the cities of Center Point, Clay, and Pinson and unincorporated sections of Jefferson County.

Chief Coleman was honored to be trusted with this responsibility and promised to continue the great legacy of providing the very best fire and EMS service for the Center Point Fire District.

Coleman said he is extremely proud of the explorer program, one because it contributed to him becoming a firefighter. He continues to work with the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs and the Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs. He hopes to continue his involvement with those associations to mentor and share his knowledge gained from experience.

In his time as fire chief, the department lost six civilians in house fires. Alabama continues to lead the nation in fire deaths.

Center Point Fire District has a program “Turn your attention to fire prevention.”

Center Point Fire District is committed to preventing the loss of life from fire, and they remind the public to: • Keep a beep where you sleep • Close the door where you snore • Have your address properly posted on the street • Have a plan of where to meet outside if there’s a fire in your home “Our number is 911, and we still make house calls,” Coleman added As far as plans after retirement, just hoping to continue to contribute to others. He looks forward to spending time with his family and living life to the fullest. He will wait to see what doors God opens in the future.

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Pinson From front page

Tanner is one of Pinson’s founding council members, having served on the city council for 18 years and, before that, for three years with Pinson Incorporating Neighbors, the group of citizens who worked toward officially incorporating the city in 2004.

through this that I can trust; I appreciate them for just having faith in me. And then, lastly, my family. When I started this venture, my youngest was three years old, and she’s 21 now, so I missed a lot of games being here, going on trips for council, and all that.

I just really appreciate them sharing me with the city.”

Each council member spoke words of appreciation

Dawn Tanner has served on the Pinson City Council from 2004-2022. (Photo by Crystal McGough)

“One day, driving down Spring Street, I saw a sign that said, ‘Help incorporate Pinson,’ and I just stopped, and that led into this, 21 years later,” Tanner said. “I do want to thank the mayor and council, the former mayor and councilors that I’ve worked with, for putting up with me and all my hair-brained schemes.

And I want to thank the people of Pinson, of course, for having the faith to trust me. I appreciate everything they’ve done for me. I’ve acquired a couple of really good friends

for Tanner’s service on the council, and Mayor Cochran said that there will be a celebration of Tanner’s years on the council at the May 5, 2022, meeting.

During her time on the council, Tanner was one of only two council members to achieve Emeritus status with the Alabama League of Municipalities. The other councilor to achieve Emeritus is Councilor John Churchwell, who is also a founding council member of the city of Pinson.

The Trussville Tribune “It’s been a pleasure for me to work with Dawn and all the rest of the council members,” Churchwell said.

“I think we’ve come through a lot. Dawn and I have the longest tenure right now, and she’s done a good job over these years, and I wish her well in her future endeavors, and she’s always welcome to come back.”

In other news, the Pinson City Council approved a motion for bathroom remodeling at The Rock School Complex in the amount of $11,880, paving at the Palmerdale Homestead Community Center for a total amount up to $50,000, and the purchase and installation of a PRESnet Communicator and Fire Alarm Monitoring system at the PHCC, in the amount of $1,807.

Tanner announced that Pinson’s Movies in the Park will begin on May 27 and run every-other Friday throughout the summer. The movies will be “Sing 2,” “Encanto,” “Peter Rabbit 2,” “Trolls,” “The Mitchells vs. the Machines,” and “Jungle Cruise.”

First Baptist Church Pinson will sponsor the first movie night.

Tanner also reminded the public that City Fest will be on May 7, including a children’s area, food trucks, a craft area, a Farmer’s Market area, a First Responders area, and musical entertainment. In addition, the splash pad will be open and free to the public that day.

Mayor Cochran announced that the PVHS Tri-M Music Honor Society will be presenting Pinson’s Got Talent 2022 on Saturday, May 14, at 7 p.m., in the PVHS auditorium. Applications can be found online at https://www. jefcoed.com/pinsonvalleyhs.

The next meeting of the Pinson City Council will be Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Pinson City Hall. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m., following a 6:15 p.m. pre-council meeting.

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The City’s Young Entrepreneurs Day took place on Saturday, April 16, in the Shades Valley High School Gymnasium, showcased more than 24 young vendors, ages nine (9) to 20, in the areas of art, jewelry, custom apparel, baked goods, beauty products, and more. Some vendors also showcased and booked appointments for photography, handyman, and DJ services.

Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. presented a $500 award from the Irondale Community Foundation to the top business in each of three school-level divisions. These winners included Mason Byers’ DJ Services and Flavored Popcorn in the Elementary School Division; Antonio Jones, Jr.’s AJ’s Lemonade in the Middle School Division; and Michael Campbell’s Devoted Christian Clothing Company.

PostScript Branding Company presented winners of the Outstanding Branding Awards with a $100 award to London and Logan Pettway’s Custom Jewelry and Accessories, Navielle Woods’ New Beginnings Art, and Kenya Marche’ Wood’s Icy Exclusive Beauty Products.

The People’s Choice Award winners were presented with a $100 award provided by the Irondale Chamber of Commerce. The People’s Choice Award was presented to Aniyah Robinson for Exclusive Winks Lashes. The Jump Start award was presented to Ethan Hudson, Stop Motion Studios. The Social Impact Award was presented to Jacob Hutcherson, Shoe Restoration, and Homemade Candles.

During the Mayor’s report, Stewart announced plans for a city storm shelter, which will be paid for through the county’s general fund.

“Jefferson County will be providing the City of Iron-

Irondale Community Foundation members along with Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr., presenting a $500 award to one top business in the Middle School Division, Antonio Jones, Jr.’s AJ’s Lemonade. (Photo by Tanna Friday)

dale with free storm shelter,” Stewart said. “The location has been found, Commissioner Joe Knight and I have been discussing details and will update the public of the status coming soon.”

