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May 6 - 12, 2020

Trussville mayor rallies with small businesses, sends letter to governor

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

TRUSSVILLE — The national spotlight turned its attention to Trussville for a brief moment this week as Trussville City Schools was the subject of an ABC “Nightline” segment titled “Kids, teachers and volunteers come together in Alabama community.”

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City of Clay adding 12 Flock Safety cameras, bringing total to 37

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

CLAY — The city of Clay is adding more Flock Safety cameras to deter crime within city limits. City Manager Ronnie Dixon said there will be a total of 37 cameras at the entrance and exits of subdivisions throughout the city.

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in 1996, presented Nash’s widow with a folded flag.

Nash passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020, from pulmonary edema and pneumonia. He was 84-years-old.

Nash was in law enforcement for 36 years. He was Chief of Police at the Trussville Police Department for 23 years. He also served in the National Guard from April 1955 until April 1958.

Survivors include Nash’s wife of 62 years, Beckie Nash, their three daughters, Kim

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Burdette (Jay), Kristie Forehand (Dave), and Kellie Usry (Scott), six grandchildren, Aaron Burdette (Caroline), Dustin Spruiell (Ashlyn), Amy Glenn (Josh), Chase Forehand, Emily Hoffman (Bubba), and Lindsey Isley (Josh) and one great-grandchild, Emily-Grace Spruiell.

You can view a photo gallery of the procession and funeral online at www.TrussvilleTribune.com.

There you can also read about Nash’s life and career.

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — Former Trussville Police Chief Irving “Goose” Nash was laid to rest on Tuesday, May 5, 2020.

People lined Gadsden Highway to honor Nash, as the funeral procession traveled from First Baptist Church Trussville to Jefferson Memorial Gardens. A graveside service followed the procession.

Current Police Chief Eric Rush, who was hired by Nash

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Man charged in connection to shooting death of Troy Ellis, 11, of Trussville

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

PINSON — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced charges in connection to the death of an 11-year-old boy from Trussville.

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Pinson native to forgo traditional college path, will instead attend West Point

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

PINSON — For some, the coming summer — should the coronavirus ordinances throughout the nation alleviate — offers a respite from the doldrums of winter and a chance to break out the beach towels and flock to desired destinations across the world; however, for one Pinson native, this upcoming summer will unlock a world that just a few months ago was more aspiration than reality.

Cole McKee, a graduating senior at the Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School, in Irondale, will soon make the life-changing trip east to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and follow in the footsteps of historical icons Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, William Tecumseh Sherman, Stonewall Jackson, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Douglas MacArthur, Omar Bradley, George S. Patton, among others.

“West Point is like the Harvard out of all of them, at least that’s what I keep hearing,” Lisa McKee, Cole’s

mother said. “It’s the number one college in the United States.”

Cole, who was nominated by Rep. Gary Palmer, has nursed hopes of attending a service academy for a couple years now, Lisa said.

“He really just decided a couple of years ago that was something that really interested him,” Lisa said. “A friend of mine, who I work with, her son went to the United States Naval Academy. So, when we started to hear more about the Naval Academy is when he really got interested in the service academies.”

The arduous nomination process officially began this past summer. Cole filled out the preliminary application and submitted it in September. He was subsequently nominated by Palmer for each academy that he requested: West Point, the Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy. In addition, Senator Doug Jones nominated him for the Naval Academy, which was atop Cole’s preferred list.

Cole ultimately received an appointment to attend the Coast Guard Academy, the

Air Force Academy and West Point. However, a future at each of those three service academies was not meant to be following multiple disqualifications due to a color vision deficiency.

go ahead and apply.

Like I said, he got the appointment, but then they disqualified him.”

Once Cole decided on his intention to forgo a traditional college path, he set about lay-

Cole McKee. Photo courtesy of Lisa McKee.

“He’s not 100% color blind, by any means,” Lisa said. “But, that would limit his opportunities at the Air Force Academy, more so than it would at West Point … The Coast Guard Academy, we had read that they don’t give waivers either, but (Cole) did

ing the foundation to have the opportunity to even be nominated, which is a feat in itself.

To get into a service academy, prospective students must have an above average high school record and score well on the ACT or the SAT. Cole, whose GPA was a 4.3, scored

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TRUSSVILLE — Trussville Mayor Buddy Choat spoke to small business owners and their employees on Monday, May 4, 2020. Choat said he thinks it’s only fair for Governor Kay Ivey to allow all businesses to reopen as soon as possible.

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a composite score of 33 on the ACT, but the academies utilize a Superscore, which takes the highest score from each section, and that bumped Cole’s score up to a 35.

Physically, candidates are required to participate in competitive team and individual sports that stress endurance (including running at least two miles), and personal training that includes pushups, pull-ups and sit-ups.

Cole, who played baseball in middle school, turned to tennis in the final two years at the Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School.

From a leadership standpoint, participation in sports, student government, public speaking and activities like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are important. To stay in compliance, Cole became president of the Honor Society, formed a non-school affiliated forensics team at the Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School, which Lisa added, won first place at every hackathon that the team went to.

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May 6 - 12, 2020

Local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter makes over 400 face masks to fight spread of COVID-19 The nearly 70 members of the DAR chapter made the masks for local health care professionals, staff, residents of retirement homes, active members of the U.S. military and veterans.

The project is part of a nationwide effort by DAR.

