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By Hannah Curran Editor

TRUSSVILLE — For the last eight weeks, Stacy Lowery and the cast of The “Somewhat” True Tale of Robin Hood have been laughing while learning their lines in this hilarious Monty Python version of Robin Hood.

MOODY — Moody broke ground on a new high school at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 29.

“This starts the process of us building a new high school,” MHS Principal Dr. Chris Walters said. “It’s gonna take several years to get through this process, but we’re super excited about the opportunity to build a new high school.”

Moody Junior High School (MJHS) and Moody High School (MHS) had limited space and classrooms.

With the tax referendum passing in Moody by eight votes for proposed taxation 928 and against proposed tax 920, Moody will continue to grow.

As a result, Moody will now be able to build a new high school, a performing arts center, renovate Moody Elementary School (MES), Moody Middle School (MMS) would receive a new outdoor PE facility/playground area, and the MJHS would move to the current MHS and be renovated for the students.

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TCS discusses potential fourth elementary school

By Hannah Curran Editor

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Schools (TCS) Board of Education (BOE) discussed a potential fourth elementary school in the proposed Glendale Farms at Carrington neighborhood at the board meeting on Thursday April 28.

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Many showed up for the ceremony, including MHS students from the past, present, and future.

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intendent Dr. Mike Howard said this groundbreaking not only means a lot for moody but shows the other St. Clair County areas that did not pass the tax increase what they could have received.

“It’s the moments where the true partnership between the community and the school system becomes one, and by us breaking ground today to

move forward with a Moody High School project, we’re going to be able to expand this area for years to come,” Howard said. “What I hope to gain from today is that other communities can see that the partnership between Moody and Moody High School and the school board of education is very strong and that they too can do the exact same

thing if they were able to vote in November for their ad valorem increase.”

Howard said St. Clair county needs more schools and more facilities, and through this partnership with the community through a tax referendum, those opportunities are possible.

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Students who have earned an overall grade point average of 4.25 or higher for all credit baring courses through the end of the first semester their senior year and who qualify for the Honors Diploma are recognized as a member of the Society of Distinction.

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IRONDALE — During the City of Irondale’s regular city council meeting last week, Mayor Stewart presented a proclamation recognizing Michael Fernandez Haith, proclaiming April 28, 2022, as Workers Memorial Day.

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Hewitt-Trussville seniors accept scholarships, awards

Hewitt-Trussville High School held its annual senior Honors Day program. (Photo by Bobby Mathews) From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Hewitt-Trussville High School held its annual senior Honors Day program on Friday, April 29. The following students earned awards or were otherwise recognized at the program.

Hewitt-Trussville Senior Board honor scholarships.

The 2022 Senior Board offered scholarships to four Hewitt-Trussville seniors in the amount of $1,000 each. These scholarships

are awarded for academic achievement, character, and community involvement to Millie Hallmark, Deonna Dorsett, Madison Martin and David Moore.

The program also recognized students who were awarded college scholarships which will enable them to go to school and participate in their sport at the collegiate level.

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SPRINGVILLE — The Springville City Council met for the first regular meeting of May on Monday night, May 2. In the work session prior to the meeting, members of the Council discussed the ongoing problem with debris pickup in the city.

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TRUSSVILLE — On Monday, April 25, the Trussville Fire & Rescue Station 1 was given a custom-made kitchen table built by Mike Pender, See TABLE, Page 4

TCS BOE approves superintendent contract extension

By Hannah Curran Editor

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Schools (TCS) Board of Education (BOE) approved the extension of Dr. Patti Neill’s contract.

Neill had two years on her contract, and those two years See CONTRACT, Page 3

TCS opens new central office From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Trussville City Schools (TCS) officially opened its new Central Office on Thursday, April 28, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included many dignitaries, including Alabama State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey.

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Trussville Public Library hosted Rick Bragg

By Hannah Curran Editor

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Public Library hosted Rick Bragg on Tuesday, May 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. to discuss his new book, The Speckled Beauty.

In a previous interview, Jason Baker, Trussville Public Library Director, said this event is about providing the community with somebody people want to see and an opportunity to hear an author that they enjoy that they may not have had an opportunity to hear or see.

Whether you know him for his books All Over But the Shoutin’ and The Prince of Frogtown or his latest heartwarming latest tale, The Speckled Beauty, the event was open to all.

Many of Bragg’s stories stem from the people in the foothills of the Appalachians, mine people.

“These people were steelworkers and cotton mill workers, coal miners,” Bragg said. “My mom worked as a maid, kept other people’s children, and picked cotton.

If you scratch most of us who grew up in this part of the world, then you’re going to find these people, and I think that’s why the books seem to resonate with people.”

Bragg sat before a room filled with people who related to his stories in one way or another. He said he didn’t want to talk at the people who came to the event, he wanted to talk with them.

“We’re gonna talk to the folks about several books and the latest book, which is called the Speckled Beauty, which is a story about a really, really bad dog,” Bragg said.

“I’d rather talk with them than talk at them. So, they’ll ask some questions, and I’ll

Alabama Booksmith sold signed copies of Bragg’s books. (Photo by Hannah Curran)

Rick Bragg shared stories about the origin of his books and explained how each one came to be. He wanted to talk with the audience, not at them and hoped everyone took something from the event. (Photo by Hannah Curran)

try to answer them and hopefully, tell the truth.”

He effortlessly kept the room laughing with his neverending stories that touched each person in the room.

Those in attendance were turning to their neighbor, nodding in agreement or saying “me too” throughout the entire event.

Each person found a piece of themselves within the stories that Bragg told.

“Trussville is one of those cities where these people have something in common with these books, they may not have grown up as hard, but these people have something in common with the books,” Bragg said.

Bragg said he hopes each person, whether they have read the books or not, leaves the event seeing the value of the stories, not just the stories but the people who are depicted in them.

“We’re really pleased with the turnout,” Baker said.

“We sold out. We had a few people walk in, and we were lucky enough to have some seats in the back to accommodate them, they weren’t able to get the book ticket deal because they were sold out, but they’re able to buy one a signed book from Alabama Booksmith, so it’s a good opportunity.”

Susan Matlock, special project coordinator for the Trussville Public Library, said in a previous interview that the library is honored to have Bragg come to Trussville.

This was a ticketed event, and ticket prices were $15 without a book and $35 with an autographed copy of his new book.

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The play summarizes that: “It sure is hard to be humble when you’re a swashbuckling, egocentric super-hero, but Robin Hood, the gallant guy-in-green trie his best as he swaggers through The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, a frantically funny, Monty Pythonesque retelling of the classic. This time around, the legendary legend, in his never-ending quest to aid the needy, encounters a lovely damsel-in-distress (Victory Harbin/Erica Jackson); an ever-scheming sheriff (played by Brian Allison, who would rather bowl a strike than hit a bull’s eye; a golf-hoarding, bad-guy monarch wannabe; a good-na-

Local / Region director,” said Lowery.

Robin’s one and only love, Lady Marian, remains true to her champion as she assists his crusade by wishing the prince and sheriff a rash of various skin afflictions.

This play has it all, Robin Hood, Lady Marian, the king, Sherwood Forest, dungeons, lots of silly, singing Merry Men in tights and green outfits.

Other cast members include the Lady in Waiting (Becky Williams); Friar Tuck (Ichabod Temperance); Will Scarlet (Tucker White); Little John (Sean Frost); Allan Adale (Connor Hart); Fawn Ladies (Hannah Bell, Victory Harbin, Jana Hoffman, Erica Jackson, Julia Levy, and Merelee Robinson); Debbie (Sam Russell); Don-

Contract extended to 2024, but the board approved at the board meeting Thursday, April 28, to extend her contact to 2026.

“Based on evaluations, positive evaluations, your complete body of work since you’ve been here, your leadership during COVID, tax renewal, the trajectory of our athletic academies and fine arts are just wow,” Board President Kathy Brown said.

“We’re on a great trajectory.

I would like to recommend to give Dr. Neill a two-year extension through 2026. Dr. Neal is very public about not taking a pay raise unless the rest of her employees get one.

I think that’s very commendable. I think she would be the first to say it accolades to her whole staff that as we all know somebody has to steer the ship. We’re very thankful for that, and we’re looking forward to a lot of projects down the road. I look forward to your leadership with the board through 2026.”

Board Vice President Dr. Steve Ward commended

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Robin Hood and his Merry Men devising a plan during a performance of The Somewhat True Tale of Robinhood at Trussville’s ACTA Theater. (Photo by Tanna Friday)

ald/Guard (John Michael); Mary (Lynn Kalchik); Lord Laughalot/Guard (Andrew Brown); Lenore (Erica Jackson); and Beulah/Mother (Hannah Bell).

Lowery’s crew includes Jana Hoffman, Stage Manager; Assistant to the Assistance Director/Prop Designer, Ichabod Temperance; Set Construction, Shawn Reese; Art Design, Becky Williams; Poster/Program Design, Grace Riley; and Photographer, Steven Ross.

“I hope you will laugh with us throughout the two hours,” Lowery said.

The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood” continues this Thursday, May 5, through Saturday, May 7, in Trussville’s ACTA Theatre located at 225 Parkway Drive. Tickets are $15 for adults, seniors $12, and students $10.

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“I’ve never seen a superintendent that provides leadership like Dr. Neill does and especially during this upheaval in education that we’re facing today we are wise to build that stability and that’s what she does,” Ward said. “We look forward to working with you for four more years.”

Boardmember Kim DeShazo explained that Neill has helped build a school system that employs lasting teachers.

“We’re certainly here for the students and about students, but we also have to remember there are teachers

who work here,” DeShazo said. “They have to respect the leadership that is put before them, and I think the fact that they’re staying is a great testament to Dr. Neill’s leadership, and the team she has assembled together. I’m excited about where we’re going.”

Boardmember Sherrye Tolbert also shared high remarks about Neill.

“I just want to say thank you, to Dr. Neill, for your leadership, and guidance,” Tolbert said. “The support that you give your administrators, your teachers and the students here in Trussville City Schools, and that you

listen to your teachers, and you give them the support and the resources they need to be successful.”