In other matters, the Council approved: • Minutes of the regular city council meeting on April 5 and special council meeting on April 12; • Current bills for payment $164,382.08; • Resolution 2022-R-63 authorizing the execution of an agreement with The Finish Coat LLC in the amount not to exceed $8,000.00 for work in the Water Department/Inspections Building located at 1801 Crestwood Blvd and in the Revenue Department located in City Hall; • Resolution 2022-R-64 authorizing Mayor Stewart to execute an agreement between the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the

City of Irondale regarding Project Number IMI020(365) striping project; • Resolution 2022-R-65 authorizing the execution of an agreement with The Greater Birmingham Humane Society; • Resolution-R-66 accepting the audit for FY202021; • Resolution-R-67 approving public events for 2022; • Resolution 2022-68 establishing the City as a Public Aircraft Operator; and • Ordinance 2022–5 amending Section 2(b) of Ordinacne No. 856-91 being an ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Rental Tax in the City of Irondale.

Irondale City Council meetings are held every first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. City Council meetings take place at City Hall located at 101 20th Street South. The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 3.

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Apr. 27 - May 3, 2022

My Life as a Hobby: The Camaro and the tree stump

By Joe Hobby

Sometimes in your life, you do something so incredibly idiotic, so spectacularly stupid, that even though you’re embarrassed you did it, you think that it should be written down for posterity.

This is one of those stories.

Ummmm…ok, in truth, my wife Carol reminded me that I did it and threatened to write this story if I didn’t. So here goes.

It was December of 1972, and I had been dating Carol for six months. It was the end of the first semester, and we were out of school for about three weeks. So, what should a couple of college kids with a lot of time and no money do? Go to the mall, of course.

Maybe we could scrape up enough change for gas money and a trip to Mcdonald’s. Student nirvana.

I headed to her house to pick her up at the appointed time, and of course, she wasn’t ready. So while I waited on the primping, I decided it would be a good idea to quickly wash my car. It had rained for a few days, and I figured I could get some of the

road grime off of it.

At the time, a clean car was a high priority for me.

Because, like most 19-yearolds, a car was my prized possession. It was a 1969 Camaro – an ugly light green with a black vinyl top. It was by no means anything special, but it was mine, and I liked to take care of it.

The garden hose was located in the back of the house, so I opened the double gate of the chain-link fence and drove thru. “This won’t take long,” I thought to myself as I put water and soap in the bucket.

Within a few minutes, the car was clean, once again a twinkling emerald. Carol finally appeared on the back porch to tell me she was ready and meet her out front. Perfect. This was going to be a good day.

Or so I thought. In a matter of seconds, everything changed. I cranked the car, put it in gear, and made a tight turn to go out the gate. That’s when I heard a dull bump near my rear wheel. I think I speak for all drivers when I say a dull bump is not a sound you want to hear when you’re in your car. What’s worse, it

suddenly stopped moving.

So, I did what any self-respecting driver would do in this situation – I stepped on the gas. The engine raced louder, but the car wasn’t moving. It was as if something was holding it back.

Something was. When I got out of the car and looked underneath, I made the discovery. I had somehow run over a tree stump – that’s right, a mimosa tree stump on a gentle slope of their yard. Now it was underneath the rear axle, impeding my forward progress. I’m sure you’re asking yourself, “How can you a miss a tree stump?” That’s a question that I still don’t have an answer to. Even though a Camaro is low-slung and close to the ground, that’s no excuse.

But I do know this was a special kind of stupidity. It’s not the “I forgot my wallet” kind of stupid. Oh no. It’s much more. In fact, if there were a Heisman Trophy for morons that year, I would have earned a trip to New York.

What to do now? Only one sensible thing: I screamed at the car and kicked the tires.

Carol re-emerged on the back porch.

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“What have you done?” she asked with genuine concern. Clearly, no matter what question she asked, it was going to be met by the same answer, “I’ve got my blankety-blank car stuck on a tree stump in your yard! Why do you even have a tree stump in your backyard?”

She replied calmly, “I think the real question is, why is your car stuck on a tree stump in my backyard?”

How dare she fight dirty, using calmness and common sense against my anger and sarcasm.

No matter.

I yelled, “Come over here and help.”

She carefully picked her way to the scene and said, “What do you want me to do?”

“Get in the car. When I give you the word, step on the gas, and I’ll try to push – maybe that will work.”

She nodded and got into position. I went to the rear of the car, put my hands on the trunk, girded myself, and shouted, “Gun it!”

She stepped on the gas pedal, and the engine roared.

However, instead of moving the car forward, the tires spun, sinking the rear end of the car even lower and absolutely showering me with mud.

In an instant, I looked like a Navy Seal who was trying to camouflage himself.

I yelled, “Slow, slow!”

But over the sound of the engine, she thought I said, “Go, go!” and accelerated even more. Now the spinning tires spewed even more crud mud all over me.

Quickly, I ran away from the car, yelling words at the top of my lungs that a good Methodist would never say.

Come to think of it, I don’t even know if a rapper would have said them. I’m sure if you had checked my blood pressure at that moment, and it would have been about 600 over 400. Steam may have

been coming out of my ears.

This scene had all the makings of a Roadrunner/Wil E. Coyote cartoon. It would have been hilarious to watch unless you were Wil E. Coyote, and in this instance, that was me.

Carol came out of the car, looked at me, and said, “What do we do now?”

“Well, I don’t think killing you will help anything.”

I thought it – I didn’t say it. Instead, I answered, “I have no idea,” and sat down on the porch. I put my muddy head in my muddy hands. This situation had defeated me.