From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Josiah Brunson Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution made and delivered over 400 face masks to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

The Josiah Brunson Chapter is located in Trussville. If you are 18 years of age or older and can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolutionary War and would like to join DAR, go to www. dar.org for more information. marylewey@yahoo.com.

5 area students inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society From The Tribune staff reports

BATON ROUGE, La. — The following students were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most se-

lective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Endya Lee of Pinson (35126) at University of Alabama at Birmingham Margaret Crew of Trussville (35173) at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Michael Falola of Trussville (35173) at University of Alabama at Birmingham Jordan Hicks of Trussville (35173) at Troy University Elli Anne Bradley of Trussville (35173) at Auburn University

They are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter.

Turn Trussville Red in honor of HTHS graduates From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Turn Trussville Red will be observed during the week of

May 18, in honor of the class of 2020.

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s seniors have been unable to participate in regular grad-

uation events. That’s why the HTHS PTSO is asking businesses to decorate their storefronts in honor of the Hewitt-Trussville High School graduates.

The PTSO has purchased banners to place throughout the city. If a business is interested in a banner, contact Heather Weems at c.hweems@yahoo.com.

Blood Drive for The Red Cross planned for May 7, off Pinson Valley Parkway From The Tribune staff reports

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PINSON — Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Birmingham is hosting a Red Cross Blood drive, on Thurs-

day, May 7, 2020.

The goal is to collect 50 units of blood for The Red Cross.

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Operation American Resolve flyover at St. Vincent’s East

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The segment highlighted the charity deeds of the students, families and staff members of the community.

“We are in a global pandemic,” Trussville City Schools Superintendent Pattie Neill said. “But here in Trussville, we have an epidemic of kindness, care and concern for our community and the world.”

Trussville City Schools has been heavily involved in philanthropic efforts throughout the Birmingham metro area. From packaging graband-go meals to families in need, to gathering supplies for first responders and sending off thank you notes to healthcare workers, the school system have shown that despite the quarantine and social distancing kindness breaches all obstacles.

You can watch the ABC “Nightline” video by following the link in this story on www.TrussvilleTribune.com.

This follows members of the Trussville City Schools community recently taking time out their days to personally give thanks to health care workers battling the coronavirus throughout the Birmingham metro area.

Students, faculty and staff of TCS wrote letters to health care workers diligently working night and day to save

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Students, faculty and staff of TCS wrote letters to health care workers diligently working night and day to save those who have been stricken by COVID-19 at UAB, St. Vincent’s Hospitals, the VA Hospital, Grandview Hospital and area nursing homes.

those who have been stricken

by COVID-19 at UAB, St. Vincent’s Hospitals, the VA Hospital, Grandview Hospital and area nursing homes.

“Thank you for being selfless and brave during this hard time,” Jackson Frandsen wrote. “I hope all goes well, and for you and your family to be safe and healthy. Again, thank you for putting other’s lives first.”

The toll on health care workers throughout the nation and the world has been immense. In Alabama alone, hundreds of health care workers have tested positive for the coronavirus along with hundreds more long-term care facility employees.

Health care workers are on the front lines of this pandemic. They suffer from fear, exhaustion and from lack of supplies. The threat of contracting COVID-19 is always there. The virus can easily

spread through droplets during close interactions such as from coughing or even talking. The virus also clings to surfaces for days and can linger in rooms for long periods of time.

“I’ll spend the majority of my shift trying not to have a panic attack and then come home and fear going back to work,” Marie, a nurse practitioner in Los Angeles, told NPR. “If this goes on for weeks and weeks and things only get worse I just don’t know how I’m going to be able to handle it.”

The website Medspace has attempted to list the names of health care workers who have succumbed to the coronavirus. The organization has listed dozens of healthcare worker deaths with the very real possibility that the identities of hundreds remain unknown.

“Thank you for everything you do and all that you have sacrificed to help people and we are praying for strength, wisdom and endurance for all of you during this difficult time. Thank you,” Taylor Calvin of Hewitt-Trussville Middle School wrote.

UAB Hospital released a video responding to all the thank you cards from people throughout the community.

You can watch that by following the link in this story on www.TrussvilleTribune.com.

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TRUSSVILLE — The 117th Air Refueling Wing of the Alabama Air National Guard flew over hospitals in Birmingham and Huntsville in a show of support for first responders battling the coronavirus pandemic. A KC135R Stratotanker took to the skies on Tuesday, May 5, 2020.

West Point From front page

Candidates must also be nominated by either a member of Congress or the Vice President. As mentioned before, the process is daunting.

West Point accepts just 10 students out of every 100 applicants. The academy joins other institutions like Harvard, Juilliard, MIT, Stanford and the United States Naval Academy as the most difficult institutions to get into.

Throughout the early stages of this process, Lisa was admittedly skeptical of Cole’s desire to forge a path in the military, but when she saw his dedication and determination, she became his

The show of support is part of the nationwide Air Force Salutes Flyover under Operation American Resolve.

“The purpose of this flyover is to show appreciation to the thousands of American heroes who are at the frontline battling COVID-19 and providing the support that America needs,” 117th Air Refueling Wing said. “It is part of a normal training mission and will demonstrate the continued readiness of the 117 ARW during the pandemic. The flyover is also intended to lift morals in Huntsville and Birmingham due to the severe health and economic impacts from COVID-19.”

The aircraft flew over St. Vincent’s East, St. Vincent’s in Birmingham, UAB, Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Grandview Medical Cen-

“number one cheerleader.”