Neill thanked her administrators for extending her contract to 2026.

“I want to say thank you to my great team of administrators, and all the employees, the city for their support, and it’s an honor to have our first board meeting and other building and to have this subject come up,” Neill said.

“So it really is special to do this contract extension on the first board meeting in the new building.”

In other matters, the board congratulated David Dobbs for being inducted into the Alabama High School Hall of Fame on March 21, 2022.

The May monthly board meeting will be Monday, May 23, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Central Office. There will be a work session held at 5:00 p.m. before the board meeting. The board meeting and the work session will be live-streamed.

A link will be posted on the TCS website at 4:45 p.m. on Monday, May 23.

“We’ll be able to build the school and the performing arts center and football renovations to meet the needs of moody high school for a long time from now, not just from where we are at this moment,” Howard said.

A new competition gymnasium, cafeteria, and bus access road would be built. In addition, they would build a room for a band that accommodates the entire band, including large and small group ensemble areas. The 15 millage increase allows agriculture science, family and consumer science, and Business

electives in the building.

The football field would be renovated into a turf field.

MHS would also add a modern media center with a cyber café.

“The moody community has been so supportive of when we first started and just put the mechanism in place,” Walters said. “We very easily put together a group that said look, this is what our kids need. That’s what our students need to grow. This is what our community needs to continue growing in.”

Walters said it’s exciting to see that process unfolding

after the close ad valorem vote.

“It’s a time of growth; it’s the time of continuing to watch our kids,” Walters said. “We’re making strides, but being able to see down the road of ‘look what we’re gonna be able to do’ and ‘look how much better we’re gonna be able to be when we get to the new building, and we get the new space,’ and our kids are excited and engaged every day because we’ve got a new building.”

The renovation of the MHS football field will start next week.

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Moody

tured “Town’s Gal” (played

by Hailey Lowery) who manages to make her way into every scene, whether she belongs or not. Combine them with a spoon-wielding Merry Men whose collective IQs equal six; and the ever so humble Robin Hood, played

by Ian Black, who is the best archer in the land and can “split a pea off a flea’s back a hundred feet away,” you have an irreverent jaunt through Sherwood Forest you will not forget.”

Play by Mary Lynn Dobson, ACTA Theatre’s presentation directed by Stacy Lowery and co-directed by Curtis Frost, opened their doors on Thursday, April 21, through Sunday, April 24, filling the theatre hall with piercing screams and chantings of “Boo Hiss” resounding to the ever so evil Prince John, played by Josh McDaniel.

“This has been the most fun I have ever have had as a

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“Without it, it’s going to be very difficult to build new schools with limited resources,” Howard said.

MHS uses the 15-millage increase to build a new high school and a performing arts center with a 2,000-seat auditorium, sound stage, sound system, orchestra pit, and “green” room for media publication with a recording studio. MHS would also implement a 21st Century STEM and science labs with a robotics area.

TCS BOE met on Thursday, April 28, for their monthly meeting. (Photo by Hannah Curran)

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TCS Superintendent Dr. Patti Neill explained how TCS continues to grow and presented some growth plans to the board that will be determined later.

“For the school board, I just want you to know that these items about growth and where we will put certain programs are to be determined,” Neill said. “This is not a rollout of anything. It’s just a rollout of a preliminary discussion on our future growth in Trussville, and we are growing.”

Neill presented a map representing the growth of schools in TCS. “So three years ago, we knew we were going to gain 378 housing units in the Paine (PES) zone that would include the Stockton addition, Carrington estates, Winslow Park, Long Meadow, places like that,” Neill said. “So new to the party is the idea and the discussion about Glendale farms that has about 400 units in it.”

The new potential fourth elementary school would be built in the Paine school zone, which would yield 778 housing units in the Paine school zone.

“We need to start talking quickly about the fourth elementary school,” Neill said.

“We are having growing pains, and you either grow or die, so growing pains are a good thing

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to have. So I want to share this with you because the discussion about Glendale Farms is timely, and there are three things that we need to consider.”

The three components Neill said that TCS needs to consider are: • Does the area zone well? h Neill said yes, the area zoned well.

• Can we afford the land? h Neill said the land is free because they donate the land in the development to TCS. • How do we afford the school? h Neill said the answer is property taxes from the new development support the operation of the school.

“We need to go right along with the city as they debate whether or not to improve the Glendale Farm area,” Neill said.

Neill explained that PES is overcrowded, and a new school could alleviate those problems.

“Pain can’t hold all of those students,” Neill said.

“So if you look at the idea of the donated property from the Glendale Farms development, and if it’s approved, then we would come right back to the

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board to say, ‘hey, is this is where we want to build for elementary school,’ but whatever we do, and wherever we do it, it has to be zoned correctly, it has to be supported by subdivisions and properties around it, and having the land donated is key.”

At the board meeting, Mayor Buddy Choat spoke about the potential school in the proposed Glendale Farms development.

“Looking at the growth of the city, in our 2040 plan, we had a fourth elementary school we didn’t know that it was going to be this soon, but with the population getting to 22,000 people, it kind of snuck up on us,” Choat said. “This is a good development for the city, and it really generates a need for us and for the school, but other than that, it serves a lot of purposes.”

Choat also explained that he has spoken with the property owners concerning the “V at the top of the orange school zone.”

“They assured me if they gave consideration to selling, then the city and all the schools would have an opportunity at it, and I am hoping it’s sooner than later,” Choat said.

“We don’t have to have it, but it would help.”

The proposed development includes approximately 20 acres to be donated to Trussville City Schools.

According to comments from developers in multiple public meetings, the elementary school would house 1,000 students, and school officials told him that they could “make it work” by building two stories.

In a BOE meeting last fall, Neill asked board members to “fast track” a new school but never mentioned a specific location. Board members made no comments and had no questions during the BOE meeting.

In other matters pertaining to overcrowding, Neill presented several ideas to the board.

Neill also discussed using the old central office for an alternative learning center.

She said that the schools need a place for disruptive students for a short period of time.

“We will have some impact counseling that can help those disruptive students, though, the mayor is here, and he said that we might be able to use the old central office for some classrooms,” Neill said.

“We’ll continue to use the old Junior High for some classrooms, but that is to be determined.”

Neill went on to explain the student growth and overcrowding concerns at Hewitt-Trussville High (HTHS), which has a capacity of 1600 students, and HTHS has met that capacity. Neill wants to add a new course called the fundamentals of Sports Medicine.

“That is in the Alabama Course Code as an approved elective, and we have someone that wants to teach that, but there is not a place or closet unless there’s a stairwell to put that teacher,” Neill said. “He’s full. Mr. Salem is full, so we need to start making plans for C-Wing because that would be at least a two-year project.”

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who several firefighters know, and wanted to do something special for the department.

“I had the honor of building a dining table for the Trussville Fire Department (TFD),” Pender said. “When Lieutenant Brandon Jones and Chief Chris Schmohl asked me if I would build them a table, they pointed out how sacred the firehouse table was to the fire departments.”

Mike Pender (middle) with members of the Trussville Fire & Rescue (Photo courtesy of Trussville Fire & Rescue)

According to Fire Engineering, there is no more sacred place in a fire station than the kitchen table. The average firefighter will spend approximately one-third or more of his life at the firehouse working with a team of other professionals with the same common goal, which is to accomplish the mission, serve the community, be there, ready to go when the bell rings, and be the best they can for those who allow them to serve in such an important career within the fire service.

It is here at the sacred table where the department’s problems are solved and where the crew eats their meals, a place to get to know the crew, just have fun while waiting for the bell to go off, or deal with many assigned tasks such as firefighter training, company fire prevention inspections, hydrant maintenance, and public education sessions. This second family consists of those who we are fortunate to serve alongside on every shift for 12 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours—

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the table, complete with flames, and the four fireman axes holding up the table were all a complete surprise for the TFD. “The table was made from northern Pennsylvania Red Oak,” Pender added. “Wood in the north grows much slower and has a tighter grain, which makes it a better wood.”

“He did an amazing job, and we are truly grateful,” TFD Chief Tim Shotts said. “The design of this table, all the way to the legs made from an axe, is extraordinary.”

The Trussville Fire & Rescue surprised Pender with the presentation of a custom-made fireman axe to show their appreciation.

“Chris Schmohl handed me some brackets and said that they appreciate the table, and these were in case I wanted to hang up anything,” Pender said. “I didn’t know what to say. Then Brandon Jones stepped up and handed me the fireman axe. He told me again how important and sacred the firehouse table was to fireman.”

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“The only criteria was that the table should be a 9′ x 4′,” Pender said. “They also requested that all four units be represented as well, including Battalion 1, Rescue 1, Engine 1, and Ladder 1. The wooden handles were removed from the four fireman axes, and I used a blacksmith to fashion metal handles to support the table.”

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Ambre Amari and her husband own Amari Curb Market (109 Glenn Avenue in Trussville), but it was originally known as Huffman Curb Market. Amari’s husband’s family started it in 1959 after emigrating from Italy.

“I love hearing stories from lifelong Birmingham residents who remember that market and reminisce about what that space meant to them — as a place to gather, shop, and support local vendors,” Amari said. “I want to revive what the Amari family created then and recapture that sense of community and energy.”

Amari is a mother of four and a commercial, lifestyle, and fine art photographer.

When she was 18, she woke up without any hearing at all.

“I remember thinking in that moment how fragile life is,” Amari said. This inspired me to change the direction of my life and pursue my passion for art and photography.”

In 2004 she spent a few months overseas in Europe, backpacking and carrying around my 35 mm Nikon camera and connecting with other creatives and travelers.

“I love meeting and collaborating with other creative professionals, and that has inspired me to open A Curb Market — a brick-and-mortar marketplace where people can come together to create, experience, learn, shop, and celebrate community,” Amari said.

Her time in Europe ignited her passion for old traditions and history.