Fortunately, Carol’s Mom knew someone who owned a towing service, and within an hour, they arrived. I bided my time until they got there by having my clothes washed while sitting on the couch in a woman’s bathrobe. It took them about 30 seconds to hook my car up, remove it from the stump, and pull it back in the front yard. And there it stood, once again a muddy mess.

We got in the car and took off. This time, I scraped up my loose change and headed for a car wash. We didn’t need to go to Mcdonald’s anyway.

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By Jenna P. Jones The Trussville Tree Commission

Tones of orange, pink, and blue rise above the distant ridge outside our eastern window. Here comes the sun.

Good morning April! Spring is on the brink of her 9th day.

Against the negative space of the early morning sky, skeletal profiles of deciduous trees resemble candelabras. The deciduous trees have barely broken bud, so their trunks and branches are still stark and distinct. (Trees begin to break bud/wake up in response to temperature and increased daylight.) A few trees are a bit thicker in stature or girth, and these would be the evergreens. These profiles can be loosely identified with an educated guess from a distance.

Outlined on the horizon, there is oak, sweetgum, maple, possibly hickory, and of course, pine. Move in closer, and one can hone in the particular genus, species, variety, etc., by clues on the bark or winter remnants of leaves and fruit on the ground. (ex. hickory nuts).

But it’s early in the morning, and for now, I’m happy at a distance calling a pine a pine.

Details can be addressed later.

As of April transitions, buds will continue to push; and leaves/blooms will be other significant clues to identification. All of this to say, any time is a good time to become acquainted with your neighborhood trees. And it’s good to address them by name.

So what’s the point of tree identification? Well, if your occupation/education revolves around it, ID may not be an option. Full-blown taxonomy is an important tool. However, there are more casual approaches to learning the names of trees, and resources* are now abundant: field handbooks, informal tree walks, formal classes, botanical gardens, online research, and now the popular ID apps available on our phones. There are many resources for children, as well. Becoming acquainted with your neighborhood trees

at a leisurely pace will surely awaken the student in you.

Choose your pace. It’s fun!

(And if Latin is your pleasure, go for it.)

One casual approach would be to choose a tree in your neighborhood or park that appeals to you, particularly through all seasons. No matter your choice of resource, observation and curiosity is your handiest tools: observe the bark, the leaves, the branch profile, the blooms & fruit, etc.

– through all seasons. Take pics and notes. Ask questions: “Why is this tree thriving in one location and not in another? Does this tree support or host other life such as lichen, resurrection fern, birds, pollinators, etc.? Is this gingko a male or female? Do the leaf shapes resemble stars, mittens, ovals, etc.?”

Years ago, as newlyweds, our first apartment on the campus of Auburn was on Redbud Lane. Granted, I doubt the question, “Where are the redbuds on Redbud Lane?” ever occurred to me. Fast forward decades, and the question is still relevant: why are cities intent on naming so many streets after trees? (Trussville is no exception: Magnolia, Oak, Black Walnut, Hemlock, and Dogwood, to name a few.)

Hopefully, this was an act of aspiration and not a eulogy!

Redbud Lane in Auburn is gone, but ironically, redbuds now randomly volunteer in our current neighborhood. So naturally, I feel a tug to follow my own advice and allow observation and curiosity to lead the way: “Here’s to you, Fabaccae Cercis Canadensis L Eastern redbud! May I just call you redbud? Even though your buds look deep purple to me!” *a few resources: Alabama Cooperative Extension Service (a key to native trees); The BBG Library at the Gardens and Trussville Public Library, esp. children’s books; National Audubon Society Field Guide to Eastern Trees; Apps: Picture This & LeafSnap; Tree Walks @ Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Aldridge Gardens (and in the works: local Tree Walks

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Apr. 27 - May 3, 2022

Jury

Trussville

The jurors in the trial of Joshua Stewart Burks communicated with Circuit Judge Clyde Jones on Friday afternoon, April 22, that they were hung at 11-1, though their written communication didn’t reveal which way the jury votes were leaning. The judge then issued a “dynamite charge” — instructions to the jury that he expected them to continue to deliberate and come to a verdict.

But the jury wasn’t hung on whether or not Burks was guilty or innocent. That part was settled quickly, during opening deliberations. Instead, the 11-1 deadlock was over which charge to convict.

Two jurors confirmed that the vote was 11 to convict for reckless manslaughter and one to convict for the lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide.

“If it had only been the reckless manslaughter charge, we would have convicted him within the first five minutes,” juror Denise Tonnemacher said.

Instead, the jury wrestled with whether to convict Burks of the original charge — reckless manslaughter — or criminally negligent homicide, a lesser charge that the judge added to his instructions to the jury after the prosecution and defense acquiesced to its inclusion.

Both jurors said that they found the prosecution’s witnesses and physical evidence more credible than the defense, which saw the defendant take the stand to testify.

“None of us thought he

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The plea brings to a close at least one phase of this heartbreaking saga.

“There are no winners in this situation, but I believe

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was not guilty,” a second juror who spoke on the condition of anonymity said. “That was never in the equation.

We got to the point where we were just going around and around and I don’t think anyone’s mind was going to be changed.”

Burks shot and killed 11-year-old Troy Ellis on a hunting trip organized for disabled veterans on May 1, 2020. The boy’s father, Obed, was also wounded in the shooting.

Tonnemacher said that the jurors did not find Burks’ testimony about a lack of safety briefing prior to the shooting credible, and questioned his protestations about gun safety training. Burks, a former infantry Marine, should have been familiar with firearm safety, she said.