“The determination that (Cole) has amazes me,” Lisa said. “I wouldn’t say that he was a really athletic kid. He did well with it, but he wasn’t one who wanted to be outside running and doing all this stuff all the time. So, when he first started talking about going, I thought, ‘He’s never going to get in. He’s not going to be able to pass that fitness assessment.’ But he got out there and started running and started exercising.

He joined CrossFit back in the fall and ran a six-minute mile. He’s done really, really well.”

Cole will report to West Point on June 29, 2020, for West Point’s R-Day, which

ter, Brookwood Baptist Medical Center and UAB Hospital Highlands.

The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker was developed from the same prototype as the Boeing 707 airliner. It was the Air Force’s first jet-powered refueling tanker and entered service in 1957. Although they are still used today, they have been partially replaced and are expected to be phased out by 2030.

Cole McKee. Photo courtesy of Lisa McKee.

is the first step in the process that transforms teenage civilians into military officers. He intends to major in computer engineering along with a minor in cyber.

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Troy Ellis From front page

Joshua Stewart Burks, 35, of Mobile, is charged with reckless manslaughter, in the shooting death of Troy Ellis, 11. Ellis was a fifth grader at Cahaba Elementary School.

2020. The father was also shot and injured. The father is Obed Ellis, a football coach at Mortimer Jordan. A GoFundMe account has been set up to support the family.

A crowd gathers on Post Circle, in Trussville, to pray for the family of Troy Ellis.

should have been brought against his client.

“This was an absolute accident,” McCardle said.

McCardle said Burks is a Marine veteran and a school teacher.

“I’ve represented a lot of people,” said McCardle. “But

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Fire Marshal From front page

From the Tribune staff reports

ST. CLAIR COUNTY — Fire Marshal Jeff Fore, of Trussville Fire and Rescue, died on Monday, May 4, 2020, following a medical emergen-

cy, according to Chief Tim Shotts.

Fore also served as assistant fire chief at TFRD. “He was working out at home before work,” Shotts said. “His wife found him non-responsive and called for help. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jeff’s family.”

Shotts said he believed the

Pleasant Hill Fire Department responded to the Fore home and life saving measures were administered, but to no avail.

He was transported to St. Vincent’s East Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Fore was promoted from captain to assistant chief in 2019. He leaves behind a wife and two daughters.

City of Trussville shuts down The Gym in Trussville for violation of state health order

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

A crowd gathers on Post Circle, in Trussville, to pray for the family of Troy Ellis.

The sheriff’s office initially said the shooting was accidental but after an investigation, detectives presented evidence to the District Attorney’s Office and the DA determined an arrest warrant was justified.

The boy and his father were on a turkey hunt with a group when the boy was killed on Friday, May 1,

On Sunday, May 3, both the Trussville Community and the Mortimer Jordan community gathered in front of the Ellis home on Post Circle, in Trussville, to pray for the family. The crowd prayed and listened to “Amazing Grace”.

Burks’ attorney, Jonathan McCardle, said the shooting was an accident and he does not believe criminal charges

this guy is a good person.

He’s not a criminal, at all.”

McCardle said he cannot imagine what the Ellis family is going through, and he said his client feels horrible about the accidental shooting.

The sheriff’s office said Burks is expected to turn himself into the Jefferson County Jail and has been given a bond of $15,000.

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department shut down operations at The Gym in Trussville, off Deerfoot Parkway, on Friday, May 1, 2020.

In a letter posted on the door of the business, the city said the gym could not reopen until the State Health Officer, through Governor Kay Ivey, deemed the facility as open to the public. The business must also purchase a business license before operating again.

According to a police report, an officer responding to the location on Thursday, April 30, discovered a letter on the door that said “open” on the entry door. The letter con-

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Trussville’s Code Enforcement Officer was then called to the location to investigate.

A state health order closed public fitness centers to the public in order to combat the spread of coronavirus. Ivey amended the order on April 28, relaxing some regulations for businesses. However, restrictions were not changed for gyms, hair salons, barbershops, theaters, night clubs, bowling alleys, restaurants or tattoo services.

The Gym in Trussville posted on Facebook that it would be reopening on April 30, at 5 p.m. The post said The Gym had not received a Paycheck Protection Program loan.

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In the letter, signed by Code Enforcement Officer Chuck Bradford, also stated that the facility could not reopen until the owner purchased a business license from City Hall.

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In a press conference, Choat said a plan by a state task force to reopen small businesses was presented to Governor Ivey and he said it “fell on deaf ears.” The mayor then sent a letter to the governor pleading for her to reconsider her timeline to reopen businesses. (Letter attached below) Ivey did announce last week that some restrictions were being lifted, but no changes were made to allow salons, barbershops, gyms, tattoo parlors, bars and on-site restaurant dining. Small businesses say they faced an uneven playing field since big box stores have been allowed to stay open during the COVID-19 outbreak.

“As we’ve opened up our businesses and we’ve opened up and we’ve tried to do what we were asked to do, and we have, it is time now to be fair to everyone,” Choat said.

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Trussville Mayor Buddy Choat addresses small businesses and pleads with the governor to allow them to reopen.

said Choat. “Every community is different and every community has their own problems and their own types and ways to deal with it.”

The mayor said he wants to be able to give his small businesses the chance to survive the economic impact of COVID-19. Choat said the city has been forced to shut down businesses because he does not have authority over the governor.