Amari Curb Market is a multi-functioning creative space that bridges the gap between the public and makers. Amari will host monthly gatherings that spotlight local artists, makers, and vendors and also provide them with photography content for their own branding and marketing needs.

imately 20,000 square feet of collaborative meeting spaces, offices, and training rooms across two floors. It also includes a Family Resource Center that will provide helpful services for TCS families across a broad spectrum of needs. In addition, the parking lot includes 100 regular parking spaces and five ADA-compliant parking spaces.

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Old Huffman Curb Market. This was painted by Josie Lehman (Amari) and is the inspiration for the Amari Curb Market. (Photo courtesy of @amariphotography Instagram Page)

“I will be using social media to post these happenings, predominantly Instagram for now,” Amari said.

Amari said that most creatives, local brands, and makers currently start out selling themselves on Instagram or renting booth space at a local farmers market.

“Here in Birmingham, we have one of the largest farmer’s markets in the US, but for some, it’s just not the right fit,” Amari said. “Most of the public is going there for food first and blank second.

This can create a somewhat uncomfortable experience for the individual showcasing themselves. I know I’ve been there.”

The Curb takes away that awkwardness and showcases makers, creative, and local brands by highlighting and introducing them to the public.

Sometimes when somebody else sells your product for you, people are able to see it in a different way than when you try to sell it yourself.

Amari Curb Market is not a farmer’s market.

Amaris said to imagine a Chicago Street market mixed with an LA art gallery bumping music on a Saturday morning.

“I want to build a space, and a movement that celebrates and showcases the incredible talent Birmingham has to offer — a gallery space and studio that functions and feels like a community market,” Amari said. “Curating the up and coming along with

the older and wiser presenting them to the movers and shakers of Birmingham.”

Her vision is to reimagine how we think of art and artistic spaces — breaking down the intimidation factor and making inspiration a part of our everyday lives.

“We will have hourly rentable space for creatives, including a conference room and a coffee wet bar common area,” Amari said. “We will also provide experiences that are unique to the Birmingham area that centers around the talented individuals, all while emphasizing sustainability and the importance of healthy green living.

Amari is currently getting ready for its next monthly makers market. Which be from Thursday, May 5, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, May 6, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 7, from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m.

“Each market so far Has been wildly successful with makers and local brands reporting a doubling in the growth of sales,” Amari said.

“These markets include interactive experiences for live paintings by professional artists, brand founder tutorials, and mini demos.”

Amari Curb Market will be offering access to its makers with monthly pop-ups at our location and through shopping on Instagram.

“We communicate exclusively with our audience currently through Instagram.

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market for the latest details of what we are doing,” Amari said. “Be a part of the journey and let the makers of Birmingham inspire you the way they inspire me.”

Upcoming Markets • Friday, May 6, through Saturday, May 7: Live Makers Saturday; and • Friday, June 3, through Sunday, June 5: Partnered Create Birmingham Live Makers Saturday.

To rent The Curb Yard: • Hours: Sunday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ($50 hourly); • Tables 3 Large Oak Tables $25 flat fee, Chairs 20 White Chairs $50 flat fee, Curb Carriage $150; and • Discount for Makers Interested in workshops and classes.

To rent The Curb Market: • Set up and take down ($100 hourly)l • Hours: Sunday through Monday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.; • Includes three oak tables and 20 white chairs, Large Reclaimed Table; • Food Trucks, Dance Parties, Yoga, Meditations, Pop-ups, Movie Night, Birthday Parties, Dinners, Bridals Showers, Kid Activities, Art Classes, Artist Workshops; and • Discount for Makers Interested in workshops and classes.

*Amount of rebate will not exceed purchase price.

which operated out of other TCS facilities due to lack of space at the Chalkville Raod location.

TCS Superintendent Dr. Patti Neill welcomes the new space and all it means for teamwork and, ultimately, student success.

“As our school system continues to grow, it becomes evident that the repurposed building was incompatible with our needs and our identity,” Neill said. “The strength and stat-

Trussville City Schools (TCS) officially opened its new Central Office on Thursday, April 28, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included many dignitaries. (Photo by Hannah Curran)

Construction of the building has been fully funded by the Public School and College Authority (PSCA) via the State of Alabama. These funds do not have to be reimbursed to the state by the TCS Board of Education. The City of Trussville donated the land to be the first new building in the downtown redevelopment project.

As a school system formed in 2005, TCS Central Office employees operated out of a former kindergarten annex located at 113 North Chalkville Raod. The new Central Office reunites most every Central Office department, some of

ure of this building reflect and symbolize the achievement and the accomplishments of our school system. To have all of our central services under one roof will increase the overall operational efficiency of the school system.”

TCS school officials broke ground on the facility on January 8, 2021. Despite several weather delays, the facility opened within weeks of its initial target completion date, receiving a certificate of occupancy on April 14, 2022.

The building was designed by Lathan Architects in Hoover and built by Blalock Company in Trussville.

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Best Birmingham Metro area high schools From the Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The annual ranking of best public high schools in America by U.S. News and World report was released on Tuesday. Within the Tribune coverage area, one school, Hewitt-Trussville High School, made the top twenty list in Alabama at No. 16.

The report included a subset of best high school rankings in the four largest metro areas in Alabama consisting of Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile and Montgomery.

Five of the eight high schools in the Tribune coverage area, Hewitt-Trussville High School at No. 7, Shades Valley High School at No. 12, Moody High School at No. 13, Springville High School at No. 15, and Leeds High School at No. 16 were ranked in the top sixteen out of 67 high schools in the Birmingham Metro area.

The report uses data from multiple years to compile the rankings. Among the factors considered were an average proficiency in math, reading, and science in academic years 2016-17 through 2018-19 and the graduation rate for 201920.

Also considered in the rankings were the number of students taking and passing Advanced Placement tests.

The percentage and performance of economically disadvantaged students in each school also factored into the rankings.

Leading the Birmingham Metro area rankings were Mountain Brook High School followed by Vestavia Hills High School, Homewood High School, Spain Park High School and Oak Mountain High School.

Rounding out the top 15 were Ramsay High School, Hewitt-Trussville High School, Helena High School, Hoover High School, Thompson High School, Oneonta

High School, Shades Valley High School, Moody High School, Chelsea High School, and Springville High School.

Among Tribune area high schools in the Birmingham Metro rankings, Leeds High School landed at No. 16 with Pinson Valley High School making the rankings at No. 33.

Clay-Chalkville was No. 34 in the Birmingham Metro area and Center Point High School was ranked in the No. 45-62 category.

Hewitt-Trussville’s seventh place Birmingham Metro ranking showed the school had a math proficiency of 73%, a reading proficiency of 68%, and a science proficiency of 67%. The graduation rate was 97%. Fifty-nine percent took at least one AP test and 41% passed at least one AP test with a qualifying score.

The rankings breakdown showed HTHS with a No. 5 state ranking for College Readiness Index and College Curriculum Breadth Index.

The school placed at No. 15 for State Assessment Proficiency and No. 46 for Graduation.

Hewitt-Trussville came in the State Assessment Performance ranking at No. 189 in Alabama. The ranking factored performance on state assessment testing while giving consideration that HTHS has the third lowest percentage of economically disadvantaged students in Alabama.

Shades Valley’s twelfth place Birmingham Metro ranking showed the school had a math proficiency of 45%, a reading proficiency of 52%, and a science proficiency of 52%. The graduation rate was 93%. Twenty-four percent took at least one AP test and 9% passed at least one AP test with a qualifying score.

The rankings breakdown showed SVHS with a No. 125 state ranking for College Readiness Index and College Curriculum Breadth Index of

Top 16 of the Best Birmingham Metro area high schools

No. 124. The school placed at No. 45 for State Assessment Proficiency and No. 177 for Graduation.

Shades Valley came into the State Assessment Performance ranking at No. 10 in Alabama. The ranking factored performance on state assessment testing while giving consideration that 57% of SVHS students are economically disadvantaged.

Moody’s thirteenth place Birmingham Metro ranking showed the school had a math proficiency of 50%, a reading proficiency of 55%, and a science proficiency of 56%.

The graduation rate was 93%.

Forty-five percent took at least one AP test and 13% passed at least one AP test with a qualifying score.

The rankings breakdown showed MHS with a No. 71 state ranking for College Readiness Index and College

Curriculum Breadth Index of 69. The school placed at No. 50 for State Assessment Proficiency and No. 164 for Graduation.

Moody came into the State Assessment Performance ranking at No. 85 in Alabama. The ranking factored performance on state assessment testing while giving consideration that 38% of MHS students are economically disadvantaged.

Springville’s fifteenth place Birmingham Metro ranking showed the school had a math proficiency of 59%, a reading proficiency of 58%, and a science proficiency of 64%. The graduation rate was 94%. Thirty-five percent took at least one AP test and 20% passed at least one AP test with a qualifying score.

The rankings breakdown showed SHS with a No. 51 state ranking for College Readiness Index and College

Curriculum Breadth Index of 50. The school placed at No. 29 for State Assessment Proficiency and No. 138 for Graduation.

Springville came into the State Assessment Performance ranking at No. 212 in Alabama. The ranking factored performance on state assessment testing while giving consideration that 21% of MHS students are economically disadvantaged.

Leeds‘ sixteenth place Birmingham Metro ranking showed the school had a math proficiency of 46%, a reading proficiency of 43%, and a science proficiency of 41%. The graduation rate was 93%. Thirty-eight percent took at least one AP test and 23% passed at least one AP test with a qualifying score.

The rankings breakdown showed LHS with a No. 58 state ranking for College Readiness Index and College Curriculum Breadth Index of 32. The school placed at No. 99 for State Assessment Proficiency and No. 168 for Graduation.

Leeds came into the State Assessment Performance ranking at No. 142 in Alabama. The ranking factored performance on state assessment testing while giving consideration that 34% of LHS students are economically disadvantaged.

Pinson Valley‘s thirty-third place Birmingham Metro ranking showed the school had a math proficiency of 25%, a reading proficiency of 38%, and a science proficiency of 30%. The graduation rate was 96%. Twenty-six percent took at least one AP test and 7% passed at least one AP test with a qualifying score.