“That definitely came up in our deliberations,” Tonnemacher said. “We did not find his (Burks’) testimony credible at all.”

The jury deliberated for more than seven hours over the course of Thursday afternoon and Friday. After lunch on Friday, the jury was still

deadlocked 11-1. That’s when the jury informed Jones that they were hung. The plea deal came within 20 minutes of Jones’ admonition to the jury to continue deliberations.

“I am really upset that the jury’s voice wasn’t heard,” Tonnemacher said.

The second juror echoed her sentiment.

“There aren’t any winners in this case, but I worry that we didn’t finish our job,” he said.

The breakdown, Tonnemacher said, came down to how one juror parsed the word “reckless.”

The so-called dynamite charge led to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office to proffer a plea deal to Burks, which the defendant accepted. Burks was sentenced to a 15-year split sentence. He will spend six months in the Jefferson County Jail and then serve three years probation. If he completes probation, the rest of his sentence will be commuted. If he violates probation, the remaining 14-and-a-half years of his sentence would need to be completed.

April 26, at the regularly scheduled council meeting.

Councilmember Perry Cook explained that the resolution to amend the fiscal year 2022 budget is to account for trees taken down on Rock Ridge Avenue and in the Historic Cahaba Project.

“This is to replant seven maple trees along Rock Ridge and some other areas in the Cahaba Project, and we have a cost right at $3,500 for that,” Cook said. “We wanted to make sure that we recovered that, so this is to replace trees that have been taken down.”

The Council approved a resolution that Trussville elects to use the standard allowance and its presumption of revenue loss due to the public health emergency and to use its full allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds to fund government services incurred after March 3, 2021, and through December 31, 2024, and expended by December 31, 2026.

Choat explained that ARPA came out with a simpler way to file “what you are using the monies for they’re using a $10 million ceiling.”

“That was the average that they said lost revenue during the pandemic for cities around the country,” Choat said. “So we fall well under that, we’re only going to receive about half that much money. So there’s a simpler form to fill out through to report what you spent your money on, and it lumped them all into one category instead of having

that the family got the benefit of hearing all of the evidence in this case,” Deputy District Attorney Misty Reynolds said. “I think the truth came out. I believe ultimately the resolution is as just as it can be when you can’t bring

somebody back.”

Reynolds and Deborah Danneman prosecuted the case for the district attorney’s office. When the jury announced that they were hung, the prosecution approached the defense with a plea offer.

“After the judge’s instructions (to the jury) on what’s called a “dynamite charge,” that’s when the district attorney’s office came to us with a possible plea offer,” said defense attorney Robert “Bucky” Thomas. “We

Joshua Stewart Burks and his legal team (left) await news of the jury's deliberations on Friday, April 22, 2022.

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The Trussville City Council also approved providing matching funds up to $20,00o for the Hewitt-Trussville (HT) Leadership proposed projects.

Several candidates spoke during public comments asking the community for their vote in the May 24 election.

Alisha Ruffin May announced she is running for Circuit Court Judge, Place 20. May currently serves as a Senior Trial Referee in Jefferson County Family Court.

Additionally, she has over twenty years of experience as a practicing attorney in Birmingham, representing both plaintiffs and defendants.

According to voteruffinforjudge.com, she states, “her vision is to provide the public with fair service, where the law is applied fairly and accurately to all; swift service, where matters are handled quickly with no unnecessary delays; and courteous service, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.”

She wants the public to remember, “Vote for May in the month of May.” Greg Cook announced he is running for a place on the bench for the Alabama Supreme Court.

Cook’s website states, “Over the three decades, Greg established himself as a strong and active member of the Republican Party. In 2000, he served as volunteer attorney for the Bush vs. Gore legal battle in Florida, where Greg

helped supervise the hand recounting of the famous hanging-chad ballots. Locally, Greg served on the Jefferson County Republican Steering Committee, Executive Committee, and as Legal Counsel to the Jefferson County GOP. Greg has also served on the Alabama Republican Party for almost 15 years, including the past four years as General Counsel for the Alabama Republican Party.”

Cook describes himself as “boring and predictable,” which he said is good for an Alabama Supreme Court justice.

“You’re not getting somebody that’s going to do onthe-job training, you get somebody who knows what the Alabama Supreme Court does,” Cook said.

Senator Shay Shelnutt is running for re-election to District 17. Shelnutt and Senator Dan Roberts of District 15 will be sharing the Trussville area.

“I wanted two senators,” Shelnutt said. “We did redistricting; they tried to draw him out. I thought it more important for Trussville to have two senators because you get more things done with more representation.”

Roberts said it’s been a privilege to serve alongside Shelnutt, and he also asked for the public’s vote for re-election on May 24.

The next Council regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 10, beginning at 6 p.m. The council workshop is scheduled for Thursday, May 5, beginning at 5 p.m.

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discussed the offer with our client and his family and ultimately that’s what he decided he wanted to take.”

The judge gave the jury in the Joshua Stewart Burks trial the option of what is known as a “lesser included

charge” during his instructions on Thursday. The jury deliberated for more than seven hours, communicating their frustrations at not being able to come to a conclusion via written notes to the judge.

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Edna Faye Moore April 21, 2022 (Age 86)

Edna Faye Moore, 86, of Leeds, passed away peacefully at her home on April 21, 2022, after a brief illness. Faye retired from the UAB Department of Medicine in 2005 after 25 years of service as an Administrative Assistant. She was a resident of Leeds and a faithful member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church for 27 years.