“I do not want to shut anybody down,” Choat explained.

“But we’ve had no choice under those conditions, so I want

From left: Councilman Alan Taylor, Mayor Buddy Choat, Police Chief Eric Rush and Jefferson County Commissioner Joe Knight.

Choat said coronavirus is something we will have to learn to live with and he said most people know what they have to do.

“I think our business owners know that,” said Choat.

“And I trust you guys to do what you’re supposed to do, just as the governor and the state health officials have trusted those that are already open.”

About two dozen small business owners and employers showed up for the rally-style press conference on Monday. Choat reminded them that small business is the heartbeat of the city of Trussville.

“We want to be your voice, as much as we can, because I think Trussville stands alone,”

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to tell you that from the bottom of my heart.”

Many businesses were unable to get assistance from the government and some employees have not been able to receive unemployment. As for the city of Trussville, revenues were down in March. Choat believes the month of April will see a larger decrease in revenue. In fact, he estimates the decrease could be around 35% – 40%.

Jefferson County Commissioner Joe Knight said he understands the struggle of a small business owner.

“These people are the ones that have been sort of falling through the cracks,” said Knight. “These are the ones

that really need the help and all they’re doing is asking for a chance to go and work.”

Knight said he also understands Governor Ivey’s position.

“She’s got to make this call,” said Knight. “She’s trying to do it cautiously, step by step, and I appreciate that, but I think these people are innovative and smart enough to do it right and to protect themselves and those coming in their shops or in their stores.”

The fact that big box stores have been able to stay open is proof that small business owners are at a disadvantage.

The “Safer at Home” state health order is currently slated to remain in place until the evening of May 15.

Mayor Choat sent a letter to Governor Ivey asking her to reconsider her position on the issue. The letter and the video of the press conference can be viewed online at www.TrussvilleTribune.com.

More than 400,000 Alabamians have filed unemployment claims during the past six weeks as businesses were ordered closed, or stopped work, during the coronavirus outbreak.

More than $372 million in unemployment benefits were distributed to nearly 180,000 claimants in Alabama between March 16 and April 24, according to the Department of Labor. For those seeking unemployment due to the coronavirus pandemic, 64% have been issued payments, according to the department.

The record unemployment claims have been cited by politicians and groups eager to end closure orders.

TRUSSVILLE — A Trussville man is facing numerous charges after a drug bust by the Trussville Police Department.

Billy Gibson, 36, is charged with trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking LSD, manufacturing a controlled substance, trafficking marijuana, felony drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, certain persons forbidden from possessing a firearm, possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of prescription drugs.

Trussville Police investigators, along with officers from the Special Response Team, arrested Gibson after executing a narcotics search warrant at his home on Morgan Street, on Friday, May 1.

Detectives said they found around 350 doses of LSD, around half a pound of methamphetamine, hundreds

of assorted pills, pill presses, mushrooms, around 2.2 pounds of marijuana being grown inside the home and assorted drug paraphernalia.

Police said some of the drugs were bought on the dark web.

Gibson was taken to the Jefferson County Jail with bonds totaling $255,600.

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There are already 25 cameras, which will alert authorities to stolen tags, stolen vehicles, and to tags registered to a person with a warrant. The city can also setup hotlists to alert Jefferson County deputies to vehicles wanted.

“It’s an amazing system,” said Dixon. “We will have all of the subdivisions covered on Sweeney Hollow and Old Springville Road.”

The 12 new cameras will be installed within the next four to five weeks. Dixon said the city is going ahead with the latest purchase in order to avoid extra charges.

“These will be purchased under the same deal as the previous purchase,” said Dixon. That’s one of the reasons why we’re doing it because there is going to be a $750 price increase from Flock on July 1, and we wanted to make sure we beat that price increase.”

Dixon said that each camera costs $2,000 and the city is operating them through Alabama Power by using the power line poles. The city has a 24-month agreement

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Justices upheld decisions to dismiss the lawsuits. They

wrote in one case that the motorists paid the notices of violations without first challenging the legitimacy of the violations under traffic camera laws. They also said the plaintiffs had waited too long to file challenges.

Justices also reversed a Montgomery judge’s decision to not dismiss a lawsuit against the city of Montgomery and a traffic camera company.

with Alabama Power, which allows them to install cameras on the poles at the cost of $166 per camera per month.

Dixon said the city is not making money off Flock cameras. In fact, he said the cameras are an investment the city is making in public safety.

“It’s a cost,” said Dixon.

“We are putting this towards the citizens. We are not trying to catch people running stop signs or red lights.”

department,” said Dixon.

“Using technology, we can protect the citizens as well as deter crime.”

In addition to hotlists, the city can add specific information into Flock to find certain cars, pedestrians and animals.

“I can say, ‘show me a blue car that passed any of the 25 cameras between 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon and 2 o’clock this afternoon,’ and it will show me every blue car that went by the cam-

Dixon hopes the Flock system will decrease crime and catch criminals.

“We’re buying them for the subdivisions,” said Dixon. “We’re doing everything we can to have deterrents so that we’re not actually having crime and having to prosecute, and I think it’s working well at this point.”

The city of Clay contracts Jefferson County deputies and does not have its own police department. Deputies will be able to enter information into the system from their patrol vehicles.

“What I’ve looked at over the past seven years that I’ve been here is the cost of the court system is what prohibits you from having a police

eras,” Dixon explained. “If we get a report that there was a robbery in Somersby and they didn’t get a tag number but they know it was a blue car, we can see every blue car that went by and then start to put puzzle pieces together from that.”