The rankings breakdown showed PVHS with a No. 135 state ranking for College Readiness Index and College Curriculum Breadth Index of 165. The school placed at No. 254 for State Assessment Proficiency and No. 94 for Grad-

uation.

Pinson Valley came into the State Assessment Performance ranking at No. 233 in Alabama. The ranking factored performance on state assessment testing while giving consideration that 69% of PVHS students are economically disadvantaged.

Clay-Chalkville‘s thirty-fourth place Birmingham Metro ranking showed the school had a math proficiency of 33%, a reading proficiency of 29%, and a science proficiency of 34%. The graduation rate was 90%. Twenty-seven percent took at least one AP test and 9% passed at least one AP test with a qualifying score.

The rankings breakdown showed CCHS with a No. 120 state ranking for College Readiness Index and College Curriculum Breadth Index of 88. The school placed at No. 266 for State Assessment Proficiency and No. 235 for Graduation.

Clay-Chalkville came into the State Assessment Performance ranking at No. 254 in Alabama. The ranking factored performance on state assessment testing while giving consideration that 75% of CCHS students are economically disadvantaged.

Center Point‘s 45-62 place Birmingham Metro ranking showed the school had a math proficiency of 13%, a reading proficiency of 11%, and a science proficiency of 14%. The graduation rate was 87%. Twenty-three percent took at least one AP test and 0% passed at least one AP test with a qualifying score.

The CPHS College Readiness Index, College Curriculum Breadth, State Assessment Proficiency, State Assessment Performance and Graduation rankings were not listed.

Economically disadvantaged students make up 91% of the Center Point High School enrollment.

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New event venue now open in Pinson off Main Street From The Tribune staff reports

PINSON — A new event venue is now open in Pinson off Main Street.

Located in Pinson off Main Street at 138 Pinson Plaza, the 2,200-square-foot space called Laya Events Venue is now open.

The all-inclusive upscale venue features state-of-the-art audio and uplighting that can comfortably seat 100 guests or accommodate 145 for a cocktail-style reception. Laya Events Venue is the perfect venue for social gatherings, corporate retreats, workshops and classes, business meetings, family celebrations, and private dinners.

In addition, LAYA C.A.R.E.S. its Community Transformation Team hosts quarterly educational services and resources for residents

Memorial From front page

“Michael will forever be remembered for his big smile, warm spirit, and heart for serving others,” Stewart read.

Following the tragic workplace death of Haith of Irondale, his family created a foundation in his honor, “The Michael Haith Foundation,” which operates under a group called Entrepreneurs on the Move. Haith died in September 2019 at Precoat Metal in Hueytown when police say he was pinned between two large steel coils.

“Every year, thousands of American workers are killed by workplace injuries and occupational diseases; and thousands more are permanently disabled; and concerned Americans, including mem-

Laya Events Venue (Photo courtesy of Tonda Thomas)

and provides free gently used clothing to women who are entering the workforce, in the workforce, or otherwise in need of clothing from our Laya’s Closet. Laya’s Closet

bers of Michael’s family, are determined to prevent these tragedies by observing Workers Memorial Day as a day to remember these victims of workplace injuries and diseases;” Steward read. “And renewing our efforts to seek stronger safety and health protections, better standards and enforcement, and fail and just compensation is essential to addressing this common issue; therefore, be it nearby resolved that I, James D. Stewart, Jr. Mayor of the City of Irondale does hereby proclaim Thursday, April 28, 2022, as Workers Memorial Day.” Haith is a Shades Valley High School graduate and a father of two sons. If you would like to learn more about the foundation, email Crawford at agcrawford99@ yahoo.com.

is also part of Laya Events for LAYA C.A.R.E.S. Community Transformation.

Laya Events event venue opened in January 2022. After eighteen months of “upfitting

and planning,” Laya Events founder Tonda Thomas said that fate played a hand in her decision to open a business at this location, and she couldn’t be more proud of the new event venue.

“Our team put a lot of heart and hard work into this new business, and we hope that the community is as proud of it as we are,” Thomas said To promote other local businesses in Pinson, Tonda has established the Laya Events Preferred Vendors List. Renters utilizing a preferred vendor will get a discount on their rental fee.

Those interested in becoming preferred vendors can contact them at info@eventsatlaya. com, subject vendor.

The public is invited to tour the new venue every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Pinson CityFest this Saturday at Bicentennial Park From The Tribune staff reports

Michael Haith's family and son along with Mayor Stewart.

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PINSON — The city of Pinson will be celebrating its annual CityFest on Saturday, May 7, at Bicentennial Park.

The event will begin at 10 a.m. and go until 2 p.m.

Entertainment will include the Eastern Wrangler Square Dancers and Friends, Pat N Montgomery Band, Deidra and Ruff Pro Band, and Driver.

The CityFest will have many food trucks for event-goers to enjoy. Those food trucks include Smoke

on Wheels Grill, Hot off the Press, Geaux Grub, Cricket’s Sweets and Treats, Lemonade Junkeez, and many more.

There will also be plenty of fun for kids with a rock climbing wall, Mind Winder Swings, Screamer Giant Slide, Mickey Mouse Bounce House, and a splash pad.

The farmer’s market will also be available, with vendors providing Barking Bee Coffee, strawberries, honey, pies, and more.

The Disc Golf Course will be closed until 4 p.m. on May 7, 2022.

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Springville From front page

The city approved a temporary waste disposal contract with EcoSouth Services in November of last year and agreed to a three-year contract with EcoSouth in January. Since that time, council members have expressed satisfaction with garbage collection services, but debris services have not caught up to schedules.

Springville endured long delays in garbage and debris collection with a previous vendor through much of 2021, which prompted city leaders to rebid contracts in July of 2021.

“I don’t think we should leave here tonight if we haven’t got a solution to this,” Councilmember Marshall Parker said. “This comes up every meeting or work session. If we have to hire somebody to clean our city up and then let the legal folks deal with the contract with the garbage folks because if this is going to wait for another meeting and then that goes to

Scholarships From front page

Baseball • Riley Quick – University of Alabama • Matthew Miller – University of North Alabama • Baker Green – Snead State • Ethan Duhon – Huntingdon College

The debris piles on Pine Street near the old Rock School.

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another meeting—there’s five Mondays in May.” “The next thing you know, we’re into June, and we’ve got more and more out there.

There’s going to be more and more illegal dumping,” Parker said. “They’re so far behind now they’re never going to get caught up. They don’t want to buy any equipment, and they think there’s some magic way of getting this up.

I just don’t see it,” Parker said.

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City Attorney James Hill cited examples in Mountain Brook where debris rates are much higher than those paid in Springville.

“A lot of cities have gone away from debris service,” said Hill. “Some cities do it themselves. They certainly don’t do it every other week.

They certainly don’t hire a third party to come do it. I’m afraid the days of having a third-party vendor pick up debris service at that $20 to $25 a month cost—it’s over.”

The Council agreed to seek a vendor to get the debris removal caught up and will consider allocating funds before the next meeting if a company is found to do the work.

In other business, the Council approved a proposal to create a new position to oversee the Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve. The position of Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve Manager was discussed in the last meeting in April and is posted on the city’s website.

The next meeting will be held Monday, May 16.

Wrestling • Logan Reaves – Life University Volleyball Chrischandria James – Tuskegee University Golf • Mary Grace Davidson – Truett McConnell University Fishing Team • Ben Graves – University of North Alabama • Landon Shotts – University of North Alabama Track and Field • Tanveer Raza – UC Berkeley • Ethan Womack – Troy • Jaggerd Moore – Troy • Maci Mills – Mississippi State • Jazmine Hawkins – Birmingham Southern College See SCHOLARSHIPS, Page 9

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Lass But Not Least: Are we having fun yet?

By Ken Lass

I was driving through a Trussville neighborhood recently when I saw something that warmed my heart. A group of children were gathered in an empty lot playing baseball. They looked to range between about eight and twelve years old, and they were having a blast.

There were no uniforms, no coaches, no scoreboards, no beautifully manicured ball diamonds, no bleachers full of emotional parents and grandparents.

You almost never see that anymore, and there are good reasons for it. The trend seems to be toward building huge houses with small yards, so most families don’t have a yard big enough on which to play ball. Some of the newer subdivisions have a common ball diamond in the playground area, but you rarely see anybody using it.

Then too, the time when mom and dad could feel okay with their child running out the door unsupervised to go play in somebody else’s yard is, sadly, long past. In this scary world we live in today, parents want their eyeballs on the kids as much as possible, and I don’t blame them. Then there are video games and the internet. Why play ball outside when you can slay dragons and alien invaders in your bedroom, while munching on trail mix and slurping down a Coke?

It wasn’t always so. I grew up back in prehistoric times, the late 1950s and early 60s, far before anybody knew what a computer chip was, much less a QR code. Seeing those kids play ball took me back fondly to those days, when the topic of conversation on the school bus ride home was always,

whose yard is the game in today? We would bolt off the bus, rush into the house, knock down a quick snack, then grab our ball glove and favorite bat and head out to the designated backyard to play for a few hours until the sun went down.

We had to improvise.

First base was a rock. Second base was a piece of cardboard. Third base was my friend Joey’s T-shirt. He hated that shirt, but his mom made him wear it, so he quickly stripped it off once out of sight. Home plate was a ball glove supplied by somebody from the team at-bat. There was an understanding that it was unnecessary to step on it when batting or scoring. We didn’t have to choose upsides. We knew who we wanted to play with.

There was no outfield wall. Nobody put up privacy fences in those days. The lots were huge and wide open, and the boundary was the woods. If you managed to hit the ball into the woods, you just kept running the bases while the outfielders searched frantically for the ball amidst the brush, the leaves, and the scattered patches of poison ivy. There were frequent disputes about the score, but when it became too dark to continue playing, we all just headed home, not really caring who won. Man, I miss those days.