Faye is survived by her brother, The Honorable James C. Beasley (Ret.) of Memphis, TN and her three children, Sharon (David) Miller, Joseph Paul (Jennifer) Moore, and David (Carmen) Moore. She was called Nonnie by 8 grandchildren, Dylan (Carrie) Taylor, Britten (Brook) Taylor, Ashli (Brandon) Jennings, Deanna (Cairo) Wasfy, Ethan (Elizabeth) Moore, Jonathan Miller, JoHannah Miller and Ivy Moore. She also enjoyed 13 great grandchildren and her beloved little Pomeranian, named Eli. A memorial service was held at Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Leeds on Sunday, April 24, 2022.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cedar Grove Baptist Church (www. cedargroveleeds.org).

Ruth (Peoples) Webb october

8, 1937 ~ april 16, 2022 (age 84)

Ruth Peoples Webb born October 8, 1937 died on April 16, 2022. She retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield with forty years of service. She is survived by her sister, Mary Peoples Brashier; four nephews, Ed Brashier (Susan), Roy Brashier (Lisa), Michael Brashier (Shirlene), and Bruce Brashier (Rebekah); five great nieces and one great nephew. She also left behind one beloved pet dog, Lucy. A private graveside service for family only will be held at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville with her services led by her nephew, Pastor Ed Brashier. In lieu of flowers Ruth has requested that donations be made to the charity of your choice.

Onas Sumter McKee Jr. june

25, 1931 ~ april 19, 2022 (age 90)

Mr. Onas Sumter McKee Jr passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at age 90. The family will receive friends at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel. Funeral Services will begin at 12 Noon and Graveside Services will follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Born June 25, 1931, Onas Jr., also known as Bugs, Jr, Dad, and Grandad was born in Phenix City, AL to Onas Sumter McKee Sr (Pop) and Jessie Lou Harden McKee (MeMaw) and lived there until age 6 when his family moved to Pinson, AL. He was the eldest of 7 brothers and he lived a full life as a child and man hunting, fishing, camping, and walking Turkey Creek/Shadow Lake and the woods and hills nearby. He attended school in Pinson at the Rock School, then went to County High, and spent his last two years of school at Hewitt Trussville HS as both a student and bus driver. He attended First Baptist Church Pinson for 85 years where he served as a Sunday School teacher, Director, Deacon, Nursery Worker and various other positions. He participated in three branches of the service beginning at 19 years old in the Air National Guard, then Marine Sargeant during the Korean War, and finally as a Master Chief in the Coast Guard. He loved the discipline of the military and he loved serving his country. He also spent time serving the community by volunteering with the Center Point Fire Department. Onas Jr worked 44 years as a Professional Engineer and a Land Surveyor and Crew Chief. One of his favorite things to do while driving or riding in a car was to point out jobs his survey crew had surveyed and the fun memories from those places which included incidents with bees, snakes, and ticks. He enjoyed farming, raising chickens and hogs, hunting, camping with his family in an old green Army tent, eating homemade ice cream, messing with the nurses and doctors at his appointments and decreasing the crow and chipmunk population around his home. Onas Jr is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 68 years, Alice Inez Justice McKee, son Timothy Wade McKee (Joy), daughters Lisa Marie Brewster (Jeff) and Paula Carol Booker (Gil), 8 grandchildren in order of Casey Ingle (Brooks), Jennifer Massey (Adam), LeaAnne Howard (Gary), Blake McKee (Kathy), Jamie Melvin, Jen Royce (David), Natalie Baluyot (Adriel), Lauren Richardson (Christian); 24 great grandchildren Kaylyn Lippert (Cody), Lexie Thomas, Reagan Thomas, Garrett Howard, Emma Howard, Madalyn Howard, Ben Lamb, Anna Howard, Paisley Howard, Colton Melvin, Chanley Howard, Jayce Melvin, Judson Ingle; Isabella Massey, Mallory McKee, Molly McKee; Oliver Beach, Luke Royce, Noelle Royce, Lily Beach, Abel Baluyot, Ellie Baluyot, Evelyn Royce, Alice Baluyot. 5 brothers Bobby/Buford (Jo), Neal/Rabbit (Jean), Charles/Kirby (Gwen), Wade/Hog (Pat), Joel/Hoofer (Vanessa); and many nephews, nieces, in-laws and their families. He is preceded in death by his parents, Onas Sumter McKee Sr. (Pop) and Jessie Lou Harden McKee (MeMaw); daughter Kim McKee; brother Harold/Head McKee. He loved to talk about driving school bus #54-Jefferson County HS; Maurice’s Hog Farm; where Wade (now David’s) house came from; where Ronnie and Imogene got married; where Pop caught the streetcar for work; where Neal’s property lines used to run; look and see “Old Buckle” (Vulcan); where the train terminal used to be; where he caught the train to Camp Pendleton, California for boot camp, then on to Korea; Bobby’s Firehouse #3; Nifty Paper Company; and Connors Steel. He loved to study the Bible, listen along with J Vernon McGee, thought the world of Brother Paul Minton, and “He Touched Me” - Mr. Carroll. He loved Jesus and missed MeMaw and Pop and talked about being with Kim. Well – the chipmunks and crows can rest at peace now and we won't be hearing him holler at Mom saying, “Guess who's on the phone? It's your favorite daughter- child- grandchild- great grandchild.” See you soon Jr, Dad, Granddad, Bugs.