The cameras take snapshots of tags and do not record video.

“The cameras are pointed toward where tags are, so they are pointed toward the ground,” said Dixon. “They are motion-activated, so if nothing passes in front of that camera, it’s not taking a picture of anything.”

Signs will be posted where Flock cameras are installed.

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Dorothy Beatrice Holmes february

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8, 1921 ~ may 1, 2020 (age 99)

Dorothy Beatrice Hammett Hite Crawford Holmes, age 99, of Birmingham, passed away May 1, 2020. She graduated from Ragland High School, and South Highland School of Nursing. Dorothy worked for approximately 42 years most as a surgical nurse. Last and longest employer was East End Hospital, Medical Center East and now St. Vincent’s East. She organized the move of the surgical suite from the old location in East Lake to the current location when it opened. She was a proud Christian and member of Center Point First Baptist Church from 1956 until her death.

She was preceded in death by her parents George Samuel and Zora May Davis Hammett, siblings Samuel Winfred Hammett, Roberta Hammett, Owen Hammett, Christine Hammett McCormick Cramer, Lawrence Paul Hammett, husbands Thomas Elam Homes, Robert Lee “Jack” Crawford, and Harold E. Hite, Sr., son Thomas Elam Holmes Jr. and great granddaughter Mia Hite. She is survived by her children Brenda Faye Hite Cash (Walter), Harold Eugene Hite Jr. (Donna), Christie Leigh Crawford Mason (Mike), step daughter in law Charlene Hood Holmes (Tommy), grandchildren Lyn Cash Stone (Rock), Michele Cash, Brian Hite (Jenny), Preston Hite (Janelle), Jennifer Hawkins Atkins (Victor), Jessica Mason Hussey (Marc), Hannah Mason Cooper (Clint), Leah Mason, Mike Holmes (Jan), Scott Holmes (Melissa), great grandchildren Jeremiah Stone (Allison), Shawn Stone (Aislinn), Necole Stone Hagood (Mitchell), Evan Hite, Logan Hite, Owen Hite, Nathan Hite, Karis Hite, Victor Atkins, Ella Fair Atkins, Archer Atkins, Caleb Hussey, Mason Hussey, Jacob Hussey, Dayleigh Cooper, Sara Clinton Cooper, Reagan Holmes, Zachary Holmes, Clay Holmes, great great grandchildren Raedan Tankersley, Lana Tankersley, Cheyenne Stone, Davinee Stone, Gavin Stone, numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were on Tuesday, May 5, at 11 a.m. with burial at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Memorials may be made to the MS Society (205)879-8881.

Brenda Greenway june

24, 1950 ~ april 26, 2020 (age 69)

Brenda Parris Greenway, age 69, of Moody, AL passed away at her home on April 26, 2020. Brenda was born in Albertville, AL and later her family relocated to Tarrant, AL. Brenda grew up attending Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and met her future husband, Dudley L. Greenway. Brenda graduated from Tarrant High School in 1968. On June 29, 1968 Brenda and Dudley were married. They had three children, Johnny, Belinda, and Neal. Brenda was a homemaker during the early years of the children's lives and then she worked at Cornelius Grocery Store in Tarrant for several years. Brenda was a mother that made sure her children were involved in sports and you always knew that Brenda was at the games because she would be the one yelling at the umpires/referees that they made bad calls. Brenda then went to work in the transport industry at Cook Transport, Malone Freight lines, and ended her career as a safety director at Hall Systems. Brenda stopped working, to assist with the care of her parents and her grandchildren. Brenda was a straight forward person and at times would speak before she thought, but everyone knew that she meant well and wanted the best for them. Brenda would take on and fight any troubles of those she loved so that they would not have to endure pain for themselves. Anyone that knew Brenda, knew that she would give and do anything for anyone in need. When people encountered Brenda, one of the first things that she would ask them was whether or not they were a Christian and if they knew the Lord Jesus Christ. Brenda had a servants heart and wanted to know that everyone she came in contact with would spend eternity in Heaven. Brenda was preceded in death by her husband - Dudley L. Greenway, ParentsEarnest D. Parris and Tola Winfrey Parris, Grandson - Zachary Neal Greenway, brothers - Jimmy Parris and Wayne Parris. Brenda is survived by her three children: Son - Johnny (Kristi) Greenway, Daughter - Belinda (Michael) Rollins, Son- Neal (Allison) Greenway. Grandchildren: Cole Greenway, Hunter Rollins, Connor Greenway, Austin Greenway, Addison Greenway, Charlie Rollins, Abbie Grace Barber, Andrew Barber, and Preston Rollins. Sisters - Kathy Parris Jones and Cindy Parris Gilland. Many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Oasis Hospice for the care and compassion provided to Brenda, with special recognition to June Helsey - RN, Christina Langston- CNA, Michelle Tyler - Social Worker, and David Carpenter - Chaplain.

James Wampol june

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29, 1930 ~ april 30, 2020 (age 89)

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Our precious husband, father and grandfather went home to the lord April 30, 2020 at the age of 89.