I frequently go jogging through the Trussville sports park on busy Saturdays. Often baseball, football, soccer, and lacrosse are all in full swing. Cars are parked everywhere. In fact, creative parking has become an art form on days like that. Sometimes I stop for a few minutes to observe a ball game from a distance.

I see the kids stepping up to the plate, with a capacity crowd watching and reacting to their every move, while coaches yell instructions. I would have been petrified at that age. Are they enjoying and basking in all the attention? Or just feeling pressure and stress?

Ken Lass, Tribune columnist

I certainly have no problem with organized youth sports. It gives our young people something constructive to do and teaches them many positive traits. And there is always the chance your child may excel and begin the path that leads to a scholarship one day. The Trussville Park & Rec department does a great job at what must be a daunting task, finding fields and time slots for hundreds of games and thousands of kids.

I just find myself comparing the kids under those expensive batting helmets to the ones I saw in that empty lot and wonder who’s having more fun.

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

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Scholarships From page 8

• TJ Hobbs – University of Alabama Huntsville • Jack Pate – Huntingdon College • Sydney Thompson – Huntingdon College Soccer • Taylor Doss – Huntingdon College • Caitlyn Mosley – Clayton State University Football • Justice Finkley – University of Texas • Omari Kelly – Auburn University • Jordan McCants – Jacksonville State University • Matthew Miller – University of North Alabama • Ryan Gunter – University of Alabama at Birmingham • Harrison Asbury – Campbellsville University • Garrett Herrin – Huntingdon College Hewitt-Trussville StudentAthlete Foundation David Blount from the Hewitt-Trussville Student Athlete Foundation presented two scholarships.

Winners: Chrischandria James and William Curtis Mu Alpha Theta Scholarships Mu Alpha Theta is a National High School Honor Society.

It is an honor to be selected for membership into this organization. The purpose of Mu Alpha Theta is to stimulate a deeper interest in mathematics. Senior members were asked to complete a scholarship application and submit it to Mrs. Wickersham, the sponsor.

The following three students were selected this year as the recipients. They will each receive a $500 scholarship.

Congratulations to Juliana Eberhardt, Khushi Patel, and Kacey Rollo.

Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club Jamie Townes from the Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club presented Hannah O’Kelly with a scholarship.

Courtesy Buick GMC Scholarship Lance Walker and Drew Lolley presented the Courtesy Buick GMC Scholarship to two students: Morgan Greenhaw and Thomas Stacks.

Roberts Character Scholarship Alan Taylor presented awards for the Bill and Liz Roberts Character Scholarship to Grant Corson, Olivia Stults, and Madelyn Wallace.

Republican Women of Trussville Scholarship Savannah Walker earned this award, worth $1,000.

Service Association Scholarships The Service Association, also known as S.A.s, is an organization that devotes itself to the service of school and community; furthermore, each member must exhibit strong character. Anna Eubanks, Kacey Rollo, and Breanna Johnson earned the awards.

Skills USA Competition We have two students from our Electrical Academy who placed in the SkillsUSA Competition earlier this week. Andrew Colburn was the second place winner and won a set of tools and Luke Golden was the first place winner and won a $2,000 scholarship.

National Honor Society Scholarships The National Honor Society is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921. Four Hewitt-Trussville seniors won these awards: • Angel Peterson – Scholarship Award • Hannah O’Kelley – Leadership Award • Emma Pope – Service Award • Kacey Rollo – Character Award

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Madelyn Brasher Jacob Brown Sara Tandy Christopher Madison Corbitt Mary Grace Davidson Taylor Doss Riley Estock Phoebe Greene

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Perfect Attendance One senior has had perfect attendance all year for the 2021-2022 school year: Shelby Stowe.

Honor Roll Awards Senior students who have worked hard all four years of high school and have made either A’s or A’s and B’s for all credit on their transcripts to date.

All A Honor Roll • Timothy Brisco • Lauren Coffey • Brooke Crumpton • Carly DeSimone • Juliana Eberhardt • Wei Wei Guo • Christopher Mauldin • Katherine Mullinax • Hannah OKelley • Logan Phillips • Adam Ruf • Judson Upchurch National Merit Scholarship Program The National Merit Scholarship Program is a highly prestigious scholarship pro-

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gram that gives scholarships based on performance on the PSAT. Two students scored high enough to be eligible for scholarship consideration.

Judson Upchurch and Juliana Eberhardt are finalists for the National Merit Scholarship.

In addition to the scholarship program, the National Merit Corporation recognizes outstanding performance on the PSAT by commending high scoring students. Madeline Mann earned this recognition.

Engineering Academy Awards Seniors in the Engineering Academy recently competed in the Alabama State Science and Engineering Fair.

Hewitt-Trussville High School swept the engineering category: Judson Upchurch – First place in Engineering with his rocket control system. He also received top four in the entire Alabama State Science Fair, which will allow him to com-

Page 9 ACT 30+ Recognition The ACT test assesses high school students’ general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The maximum score a student can achieve on the test is 36 but the national average composite ACT score is around 21.

Chris Mauldin – Juliana Eberhardt perfect score Judson Upchurch Elijah Bell Madeline Mann Madison Morris Hollis Prosser Adam Ruf Will Bryant Anna Eubanks Brooke Crumpton Wei Wei Guo Katherine MulliLaura Phillips nax Cason Cook Paul Copus Hannah OKelley Sarah Potter Annie Vo Blaine Whitt Harrison Bailey Timothy Brisco Grant Corson Seth Hacker Mary Teed KathJohn Sullivan erine Spusta Taylor Jones Miller Smith

pete in the international science fair.

Tyler Bacon, Blaine Whitt, and Austin Smith – second place in Engineering with their child backseat safety system Hollis Prosser, Kaylee Brooks, and Shelby Stowe – third place with their automated traffic intersection system Adam Ruff – third place in the Energy category for his emergency solar power generator Culinary Academy Awards The following students won scholarships for winning a top 10 spot in the National NASA competition where they created a dish that will be eaten by the astronauts in space.

They traveled to the Johnson space Center in Houston, Texas where they won $12,000 scholarships to the culinary school at Sullivan University.

• Madison McGee • Jordan Cummings • Zoe Walker • Kaysia Beverly • Mathew Helms Yearbook Dedication Each year the senior class has a chance to vote on a teacher they feel is deserving

Logan Phillips Carly Desimone Sarah Prince Kaysia Beverly Chase Armstrong Vivian Mann Sara Christopher Morgan Greenhaw Claire Smith Justin Arnold Riley Chandler David Moore

and exemplary. The yearbook is dedicated to them and what they have done for the senior class and the school as a whole.

This year’s teacher dedication goes to Margret Wickersham.

HTHS continued its tradition of recognizing a senior student as the “Most Outstanding Office Aide.” Students apply for an office aide position at the beginning of their senior year, and are an integral help to office staff. Meredith Fischer and Jack Sullivan were recognized for their work.

Principal’s Choice The final student awards today are given to one male and one female student. These awards are called the Principal’s Choice Awards and they are given by the Principal based on recommendations from the faculty. The criteria for these awards are demonstrations of character, leadership, service and scholarship. The recipients are to be solid students and good citizens who have shown leadership or service to their school and/or community.

Most Outstanding Female – Hannah O’Kelley Most Outstanding Male – Judson Upchurch

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Finance

The Economic Impact of Rising Inflation

By David Guttery

We’ve been suggesting for months that, in our view, inflation will not be transient in nature, but rather persistent over the foreseeable future. Given data developments over the last year, it would seem our view has been validated. Inflation remains stubbornly high, and finding any indication of a falling inflation rate is a difficult proposition indeed at this time.

According to the Bureau of Labor, inflation at the producer level was 11.2% from March of last year through March of this year. This was an all-time record high. The cost of producing the goods that we consume rose at the manufacturing level by precedent setting rate Over the same period of time, observed inflation at the consumer level rising by 8.5%.

This was the highest rate of consumer inflation that we have experienced since 1981.

At a high level, I suppose that would be fine if the average income rose by 10% over the same period of time, so that net after tax, your ability to consume was also increasing by the rate that it was declining. However, according to the Bureau of Labor and statistics, this did not happen.

According to the Bureau, all nonfarm payrolls increased by 5.6% over the last twelve months. Net after-tax, let’s assume that you got to keep 4.7% of this increase. Clearly, by looking at just this high-level data, we can observe that our capacity to consume is going backwards. This is important because gross domestic product is 70% consumption. If our ability to consume is going backwards, then such only increases the likelihood of seeing a recession, which is simply

two negative quarters of gross domestic product.

Think about your income being a finite capacity to consume over any rolling 12-month period of time. You only have so much money to spend.

Previously, money that you had allocated for economically inelastic things, such as food,

most important component in the manufacturing of fertilizer.

If you haven’t noticed, fertilizer is significantly higher over the last 12 months. This is having an impact on grain growers across the world. In the area of Ukraine and Russia being impacted by war at the present time, a significant amount of the world’s wheat and grain are

fuel, healthcare, and shelter claimed a much smaller percentage of your finite capacity to spend than it does today. The more that you must spend on these things, the less that you have to spend in other places. Typically, as that happens, consumer confidence declines.

As that happens, patterns of consumption behavior change.

People become much more focused on buying the next gallon of gasoline and the next roll of toilet paper, more so than the next cup of designer coffee.

Since May of the year 2020, the national average for a gallon of gasoline has risen by 143% according to the Federal Reserve bank branch of St. Louis.

In my opinion, food inflation will also likely be higher over the course of this year.

The war in Ukraine has significantly disrupted supplies of natural gas. Natural gas is the

normally produced. I have to ask, to what degree might harvests and yields be lower later this year as a result of the war and exacerbated by skyrocketing costs of agriculture?

It would not surprise me to see a loaf of bread more than double and cost by the end of the year. By the time you harvest what was planted, and that product is shipped to make flour, and then shipped to make bread, before it is shipped to your favorite store, and fuel touches it four more times in the process, we could be looking at significantly higher food costs. Furthermore, think of how grain touches livestock feed, and you can get a sense for how this inflationary force at a critical level could become much more worrisome over the coming months and quarters.