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11, 1935 ~ april 17, 2022 (age 87) march

Valerie Martin Jacobs, age 87 of Trussville, passed away on April 17, 2022. She was at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a lifelong resident of Birmingham and a graduate of Phillips High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. C. Jacobs; parents, Ernest Martin and Grace Woody Martin; brothers, Herman Martin, Millard Martin, and Wayne Martin. She is survived by her daughters, Joan Jacobs of Decatur, AL, and Jan Love (Blair) of Trussville, AL; Grandchildren, Angie Parker (Eric) of Madison, AL, Ryan O’Rear (Amanda) of Brentwood, TN, Matthew Love and Katie Love, both of Birmingham; Great-grandchildren, Molly Parker, Jake Parker, Eli Parker, Ella O’Rear and Christian O’Rear; brother, John Martin (Deb) of Monticello, GA. Valerie retired in 2000 with 40 years of service at SouthTrust Bank. She was an Assistant Vice President and Manager of the Commercial Loan Department. Valerie enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. She loved searching the coast for lighthouses, the Smokey Mountains, and especially the beach. Visitation will be Friday, April 22 from 9 am until 10 am at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East in Trussville, AL, with a graveside service beginning at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite charity in Valerie’s name.

Devin S Killingsworth october

(age 63)

13, 1958 ~ april 17, 2022

Mr. Devin S. Killingsworth, age 63, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022. The family will receive friends at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 1:00PM- 2:00PM. Funeral Services will begin at 2:00PM in the Chapel. Graveside Services will follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.

He is preceded in death by his father, Sentell Killingsworth; mother, Betty Killingsworth; and sister, Debra K. Craiger.

Devin is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Fay Killingsworth; son, Adam Killingsworth; nieces, Angela Flemmer, and Brandy Lusk.

He grew up in Gadsden, AL, and resided in Odenville. Devin was one of the Alabama Crimson Tide’s biggest fans, and loved watching and collecting his favorite movies over the years. He was truly loved and will be dearly missed.

Betty Sue Moore september

(age 77)

8, 1944 ~ april 19, 2022

Mrs. Betty Sue Moore, age 77, of Irondale, AL went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, April 19, 2022. The family will receive friends at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, April 25, 2022 from 1:00PM2:00PM. Funeral Services will begin at 2:00PM in the Chapel. Graveside Services will follow in Jefferson Memorial Gardens.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ruby and Joe McLendon; grandsons, Jason McDanal, and Rick Mordecai.

Mrs. Betty is survived by her husband of 62 years, Jesse L. Moore; son, Brian Moore (Joy); daughters, Sharon M. Horton, JoAnn Moore; grandchildren, Jesse (Brittany), Joe, Patrick (Erica), Chase; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Jameson, Luke, and Colson She was an amazing mother and grandmother. Mrs. Betty was truly loved and will be missed by all.

Paul Douglas Walton july

10, 1933 ~ april 19, 2022 (age 88)

Paul Walton 88 passed away April 19th. Paul was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Sandra Smith Walton. Paul was a Veteran of the Korean War. Member of St. John’s United Methodist Church for 40 years and then a member of Wilson’s Chapel. Paul retired from Acipco after 42 years of employment. The past two years of his life he has lived in the Kirkwood By the River Community.

The family is so thankful for the love and care and much fun he had with his Kirkwood Community.

Paul is survived by his children, Mike Walton (Lynn), Shelli Sexton (ChucK), Gary Walton (Becky) and Paula Gunter (Corey). He is also survived by 13 grandchildren that he adored and 20 great grandchildren that he often said there is a reason they are called “great” and one great great grandson. He is survived by sister, Vera Walton of Gardendale and brother Harry Walton.

Paul was well known for his big bear hugs and his constant smile.

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Visitation will be on April 22, 2022 from 5 to 7 PM at The Chapel at Kirkwood by the River.

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Helen Joyce Trevarthen Miller november

17, 1928 ~ april 11, 2022 (93)

Helen Joyce Trevarthen Miller, 93, devoted wife to Henry Preston Miller for over 67 years, passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2022.

Helen was born in Birmingham to Thomas and Mary Belle Peffer Trevarthen. She has numerous nephews and nieces. Raised in old Pratt City, Helen graduated from Ensley High School and then retired from Alabama Power Company with 39 years of service. She loved her friends and working at Alabama Power.

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She is predeceased by her sisters Irene Williams (Lewis,) Mary Frances Wilson (Donald,) and her brother Cecil Trevarthen (Lorene).

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

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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.)

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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.

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Hoover. 7A baseball playoffs April 29, 4:30 p.m.

Leeds at Hayden 5A baseball playoffs April 29, 4:30 p.m.

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Hewitt-Trussville softball wins area title Moody

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

HOOVER — HewittTrussville got a measure of revenge here on Wednesday night, April 20, dealing Spain Park a 2-1 loss and claiming the 7A Area 6 softball title.

It was payback for the April 7 game that saw the Jags take advantage of seven Huskies errors en route to a 16-2 victory. The fact that the win secured the area championship and the right to host the area playoffs was just icing on the cake.

But it wasn’t easy. Sar-

ah Hindman threw a onerun gem of a game for Hewitt-Trussville, but got little in the way of run support until Sara Phillips went yard in the sixth inning. Moments later, Ana Henson singled and Emily Onofry sacrificed her over to second base. From there, Kenleigh Cahalan doubled to center field to score Henson.

That was all Hewitt-Trussville needed.

“We did a terrible, pitiful job of making adjustments,” said head coach Taylor Burt after the win. “We have to get a lot more consistency than

Kenleigh Cahalan gets a lead off of second after her second double of the night during Wednesday’s 2-1 victory over Spain Park to claim the 7A Area 6 title. (Photo by Bobby Mathews)

what we’ve got right now.

That’s not to say that we’re not seeing bright spots. This game is always an intense game.”

Cahalan went 2-for-4 at the plate for Hewitt-Trussville. And unlike the first matchup, this time the Huskies played error-free softball.