James was born June 29, 1930 to Ova and Frank Sr Wampol in Birmingham Al. James was a deacon at First Baptist Church Center Point Alabama where he taught Sunday school for many years. James loved the lord and was an example for many. He coached Dixie Youth Baseball 1964-1971. James served during the Korean war and retired from the USPS as manager. He enjoyed working with wood and build many pieces of furniture for the church and others. He traveled and fellowshipped with the missionary group from First Baptist Church, building churches across the US. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Jada and two sons James (Jimmy) Jr, Joel and wife Ellen, two grandchildren Dana and Justin, two great grandchildren Tyler and Dustin and his sister Margret Chastain, numerous other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by parents, brother Frank Wampol and sister Linda Ingram. Grave side services were held at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville Al on May 4, 2020 at 1PM. Services were performed

by Pastor and friend Ryan Whitley.

Remadie Ruby Frederick february

18, 1928 ~ april 30, 2020 (age 92)

Remadie Ruby Frederick went to be with the lord on April 30, 2020. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Roebuck Plaza. Ruby was a beautiful, loving mother and grandmother. She was a great cook, loved gardening and spending time with family and friends.

She was an avid fan of the Auburn Tigers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Frederick, her parents , James and Brunnie Jones and ten brothers and sisters. Our Mom spent the last five years of her life at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was known for her enthusiasm for playing Bingo. The family extends our heartfelt gratitude to each one who cared for and loved our mother during her time in Hanceville, especially the final days of her life. She is survived by two sons, Charlie (Jo Anne) and Fred (Teresa), granddaughters Carmen Nebrasky (Mike), Jennifer Quick (Jeff) and Monica Deason (Leo). Great Grandchildren Jake, Sam and Eli Nebrasky, Marleigh Carden (Clay), Savannah Deason, Laurin White (Bradley), Lexi Friday and Cole Quick. Great great grandchildren Greer and Cruze Carden and Evelyn White. A graveside service was held on Monday, May 4, 2020 at 11:00 Jefferson Memorial Gardens Trussville.

Billie Odom july

2, 1929 ~ april 28, 2020 (age 90)

Billie Odom, of Cleveland Alabama, passed away April 28, 2020. She was of the Presbyterian faith, a master gardener, and enjoyed cooking. Billie had a serving heart, loved collecting cooking utensils and was an avid reader. She was preceded in death by her husband John Odom, son John H. Odom, granddaughter Emily Catherine Odom, great grandchild Tatum Rain Weaver, and sister Grace Sparks Kennedy. Graveside Services were held on May 1 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. She is survived by her daughter Laura Weaver (Tracy), daughter in law Julia Dean, grandchildren Andrew Weaver (Hope), Katie Schmitt (Andrew), Cammie Grace Weaver, great grandchildren Haddon, Piper Kate, Anderson Knox, John Woodrow, a host of friends and special nieces. Memorials may be made to the Children’s Center of Blount County.

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4, 2020 (age 45)

Jeff Fore, 45, of Springville, AL., passed away on May 4, 2020. He was an old fashioned Missionary Baptist Preacher that loved the church and spreading God’s word to all.

Jeff was sent out to preach from the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church then he pastored Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church and Friday’s Crossings Baptist Church. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother and son; he loved to fish; he was a great coach that expressed his thoughts to the Ref’s; an avid Alabama Football fan “Roll Tide” and he loved to play music with his girls. He was a member of Georgiana Davis Masonic Lodge.

Jeff received his Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science from Columbia Southern University; he completed the Executive Fire Officer Program from the National Fire Academy and he was also, a graduate of the Police Academy and served as a firefighter and paramedic.

Preceding him in death were his grandparents Johnny Fore and J. C. and Ruby Lee Hill. Left to cherish his memory will be his wife Julie Young Fore; daughters Bentley Grace Fore and Anyston Olivia Fore; parents John and Helen Hill Fore; siblings Deandra Long (Alan) and Wayne Fore (Karin); aunts Sandra Hill, Marie Long (Johnny), Ruby Jean Evans and Kay McKee; grandmother Inez Fore; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Oneonta, AL., with Bro. Terry Butts, Bro. Larry Smith and Bro. Arnold Hope officiating. Burial will follow in Blount Memory Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, prior to the funeral service at the Church from 11:00 AM until service time. Asked to serve as pallbearers will be Wayne Fore, Alan Long, R. D. Young, Mitchell Young, Logan Young, Grant Alan Long and Ti Cabaniss. The Trussville Fire Department will serve as honorary pallbearers. Lemley Funeral Home and Crematory will be directing.

Pearlene S. Hamilton february

16, 1927 ~ april 27, 2020 (age 93)

Pearlene Hamilton, age 93, of Birmingham, was born February 16, 1927 to Frank and Carrie Sanford, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020. She was known for her beautiful quilts, sewing, crochet, knitting and her yard full of flowers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer E. Hamilton; grandson, Lee Hamilton; and granddaughter Jenny Hamilton. She is survived by her sons, Larry (Becky), Freddie (Deborah), and Frankie (Debbie) ; her daughters Janice Johnson (Lance), Lisa Kilpatrick (Frank) and Rita Morris ; ten grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mike Quarles july

17, 1951 ~ april 26, 2020 (age 68)

Mike Quarles, age 68, of Trussville, passed away on April 26, 2020. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama and an accountant with Winston Contracting. His hobbies included photography, music, electronics, and movies.