There have been suggestions from the general business media that families have

healthy levels of cash savings, however I believe there is much more to that story than what you are hearing from the media. If households are swimming in excess reserves due to COVID related stimulus spending, then someone explain to me why the average household is also swimming in debt at the present time.

The above graph was sourced from the Federal Reserve Board on the 7th of April, and it shows clearly that the percent change in total consumer credit is at a higher rate than we have measured since March of 2002. If the average household is swimming in cash, then why does it seem that credit cards are being maxed out to their limits? That doesn’t make sense to me. Personally, I believe that any excess cash that the average household once enjoyed has long since been usurped by increasingly higher costs of economically inelastic things such as food and fuel.

I have often said before that confident people spend money. When income is high, inflation is low, taxes are low, then the velocity of money is normally higher, and consumer confidence is also normally higher. During times such as these, spending on discretionary items is much stronger, and that is usually a hallmark of an expanding economy.

This graphic was sourced from the University of Michigan, reflecting the most recent consumer confidence survey.

The most recent reading is the third lowest that we have observed since the great recession - Tell me that you discern any optimism in that current trend.

I believe that we can see this manifest in the most recent retail sales data as well. Retail sales depicts our patterns of consumption and activity in terms of daily items.

In 13 of the last 15 months, we have seen the year over year change in retail sales declining.

There is a theme in the general mass media suggesting that retail sales are positive yearover-year, and that is a valid point. None the less, I am hard pressed to find any reassurance in the negative slope of the line produced by connecting the last 15 rolling twelve months of retail sales data. We can also see significant changes in patterns of consumption in both of the ISM readings, durable goods, industrial production, new orders, factory orders, and retail sales. This overlays perfectly with declining consumer confidence, and worry over inflation, at a time when wages do not seem to be keeping up with increases in cost of living.

So, how can investors navigate this period of time? We have consistently suggested that remaining true to the plan that governs the execution of investment strategies is best during adverse circumstanc-

things that will likely sustain a period of economic softness more durably than other areas of economic exposure. Clearly, this is overly simplistic, and obviously investment direction is individually tailored.

Actionable advice can only be rendered following a comprehensive planning process. But the answer to the question is do not stop investing toward the achievement of a planned goal, but rather change the nature of those investments when appropriate, and when driven by economic developments. This is a marathon, not a sprint. (*) David R. Guttery, RFC, RFS, CAM, is a financial advisor, and has been in practice for 30 years, and is the President of Keystone Financial Group in Trussville. David offers products and services using the following business names: Keystone Financial Group – insurance and financial services | Ameritas In-

es. The strategy itself has not changed, but exposure to areas of the economy, and by extension the investments within our portfolios, often change. As the economy ebbs and flows, there is always exposure that is appropriate for the time at hand. Today, at a high level, I am encouraging people to overweight the stocks of companies that make things you will buy anyway. This would include staples, utilities, pharmaceuticals, precious and industrial metals, and other

vestment Company, LLC (AIC), Member FINRA / SIPC – securities and investments | Ameritas Advisory Services – investment advisory services. AIC and AAS are not affiliated with Keystone Financial Group.

Information provided is gathered from sources believed to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee their accuracy. This information should not be interpreted as a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Past performance is not an indicator of future results.

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It’s Time to Talk About Mental Health: Parenting Edition May 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free

Jermaine Wall, LICSW, Clinical Therapist for Children’s Hospital PIRC will discuss the challenges we are facing in the mental health parts of parenting. The struggle is real! Let’s talk about it.

Parenting is hard. Parenting in the times of Covid-19, lockdowns and social media is really hard.

Some of us have the addition of neurodiversity and mental health struggles in our households. How do we know when to get help?

Where do we turn? Let’s ask those questions, and talk about our realities. The option for asking anonymous questions will be available. Please leave the kids at home for this one since some sensitive topics may be addressed. Representatives and/ or information from Trussville City Schools, Glenwood, Magic City Acceptance Center, Addiction Prevention Coalition and The Amelia Center will be in the lobby as well. This meeting is for parents/guardians; we will have another Mental Health event for Teens on May 12.

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Open to the public – Scouts and non-Scouters, Adult and Youth.

This is a Fun Bicycle Safety Program that promotes bicycle safety. All participates must wear a helmet, and bring their own bike.

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Please share! No Cost, event is Free – Awards, Certificates and a bike give-a-way.

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O b i t u a ry

Clara Faye (Smith) Gandy december

(age 86)

Deborah Gail (Vinson) Lawley

14, 1935 ~ april 22, 2022

may

Clara Faye Gandy, age 86, of Morris, AL went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Claude E. Smith and Late Stella J. Smith.

She was preceded in death by her sisters, Ethylan and Elizabeth, her brother, Raymond and her grandson, Marcus Buckner.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robert; sons, Robert Gandy, Jr. (Teresa), and Russell Gandy; grandchildren, Bethany Cammer (Jordan), Rachel Wellborn (Taylor) and Lauren McClain (Eric); great Grandchildren, Hartford Buckner, Maddox and Jace Wellborn and Olivia Cammer; her sister, Jeanette Ellis and brother, Bill Smith (Kathy); she also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews and extended family.

Faye was a member of North Clay Baptist Church and a member of the Sunshine Sunday School class. She was a retired banker. Faye was a loving wife and mother who adored her family and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A visitation for Faye will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Her funeral will follow visitation at 2:00 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home’s chapel. Her burial will immediately follow the chapel service at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home’s adjoining cemetery.

A lifelong resident of Greater Birmingham, she graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1969 and enjoyed working at places like Bill Woods Beechcraft, Jim Skinner Ford, Peachtree Crossing, Montclair OB-GYN, and most recently at Munoz Mexican Grill. Debi was a very creative and resourceful person who enjoyed gardening and holiday decorating; she was a voracious reader, an avid BAMA football fan, and a 20-year stage 3 breast cancer survivor. Her greatest treasure in life was time spent with family and friends.

Ms. Lawley was preceded in death by her father, Grady Vinson, and is survived by her mother, Barbara Vinson; 2 sisters: Cindy Phillips (Charlie) and Becky Speakman (Mike); daughter, Laura Johnson (Daryl); 2 sons: Kelly Emerson and Brock Jones; 2 nephews: Matt Phillips and Chad Phillips (Jessica); 2 nieces: Jennifer Pruitt (Tyler) and Melissa Brooks; and two grandchildren: Hannah and Jonah Johnson.

Visitation will be Saturday, May 7, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, 8762 Gadsden Hwy, Argo.

Barbara Susan (Marzenell) Nail

Reverend Tim Evans will preside over the service. In lieu of flowers the family asks that friends please send donations in her name to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.

may

Pat Thomas Darrell Wallace november

She was born in Louisville, KY on May 16, 1944. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all. She led a long and happy life filled with love for her family.

Pat Thomas Darrell Wallace passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022, following a year-long decline in health and complications from cancer.

Barbara is survived by Daryl & Lisa Marzenell (son and spouse), David & Jennifer Salvadori (son and spouse), Daryl Meadows (grandaughter), Brayden Meadows, Madison Ward (great grandchildren), and Linda Marzenell Burns (sister).

Pat was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He attended the University of Alabama, where he met Loretta Alldredge. They married five months before completing their undergraduate degrees. Pat later completed both master’s and doctoral degrees in education from the University of Alabama.

Barbara is preceded in death by Edward Junior Marzenell (father), Ethel Marzenell (mother), William Joseph Nail (spouse), Eddie Marzenell (brother), Dorothy Holloway (sister), as well as many other family members.

Pat’s life was devoted to education. After teaching in several high schools, he joined the staff of Jefferson State Community College when it opened in 1965 and served there until his retirement in 1987. As the Associate Dean of Vocational Education, he was responsible for the practical education of generations of young people. After retiring from public education, he formed his own company to provide innovative instruction for law enforcement agencies across the region.

Pat will be remembered as a person whom everyone instantly warmed to, always liked, and respected for his consistent leadership and abiding faith. But he will surely be remembered more for his deep love for his family and Crimson Tide football.

Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Wallace Sr. and LaTrieve Wallace; brothers, Claude Wallace Jr. and Jerry Wallace; sisters, Betty Brand and JoAnn Gulledge; and his granddaughter, Arlen Wallace.

Pat is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Loretta Wallace; children, Melanie (Danny) Richards and Joel (Holly) Wallace; grandchildren, Nathan Richards, Luke Richards, Andrew Wallace, and Anna Wallace (fiancé Aubrey Harper); sister, Martha (Jack) Miller; and brother, Larry (Marsha) Wallace.

Visitation will be held at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, Trussville, Alabama at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, with a memorial service in the chapel at noon. Interment will follow in the gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes, Attn: Ministry Development, 2681 Rocky Ridge Lane, Birmingham, AL 35216, or online at alabamachild.org.

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Honoring Mom’s Legacy Mother’s Day is this Sunday. Losing a parent is always difficult. Losing your mother is a particularly difficult subject for many who have lost a parent or guardian. Here are a few ways to help honor the legacy of your mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, or mother-like figure in your life.

Flowers Flowers are a common way to honor mom’s legacy. Roses and daisies are beloved favorites to put on a grave, headstone, or in a niche or columbarium. Silk flowers are a great alternative to real flowers because of their bright colors, affordable options, and their ability to weather all seasons and weather conditions.

Do Something Together at Home Set a time to watch her favorite show or movie together as a family. Cook a special meal using one of her favorite recipes. Create crafts together in her honor. Play her favorite songs and share old photos.

Plan a Road Trip If there was a place your mother or grandmother liked to go, plan a trip to visit that location. Whether it’s the beach, the Hill Country, or a local park, a trip to honor a legacy is a great way to ease some of the pain of loss. A trip can help not only honor a memory but also help make new positive memories in honor of your lost loved one.

Support a Cause or Charity Unfortunately, illnesses like breast cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s claim the lives of far too many women in this country. To honor your mother’s legacy, consider donating to a cause or charity that helps provide support, grief resources, and research to help others going through a similar ordeal. Helping others and socializing with individuals who have been through a related struggle may help some grief processes.