“It’s been a minute since we’ve hosted the area tournament,” Burt said. “That’ll definitely be a little bit different than what we’re used to but I think the team is excited to be able to do that. We See HUSKIES, Page 12

Leeds wallops Ardmore to move to round 2 in 5A playoffs

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

LEEDS — The Green Wave barreled over Ardmore here on Friday, April 22, and washed the Tigers out to sea in two straight games. The win moves Leeds onto the second round of the playoffs, where they’ll take on Hayden.

Leeds won easily in both games, 13-2 and then 17-0.

Game 1: Leeds 13, Ardmore 2 Caden Vance singled in the first inning to drive in the

Leeds' Alex Bradford threatens to steal during the Green Wave's 13-2 victory over Ardmore on Friday, April 22, 2022.

(Photo by Bobby Mathews)

first run of the day for Leeds, and then the Green Wave exploded for seven runs in the third to pull away. Ardmore managed a pair of runs in the fourth inning, but Leeds was never in any serious danger, as they scored in every inning.

Alex Bradford went 1-for3 with an RBI and scored twice, while Peyton Moore went 1-for-3 with 2 RBI and scored. Conner Nelson went 2-for-4 with 2 RBI and a double. Jarod Latta went 2-for2 at the plate with a double,

2 RBI, walked and scored twice. Dax Phillips went 1-for-3 and scored, while Seth Pardue went 1-for-3 with 2 RBI and scored.

Game 2: Leeds 17, Ardmore 0 Jarod Latta pitched a shutout and the Green Wave piled up the runs to stop Ardmore early and send the visiting team home in the first round of the playoffs.

Leeds put up six runs in the second inning and nine in See LEEDS, Page 12

beats Curry

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

HOOVER — The Moody High School softball team, ranked No. 10 in Class 5A, came back to defeat the No. 1 team in Class 4A, Curry, at the Hoover Classic on Friday, April 22.

Ryleigh Hodges gave up six runs on five hits, but did enough to get the win as the Blue Devils rallied late for an 8-6 victory.

Kennedy Hockman knocked in a pair of runs to go ahead in the fifth inning when she singled, and an insurance run capped things for Moody.

“We’ve got a great team.

We’ve battled in every game we’ve played since spring break,” Moody head coach Becky Seymour said after the victory.

Moody softball came from behind to beat the No. 1 ranked 4A team in the Hoover Classic.

(Photo by Bobby Mathews) See MOODY, Page 12

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Shades Valley falls in first round of playoffs

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

IRONDALE — There's no other way to say it: Cullman clobbered Shades Valley here on Friday, April 22, sweeping two straight games to take the series and knock the Mounties out of the playoffs in the first round.

Game 1: Cullman 19, Shades Valley 1 Kaleb Heatherly and Hunter Brooks knocked in a pair of runs in the first inning to put the visitors up early, and from there Cullman just cranked up the pressure.

Heatherly took the victory on the mound, throwing a onerun game and allowing only three hits.

Avery Prichard took the

Shades Valley had a tough time with traditional 6A power Cullman on Friday, April 22, 2022. (Photo by Bobby Mathews)

loss for the Mounties. The left-hander got shelled for 10 runs on four hits over the course of three innings, striking out three and walking

none.

Kai Finch, Jacob Mahand and Joshua Sales recorded the only hits of the day for Shades Valley.

Game 2: Cullman 13, Shades Valley 7 After claiming a 1-0 lead in the first, Shades Valley surrendered six runs in the second inning and then fired back for five of their own in the top of the third, but the Mounties couldn't match the Cullman's torrid pace, as they were were only able to add one more run in the top of the sixth, falling 13-7.

Avery Pricchard went 1-for-3 with a walk, scoring twice. Jamiel Saliba went 1-for-3 with an RBI, and Xavion Webb went 1-for-3 with 2 RBI and scored twice.

Joshua Sales went 1-for-3 and scored.

The losses end Shades Valley's 2022 season at 1712.

Hewitt-Trussville lacrosse drops senior night contest to Oak Mountain

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

TRUSSVILLE — It was senior night for Ada Weems, marking the last home game for a young woman who will be attending Birmingham Southern in the fall. Weems and the Hewitt-Trussville club lacrosse team fell short in an epic comeback bid, 8-6 against a very good Oak Mountain squad.

Weems plans to play lacrosse at Birmingham Southern as well. While the home-schooled Weems isn’t technically a Hewitt-Trussville student, she was allowed to play with the club team because her homeschool associa-

tion doesn’t field a team.

“My school zone doesn’t have a team, so I’m glad to be able to play somewhere,” Weems said after the game.

“I’ve been playing since third grade.”

Weems plans to major in psychology.

Sophomore Hadley Ekonen had three goals against Oak Mountain, while Weems, Lillian O’Neal and Landry Watson each scored a goal. Taylor Fleeman was in goal for Hewitt-Trussville.

“We came real close last night,” head coach Tom McCormick said. “ ... we grew up a lot this season. That team beat us 15-1 early in February.”

Leeds center fielder Sophie Sisk got aboard on an error in the first inning for Leeds and then stole second during the Green Wave’s 7-4 victory on Friday, April 22, 2022.

(Photo by Bobby Mathews)

Streaking Leeds softball whips American Christian

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

The Hewitt-Trussville club lacrosse team came back against Oak Mountain on senior night before falling 8-6.

(Photo by Bobby Mathews)

LEEDS — The Green Wave ran its win streak to eight games and answered the tough challenge of American Christian Academy with a 7-4 victory here on Friday, April 22.

Leeds got things going with a four-run third inning after falling behind 2-0 over the first two frames.