He was a loving husband, father, and grandpop who will be missed. Mr. Quarles was preceded in death by his sons, Adam Quarles and Michael Wesley Quarles; and his father, Charles Quarles. He is survived by his wife, Jan Quarles; his son, Chris Quarles (Kaki); his grandson, Oliver Quarles; his brother, Mark Quarles (Jackie); and his mother, Doris “Dot” Quarles. A graveside service was held on Thursday, April 30 at 1pm at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to First United Methodist Church of Trussville in his memory.

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MOODY – Moody Parks and Recreation has canceled the 2020 spring sports recreational season due to safety and health concerns as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

TRUSSVILLE — In lieu of an actual signing ceremony as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Hewitt-Trussville High School instead dipped its toe into the virtual realm and cobbled together a 12-minute-long video celebrating senior athletes who have committed to play in the collegiate ranks this coming fall.

Forced into state-mandated isolation, the coaches and student-athletes instead forwent the classic signing ceremony and submitted videos celebrating the students and thanking all who helped achieve their goals throughout the years.

With its season cut short, the baseball team celebrated the career of Kahlin Drake, who will next take his services to Coastal Alabama Community College, as the Huskies now prepare for a long offseason.

“He was a vital part of our program for his senior year,” Hewitt-Trussville baseball head coach Tyler Mauldin said of Drake. “He played many positions depending on

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Pinson Valley’s Barry White announces intention to walk on to Alabama A&M baseball, football teams

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

PINSON — Former Pinson Valley starting quarterback and two-time state champion Barry White announced through social media on Tuesday that he will head north and attend Alabama A&M University in the fall.

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Hewitt-Trussville’s Erica Jones. Photo by Joshua Huff.

who pitched. He played some third base, second base, right field and a designated hitter.

(He’s) a very good athletic who can really run. He’s going to do great things at the next level.”

On the court, Husky basketball player Cameron Glover will head to Birmingham Southern to continue his young basketball career.

“Cam, I just want to congratulate you on signing with Birmingham Southern,” Hewitt-Trussville head basketball coach Jeff Baker said.

“I think Birmingham Southern is the perfect fit for you.

You’ve shown a willingness to work hard, to be self-dis-

ciplined and self-motivated.

I think you’ll do very well there. You’ve earned this.

You’ve put in tons and tons of work.”

Glover’s teammate, Treagan Lockett, will too take his talent into the college level following his announcement that he will next play at Gadsden State Community College.

“Best of luck to you at Gadsden State,” Baker said to Lockett. “Everybody here in our program at Hewitt-Trussville is behind you and look forward to great success in the coming months and years at Gadsden State.”

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AHSAA approves, ratifies record 11 proposals set to go into effect June 1

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

ica Jones will next head south to attend the University of Mobile. The Class 7A, Area 6, regular season All-Area team honoree concluded her senior campaign as one of the top players in Class 7A and as one of the best players on a talented Huskies’ squad.

“We want to say congratulations and thank you for all you’ve done for our program and the mark you’ve left on our program,” head coach Tonya Hunter said to Jones. “It will forever be there with you making history. We just really do appreciate everything you’ve been doing. We just want you to continue to leave that bloodline in Mobile.”

The Huskies also celebrated the college decision of both Mac Brook and Kent Glover. The two teammates on the cross country and track and field teams were pivotal to the Huskies’ success throughout the years, not only because of their talents but because of the leadership that they brought to the table.

“Mac is a huge asset to our team,” cross country and track and field head coach David Dobbs said.

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama High School Athletic Association convened for its 2020 Spring Legislative Council meeting on Thursday and approved and ratified a record 11 proposals that will go into effect on June 1, 2020.

The proposals ranged from allowing all transfer students competing below varsity level to be immediately eligible, changing the penalty for a leaving the bench ejection to include players who are ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct to doing away with the 50% restriction and the two-hour per athlete restriction rule.

The AHSAA also ratified the following eight proposals: • PROPOSAL No. 1: Amends Rule 1, Section 4. For students who are born in a foreign country, a passport or other central board-approved government documents can be accepted as age verification for eligibility process.

• PROPOSAL No. 3: Changes the penalty for a Leaving the Bench Ejection to include players who are ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.

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And those who come off the bench onto the court or field and are ejected under National Federation rules.

They will also be suspended for 20 percent of the team’s total number of regular season contests.

• PROPOSAL No. 10: Amends Rule III Section 15. It clarifies that all students are prohibited from being coached by a school’s employee outside of the allowable dates. It will read: No administrator, coach or non-faculty coach from a school’s staff of the same sport may hold organized practice (except during allowable period) or competition for its school or its feeder school students (students 7-12) in that sport outside the sports season during the school year.

• PROPOSAL No. 13: Amends Rule 3 Section

15. It does away with the 50% restriction and the 2-hour per athlete restriction of the rule. This will allow multiple coaches to work with multiple athletes at one time. It makes the 2-hour restriction per sport for coaching outside of the season and limits the number of weeks allowed to 10 of the approximately 20 off-season weeks.

• PROPOSAL No. 14: Amends the overlapping transfer rule. After sitting out one year, the student may transfer to any school within the overlapping zone and be immediately eligible if all other eligibility requirements are met.

• PROPOSAL No. 16: Amends Rule 1 Section 6 (B). Changes the start date of the summer exemption for the 50% rule to begin on the Monday following the last championship event.

It would read: Note: The 50% rule is not in effect from the first Monday after the last championship event of the year until the first day of the fall sports contest (excluding week zero).