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16, 1944 ~ april 19, 2022 (age 77)

Barbara Susan Nail, 77, passed away on April 19, 2022, in her home in Center Point, AL.

1, 1931 ~ april 23, 2022 (age 90)

Pat was a longtime member of Hilldale Baptist Church in Center Point, Alabama, where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher.

More recently, he was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church in Hoover, Alabama for the past 20 years.

6, 1951 ~ march 2, 2022 (age 70)

Debi Lawley, 70, of Argo, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

The service for Barbara Nail will be held on Monday, at 12:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home.

Visitation: Monday, at 11:00 AM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home.

Burial: Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, Birmingham, AL.

Marshall P "Jay" DeMarais september

(age 73)

1, 1948 ~ april 24, 2022

Mr. Marshall P. “Jay” DeMarais Jr., age 73, passed away, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham, AL, Sunday, April 24, 2022. Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 2:00PM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Birmingham, Alabama.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Marshall Sr. & Lucille DeMarais.

Jay is survived by his only son William “Shannon” DeMarais; his beloved cats; and a host of friends and extended family.

He grew up in Birmingham and graduated high school from Woodlawn High School. Jay was a retired house painter and an avid drag racing fan. He was truly loved and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

In lieu of flowers the family request you make a donation to any animal welfare charity in memory of Jay DeMarais

Martha Gray Stone october

(age 81)

12, 1940 ~ april 26, 2022

On April 26th, 2022 , Martha Gray Stone, beloved wife of Jimmy W. Stone, of 57 years , loving mother of two sons, and adoring grandmother of 5 grandchildren, passed away at the age of 81. Martha was born on October 12th, 1940, in Birmingham, Alabama. She received her teaching degree from the University of Alabama. She taught for several years in the public schools, along with teaching Sunday school classes at her church, Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church. Martha was a founding member of the Board of Education for the Hoover City Schools. She served on the school board from October 1987 to April 1990. She loved spending time with her family, friends, and church members. She had a compassionate spirit that touched everyone who had the honor to know her.

Martha is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Hazel Gray. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy W. Stone; her two sons, Matt and Jeff (Karen-wife); her brother, Mark Gray (Libby-wife); her grandchildren, Luke, Hannah, Audrey, Jack, and Will; and her nephews.

The visitation for family and friends will be at 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. The grave side service will be for family and friends at 10:00 a.m. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home following the visitation.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the “Matthew 25 Foundation Fund” at Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church

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Leeds vs. Russellville 5A playoff baseball 7 p.m., May 6

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Hewitt-Trussville sweeps Hoover in 7A playoffs

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

TRUSSVILLE — The Hewitt-Trussville Huskies ended Hoover’s baseball season here on Friday, April 29, sweeping the Bucs over the course of two straight games and sliding into the second round of the AHSAA playoffs.

The Huskies won 8-6 and 6-3. Here’s how it went down: Game 1: Hewitt-Trussville 8, Hoover 6 Hoover broke the game open with six runs in the top of the fourth, taking a fiverun lead. Catcher Matt Miller

Hewitt-Trussville overcame a tough Hoover squad to move on in the 7A playoffs. The Huskies travel to Madison on Friday, May 6 to play James Clemens. (Photo by Bobby Mathews)

got the Huskies out of trouble when he threw to Ethan Duhon to catch Hoover’s Steele Lowery stealing third base.

Down five, the Huskies stormed back, with Brooks McRae reaching on an infield single, while Carson Wideman walked and then Brett Moseley was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Jack Ollis walked to advance McRae across the plate, and the rally was on. Hoover’s pitcher then hit Duhon to push another run in for the Huskies as Wideman scored. Kurt Kizer stepped up See HUSKIES, Page 16

Leeds sweeps Hayden to move to 5A quarterfinals

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

HAYDEN — The Green Wave is headed to the third round of the 5A playoffs thanks to two straight wins against Hayden. Leeds, now 28-10 on the season, has won four straight playoff games.

The Green Wave crushed Ardmore in the first round, winning 13-2 and 17-0 in games shortened by the 10-run rule.

Friday’s games against Hayden would prove much more difficult, as Leeds won 4-2 in the first game and 2-1 in the second. Here’s what happened:

Leeds baseball swept Hayden and moves on to the quarterfinals of the AHSAA 5A playoffs.

(Photo by Bobby Mathews)

At 11:45 a.m. on Monday, May 2, the softball field at Hayden High School stood empty.

The Center Point Eagles had been scheduled to play the Wildcats, but forfeited 20 minutes before game time.

(Photo by Bobby Mathews)

Center Point forfeits area tournament From The Tribune staff reports

Game 1: Leeds 4, Hayden 2 The Green Wave scored three runs in the top of the sixth to come from behind and take a 4-2 lead, preserving the win with a scoreless seventh inning.

In the pivotal sixth, Alex Bradford singled on a line drive to right field to start things off for Leeds, and then Peyton Moore reached on an error as he bunted Bradford over to second. Coach Jake Wingo sensed a weakness, and used Conner Nelson to single on a bunt to load the

HAYDEN — The Center Point girls softball team has forfeited its appearance in the AHSAA Class 5A Area 12 tournament, giving host team Hayden a first-round victory here.

Win or lose, the Eagles would have played at at least two games.

“They called about 20 minutes before first pitch and forfeited,” Hayden softball coach Jill Dowd said. Dowd said that a report on the forfeits would be sent to the Alabama High School Athletics Association, which could potentially fine the Eagles for pulling out of the tournament with such late notice.

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Irondale mayor recognizes Shades Valley track star

Sara Phillips faced 28 batters on Monday evening, May 2, striking out 14 of them as HewittTrussville beat Vestavia 4-0 to move on in the 7A Area 6 tournament. (Photo by Bobby Mathews)

Huskies' Phillips throws a no-hitter in first round of area tournament

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

TRUSSVILLE — Sophomore pitcher Sara Phillips fired her fourteenth strikeout of the night to end Vestavia Hills' night here and put Hewitt-Trussville in the finals of the 7A Area 6 tournament against Spain Park.

Phillips struck out the first five batters she faced, and Hannah Dorsett galloped into shallow right field to rob Vestavia of a bloop single to end the second inning as Phillips pitched her third no-hitter of the season.

Olivia Faggard — another sophomore — staked the Huskies to a one-run lead in the bottom of the first with a solo home run in the bottom of the first, while Dorsett laid down a perfect bunt to get

aboard in the third inning and Kenleigh Cahalan brought her home with a double to make it 2-0 Hewitt-Trussville at the end of the third.

"I think we came out here a lot more focused than we have been over the last little bit," Huskies head coach Taylor Burt said. "I think overall they kind of knew it was business time and they did a good job of making sure we got the win."

Phillips rolled through the fourth and fifth innings, racking up four more strikeouts along the way. In the sixth, it looked as if Vestavia might be catching up with her as Phillips issued a pair of walks. But the Huskies' righty backed off the circle as Burt came out to conference with the team in the circle.

"For me, I walk all the

way to the back of the mound and I take two steps off and then take two deep breaths and get back in gear," Phillips said. "Once it's over, it's over.

You can't fix it."

From there, Rebels senior catcher Caroline Redden stepped in with two on and two out. On a 2-2 count, Phillips struck her out to end the inning. No Vestavia player advanced past second base during the game.

"She's a game-changer at the plate and on the mound,"Burt said of Phillips.

"When she's on, she's insane.

The girls have a lot of confidence in her, and what's really impressive about her is not only being able to perform on the mound but being able to help herself at the plate, too."

See PHILLIPS, Page 16

Shades Valley High School junior Reah DeGraffenreid, standing with Mayor James Stewart, Jr. with a proclamation recognizing her performance in the JEFCO High School League of Championships 2022. (Photo by Tanna Friday)

By Tanna M. Friday For The Tribune

IRONDALE — Irondale Mayor James Stewart Jr., presented a proclamation recognizing a local track star’s skills and talents from Shades Valley High School.

Reah DeGraffenreid, junior at Shades Valley High School, competed and

brought home four-first place medals from an invitational event on the weekend of April 21, 2022.

DeGraffenreid and Shaves Valley Track team competed at the JEFCO High School League of Championships 2022, along with 12 other schools, and was hosted by Corner High School. DeGraffenreid placed first place

in four events, including the Women’s Varsity 100 meter dash (12.32); Women’s Varsity 200 meter dash (25.08); Women’s Varsity 100 meter Hurdles Finals 33” (15.88); and Women’s Varsity 300 m Hurdles Finals 30” (46.51).

“Track and Field is a sport that requires tremendous skill See TRACK, Page 16

Springville, Shades Valley, Leeds win firstround playoff games

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RE OPENING From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Springville and Shades Valley boys and girls soccer teams each won their first-round

6A soccer playoff games this week.

Here are the results: Springville boys 3, Cullman 2; Springville girls 3, Decatur 2. For Shades Valley: boys 4, Mortimer Jordan 1; girls 3,

Mortimer Jordan 2.

Down 2-1 with six minutes left, Springville came back to equalize things 2-2 and then won on penalty kicks. This is See SOCCER, Page 16

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TRUSSVILLE — The regular season is over, and while the No. 1-ranked Hewitt-Trussville Huskies awaited Hoover in the first round of the 7A playoffs on Friday, April 29, the baseball team celebrated its seniors and held a varsity vs. JV game earlier in the week. Here is a photo essay from that game. All photos by Ron Burkett.

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Leeds From page 13

bases. Caden Vance — who was 3-for-4 on the day — stroked a line drive to center field, scoring Bradford and tying the game 2-2.

With the bases loaded, Jarod Latta took a walk on six pitches, advancing Moore across the plate for the goahead run. Seth Pardue then

Phillips From page 14

Phillips aided her own cause in the bottom of the sixth after Riley Tyree reached

Track

From page 14

and talent as well as dedication and hard work,” Steward said. “[It] is known as one for the most contested Olympic sports with athletes reaching national and world notoriety. The City of Irondale would like to recognize and bring notoriety to

reached on an error and scored Jonathan Douglas who was in as a courtesy runner for Nelson. That made it 4-2, and Andrew Howard kept Hayden scoreless the rest of the way.