Working with two outs, Sophie Gromko drove a liner to center field to get aboard, and then Indya Rogers stepped in to run for the Green Wave catcher. Zoie Galloway then singled to left, driving in Rogers to make it 2-1, ACA. But the Greenies weren’t done.

Galloway advanced to third on an error by the ACA catcher, and then Katelyn Howard singled to bring the senior in. Suddenly it was knotted at 2-2. Maddie Payne

kept the inning alive by drawing a walk. Howard stole second during Payne’s at-bat and then stole third right before Kinlee Gilley smoked one to center field, scoring Howard and Payne to take Leeds’ first lead of the game.

ACA fought back to tie things up 4-4 in the top of the fifth, but the Green Wave answered in short order.

Galloway doubled and Howard walked to set the stage for Payne, who lifted a fly ball to center and reached on an error, scoring Chesney Robinson — in for Galloway — and Howard to make it 6-4.

Leeds would add one more insurance run in the sixth when Marley Miller homered to right field to make it 7-4.

Emma Machen went the distance for the Green Wave, allowing 13 hits and four runs over the course of seven innings, striking out five and walking one.

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Huskies From page 10

want to build on this and get a whole lot better than what we did tonight.”

Hindman went all seven

Leeds From page 10

the fourth while Latta struck out 11, allowing two hits and walking three batters.

Alex Bradford went 1-for2 with two walks, an RBI and

innings, allowing one run on seven hits and striking out one batter. Katherine Brown took the loss for Spain Park, while Morgan Jolley went 2-for-3 from the plate for the Jags.

“Sarah (Hindman) had a great night,” Burt said. “We had a gameplan, and she stuck to the gameplan, executed it very, very well. Hit her spots, and did it really well with very little run support.”

scored twice. Peyton Moore went 2-for-3 with 3 RBI and scored twice. Conner Nelson went 1-for-4 with an RBI, while Caden Vance with 3-for-3 with 2 RBI, a walk, and scored three times. Will Landers went 1-for-1 with 2

RBI and a walk and scored twice. Andrew Howard went 2-for-4 from the DH spot, with 3 RBI and scored once.

Seth Pardue was 2-for-3 with an RBI and scored twice.

Jonathan Douglas was 1-for-1 with an RBI and scored.

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Pinson Valley softball tops Shades Valley

Hewitt-Trussville soccer earns playoff spot, team of week honors Pinson Valley's Madison Newsome pitched the complete game in the Indians' win vs. Shades Valley on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (Photo by Hannah Curran) From The Tribune staff reports

Hewitt-Trussville soccer is playoff-bound for the first time since 2014. (Contributed photo)

By Zack Steele For The Tribune

For the first time since 2014, the Hewitt boys soccer team earned a spot in the AHSAA playoffs with a resounding 4-0 win over Spain Park before a raucous crowd at the Hewitt High Soccer Complex Monday night.

The Huskies took the fight to Spain Park from the opening kickoff, and by the midway point of the second half, the Huskies left little doubt who was the better team.

“They beat us 3-0 over at their place,” said second-year coach Daniel Decker, “But we really thought that we were the

better team.”

Hewitt missed several opportunities in the first meeting, out-shooting Spain Park 155. In the second meeting, the Huskies made good on several scoring chances, resulting in the lopsided win.”

Cameron Bonner got the Huskies rolling in the first half with a goal off of a corner kick

by Cason Cook. In the second half Cook scored twice, the first from an assist by Brooks Bilodeau, and the second on a penalty kick. Bilodeau would score the fourth and final goal from an assist by Eli Johnson.

Spain Park would never threaten, as Hewitt’s defense did a magnificent job along the

back line.

“Our plan was to control the midfield and get our outside backs a few runs to create scoring opportunities, '' said Decker.'' We did a great job of doing that and finishing goals.”

Senior Teague Edwards was thankful for the win, but already looking ahead.

“We are very happy and very grateful,” said Edwards.

“Making history by making the playoffs is obviously something special, and doing that my senior year only added to the moment, but now we must prepare for upcoming games.”

Hewitt will travel to Oak Mountain for round one of the state playoffs next week.

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PINSON — Pinson Valley put four runs on the board in the second inning and added two more in the third to cruise past Shades Valley here on Wednesday, April 20.

Madison Newsome went the full game for the Indians, allowing 11 hits, striking out three and walking one, while Maleah Pliscofsky and Caitlin Burford came up big on

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the offensive end for Pinson Valley.

Buford went 2-for-3 with an RBI, while Pliscofsky went 2-for-3 with an RBI and scored. Newsome helped her own cause by going 1-for-2 from the plate with a walk and scored.

For Shades Valley, Bethan Moran took the loss in the circle, lasting three innings and allowing six runs on seven hits. Jenna Paxton came on in relief and was able to staunch

the bleeding, but the Mounties could never quite make up the ground they lost.

Paxton went 3-for-4 with an RBI and scored twice, while Alyssa Butts was 4-for4 with 2 RBI and scored.

Haylee Knight went 2-for-3, while Trinity Collier went 1-for-3 and scored.

Pinson Valley plays Gardendale tonight at 5 p.m., while Shades Valley plays at Clay-Chalkville tonight at 6:30 p.m.

schedule.”

Taylor Rogers went 3-for-4 with an RBI and scored twice, while Riley Mitchel was 1-for2 with two walks and scored.

Libby Higgins was 2-for-3 with 2 RBI and scored. Emma Kile was 2-for-3 with an RBI and scored twice. Abi Gray went 1-for-2 and scored, while Maddie Barfield had an RBI.

“Our schedule has been incredibly difficult,” Seymour said. “We have faced much better pitching in every single game we’ve played. If you look at our schedule, it’s very difficult. There are not a lot of cake teams on there.”

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