• PROPOSAL No. 18: Amends Rule III Section 17. Allow Fall sports (football, volleyball, cross country, swimming) the option of having a Spring evaluation period or starting official practice a week early. The following would be added: Fall sports (football, volleyball, cross country, swimming) have the option of conducting a spring evaluation period or starting official practice on the Monday before the first Monday in August.

• PROPOSAL No. 22: Amends Rule III Section 3. Simplify sanctioning requirements so that only tournaments that determine a champion need to be sanctioned.

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Barry White White, a multi-sport athlete, posted on Twitter the news that he intends to walk on to the baseball and football teams.

Behind the legs and the arm of White, the Indians posted a 10-3 record and concluded this past season just one game removed from the program’s third consecutive state championship berth. Pinson Valley’s success came with the added pressure of attempting to fill the shoes of then-departed and current Auburn quarterback Bo Nix, who guided the Indians to two state championships.

With White under center, Pinson Valley posted 445 total points this past season, which

MPR

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Parks and Recreation’s Director Mike Staggs announced that both baseball and softball will follow in the footsteps of soccer and be cancelled for the spring season. The Parks and Recreation annually hosts adult softball, baseball, soccer and softball during the spring season. The next season will come in the fall with the return of adult softball and soccer, along with the arrival of basketball,

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is just behind Class 6A state champion, Oxford (556).

In addition to football, White played on an Indians’ baseball team that wrapped the shortened season with seven victories in their final 10 games.

White will next look to

walk on an Alabama A&M football team that concluded this past season 7-5 in what was head coach Connell Maynor’s third season at the helm. The Bulldogs were led under center by then-junior quarterback Aqeel Glass, who finished this past season as an All-SWAC second-team selection.

“Last year he had a breakout season and so we looking for him to continue to develop as a quarterback, a leader and lead this football team,” Maynor told WHNT19 News.

“He’s doing everything that we ask him to do. He’s understanding that a quarterback is different from everybody else.

He’s a big reason why we had two winning seasons back to back.”

cheerleading, flag football and football.

“With the rules of social distancing and without a hard date to relax these rules, we feel this is the right time to make this move,” Staggs said. “The mayor, council and park staff shared in making this decision after considering a number of options.”

Based upon the current data available throughout the state of Alabama, the safety concerns outweighed the need to press forward with a spring recre-

ational season. Participants will receive a full refund, Staggs said. The participant’s coaches will reach out to validate that the refund information is current.

“Please understand, we are extremely disappointed to lose our spring sports this year,” Staggs said. “However, we feel this is the best route to keep our players, coaches and fans healthy and safe. Keep an eye out for our fall registration dates. We miss you and look forward to seeing everyone in the fall.”

running for them (who’s) going to be an asset to their team,” Dobbs said.

The girls’ lacrosse team will have one senior depart. Emily Franzer announced her decision to play college lacrosse at Birmingham Southern.

“She’s a girl with a great smile and calm nature on the field,” head coach Tom McCormick said of Franzer. “Even as a freshman, she could be trusted to play offense and not lose the ball even under pressure from the other team’s defense. She has played many roles on our team in the 50-or-so games that she has played. She’s been a

key source of experience on offense and defense this season.”

The boys’ lacrosse team had three players sign to play college: Reese Roberts at Huntingdon College, and Alex Lange and Andy Higginbotham.

“He was a very key part to our defense this year,” head coach Justin Sly said of Roberts.

“As a team, we made massive strides. As a defense, we made even more massive strides, and Reese was a big reason why.

Really, one of the best leaders … I think that he’s going to go on and do great things in college. I look forward to watching him have continued success.”

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“He’s one of the top leaders we have. He’s been with us since seventh grade. He never gives up. He’s a long-distance runner. He fights. He’s an asset to our team. The guys really look up to him.”

Brooks will attend Huntingdon College, while Glover will dust off his sandals and take to the Pacific Ocean to attend Hawaii Pacific University. “(Hawaii Pacific) is going to have a good southern boy

Barry White, a multi-sport athlete, posted on Twitter the news that he intends to walk on to the baseball and football teams. Photo by Ron Burkett.

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If you suffer from ear, nose, throat, allergy or hearing problems, we don’t want you to treat your healthcare lightly or ignore symptoms that could lead to more serious issues.

For the best care, you need a specialist. ENT Associates of Alabama, P.C. is Alabama’s largest and most experienced ear, nose, throat, and allergy practice - with 15 board certified physicians and 8 locations in and around the Birmingham area.

Our practice includes general ear, nose, throat, head and neck diseases and surgeries, robotic procedures, in-office balloon sinuplasty, allergy treatment, hearing solutions and more.

At our practice, your health comes first; and we strive to treat each patient as a person, not just another case. Our goal is to deliver a positive personal experience along with a positive outcome.

If you live or work in the Trussville, Centerpoint, Roebuck, Pinson, Grayson Valley, Alton, Vanns, Clay or Argo areas, visit our convenient Trussville location at Medical Park Drive East.

We offer extended hours and same day appointments. For more information, give us a call at (205) 402-8133 or visit our website (entalabama.com).

Birmingham - Hoover - Cullman - Gardendale - Alabaster - Jasper - Pell City - Trussville

www.entalabama.com or call (205) 402-8133

Monday - Friday 8am - 3pm

(Same-day service available Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

Saturday 9am - 2pm

(Carrington CLOSED Saturday, no same-day service)

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Two Convenient Locations!

Hwy 11 at Carrington Hwy 11 at Tutwiler 205-661-1617 205-655-1516