Howard got the complete game victory, going all seven innings, allowing two runs on two hits, walking six and striking out seven.

Game 2: Leeds 2, Hayden 1

Jarod Latta struck out 13 batters over the course of seven innings, and Alex Bradford plated the go-ahead run in the fifth inning with an RBI single as Leeds closed out Hayden 2-1.

Conner Nelson went 2-for2 with an RBI and a walk to lead the Green Wave offensively.

Latta allowed one run on three hits, also walking four.

on an error. Phillips hit a linedrive home run, a two-run dinger that made it 4-0.

From there, Hewitt-Trussville retired the Rebels in order in the top of the seventh

to close out the game. Phillips pitched all seven innings, struck out half of the 28 batters she faced, hit two of them and walked two others. One Rebel reached base on an error.

our own outstanding track and field athletes for their excellence in competition.

“Reah has competed and secured top-tier finishes in numerous other state and local Track and Field events,” he continued. “Therefore, be it hereby resolved that the Mayor of the City of Irondale issue this proclamation of con-

gratulations and honor Reah DeGraffenreid for her athletic achievement and for making the City of Irondale proud.”

Other local schools that participated in the invitation include Center Point High School, Clay-Chalkville High School, Pinson Valley High School, and Shades Valley High School.

Tournament From page 13

The AHSAA’s Ron Ingram refused to speculate on whether fines could be lev-

Huskies From page 13

and singled to score Moseley and keep the bases full. Miller then hit into a double play, but it was enough to score Ollis and make it 6-5, Hoover.

Riley Quick then struck out the first two batters he faced, allowing a single from Cade Carr before striking out the next batter. The batter attempted to reach first on a dropped third strike but was thrown out. Quick recorded 10 strikeouts on an afternoon when he didn’t have his best stuff.

Hoover’s pitching proved to be its downfall. In the bottom of the fifth, Baker Green walked and McRae doubled.

Soccer From page 14

Springville’s first playoff win since 2019.

Leeds’ boys defeated Lincoln 5-1, while the girls Green Wave hosts Jacksonville on Saturday, April 30, at 7 p.m.

In other 5A first-round action, Moody fell to Lincoln 2-0 in the first round.

Here are the full results as reported by the AHSAA. CLASS 6A BOYS (First Round, April 28-30) McAdory (9-1-3) 3, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 1 Helena (14-8-2) 4, Stanhope Elmore (10-8-2) 1 Northridge (8-8-3) 5, Bessemer City (2-2-0) 3 Pelham (16-3-1) 2, Wetumpka (11-7-3) 0

The Hewitt-Trussville Middle School boys and girls track teams. (Contributed photo)

Hewitt-Trussville Middle School boys win Metro track & field title, earns team of week honors From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — For the first time ever, the Hewitt-Trussville Middle School boys won the Metro title, blowing out the closest competition — Simmons Middle School in Hoover — by 41 points.

The HTMS squad has earned the Argo Hardware Team of the Week honors with the victory.

The Huskies had 3 indi-

vidual event winners from the meet. Dylan Cope (110 Hurdles and High Jump), Jacob Hollis (400m Dash), and James Kelly, Delvecchio Alston, Jeremiah Hughes, and Darrion Evans (4 x 100m Relay).

Cope finished with 28 points individually to lead HTMS. The girls team finished in fourth place, with Jayda Hammonds scoring 24 points to lead the team.

"Both our boys and girls

teams had a great season," HTMS head track coach Logan Cornutt said. "Both teams worked extremely hard all season long and I am so proud of all they accomplished. This was an awesome group of athletes, and I am so thankful for the opportunity to have coached them. We will use this success to continue to build our middle school program and get ready for the upcoming cross country and track seasons."

Opelika (10-6-0) 7, Park Crossing (4-7-0) 0 McGill-Toolen Catholic (17-8-0) 2, Gulf Shores (5-82) 0 Eufaula 9, Lee-Montgomery (4-8-0) 3 Area 1 RU: St. Paul’s Episcopal (10-6-1)l at Area 2 Winner: Robertsdale (12-51), Sat., Apr. 30, 5:30 p.m.

Fort Payne (12-7-2) 3, Athens (9-5-1) 1 Southside-Gadsdem (124-2) 3, Decatur (6-13-1) 2 Randolph (17-5-1) 1, Hazel Green (12-8-0) 0 Springville (11-4-0) 3, Cullman (11-12-1) 2 (2 OT, PK 4-3) Pinson Valley (9-10-3) 10, Woodlawn (1-8-1) 0 Mountain Brook (20-2-2) 10, Jasper (10-4-1) 0 Shades Valley (7-10-1) 4, Mortimer Jordan (6-10-0) 1 Homewood (16-4-1) 10, Gardendale (11-5-3) 0 CLASS 4A/5A BOYS (First Round, April 28-30) John Carroll Catholic (1011-2) 8, Sipsey Valley (10-30) 1

May 4 - 10, 2022 ied in this case or how much those fines could be, saying that the central board made its decisions on forfeitures on a case-by-case basis. If a fine is levied, the AHSAA will send

a detailed letter to the offending school with details on the amount.

Attempts to reach Center Point coach Rachel Turner for comment were unsuccessful.

Moseley was hit by a pitch — the third Husky plunked in two innings — and Ollis walked to load the bases.

Wideman, who has come up big for the Huskies all season, grounded out but managed to tie the game at six with an RBI when Green scored from third.

Duhon singled on his next at-bat, a ground ball to right field which scored McRae and put the Huskies up 7-6.

Hewitt-Trussville added an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth when Jackson Cole scored on a wild pitch.

Green came on in relief in the top of the seventh, allowing one hit and no runs.

Game 2: Hewitt-Trussville 6, Hoover 3

The second game was less dramatic than the opener as Hewitt-Trussville plated five runs in the first three innings and cruised, adding an insurance run in the top of the seventh to win 6-3.

The Huskies used a fourrun third inning to jump on the Bucs, but unlike Hewitt-Trussville in the first game of the doubleheader, Hoover couldn’t answer.

Brooks McRae got the Huskies on the board with a sacrifice fly in the second inning, and contributed again in the third when he reached on an error. Kurt Kizer, Riley Quick and Baker Green all singled in the third.

Jacob Francis got the win on the mound for the Huskies.

Pike Road (15-5-0) 3, Sylacauga (12-5-2) 1 American Christian (14-22) 5, Altamont (6-6-1) 0 Area 5 RU: Holtville (136-2) at Area 6 Winner: Indian Springs (16-1-4), Sat., Apr. 30, 7 p.m.

Southside-Gadsden (16-32) 4, Cullman (7-9-1) 1 Fort Payne (11-7-4) 3, Athens 1 Springville (11-3-1) 3, Decatur (12-7-2) 2

Montgomery Academy (21-0-2) 10, Charles Henderson (10-5-0) 0 St. Michael Catholic (125-3) 9, Satsuma (7-12-0) 0 LAMP (14-4-1) 2, Carroll, Ozark (11-2-2) 0 Faith Academy 3, UMSWright 0 St. John Paul II Catholic (9-7-1) 6, Madison County (5-8-0) 0 West Morgan (10-7-1) 3, Priceville (11-4-1) 0 Westminster Christian (70-0) 1, West Limestone (6-30) 0 Russellville 10, Brewer 0 Crossville (13-1-0) 5, Oneonta (13-5-0) 1 Carver-Birmingham (161-0) 7, White Plains (9-6-0) 0 Area 12 RU: Guntersville (16-6-1) at Area 11 Winner: Westbrook Christian (16-22), Sat., Apr. 30, 5 p.m.

Leeds (14-6-2) 5, Lincoln (15-8-1) 1 CLASS 6A GIRLS (First Round, April 28-30) McAdory (7-0-6) 5, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 2 Pelham (13-5-1) 2, Wetumpka (9-7-0) 0 Northridge (8-8-3) 10, Hueytown (0-4-0) 0 Helena (14-6-2) 7, Benjamin Russell (10-6-1) 1 Opelika advances with BYE McGill-Toolen Catholic (13-7-1) 5, Baldwin County 0 Russell County advances with BYE St. Paul’s Episcopal 2, Gulf Shores 0 1

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Pinson Valley (7-2-2) 15, Huffman (2-8-0) 0 Homewood (16-2-2) 10, Jasper (5-7-2) 0 Shades Valley (10-3-2) 3, Mortimer Jordan (4-10-0) 2 Mountain Brook (12-4-1) 6, Gardendale (12-4-0) 0 CLASS 4A/5A GIRLS (First Round, April 28-30) John Carroll Catholic (914-0) 10, Demopolis (6-6-1) 0 Sylacauga (7-2-0) 1, Pike Road (6-3-0) 0 American Christian (123-0) 2, Altamont (5-6-0) 1 (2 OT, PK 4-3) Area 5 RU: Marbury (183-0) at Area 6 Winner: Indian Springs (12-2-2), Sat., Apr. 30, 5 p.m.

Montgomery Academy (14-2-1) advances with BYE St. Michael Catholic (144-0) 9, Satsuma (10-8-0) 0 Saint James (12-3-1) 7, Carroll-Ozark (13-5-1) 1 Faith Academy (15-3-0) 2, UMS-Wright (4-6-0) 1 East Limestone (17-3-0) 6, Madison County (9-8-1) 0 West Morgan (10-8-0) 2, Priceville (12-5-1) 1 Area 16 RU: St. John Paul II Catholic (6-2-0) at Area 15 Winner: Westminster Christian (6-0-0), Sat., Apr. 30, 10:30 a.m.

Russellville 4, West Point 0 Guntersville 2, St. Clair County 1 Area 10 RU: Jacksonville (8-5-0) at Area 9 Winner: Leeds (9-9-1), Sat., Apr. 30, 7 p.m.

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